CONTACT US:

Murals
Phone: 213.202.5555
dca.publicart@lacity
.org


LINKS:

Urban Surprises

Public Art in L.A.

Public Art Committee

Murals Background

Murals are an integral part of cultural expression in the City of Los Angeles. They have been created throughout Los Angeles by artists from diverse artistic and cultural traditions and backgrounds. Since the 1970s the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs has funded public murals through the Citywide Mural Project, through City of Los Angeles Departments (such as Parks and Recreation, or Public Works), as well as various community funds. In recent years the City has commissioned murals, mural restorations and educational outreach programs through a contract with Social and Public Art Resource Center (SPARC), an organization specializing in community mural production.

The current Department of Cultural Affairs focus has changed to reflect the need for education, conservation, and restoration treatments of the existing murals, many of which are cultural treasures over 20 years old. The Department of Cultural Affairs completed the restoration treatment of 12 murals in 2002, as a first step in this focus.

-Murals of Los Angeles Conservation Program Brochure

Murals Permit Procedure

For more informaion, please call the Murals Program at 213.202.5555.