Arts for LA

I was fortunate to participate in this program in 2019, and it changed the trajectory of my career. I highly encourage emerging arts leaders participate in either of the ACTIVATE Fellowships!

New year, new opportunities! We're looking for LA artists to join our 2025 cohort of ACTIVATE Delegates and Emerging Art Leader (EAL) Programs! 🎨 Delegates is an eight-session program perfect for Angelenos who want to learn more about how they can be an arts advocate for their own community. 🏺 EAL is a nine-month stipend program for LA artists to practice their community organizing skills with hands-on curation of events. Learn how to engage the wider Arts for LA community with our Programs Department. Learn more and apply at artsforla.org/activate Don't wait - applications close on January 9!

🎨 Become a better advocate for the arts in the New Year! Applications are open for our ACTIVATE Delegates & Emerging Art Leaders now through January 9! If you've been looking to expand your artist network, learn about community organizing, or gain tools to become a leader in your community, these programs are for you! Get all the info and apply today right here: https://lnkd.in/g-Mrfqt5

🎁 We're grateful for the gift of community in the LA arts scene. Wishing you a great end of the year and an invigorating start to the New Year! Thank you for your support and leadership. 🫶

I can vouch for the Arts for LA ACTIVATE LA leadership program- it was an amazing experience and I've met folks that I continue to work with today. Highly recommended!

Let me start out by saying, I love the folks at Arts for LA as a whole. Being able to network with them as both ACTIVATE Delegate and Emerging Arts Leader was a joy. I learned valuable tools and met a lot of amazing folks' across the LA arts field. They have created such a beautiful foundation for understanding the sector and pushing your boundaries within them! Apply, apply, apply! #ArtsforLA

🎉 We're thrilled to introduce you to the newest members of our Creative Jobs Collective Impact Initiative (CJCII) Steering Committee: Jacob Jackson and Xochitl Torres! 🎈 Jacob is the Youth Outreach Coordinator for Youth Justice Coalition & a member of the Heart of Youth Justice Reimagined Work Group. Born into the foster care system, he strives to create a system that is rooted in "care first, harm last" by reimagining how the County can divest from punitive systems and invest in resources that support diverse communities. He believes in building soul-utions that move us towards a future where youth not just survive, but thrive. 🎈 Xochitl is the Program Director for the High Road Training Partnership at the BRIC Foundation. An alumna of the Warner Bros. Reach Program, Xochitl understands first-hand the transformative power of early career & pipeline opportunities that focus on breaking down barriers to access in the industry. With a passion for expanding arts & media education in public schools, she is dedicated to identifying new access points for talent, making systemic change & building a more inclusive workforce. 🧠 Learn more about CJCII: www.artsforla.org/cjcii

As we build our next agenda, we want to hear from you about how we can build meaningful change for the arts and culture sector. Share your thoughts and complete the survey by December 17 at 5PM to be entered into a holiday raffle. One winner will receive a swag bag and a $50 Visa gift card! 💬 Your input greatly helps Arts for LA as we continue to engage in ongoing community dialogue to set strategic priorities for our bi-annual Policy & Advocacy Agenda. Take the survey today: https://lnkd.in/gUurmvwj ⭐️

What can advocates expect in the year ahead and how can we be prepared for the 2025-26 legislative session? Join in the conversation in CA For The Arts' upcoming webinar: “The State of Funding and Legislation for Arts, Culture & Creativity in California” on December 11 at 12pm PT. ⤵️

🤔❓Do you know what ACTIVATE is? Unsure about if you can or should apply for our Delegates or Emerging Arts Leaders programs? Come to our Info Session to ask questions and learn more! We're hosting a webinar on December 11 for folks curious about our ACTIVATE Programs to drop in and chat with us. ➡️ Register to attend: lnk.bio/Arts4la