Artist Opportunities

EXPO/USC Lead Artist and Associate Artist

LA Commons is searching for 1 lead artist and 1 associate artist to work with a core Youth Arts Team (Age 15-25) to collect community stories, and to design a sustainability focused outdoor artwork for the EXPO/USC, South Central LA area that shares the stories connected to community efforts and visions in climate resilience, particularly in tree/shade coverage. The artists will lead a team of youth artists who also receive a stipend for their work. LA Commons will coordinate project partners, supply acquisition, workshop space and recruiting the Youth Arts team. Workshops will take place weekly at the Expo Center in Exposition Park.

Deadline to apply is Friday, December 5th.

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Fremont Lead Artist and Associate Artist

LA Commons is searching for 1 lead artist and 1 associate artist to work with a core Youth Arts Team (Age 15-25) to collect community stories, and to design a mural arts large scale fence installation for the Fremont Healthy Culture Hub in the heart of South Central LA area that shares local stories and creates visual impact to support efforts to illuminate and activate the space which includes community gardens, orchard, greenhouse, and health and dental clinics. The artists will meet weekly with the youth arts team, collect community stories, and lead the design and creation of the art. Youth artists will also be paid a stipend for their work. LA Commons will coordinate project partners, supply acquisition, workshop space and recruiting the Youth Arts team. The project will contribute to ongoing efforts to create a sense of belonging among community, youth, school and broader community, as well as engage community to increase health outcomes through participation and creation of high visibility works of public art.

Deadline to apply is Friday, December 5th.

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