LA County Arts and Creative Recovery & Support
Written by Winnie Xiao
In 2021, the Board of Supervisors announced a plan of allocating 22 million dollars from the federal American Rescue Act to serving the arts and cultural programs throughout LA County. Much of the funding will focus on areas impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic bringing recovery and revival to hard-hit sectors. This is especially important for minority groups and underserved residents not only because they were the ones most affected by the pandemic, but because the diverse cultures that make up LA County’s population is often preserved through artistic expressions. Below is a list of the programs that are receiving funding:
Arts Relief and Recovery Grants to Nonprofits and Individuals
Jobs for Artists and Creative Workers
Reopening Culture, Tourism, and Marketing Initiative
Creative Career Pathways for Youth
Arts Education Program for Vulnerable LA County Schools
As AAPI communities are finding their voices and becoming stronger through the pandemic, it is vital that we continue to learn and share our cultural heritage so that we can promote equity and diversity. AAPI receive less representation in the media and our contributions to society receive less recognition. We need to support our own arts and cultures so that our artists have the resources to thrive. Here are some upcoming programs and activities that can be both fun and educational:
April 23 & 24 - Bollywood Glam: Spring Fashion Night https://www.eventbrite.com/o/bollywood-dreams-entertainment-1125166415
June 2 - Interstate: A New Musical East West Players:
https://eastwestplayers.org/
June 11 - Ronin Expo Japanese American Cultural and Community Center https://www.ronin-expo.org/
June 17 & 18 - Ktown Night Market
https://www.ktownnightmarket.com/
Winnie received her bachelor's degree from USC Marshall School of Business. She currently works as an appraiser at the Assessor’s Office handling business property valuation. She enjoys working closely with the public and helping people navigate through the complex system of property assessments.
Winnie’s favorite pastime is sitting down with a coffee and reading a good book. She also enjoys traveling, drawing, singing, and playing the piano.
