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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.

Dates: January 29, February 12, March 18, April 8, May 6, 2024

Time: 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Registration: https://bit.ly/3s4g1l

Speakers: Lucia Torres, Albert Valdez, Eric Ibarra, Mariam Tabatabaee

Coordinated by Arts For LA

Multi-disciplinary arts education classes welcome youth, adults, and elders from the Norhteast San Fernando Valley to learn about themselves, their culture, and community through music, visual art, creative writing, and more. Classes are free- Donations are greatly appreciated!

Starting April 7 through June 8, 2024, Classes occur 1-2 times a week for 8-12 weeks. 

For schedule of class and registration please, click here! 

Please contact program coordinator Cecilia for more information at Cecilia@tiachucha.org .

To participate in our Spring Workshops the participant must be within the the class listed age range. Priority will be given to residents of the Northeast San Fernando Valley (Sylmar, San Fernando, Lake View Terrace, Pacoima, Arleta, Mission Hills, Granada Hills, North Hills, Van Nuys, Sun Valley, Sunland). Non Northeast San Fernando Valley residents are still welcome to apply, but may be put on the waitlist.

This online learning (listening and chatting) cohort is organized in collaboration with the City of Los Angeles Department on Disability.

Important information: This cohort will include American Sign Language interpreting and real-time captioning throughout the five sessions. We will also have a representative from the City of Los Angeles Department on Disability joining us for each session. For registration assistance or additional support, reach out to mouna.benbouazza@lacity.org. To request a reasonable accommodation in advance, please contact (424) 440-4287 (Voice), dial 7-1-1 for CA Relay, or email mouna.benbouazza@lacity.org at least five business days before the event. We’ll make every effort to accommodate requests with less notice. Copies of documents are available in alternative formats upon request.

Speakers: David (DJ) Kurs, Dr. Ifunanya Nweke, and Greg Shane

Dates: Thursdays, January 25, February 22, March 28, April 25, May 9, 2024

Step into the enchanting world of ArteSabor, where the vibrant soul of Afro-Brazilian culture comes alive in Los Angeles.

Hosted by The Phoenix In All Inc., this unique festival weaves together the rich heritage, captivating rhythms, and tantalizing flavors of Brazil, with a special focus on its Afro-Brazilian roots. Join us for an immersive day that promises to enlighten, entertain, and inspire.

What to Expect:

• Gastronomic Delights: Indulge in a variety of traditional and contemporary Brazilian dishes prepared by notable local chefs. From savory stews to sweet treats to acaraje, experience the diverse flavors of Brazil.
• Artistic Exploration: Immerse yourself in Brazilian culture with vibrant art installations, live painting, and craft markets featuring local artisans.
• Musical Journey: Enjoy live performances ranging from the iconic Afro-beats of Rio’s and Salvador’s Carnival to the melodious tunes of bossa nova, bringing the spirit of Brazil to Los Angeles.
• Interactive Workshops: Participate in dance, music, art and spirituality workshops led by renowned Brazilian artists, practitioners, and educators. Learn the moves of samba, the rhythms of drumming, and more.
• Community Engagement: ArteSabor is more than a festival; it’s a community gathering that celebrates diversity, fosters understanding, and supports economic growth in Leimert Park.

Free Admission!

For more information and to RSVP, visit our Eventbrite page.

Follow us on social media for updates and sneak peeks: @artesaborfestla

For inquiries, please contact artesaborfest@gmail.com.

Join us for the Closing Reception and Artist Talk for Material Recovery: Printmaking with Recycled Materials.

Curated by Christina Yasmin Fesmire and Jared Millar Works, with works by LYNK Collective members: Yeansoo Aum, Elisabeth Beck,  Andra Broekelschen,  Alexandra Chiara,  Christina Yasmin Fesmire,  Karen Fiorito,  Carole Gelker,  Bill Jaros,  Nguyen Ly,  Diane McLeod,  Jared Millar,  William Myers,  Marina Polic,  Francisco Rogido,  Olga Ryabtsova,  Laura Shapiro,  Tracy Loreque Skinner,  Mary Lawrence Test,  Paula Voss, Zana Zupur and guest artists: Karen Feuer-Schwager,  Kim Kei,  Wendy Murray,  Jackie Nach,  MJ Rado,  Victor Rosas,   Fred Rose,  Marianne Sadowski,  Jillian Thompson  and  Katie Thompson-Peer

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

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.

Dates: Tuesdays, January 16, February 20, March 19, April 16, May 14, 2024

Speakers: Allison Keating, Michael Centeno, Asia One, Oscar Urrutia

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.

Dates: January 29, February 12, March 18, April 8, May 6, 2024

Time: 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Registration: https://bit.ly/3s4g1l

Speakers: Lucia Torres, Albert Valdez, Eric Ibarra, Mariam Tabatabaee

Coordinated by Arts For LA

Lincoln Heights Youth Arts Center is honored to host textile artist Vero Mendoza from Oaxaca, Mexico with Coyotl + Machehualli. As part of a larger series of workshops throughout California, she will be offering our community the opportunity to learn ancient techniques of washing, carding, and dyeing wool with natural ingredients. This is a free workshop and we will also be providing free lunch to workshop participants. You will also have the opportunity to purchase textiles or make donations to support Vero’s dream of reopening her late mother’s workshop and continuing to honor her memory in Teotitlan del Valle, Oaxaca, Mexico.

Love, LAMAG: Art Talks on Open Call: Apophenia

The Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery presents Love, LAMAG, an annual program celebrating the gallery’s dedication to contemporary art since 1945. This year Love, LAMAG is a series of art talks led by LAMAG staff on Open Call: Apophenia, a non-juried exhibition featuring youth, students, professional, and non-professional artists to present their artwork side by side. The art talks are free, insightful, and short discussions on the beloved exhibition format, themes, and participating artists. The series culminates with an extended invitation to all Open Call participants to join LAMAG staff in the gallery on March 16th to celebrate the end of the exhibition.

Art Talk Schedule

Saturday, February 17  at 1:00 p.m.- Samantha Manuel

Friday, February 23 at 1:00 p.m.- Jereme Lua

Saturday, February 24 at 1:00 p.m.- Hugo Cervantes

Friday, March 1 at 1:00 p.m.- LAMAG Staff

Saturday, March 2 at 1:00 p.m.- LAMAG Staff

Friday, March 8 at 1:00 p.m.- John Weston

Saturday, March 9 at 1:00 p.m.- LAMAG Staff

Friday, March 15 at 1:00 p.m.- Nancy Meyer

Saturday, March 16 at 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.- Open Call Artists are welcome to join LAMAG Staff in the gallery