Do you think maintaining strong, positive relationships with elected officials is a good idea for the arts community? Then add your organization to our growing list of “Friends of ArtsDay.”

This year’s ArtsDay will be held April 11 at Los Angeles City Hall! Please join us for what promises to be a wonderful celebration of arts and culture with our city’s elected leaders.

The Los Angeles County Arts Commission has announced $4,318,000 in two-year grants to 194 nonprofit arts organizations through its Organizational Grant Program (OGP). The current allocation represents a $200,000 increase in funding from the previous grant cycle and provides support to ensure arts organizations continue to provide cultural services to the diverse population that comprises Los Angeles County.