“Carlos Almaraz: Evolution of Form” in 3D

Explore an interactive virtual tour of our most recent exhibition, “Carlos Almaraz: Evolution of Form” via a recently acquired, state-of-the-art Matterport Pro2-3D. Walk through our galleries from anywhere on your favorite device and view the artworks and stories of the renowned Chicano artist. Enjoy the 360-degree views of the exhibition

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La Ruta Hacia el Norte / The Route to the North

Hello, my name is Pedro Enrique Puentes. I am a second-year history graduate student at California State University, Northridge, and a curatorial intern at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes. As a member of the curatorial team, my main concentration is to research the development of the Chicano Movement and

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Coming November 6: LA Tienda Online Store!

LA Plaza’s ever-popular museum gift store, LA Tienda, is gearing to launch online with its signature mix of eclectic cultural merchandise, just in time for the holidays. The LA Tienda staff, led by manager Stacy Salguero, has inventoried and uploaded much of its art, clothing, books, CDs, and LA Plaza

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Virtual Pobladores Awards Gala a Real Life Success

Thanks to our generous supporters and sponsors, LA Plaza’s Virtual Pobladores Awards Gala and fundraiser raised $230,000. Thanks to you, LA Plaza will continue to create virtual programming for all ages, future exhibitions celebrating the richness of our Latino culture, and keep our team working toward reopening when it is

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Eastside Arts Initiative “Show Your Creativity” COVID-19 Relief Grants Available

LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes’ (LA Plaza) Eastside Arts Initiative (EAI) announces two new granting programs for Fall 2020 to help support artists and arts organizations serving Eastern Los Angeles County. The two programs will make a total of $75,000 available to support artists, arts organizations and art projects

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