Earth Day at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes

LA Plaza celebrated Earth Day with the launch of its Edible Teaching Garden and Culinary Arts Program. LA Plaza's newest program will offer a unique urban gardening experience spanning from composting to harvesting, and traditional Mexican culinary techniques and their influence on contemporary...

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¡Gracias a Nuestros Voluntarios!

In celebration of National Volunteer Week, LA Plaza sends a special THANK YOU to our amazing volunteer team!

Several times a week, volunteers assist children and families through their exploration of Mexican and Mexican American history in Los Angeles. From examining the...

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Tacos, LA's Beautiful Little Heaven

King Taco, Alberto’s, Taco Bell, Taco Azteca, El Atacor… with so many places available to get your taco fix, have you ever wondered how tacos became a craze in America?

Mexican food in general from burritos and nachos to tortas—has taken over the spotlight in the US,...

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LA Plaza celebrates César Chávez Day

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LA Plaza celebrates César Chávez Day

This weekend, LA Plaza celebrated the life and achievements of civil rights leader César Chávez.

Chávez (1927-1993) was born to a farming family in Yuma, Arizona and devoted his life to advocating for...

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SCVTV with LA Art Zone at LA Plaza

SCVTV (Santa Clarita Valley TV) presents a tour of LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes for LA Art Zone on YouTube.

LA Art Zone hosts Jessica Campbell and Greg Goldner give a brief overview of a day at LA Plaza.

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Transforming Public Art: Chicanos in the ‘80s

Last weekend, LA Plaza celebrated the opening of its newest exhibition, Transforming Public Art: Chicanos in the ‘80s. This exhibition, a salute to some of LA’s iconic Chicana/o muralists, explores the mural-making process and provides a glimpse into the inspiration behind many of LA’s...

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KCET Departures Partners With LA Plaza

From KCET Departure Notes

Departures Partners with The HeArt Project & LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes

by Departures
on March 1, 2012 11:00 AM

KCET Departures is thrilled to announce its upcoming partnership for the...

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Transforming Public Art: Chicanos in the ‘80s

Murals add color to our daily commute, express social and political messages, and transform a blank wall to a work of art. From freeway underpasses to walls along entire river beds, Chicana and Chicano artists have transformed public space into their canvas.

Transforming Public Art...

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Hitting the Wall: Women in the Marathon, detail, 1984, Judith F. Baca

Celebrate LA Arts at LA Plaza!

The celebration of LA Arts Month continues at LA Plaza this weekend!

Inspired by the January 31st kickoff event celebrating LA Arts month, LA Plaza is excited to keep the celebration going with FREE family programming. Explore how LA history inspires artists...

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Continue enjoying LA Plaza for free!

LA Plaza thanks you with free admission starting Feb. 1st!

Thanks to the amazing turn out of visitors who took advantage of free admission during LA Plaza’s first contemporary art exhibiton, visitors now have the opportunity to continue exploring LA Plaza for free....

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La Voz. The blog of LA Plaza

Continue enjoying LA Plaza for free!

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LA Plaza thanks you with free admission starting Feb. 1st!

Thanks to the amazing turn out of visitors who took advantage of free admission during LA Plaza’s first contemporary art exhibiton, visitors now have the opportunity to continue exploring LA Plaza for free. LA Plaza is pleased to join the growing list of free musems and cultural institutions that have made the pledge to offer free admission to the public.

Providing free admission is LA Plaza’s way of supporting the community and helping visitors explore and contribute to Los Angeles’ rich history.

In addition to these exciting changes, LA Plaza will soon be announcing exclusive and increased benefits for its founding members.
LA Plaza, fascinating since day one! Come and see what it’s all about for free!
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