Programs and Initiatives
Learn more about some of DCA’s programs and initiatives.
List of 2023 Women’s History Month Events
“Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories” Los Angeles Public Library John Muir Branch Library Women’s History Month Movie Thursday, …
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DCA E-Dinner Series for Creative Workers Exchange (2022-2023)
Program Description The DCA E-Dinner Series for Creative Workers Exchange, in partnership with Arts for LA, is an opportunity for …
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Proposal Finalists for the Memorial to the Victims of the 1871 Chinese Massacre
. DCA and El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument announced the six finalists for the memorial to the victims of …
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City of LA COVID-19 Pandemic Reflections Initiative
City of Los Angeles COVID-19 Pandemic Reflections Initiative The world has changed in many ways since the COVID-19 pandemic began …
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City of Los Angeles Heritage Month Celebrations
The City of Los Angeles has historically celebrated a handful of culturally-specific communities officially for at least one month each per year.
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2022 Día de los Muertos Celebrations
Día de los Muertos Celebrations at DCA Arts Centers DCA’s Sun Valley Youth Arts Center Presents In-person Art Workshops for …
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2022 City of Los Angeles Individual Master Artist Project
DCA is pleased to present the 25th edition of the City of Los Angeles (COLA) Individual Master Artist Program culminating …
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100th Anniversary of the Watts Towers and 60th Anniversary of the Watts Towers Arts Center
The Watts Towers Arts Center Campus (WTACC) celebrates two milestone anniversaries this year. The WTACC will mark the occasion with …
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Dance in the Districts 2022
DCA and the Los Angeles Dance Workers Coalition will present online performances by 22 dancers and choreographers who reside or …
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City of LA Art of Well-Being COVID-19 Messaging Initiative
The Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) and the Emergency Management Department (EMD) worked together to create the project and promote …
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LA for All ~ The Art of Belonging
LA for All is a creative-led initiative to stand against hate and stand for the values of belonging, diversity, and …
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Corona Memorials – Creative Tributes
Commissioned by DCA, these artist memorials celebrate the lifetime of a person who has died from COVID-19. Click the …
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Arts Resources During COVID-19
The Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs has developed a list of resources to provide opportunities for art instruction, art …
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2023 Festival Guide
The 2023 Festival Guide highlights the cultural offerings from our great local art institutions that you can see from home. …
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Cultural Trailblazers 2021-2022
A new method for DCA to promote the arts is through distinguishing regional innovators as Cultural Trailblazers. DCA’s mission is …
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DCA Workforce Development Programs
Fall 2020 application deadline has now been extended to August 30! Program Description Offered by Cal State LA and in collaboration with …
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Promise Zone Arts: Cultural Treasures of South LA
Cultural Treasures of South LA is an asset mapping and activation initiative under the auspices of the City of Los …
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2023-2024 NEA Big Read: Los Angeles
A Catalyst for Community Participation, Civic Engagement, and a Celebration of Los Angeles through Art and Literature The Big Read …
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Designstrategy @ DCA
Under the Marketing, Development, Design, and Digital Research Division, Designstrategy@DCA is a program that creates organizational and strategic solutions bringing together …
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Partnered Arts Program between Los Angeles World Airports and DCA
The purpose of the LAWA Art Program is to provide opportunities for educational, entertaining, and enriching cultural experiences for the traveling public.
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CURRENT:LA Public Art Triennial
CURRENT:LA is Los Angeles’ citywide Public Art Triennial. The next iteration will take place in October, 2019.
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Sony Pictures Media Arts Program
The Sony Pictures Media Arts Program is a DCA program in partnership with the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) Community Arts Partnership (CAP), and Sony Pictures Entertainment.
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