Featured Events

The DCA Evening Webinar Series for Arts Workers, in partnership with Arts for LA, is an opportunity for the local arts and cultural community to build networks through listening, learning, and exchanging insights. This year, the program comprises six cohorts.

These evening exchanges offer opportunities for attendees to ask questions, share comments or recommendations, and interact at the end of the sessions. If interested, local artists and arts workers are welcome and encouraged to join multiple cohorts throughout the course of the series.

These meetings (starting at or after 6:00 p.m. PST) are virtual and held on regular intervals (monthly or biweekly) to encourage consistent enrollment, continuous participation, and evolving benefits. lease note that all the cohort meetings will be recorded.

Speakers: Jessica Schulman Edelstein, Nadia Fernanda Paredes Guapo, Sarah Frank Jarvis, Joyce Yip Green

Dates: Thursdays, January 18, February 1, March 7, April 4, May 2, 2024

Join us for an enchanting afternoon at the Grove of Mystics! Immerse yourself in a magical world of mythic stories, martial arts, herbal medicine, and delectable local food. Presented by Jennifer Rose and Producer Olivia Lynes.

Discover captivating performances of stories of the Greek Goddess of witchcraft with passages from Madeline Miller’s New York Times bestseller CIRCE created by choreographer Jennifer Rose. Witness awe-inspiring martial arts performances that will leave you breathless. Learn about the healing power of Chinese medicine and explore the natural remedies that have been used for centuries from Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist Peter Galle offering a handcrafted custom tea blend made by Yin Dew.

Enjoy passages from the book series, Libray of Esoterica by our guest speaker and author Jessica Hundley.

Indulge your taste buds with a variety of delicious local dishes, prepared with culture and soul from Eden’s Hungarian and Loria Stern’s famous floral pressed baked goods from Eat your Flowers as well as award winning Botanical sips from Optimist Botanicals.

Learn exciting ways to engage with activities at the LA River from The Friends of the LA River.

Whether you are a seeker of knowledge, a lover of martial arts, a believer in the power of nature, or simply someone who enjoys good food and great company, the Grove of Mystics is an event not to be missed. Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable experience!

Please direct inquiries to Jenelizabethrose@gmail.com

Program Schedule can be found here!

Delve into the rich cultural history of our communities as we explore the significance of the Black, Brown, & Beige exhibition. Connect with fellow artists, enthusiasts, and celebrate the talent on display. Join us as part of our ongoing tribute to the 102 years of the Watts Towers’ rich history.

Join us for a printmaking workshop with Nguyen Ly of LYNK Collective, in conjunction with Material Recovery: Printmaking with Recycled Materials, on view at Angels Gate Cultural Center January 20 – March 23, 2024.

This workshop is also available in a session on February 17th.

As this is a limited capacity event, registration via Eventbrite is required. There is a $10 non-refundable registration fee to offset the cost of materials. For questions email annie@angelsgateart.org.

An RSVP is required.

Please RSVP here!

Interact Theatre Company presents five plays awarded America’s highest literary honor, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Join us on a captivating journey through the annals of modern dramatic literature with our curated staged readings of five theatrical masterpieces, presented in partnership with the Los Angeles Public Library, made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, and produced by Barry Heins and Kristen Egermeier. These performances will be held on the second Saturday of each month between January through May 2024.

Join Center for the Arts Eagle Rock on Saturday February 10th from 12-6 for our very first zine fest paired with a Valentines themed art show: Crushes! Local zine makers and artists will be showcasing and selling their work so come support the thriving local arts community. We look forward to seeing you there

To submit Artwork: Link

Zine fest vending is full, to join the waitlist please email Miquela@cfaer.org

Bahia Reverb: Artists and Place presents the work of ten former fellows at the Sacatar Institute in Bahia, Brazil, all from North America and of African descent, to reflect on how Bahia, an epicenter of the African diaspora, has fueled their work and changed their understanding of themselves.

Artists include Gerald Cyrus, Juan Erman Gonzalez, Mark Steven Greenfield, Karen Hampton, Rik Freeman, Francis Tre Lawrence, Germaine Ingram, Sandra Brewster, Precious Lovell, and Tim Whiten.

Bahia Reverb: Artists and Place is organized by the California African American Museum (CAAM) and Art + Practice (A+P). The exhibition is curated by Bia Gayotto, independent curator, artist, and writer. CAAM at A+P is a five-year collaboration.

Bahia Reverb: Artists and Place presents the work of ten former fellows at the Sacatar Institute in Bahia, Brazil, all from North America and of African descent, to reflect on how Bahia, an epicenter of the African diaspora, has fueled their work and changed their understanding of themselves.

Artists include Gerald Cyrus, Juan Erman Gonzalez, Mark Steven Greenfield, Karen Hampton, Rik Freeman, Francis Tre Lawrence, Germaine Ingram, Sandra Brewster, Precious Lovell, and Tim Whiten.

Bahia Reverb: Artists and Place is organized by the California African American Museum (CAAM) and Art + Practice (A+P). The exhibition is curated by Bia Gayotto, independent curator, artist, and writer. CAAM at A+P is a five-year collaboration.