Galvanize and activate the LA River cultural identity through arts and culture.

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Action: Galvanize and activate the LA River cultural identity through arts and culture.

Raising awareness of existing and potential uses of the river for arts and culture will make the LA River a more vibrant part of LA County’s cultural experiences.

Providing a platform for arts and cultural activities will activate the civic space, provide opportunities for local communities and visitors to engage with the river, and support participation in cultural life, which is a hallmark of thriving communities.

County Lead

LA County Department of Arts and Culture

Potential Partners

LA Conservancy

LA County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

LA County Museum of Art

Municipal Arts Organizations

Scared Places Institute

Geographic Boundaries

LA County

Potential Funding Sources

Percent for Arts Programs

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Methods

specific, tangible ways to reach the goal

Activate the LA River by providing resources, grants, and other ongoing opportunities for cultural activities, gatherings, festivals, art, and performances along the river.
Related Actions/Methods
Develop a globally significant, comprehensive 51-mile arts and culture corridor along the river that is place-based, community-driven, and reflective of the cultural diversity of the County.
Support community-based cultural and arts organizations along the river, and actively promote river spaces to local groups and communities as available for their use.
Related Actions/Methods
Provide spaces for people of all ages and abilities to learn about the ecology, hydrology, engineering, and cultural and natural history of the river and its watershed.
Integrate civic art commissions and community engagement into the design criteria of the river corridor, including interpretive signage, cultural markers, interactive displays and other media, functional art, cultural amenities, and cultural facilities.
Related Actions/Methods
Provide spaces for people of all ages and abilities to learn about the ecology, hydrology, engineering, and cultural and natural history of the river and its watershed.
Engage with artists and cultural organizations to provide programming for all ages, arts education for youth, free concerts, and cultural engagement at the river pavilions and other locations along the river.