Events and Festivals
We uplift the stories and voices of diverse community members. One of our most powerful ways to do this is by partnering with organizations who share this goal.
We train and collaborate with local teaching artists and youth to bring engaging workshops to festivals and community events, offering a unique pathway for these institutions to invest in youth and artists throughout Los Angeles. Activities are designed to weave in place-based storytelling, creative expression and cultural connection and often include engaging materials and interactive installations.
Workshops
LA Commons partners with organizations throughout Los Angeles County to bring workshops that engage community members, arts and cultural activities. From creating masks and seed balls to crafting with stencils and naturals, these participatory engagements are designed by our roster of local artists to encourage community dialogue, cultural connection and creative expression. LA Commons’ workshops are staffed with trained youth from our programs, furthering our commitment to creative workforce development for young people.
We Are the Harvest at Compton Community Garden
Workshop for Natural History Museum Opening
LA Soundscapes at The Ford
Installations
LA Commons produces temporary art installations and interactive experiences that engage and inspire people to connect more deeply to Los Angeles and each other. From photography installations to interactive art displays, story sharing lounges, and mapping activities, we work with emerging and established artists to curate experiences tailored to the specific needs of our partner sites and communities.
African American Legacy Banners at USC
Creating our Next LA, Grand Arts at The Music Center
In Kinship with the Oak at Grand Park
We Are the Harvest at Crenshaw Dairy Mart
Procession and Performances
We activate spaces with movement and a collective sense of joy through dynamic performances, including our community processions with music, art, dance and giant puppets.
Mural unveiling event at MacArthur Park Elementary School
Opening of The Natural History Museum Commons
Promise Zone Arts Live! at Shatto Recreation Center
Opening of the Jeremy Moss Plaza at The Music Center
Community Engagement
LA Commons implements long-term community engagement initiatives that nurture deep connections in communities. This work often includes elements such as recurring workshop series and multi-site activations. Check out our project, We Are the Harvest, to learn more about our sustained partner work.
Yo Yo Ma Day of Action at The Ford
Little Tokyo Cultural Organizing Symposium at Japanese American National Museum
Getty community photography partnership
Current LA Program with LA Dept of Cultural Affairs