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Grants and Professional Development is pleased to share the following opportunities and resources: |
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SRI: CA Arts Education Landscape 2025 Report Event
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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
10AM – 11:30AM (PST)
Virtual
The Department of Arts and Culture will host SRI to share findings from their recent field scan on Arts Education across California.
CA Arts Education Landscape 2025 is a scan of arts education in California in light of the evolving conditions catalyzed by new funding and policy shifts.
Commissioned by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, the report is designed to support funders, advocates, and policymakers as they work to strengthen the conditions for equitable access to a high-quality arts education. Key questions guiding this scan include:
- Who are the major players influencing arts education in California?
- What are the key levers shaping implementation of high-quality arts education in California?
- How has the AMS Act (Prop 28) changed the arts education landscape?
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Save the Date
Arts Datathon: Intelligence. |
Arts Datathon: Knowledge
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
9AM – 4PM (PST)
Inner-City Arts
Arts Datathon returns on April 29 with a day of data exploration, collaboration, and creation. Arts Datathon: Knowledge will feature hands-on workshops designed to help our arts and culture communities explore how we can build and maintain knowledge in a time when facts and reality are under attack. Mark your calendar now! Registration begins in mid-March.
Please contact research@arts.lacounty.gov with any questions. |
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Grant Proposal Writing Training
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Multiple Dates Available
(Virtual)
This fast-paced class combines presentation and discussion with practical, real-life exercises. You develop the core parts of a proposal for your own organization, ready to polish, so you can submit to a funder! Connect with colleagues while you’re guided by a caring trainer through the ins and outs of creating successful grant proposals. This training is perfect for those new to grant proposal development and professionals looking for a refresher. |
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Cal State LA Downtown Arts Management Certificate Program
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As arts organizations face rapid change and increasing pressure on traditional operating models, Cal State LA Downtown is launching a new Arts Management Certificate Program designed to prepare arts leaders to innovate, adapt, and lead with purpose.
Drawing from the region’s vibrant cultural landscape, the program is taught by Los Angeles arts leaders from BroadStage, Center Theatre Group, The Ebell of Los Angeles, LA Opera, Create CA, the Entertainment Community Fund, and the Pasadena Symphony and POPS.
The program centers on change management, positioning learners as forward-thinking leaders equipped to build sustainable, ethical careers while strengthening the organizations and communities they serve.
The certificate program consists of six classes, with the first class beginning Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026
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California Association of Museums Annual Conference
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March 10 - 13, 2026
Omni Hotel, Los Angeles
Reframing encapsulates the tangible nature of museum work–what we restore, revive, and rebuild–and the intangible nature of museum work–where we reflect, interpret, educate, and shift perspectives. On a larger scale, REFRAMING gives us the power to redefine who we are, why we’re important, and how we connect with and show up for our community. Reframing is resistance and resilience. Advance Registration for CAM 2026 Reframing is now open. |
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National Dance Institute
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Early Childhood Workshop:
Teaching Dance for Ages 4-8
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
2:30PM - 4PM (PST)
(Virtual)
Explore the NDI Method as it applies to teaching early elementary children (ages 4-8). This workshop will demonstrate how vivid storytelling can captivate and inspire; share movement games designed to spark dynamic, student-generated movement; and offer creative tools to interweave process and performance for young learners. |
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Save the Date:
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Monday, April 20, 2026
Sacramento, CA
In 2026 Arts, Culture & Creativity Month (ACCM) will be guided by the theme Boundless Culture & Creativity: The Essence of Freedom, with the sub-theme Building Joy, Action + Power. The Summit will take place at both the Memorial Auditorium and the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center. Early bird registration opens on January 26t at a discounted rate for the first 100 registrants. |
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Students attend the 2015 Arts Internship Program Summit. |
Arts and Culture grantees receive professional development SCHOLARSHIPS as part of their OGP, CIAG, and AIP awards!
The Department of Arts and Culture offers scholarships (up to $750 each) to cover registration costs for professional development opportunities such as conferences or workshops for Organizational Grant Program (OGP), Arts Internship Program (AIP), and Community Impact Arts Grant (CIAG) grantee organizations. Your organization must be a current grantee in good standing in order to participate in the scholarship program.
Visit the Professional Development page for full details on how to apply for a scholarship, as well as eligibility requirements. Benefits include up to 5 classes at The Nonprofit Partnership, up to 5 classes at the Center for Nonprofit Management and up to 5 scholarships (maximum $750 each) to be used for other PD opportunities, per organization every grant year.
SHARE THIS WITH YOUR COWORKERS!
Junior staff and emerging leaders within your organization will especially benefit from these trainings and the opportunity to attend conferences. |
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Implicit Bias & Persistent Injustices
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
9AM - 12PM (PST)
In-Person
Explore how our subconscious beliefs impact our decisions every day. Embark on a journey of discovery with our interactive workshop designed to unravel the intricacies of bias. Join Diane Burbie from The Aspire group into understanding implicit bias and its stark contrast with explicit bias, while exploring their profound impact on perpetuating social injustices.
Through engaging exercises, live polling, and compelling video examples, participants will navigate various topics and collectively analyze current events. The course offers tools for translating the concepts into personal actions and application. Models for interrupting bias in ourselves and others point out what we can implement immediately. Additional resources are shared that support robust reading, studying and engagement with others. |
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Essentials of Human Resources Certificate Program
February 12, 19 & 26
9AM – 4PM (PST)
In-Person
The Essentials of Human Resources Management Certificate Program provides the knowledge and practical skills for human resources administration and management. Rapidly changing workplace initiatives, legal landscapes and workplace culture are an integral part of the human resources function. Whether you are a full-time HR professional or someone who has a combined responsibility for human resources, the responsibilities are the same. This 3-session certificate program will focus on real-life situations that are found in organization's today. |
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Supervision for Success: Leading Teams
Thursday, March 19, 2026
9AM – 4PM (PST)
In-Person
Want to maximize your leadership skills? Looking to fine tune your supervision abilities? Join us and elevate your leadership skill to new heights! Designed to empower leaders, this interactive workshop will provide you with invaluable tools and strategies to not only manage your diverse team but to also ensure the successful completion of critical tasks. Discover the art of motivating your team, igniting their passion and drive for excellence! Learn the fine art of delegation, allowing you to unleash the true potential of your team members. Master the ability to set clear expectations, paving the way for clarity and productivity. Bring out the best in your team and achieve exceptional results by revolutionizing your approach to supervision! |
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LA Culture Net
LA Skyline by Susan Logoreci at the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. LA County Civic Art Collection. |
The Arts and Culture Virtual Bulletin Board
An organizational representative should be subscribed to LA Culture Net (LACN) to receive PD and other announcements from the field that are not included in our Newsletter.
In order to spare your inbox, moving forward we will post opportunities for professional development conferences and trainings as well as external funding opportunities on LA Culture Net.
To sign up:
- Visit LA Culture Net list serve webpage: https://groups.io/g/laculturenet
- Sign up for an account.
- Once you receive a confirmation email for your account from https://groups.io/groups, you’re set to subscribe to the laculturenet group.
- Note: It may take a few days to approve your subscription to the group.
- You will receive a confirmation email with a reminder that events, grants, and professional development opportunities from outside entities will be shared there moving forward as well as a note on how to sign up.
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