Programs and Initiatives
Learn more about some of DCA's programs and initiatives.
2024 Paris/Los Angeles Cultural Olympiad
Le Mural Documentary Short Commissioned by DCA Le Mural, directed and written by Barbara Bingley-Verseman, captures the collaborative journey of …
More 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.
More 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 …
More DCA Publications
DCA’s Marketing, Development, Design, and Digital Research Division publishes educational books, cultural guides, and exhibition catalogs documenting and curating LA …
More 2024 Evening Webinar Series for Arts Workers
A Community Learning and Networking Program for Arts Professionals Program Description The DCA Evening Webinar Series for Arts Workers, in …
More 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 …
More City of Los Angeles COVID-19 Pandemic Reflections Initiative
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many cities may be considering how they can honor those who were on …
More City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs presents EMPOWERMENT: MAXINE + BELLA
The EMPOWERMENT project returns for its second year. Honoring women artists and activists who have impacted and redefined the human …
More 2024-2025 NEA Big Read: Los Angeles
City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) NEA Big Read: Los Angeles Initiative for 2024-2025 A Catalyst for …
More 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 …
More 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 …
More 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 …
More 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.
More Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month
The Department of Cultural Affairs honors April as Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month with a calendar filled with opportunities to experience …
More 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 …
More 2023 Festival Guide
The 2023 Festival Guide highlights the cultural offerings from our great local art institutions that you can see from home. …
More Second Annual Lunar New Year Celebration
DCA’s Performing Arts Division is delighted to present the Second Annual Lunar New Year Celebration beginning February 3 to March …
More CURRENT:LA Public Art Triennial
CURRENT:LA is Los Angeles’ citywide Public Art Triennial. The next iteration will take place in October, 2019.
More 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 …
More 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 …
More Reimagine Public Art
About the Project In March 2021 the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) launched Reimagine Public Art: …
More Corona Memorials – Creative Tributes
Commissioned by DCA, these artist memorials celebrate the lifetime of a person who has died from COVID-19. Click the …
More 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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