Overview
Overview
The Department of Cultural Affairs seeks to commission up to two (2) cultural festivals in and around the Leimert Park area between May 1 and December 31, 2025. Proposals should include a description of the festival and footprint within Council District 10.
Leimert Park has a rich history of cultural festivals that uplift, educate and entertain the local South LA community as well as the City of Los Angeles at large. Festival producers previously vetted on the 2024 Pre-Qualified List are encouraged to apply.
Commission: $50,000.00 (per festival)
Project Timeline:
- March 14, 2025 – Application Deadline
- March 17, 2025 – Peer-Panel Review Begins
- March 24, 2025 – Commission Winner(s) Announced
Photo of musical group, Klymaxx from BMJ&B Festival, Rodney Adams
~ LPCH APPLICATION GUIDELINES ~
Applicants must live or work within the geographic boundaries of Council Districts 8, 9 and 10. Visit neighborhoodinfo.lacity.gov, enter your physical street address in the search field, and click on “FIND.” In your search result, you should see your City Council District number and the LA City Councilmember’s name listed under Elected Officials.
Applicants receiving 2025 grants from DCA’s Grants Division are not eligible for commissions.
The individual or organization receiving the commission payment must submit a copy of their Business Tax Registration Certificate (BTRC). For more information visit finance.lacity.gov/
The City of Los Angeles does not front fund projects. Disbursement of commission payments will take place after presentation of the culminating program or exhibit.
Please forward questions to dca-perfom@lacity.org or call 213.202.5551.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Submission requirements and scoring below. To be considered, interested artists and/or arts organizations must submit following by the application deadline stated on the call:
Cover Letter (10 points)
Includes an introduction, Council District in which you work and/or reside, and the specific call for which you are applying and why.
Proposal (10 points)
A paragraph describing the proposed work/ festival and use of the commission funds outlined in a budget. Visual artists, please submit your proposed design(s).
A Short Bio (10 points)
A brief biography detailing the applicant’s background, accomplishments and artistic statement.
Resume (10 points)
A comprehensive resume outlining your experience relative to the call.
Work Sample(s) (10 points)
Links to video/film samples (up to five minutes) showcasing the applicant’s work relative to the call for which you are applying. Black Arts @ WAA, please submit a full length archival video.
Social Media and Press (10 points)
Provide any links to social media, reviews, press coverage, or testimonials of previous projects.
BTRC (Business Tax Registration Certificate) (10 points)
The artist or organization receiving the commission payment must submit a copy of their BTRC.
The highest total score that can be reached by peer-panel review is 70 points.
Please forward your packet of materials to dca-perform@lacity.org with the heading LPCH: Call for (name of call), in the subject line by 11:59 p.m. on the deadline indicated.