DCA advances the social and economic impact of arts and culture through grant-making, public art, community arts, performing arts, and strategic marketing, development, design, and digital research. DCA creates and supports arts programming, maximizing relationships with other city agencies, artists, and arts and cultural nonprofit organizations to provide excellent service in neighborhoods throughout Los Angeles.

Grantmaking
DCA allocates over three hundred grants annually in the support of nonprofit arts and cultural organizations and individual artists.

Public Art
DCA is committed to the creation and maintenance of art in the public realm and supports artists and cultural projects through four distinct arts programs. read more

Community Arts
DCA provides quality and affordable arts education for all ages through strategically located arts and cultural centers and landmarks throughout the City. read more

Performing Arts
DCA’s Performing Arts Division is committed to providing professional resources to enhance the capacity of the performing arts ecosystem to thrive in Los Angeles by managing performing arts centers, creating festivals and cultural exchange, and supporting initiatives to serve diverse artists and audiences. read more

Marketing, Development, Design, and Digital Research
DCA’s Marketing, Development, Design, and Digital Research works with local, state, national, and international arts organizations to increase engagement and accessibility throughout LA’s communities.

General Administrative and Support
Encompasses personnel, payroll, and accounting, the General Administrative and Support team is responsible for processing over 500 contracts annually, positioning DCA as the second ranking City agency, below Public Works, in terms of the number of City contracts awarded and administered.

Cultural Affairs Commission
The Mayor-appointed Cultural Affairs Commission is an advisory board responsible for the review and approval of all architecture and artwork on, or over, City property. The Commission assists the City by final and conceptual approval in achieving great civic design and public art.