LA Plaza’s Historic Paseo Walkway: A Pathway to History and Art

LA Plaza’s museum and outdoor campus continue to be closed as does a newly reopened aspect of our institution: LA Plaza’s Historic Paseo Walkway. After a months-long renovation, the Paseo Walkway was dedicated in late February. Besides serving as a pathway between Olvera Street and LA Plaza Village, the Walkway

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Keeping Us Connected: #LAPlazaAtHome

As we maintain our physical distance, LA Plaza’s website and social media channels are your cultural connection. We continue in our mission to tell the little-known stories of our community by regularly updating our website and Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube pages. That way, you and your families and friends

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A Message from our CEO John Echeveste

Dear Friends of LA Plaza, We fully recognize that our top priority in these uncertain times is the health and welfare of our LA Plaza familia – our staff and their family members, our vendors and performers, and our visitors. That’s why we are following closely the pandemic guidelines issued

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Online Walkthrough of Carlos Almaraz: Evolution of Form, March 19, 5pm PT

LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes is hosting a virtual walkthrough of Carlos Almaraz: Evolution of Form, an exhibition of early and little-seen drawings, sketches, and paintings by the pioneering Chicano artist. This unique presentation, live streamed on LA Plaza’s Facebook and Instagram, will be led by his widow Elsa

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LA Plaza Opens “afroLAtinidad: mi casa, my city” Exhibition

More than 250 guests enjoyed the opening reception for our newest exhibition, afroLAtinidad: mi casa, my city, an exploration of the history and contemporary experiences of Afrolatinidad in Los Angeles through art, photographs, and personal objects. On hand were curators Mariah Berlanga-Shevchuk and Walter Thompson-Hernández, along with representatives from sponsor

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