Programs and Initiatives
Learn more about some of DCA's programs and initiatives.
2023/24 City of Los Angeles Independent Master Artist Project Grant Recipients
City of Los Angeles Independent Master Artist Project (COLA-IMAP) provides independent artists the opportunity to create new works to be …
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DCA Cultural Trailblazers 2023/2024
We are pleased to announce our 2023-2024 cohort of Cultural Trailblazers. This grant promotes artists who are recognized as regional …
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Dance in the Districts 2023
2023 Dance in the Districts Awardees (Council Districts 2 and 3) DCA’s Performing Arts Division announced the awardees for the …
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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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Memorial to the Victims of the 1871 Chinese Massacre
. DCA and El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument announced the finalist team for the Memorial to the Victims …
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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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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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Arts Month @ DCA
The Department of Cultural Affairs honors April as Arts Month with a calendar filled with opportunities to experience arts, culture, and …
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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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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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DCA Publications
DCA’s Marketing, Development, Design, and Digital Research Division publishes educational books, cultural guides, and exhibition catalogs documenting and curating LA …
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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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Theater Emergency Response Program
Since the onset of the pandemic in 2020, the Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) has been intentional with the COVID-19 …
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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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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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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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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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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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Reimagine Public Art
About the Project In March 2021 the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) launched Reimagine Public Art: …
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Online Arts Programming from DCA’s Neighborhood Cultural Centers
DCA’s Community Arts Division offers high-quality instruction in the arts. Explore our online workshops and tutorials below presented by DCA’s …
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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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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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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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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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