Build practical skills for budgeting a public art project. This session offers insights into budgeting for public artworks, covering fabrication, installation, insurance, artist fees, and more. Learn from real-world examples how to avoid common pitfalls and develop a realistic budget for public art applications. Presenter Charles Dickson

This session offers an overview of standard public art contract terms, including key elements such as insurance, intellectual property rights, and the artist's and commissioning agency's obligations and duties. Drawing on practical advice and real-world examples, we aim to provide strategies for negotiation, resources, and contractual knowledge to support artists. Presenter Virginia Broersma

Take a deep dive into crafting portfolios for public art open calls. Learn best practices for structuring and presenting your work, with special guidance for first-time applicants. This workshop will equip artists with practical tools and strategies for creating impactful portfolios. Presenter

Our first workshop is designed to help artists navigate finding and applying to public art open calls. Learn about crafting compelling applications and creating project teams, while gaining insights into the application and selection process. Enhance your skills and gain valuable resources to confidently respond to open calls. Presenters

Presented by Kiernan Graves, Site & Studio Conservation

Come celebrate the conservation of the Inner Resources mural with us at City Terrace Park! A conservation team of apprentices led by Site and Studio Conservation and the Civic Art Division have been hard at work over the past two months, cleaning and conserving Paul Botello’s mural. Please join us to meet the team, who will be available to talk about their process and answer any questions.

With Paul Botello Come learn to paint in the style of Pop Art with bright colors and bold lines. Anyone can learn to paint in this style with some fun and easy techniques. Materials will be supplied. Please reserve your spot in the

With Paul Botello Come learn to paint in the style of Pop Art with bright colors and bold lines. Anyone can learn to paint in this style with some fun and easy techniques. Materials will be supplied.

In 2023, LA County Department of Arts and Culture engaged with SMU DataArts for the third time to administer a workforce study analyzing the demographic makeup of the arts and cultural workforce in LA County. Thanks to the participation of nearly 3,000 individuals across over 200 arts and cultural organizations in Los Angeles County, we learned there has been a significant shift toward greater racial and ethnic diversity since 2019, particularly at the leadership level, though we also found room for improvement.

NATURE AND ART AS MEDICINE is a day of healing activities and discovery at The Bixby Marshland. This one-day free event features family-friendly workshops, performances, and talks organized by extreme vocalist, improviser, sound and intermedia artist, Carmina Escobar.