Programs and Initiatives
Learn more about some of DCA's programs and initiatives.
Wildfire Aid and Resources for the Arts Community and Greater Los Angeles Community
City of LA Wildfire Information & Resources The City of Los Angeles continues to aggressively respond to the wildfires in …
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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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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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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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2025 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 …
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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 …
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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 Community …
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2024/25 City of Los Angeles Independent Master Artist Project Grant Recipients
The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) announces the recipients of the 2024/25 City of Los Angeles …
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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 2025
We are pleased to announce our 2025 cohort of Cultural Trailblazers. This grant promotes artists who are recognized as regional …
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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 …
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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 …
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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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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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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, 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 …
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Fourth Annual Lunar New Year Celebration
The DCA Performing Arts Divisionis delighted to present the third annual Lunar New Year Celebration, featuring activities taking place from …
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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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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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