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Community Call: A Great Day in East L.A: Celebrando The Eastside Sound

LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes is seeking objects related to the upcoming exhibition, A Great Day in East L.A.: Celebrando the Eastside Sound, a multi-media exhibition that explores the dynamic musical influences of East L.A. artists who developed an eclectic musical identity and history that, against all odds, developed a rich musical tradition that became known all over the world. We’ll be hosting an in-person submission date one on September 14 from 12pm to 4pm. 

Types of objects sought for exhibition: 

  • Posters 
  • Flyers 
  • Photography 
  • Ticket stubs 
  • Concert T-shirts 
  • Performance/concert fashions that were worn at these shows 
  • Music/bands/artists pins/buttons 
  • Autographed photographs, records, and other items 
  • Videos and live concert footage 
  • Any other East L.A. music related objects 

 

If you believe you have an object to loan for the exhibition, please submit the following information for consideration: 

  • Your name and contact information 
  • Image of artifact, if possible 
  • Name of artifact 
  • Date (estimate) 
  • Medium (ex. paper, wood, metal) 
  • Dimensions (height x width x depth) 
  • Short Description (please describe why this object is significant to the musical influences and music history of East L.A.) 

 

Next in person Community Call date 

  • Sunday, November 3, 2024, from 2-4 p.m. 

If you are interested in participating in the community call, you can reach us by completing and sending your submission form to [email protected]. If you have any questions, you may reach us by email or by phone (213) 542-6247. 

Row 1: Mickey Stevenson, Los Lobos, Los Illegals
Row 2: Linda Ronstadt, Aztlan Underground, Trini Lopez
Row 3: Maseo Hernandez, La Santa Cecilia, NK Riot
September 14, 2024 |  12:00 pm