Joan Jonas, Glenn Ligon, Shirin Neshat, and Mickalene Thomas are among the artists who will launch the first #ArtActionDay on January 20, 2018—the one-year anniversary of President Trump’s inauguration. On that day, a coalition of artists, cultural organizations, and companies like Tumblr and Spotify will host nationwide readings, panel discussions, workshops, and a special Spotify “creativity boost” playlist curated by artist Laurie Anderson.

Organized by The Federation, a group started by Anderson and producers Laura Michalchyshyn and Tanya Selvaratnam in response to Trump’s travel ban, the events will take place in partnership with organizations such as PEN America, The Kitchen, the artist-founded PAC For Freedoms, Film Forum, and Lincoln Center. The website also provides a downloadable kit for DIY activism that can be carried out from anywhere.

“We will use our platforms and our voices to represent that art is essential to democracy,” said Selvaratnam in a statement announcing #ArtActionDay, which was partly inspired by the controversial call for an “art strike” on Inauguration Day. “We decided on that day because this past January 20, arts institutions were encouraged to close their doors in protest of the inauguration. A terrible idea! Never tell artists to be silent. On January 20, we want artists to be more loud and visible than ever.”

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This 4-part series will offer a variety of practical tools that will enhance your inner capacities to more effectively meet external challenges.

• How do you manage the stuff that goes on in your head?
• What’s the real meaning of living “a balanced life?” 
• How do you manage fear and anxiety and produce a productive result, let alone enjoy life?  
• How do you gain clarity of thought and action?
• How do you create viable and effective options that didn’t seem possible?
• How do you get a better night’s rest?  
• How do you create a culture of calm at work and at home?  

The Southern California Energy + Water + Green Living Summit on January 11, 2018 will feature a wide array of leaders focused on the advancement of clean energy and long-range water solutions to foster a sustainable region. Attend the Summit to stay on top of new trends, learn from some of today's leading innovators and take advantage of unrivaled networking. Don't miss out and register today!

The museum is brimming with artwork by and about women who thrived as professionals and influencers despite social norms that denounced such public, “unfeminine” behavior. Discover a diverse cast of fierce women who refused to let men define their place; thumbed their noses at the limited roles society accorded them; and blazed trails as artists, activists, and innovators—proving that fierce gets the job done.

This unconventional, edgy, and fast-paced tour is fun, fearless, and free. Part of our monthly free Community Day.

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Not required, but space is limited. First come, first served; sign up at the Information Desk upon arrival. Tour departs from the Great Hall. 

LAND Artist Multiples, editions, publications, and merchandise
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Please join LAND and Chef Omar Chávez at La Carmencita, 
the perfect neighborhood spot to eat, drink & be merry. 

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• Shifting towards low-carbon transition and development;
• Stepping up adaptation and resilience to climate change;
• Solidarity and capacity building.

Culture Track, the nation’s largest tracking study of cultural audiences, is back in 2017 with an all new report detailing the unique opinions, attitudes, and behaviors of cultural audiences.

On December 11 from 3-5 pm, join us for an exclusive presentation of the newest findings at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.

The day will include a Culture Track 2017 presentation and panel discussion, immediately followed by a cocktail reception at the Museum, where guests will be able to tour the Tattoo exhibition currently on view.

3 pm: Culture Track '17 Presentation

Welcome by Dr. Lori Bettison-Varga, President and Director of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, and L.A. County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas.

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The premier progressive awards dinner in Los Angeles, the City of Justice Awards Dinner honors the nation’s leading progressive voices and celebrates a bold, common vision of a new economy for all. Every year, the City of Justice Awards attracts 1,000+ attendees, including elected officials, philanthropists, celebrities, artists and activists. Past honorees and speakers include James P. Hoffa, Kamala Harris, Ben Jealous, Van Jones, Modern Family, NCIS, DeMaurice Smith, Peter Lowy, Culture Clash, Danny Glover and Sean Penn, among others.

RSVP Deadline Nov. 17, 2017

Help us ring in the holiday season with a fun and love filled evening meant to benefit the arts and arts education.

Your entry is a donation of art supplies that will be donated by us to a local school with no Arts Funding. Suggested donations and memberships for Beautify Earth may also be purchased at the event.

3:30pm: Guided Meditation by Jaclyn Winters. Live music, drinks, light food and some interactive fun! 

Please join us for the 9th Annual Cultivate LA presented by United Friends of the Children. The event features delicious cuisine prepared by over 60 of Los Angeles's best restaurants and pours from California's best wine purveyors. Cultivate LA Chef Ambassadors from past years have included: Alice Waters, Giada De Laurentiis, Curtis Stone, Brendan Collins, Wolfgang Puck, and local greats Suzanne Goin, Matt Poly, Tara Maxey, Joachim Splichal and Roy Choi. You'll also enjoy musical entertainment, a silent auction, raffle, and most importantly, the opportunity to to help support Los Angeles County foster youth.

Hang with the Beautify Earth crew and other civic leaders for a community mixer at Bareburger and enjoy a short, FREE workshop on how to get active in your community, today! Special guests and civic leaders are here to help you take your idea into action.

Civic Love is a new way to get involved. It is based on taking ACTION, and working together to help you achieve your ideas for your neighborhood.

Self Help Graphics' Barrio Mobile Art Studio in partnership with The Library Foundation of Los Angeles' Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA initiative, Visualizing Language: Oaxaca in L.A., will be offering multi-lingual community poster making workshops to engage the public in hands-on art activities at participating neighborhood libraries throughout the city.

A special program exploring global water scarcity challenges and solutions, presented in partnership with O’Melveny & Myers LLP as part of the Pacific Council's Global Water Scarcity Project.

Click here to register for this conference. Contact the Events team at events@pacificcouncil.org or (213) 221-2020 for more information.

The Global Water Scarcity Project connects the dots between California's water scarcity challenges and international issues of trade, energy, politics, and security. This project was made possible with support from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, a leader in helping the world’s vulnerable and disadvantaged communities gain access to safe water.

Here and abroad, the effects of water scarcity extend beyond the possibility of drought, spilling into cross-border conflict, global trade issues, and human (in)security. What can we do to address these issues now and create a water abundant future?

Save the date for the Council for Watershed Health's 2017 Fall Fundraiser at the California Science Center.

Since November 2016 we have organized, marched, and worked hard to build up our organizations and communities. With November 2016 almost a year behind us, we must turn our focus and energy to the 2018 elections, including here in California. That is why Latinas Lead California and California Women’s List are proud to invite you to our “One Year to Go” event in San Francisco this November.

Thousands of women have stepped up to run successful campaigns since November 2016, now is the time to make sure they have the resources to win in 2018—we have less than a year to go. Let’s come together, celebrate each other, and strategize on the year ahead.

On the blue planet, water is the source of all life – and one of the most potent sources of conflict. Without consistent access to this limited and increasingly unpredictable resource, fertile fields go barren, wildlife populations dwindle and communities suffer devastating consequences.

And yet, water offers a common denominator around which to unite. Water crises around the world are spurring innovative new technologies and inspiring diverse stakeholders to work together on equitable solutions. California tells this story like no other place.

At the Water Summit, The Atlantic will gather the leading voices in water, from environmentalists and policymakers to growers, industry leaders and community representatives, to forge a dialogue around the critical water issues of our time. With an eye toward the future, The Atlanticwill discuss the challenges, the solutions and the ways that the latest innovations can work to make water safe, reliable and accessible for years to come.

Each year, Arts for LA hosts a day of cross-sector dialogue and collaboration around issues facing Los Angeles County: the LA Convergence. Designed to challenge assumptions, explore new ideas, and identify potential solutions, the LA Convergence strengthens our ability to chart a path toward a prosperous, engaged, and creative region for all.  

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