Grantee Database
LATINO CENTER OF ART AND CULTURE
Grant Year
2017-18
Grant Program
Artists in Communities
Award Amount
$17,100.00
Project Description
With support from the California Arts Council, the Latino Center for Art and Culture, led by artists Dinorah Klingler, Carlos Kandia, and Peter Baird, will continue to build El Coro Sacramento, a bi-lingual community chorus that celebrates the history of the Chicano Civil Rights movement and Sacramento’s Latino heritage. The Chorus will participate in performances at five community sites and several community events. LCAC will expand the program to include an online tutorial component.
Organization Summary
LCAC produces El Arte del Pueblo, a multidisciplinary series of events that engage community in art creation, and strengthens identity through the interpretation of significant Latino cultural traditions including El Panteón de Sacramento/Dia de los Muertos, Dia del Niño, and Fiesta de Frida.
Our Visual Arts Program uses our gallery space to support and amplify local and emerging artists. Artists are supported with a stipend and provided with mentorship.
Our Community Service Program offers our space to organizations in need of exhibitions, events, or performance space.
Our Volunteer Engagement Program offers community service and leadership opportunities to youth and adults. Our program supports academic and court-mandated community service.
Our Individual Artist Program provides low cost studio space to artists.
Our Youth Program teaches youth traditional dances from Mexico and leadership skills to strengthen positive and community identity.
Organization
Latino Center of Art and Culture
Address
2700 FRONT STREET
SACRAMENTO
95818-1118
County
Sacramento
Region
Capital
Phone
(916) 446-5133
Congressional District
California's 6th congressional district
State Assembly District
District 6
State Senate District
District 8
