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Cordelia Istel published Arts for LA’s Position re: Racist Statements by LA City Councilmembers in Newsroom 2022-10-12 19:06:10 -0700
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Organizational Member
Why should my organization become a member of Arts for LA?
Arts for LA is the only organization that advocates for arts and culture across disciplines and across sectors, 24/7. We work to ensure they are seen as absolutely essential to the health of our region. Arts for LA is building a movement – a network of individuals and organizations united for advocating for access to the arts, arts equity, and arts funding – of which our members are the key benefactors.
Arts for LA organizational members are cross-discipline, and cross-sector, and are deeply invested and embedded in the arts and culture of LA County. Your organization could be a key partner in developing this movement: engineering, enacting, and embodying the Arts for LA public policy agenda.
Members receive discounted or a complimentary ticket(s) to the annual Arts Summit and public programs, invitations to exclusive networking events, priority access to Arts for LA research and white papers, and unique opportunities to meet with local and state elected officials and decision makers to advocate for the arts.
Membership levels are based on your organization’s size and annual budget. Your membership enables Arts for LA to be your advocacy partner ensuring arts and culture are perceived as vital for a healthy and rich Los Angeles County.
Join today!
Benefits of Membership Include:
- Organizational Logo and Website on the Arts for LA website
- A complimentary ticket to State of The Arts Summit
- Invitation to join Arts for LA Member Events + discounts for select events
- Opportunity to serve on a committee or judging panel throughout the year
- Access to posting to our job/opportunity board
Suggested Annual Membership Dues
Organization Budget Size
Suggested Dues
Over $2 million $2,500 $1 million - $2 million $1,000 $750,000 - $1 million $750 $500,000 - $750,000 $500 $250,000 - $500,000 $250 $100,000 - $250,000 $125 Up to $100,000 Cultural Equity Pricing* *For questions about becoming an organizational member or help in determining the appropriate membership level, please email [email protected]
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Individual Member
Looking to become an organizational member? Join today!
Why should I become a member of Arts for LA?
Arts for LA is the only organization that advocates for arts and culture across disciplines and across sectors, 24/7. We work to ensure they are seen as absolutely essential to the health of our region. Arts for LA is building a movement – a network of individuals and organizations united for advocating for access to the arts, arts equity, and arts funding – of which our members are the key benefactors.
Individual members help to grow the Arts for LA family of an activated community and network, providing critical opportunities to connect through events, programs, and an online employment and artist opportunity directory.
Your membership support is critical for Arts for LA to deepen this movement and its impact, ensuring arts and culture are perceived as vital for a healthy and rich Los Angeles County.
Join today!
Membership Levels
Join the movement by becoming a member of the regional network of advocates and spread the word about our organization!
- Individual Donor Listing on Website (First and Last Name)
Engage in the movement by supporting annual public programs, building a platform for arts activists to connect with our communities about the impact of the arts and arts intersection!
- Arts Advocate Level Benefits
- Exclusive discount on Arts for LA event tickets
**This level is only available to ACTIVATE Alum
Your commitment keeps the ACTIVATE community thriving by supporting professional development and networking events!
- Arts Delegate Level Benefits
Your contribution to the movement supports the Arts for LA mission by providing the funding necessary to keep us active in the community. Your membership supports advocacy training, community engagement, cutting edge research, and more!
- Arts Delegate Level Benefits
- Exclusive discount on Arts for LA event tickets
Are you a part of an organization that is involved in our advocacy? Become an Organizational Member!
Arts for LA organizational members are cross-discipline, and cross-sector, and are deeply invested and embedded in the arts and culture of LA County. Your organization could be a key partner in developing this movement: engineering, enacting, and embodying the Arts for LA public policy agenda.
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April is #ArtsMonth!
TAKE ACTION FOR #ARTSMONTH!
Join us in weekly advocacy efforts and make sure the voices of creative communities are heard at all levels of government!
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Cordelia Istel published LA Performing Arts & Reopening Survey in Newsroom 2022-02-10 09:50:15 -0800
LA Performing Arts & Reopening Survey
Read about the Los Angeles region's latest Performing Arts and Reopening Survey.
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Cordelia Istel published Innovators Cohort 2021 in ACTIVATE Fellow Directory 2021-10-12 10:44:49 -0700
Innovators 2021
Meet our 2020 Innovators Cohort and learn more about their projects.
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2021 ACTIVATE INNOVATORS: PROJECT SPOTLIGHT
Over the past several months, the 2021 cohort has been developing projects aimed at building a more diverse, inclusive creative workforce across the LA Region.
Check out some of the participants projects below and use these links to support their work!
MAISHA AZADI
CIVICALLY SPEAKING is the production of age appropriate, short form digital video content targeted to develop a young audience's ability to think critically and take civic action on the issues of racial injustices in their local communities.
To learn more click here.
Contact Information:
- Email: [email protected] or
- Visit: www.urbanartivistacademy.com
PAT LOEB
THE UNSEEN WORKFORCE introduces junior high and high school students to a wealth of lesser-known but essential and well-paid opportunities in the entertainment industry.
To learn more click here.
Contact Information:
- Email: [email protected]
LABKHAND (LABBIE) MANESH
BI-LINGERING represents that in-between space where one belongs to two (or more) languages and cultures. It investigates the way memories and trauma express themselves differently in one’s native language vs a second language.
To learn more click here.
Contact Information:
- Email: [email protected]
STEPHANIE MONTE
BOYLE HEIGHTS ARTS CONSERVATORY's youth apprenticeship program would invest in young journalists, create jobs and allow marginalized communities the opportunity to tell stories in their own words.
To learn more click here.
Contact Information:
- Email: [email protected]
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Arts Education Rapid Response Network
ARTS EDUCATION RAPID RESPONSE NETWORK
Arts for LA is dedicated to the movement in ensuring an equitable arts education for every student in Los Angeles County. Below you will find a number of resources, tools, and ways to get involved in the movement. This page is updated regularly, so check back often!
This student-led initiative calls on local decision makers and elected officials to do everything in their power to ensure no student is denied the arts education that is their right.
Sign the open letter and make your voice heard.
Email Arts for LA's Director of Organizing, Cordelia Istel ([email protected]), for more info.
The movement for arts education requires various strategies and multi-pronged efforts. Arts for LA hosts regular 1-2 minute actions in support of arts education across LA County. Wherever you are located, you can take action in support of equitable arts education.Click below to take the latest action!
The movement for an equitable arts education for every student across Los Angeles County often requires quick responses to urgent issues that arise within individual districts across the county. If you are navigating an arts education emergency, Arts for LA is here to help! Get in touch with us and we will support your advocacy response to any specific situation arising in your district. Fill out the form below to contact us, and we will be in touch ASAP!
The LCAP is a three-year plan that describes the goals, actions, services, and expenditures to support positive student outcomes that address state and local priorities. The LCAP provides an opportunity for local educational agencies (LEAs) to share their stories of how, what, and why programs and services are selected to meet their local needs. Check out the suite of resources from the California Alliance for Arts Education.
Create CA Video to Send to Leaders: Let Your Leaders Know
5 Examples of Arts Education in District LCAPs
Also, the ACLU SoCal developed a great LCAP advocacy toolkit, take a look!
With 78 school districts across Los Angeles County, and over 1,400,000 students, many communities are at various stages in their equitable arts education advocacy. If you are looking for more general advocacy tools and resources to help support your school and district, our partners at CreateCA have an incredible slate of advocacy tools, ready-made social media posts, and more. Click below to see what resources they have.
Arts for LA's Director of Organizing, Cordelia Istel prepared a quick training that will give you tips and info about how to provide effective public comment is support of arts education.
Are you a student looking to give public comment at your school district's next board meeting? Check out this great example from our incredible student advocate, Natalie.
Arts for LA wants to help! If you have specific questions, or are needing other resources, let us know.
Tell us what you need using this form.
Cordelia Istel
Cordelia Istel is an organizer, educator, and administrator with over a decade of experience working at the intersection of cultural programming and social justice. Before joining the Service Employees International Union as an External Organizer, she served as Director of Programs for a non-profit theater company engaging climate justice in urban environments, Manager of the Met Opera's Education Department, and also helped create the United States Department of Arts & Culture - a national network of activists using arts-based strategies to address urgent issues facing their communities.
In addition to her advocacy, Cordelia continues to make performance-based work and has toured/presented in LA, NYC, SF, Mexico City, Paris, and Brussels. She is a graduate of Yale University (degrees in Political Science and Theater Studies) as well as the California Institute of the Arts (School of Theater). In her spare time, Cordelia cooks, hikes, and attempts overly-ambitious craft projects with varying levels of success.
In addition to her advocacy, Cordelia continues to make performance-based work and has toured/presented in LA, NYC, SF, Mexico City, Paris, and Brussels. She is a graduate of Yale University (degrees in Political Science and Theater Studies) as well as the California Institute of the Arts (School of Theater). In her spare time, Cordelia cooks, hikes, and attempts overly-ambitious craft projects with varying levels of success.
