Arts for LA, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, leads communities, artists, and organizations to advocate for an equitable, healthy, and vibrant Los Angeles region through the arts.
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Arts for LA was incorporated in 2006 by a group of arts leaders who had met informally for years to discuss and address the region’s most pressing arts issues. Since that time, Arts for LA has expanded its reach and deepened its roots in neighborhoods and school districts across Los Angeles County.
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Arts for LA is the only cross-sector and cross-discipline arts advocacy organization in Los Angeles County. Their powerful community includes 75,000 supporters, 400 Member Advocates, and 185+ Member Organizations. To connect arts and culture stakeholders spread throughout the vast region, Arts for LA implements a digital advocacy and communication strategy linking 75,000+ subscribers in Los Angeles County’s 88 municipalities and 81 school districts.
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Upcoming Opportunities at Arts for LA:

Explore Arts for LA’s ACTIVATE Protégé, a mentorship program that pairs up-and-coming arts leaders with industry professionals. Applications are due Thursday, May 21!
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The Creative Jobs Collective (CJC) is a cross-sectoral initiative working to build 10,000 living wage creative jobs in LA County by 2030. CJC uses a collective impact model that brings together leaders and artists from all across the creative economy in LA County and arts disciplines. Arts for LA's CJC recently released its Creative Employer Toolkit, an incredible resource for creative employers and arts workers. The toolkit lays out recommendations for a living wage, recruitment, hiring and workplace practices that align with the values and goals of CJC. Learn more and download the toolkit here! You can also attend an info session about the CJC this month.
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Arts for LA also has a robust Job Board featuring jobs, internships, artist opportunities and more from all over the creative sector. If you're looking for your next gig head over to Arts for LA's website to check it out.