As the Advocacy Manager of Arts for LA, I am tasked with reaching out to grassroots stakeholders, connecting with local leadership, establishing networks of arts advocates and creating a plan of action to increase support for and access to the arts. This year, we are taking the team initiative to seven additional communities.  Here is an update on that process.

Discover the Arts is Los Angeles' collaborative arts campaign to celebrate the city's rich cultural assets.  The fourth annual program kicks off on Tuesday, January 31st with a special press conference at the Music Center, featuring a performance by Ozomatli, a speech by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, and performances & exhibitions from several Los Angeles arts organizations.  Over the next three month

Nearly 200 arts advocates converged at The Music Center: Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County to discuss the state of the arts and its role in creating a vibrant community. 

Read this report in Spanish.

Arts for LA's free Advocacy Workshop Initiative is coming to Long Beach!  Register today for the first workshop, which will be held at Long Beach Nonprofit Partnership on February 16, 2011 from 5-7pm. 

Today is the first free Advocacy Training workshop for the City of Los Angeles.  Join us by clicking here to RSVP!