Arts for LA

Arts patron? Arts fan? Arts lover? Artist yourself? All of the above? Whichever it is, you know the value of coming together for shared experiences that bring joy, vibrancy and hope. And you also know the value of Arts for LA. We're THE VOICE of the arts in Los Angeles, leading advocacy every day with business, government and community partners who come together for the shared experience of making the arts better now and for future generations–better funding, more jobs, more representation. We're so grateful that you've followed here all year and have become a part of our story. So: what in the arts are you grateful for? Please leave your comment below, and our favorite few will win a piece of Arts for LA swag! Happy Thanksgiving!

Earlier this month our CEO Gustavo Herrera joined the California Community Foundation and fellow grantees to break bread and get to know one another as part of the LA Arts Endowment Cohort '24-'25. All of us at Arts for LA are grateful for this bringing us together with so may wonderful organizations to further build a network of mutual support.

Get to know Morenike Dosu, Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for DreamWorks Animation Animation and new Arts for LA Board Member, in an interview with NBCUniversal! Morenike speaks on cultural curiosity, authentic storytelling and how she helps foster inclusive and collaborative environments. Watch: https://lnkd.in/dHpWRAJR

When you RAISE YOUR VOICE and donate to Arts for LA, you help advocate for restored funding, foster the next generation of art leaders, and support new jobs for underrepresented creative workers across LA County. Let your VOICE be heard - donate today: https://lnkd.in/gGj29Ebc Did you know that Arts for LA is the voice of the arts in Los Angeles? We’re uniquely positioned as the *only* cross-sector arts advocacy organization in the region! Our work for more jobs, more funding and better wages is wide-ranging throughout the county and state… yet our resources are small. Your support ensures we continue making progress into 2025 and beyond.

We’re celebrating! Arts for LA has received a grant from The Music Man Foundation. The Strengthening the Sector funds will help Arts for LA work to permanently change the decline in creative worker jobs and arts funding since 2021, advocating for restored funding, the next generation of art leaders, and new jobs for underrepresented creative workers in LA County.

I’m privileged to be joining this great team of talented & dedicated humans… Learning so much already and I look forward to contributing to this wonderful organization Arts for LA

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“We hear these resounding calls for transparency from our community members, but many district arts leaders also share those same interests and concerns,” said Lindsey Kunisaki, Arts for LA's Laura Zucker fellow for policy and research, who wrote the report. “They wanted to make sure that they’re putting their best foot forward with Prop 28 implementation, but they also had questions about their peers and neighboring districts and wanted to make sure that ultimately everyone is doing their best work and using these funds responsibly.” Lindsey's report also recommends (among other things) creating a statewide oversight and advisory committee of administrators, teachers, families and community partners to make sure that arts education funds are properly spent. Learn more and download the full report in this piece from EdSource: https://lnkd.in/gndn9pC5

We’re excited to welcome three new members to our Board of Directors: Evonne Gallardo, Morenike Dosu and Malindi Davies! 🌟 Evonne serves as Senior Program Director for Community Partners’ Intermediary team and leads arts and culture regranting efforts for foundation, government and corporate clients. Evonne is dedicated to advancing and resourcing artists and the entities that serve them and has over 20 years of leadership experience in multiple functional areas of arts and culture management. 🌟 Morenike is the Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) for DreamWorks Animation. In this role, she draws upon her 20+ years of Animation & VFX experience to develop and execute DEI initiatives aligned with DreamWorks’ goals to recruit, retain and cultivate their inclusive workforce. 🌟 Malindi is committed to advancing the missions of growing organizations with a combination of her deep expertise in finance, marketing, and operations. With over 15 years of experience in luxury ecommerce and media, Malindi has a proven track record of driving operational excellence and scaling businesses for sustainable growth. Get to know them and all of our Board of Directors: https://lnkd.in/gQK_FPP3

A big reason why we’re able to move the arts advocacy needle in LA County is our Board of Directors - we are so grateful for all 17 members. We also want to congratulate this year’s new Executive Committee members! The Board’s extended effort and dedication to Arts for LA’s mission helps us reach community members, organizations and artists. Thank you for your leadership!