With support from the California Arts Council, The Ebell of Los Angeles will be able to ensure that our upcoming program entitled “Living Herstory,” an interactive play for family audiences about trailblazing Los Angeles women, can reach local elementary school students free of charge.
Today, The Ebell serves over 100,000 people annually as a vibrant cultural presenter, creator, convener, and civic space. In FY2023-2024, The Ebell produced 367 events serving 19,000 individuals as part of its non-profit work, including over 3,000 students. 83.4% of these programs were presented free or low-cost (less than $20 per person). Additionally, The Ebell served 65,000 theatre attendees in 2023-2024, and 20,000 patrons of private rental events.
As a creator and producer, The Ebell develops original programs that elevate women’s voices and uncover LA’s untold histories. Flagship initiatives include the Living Herstory free student matinee series, a decade project of musicals, workshops, and curriculum centered on women leaders in Los Angeles, and The Ebell Institute, a public scholarship initiative supporting residencies, symposia, and archival research centered on LA’s unique women’s history.
As a presenter, The Ebell curates bold, thought-provoking programming that brings artists, thought leaders, and culture-bearers to the fore. From LA Voices, a free monthly series spotlighting local talent, to Live in the Lounge’s intimate concerts, to high-profile conversations through The Ebell + Writers Bloc Present, The Ebell creates space for connection, dialogue, and discovery—on stage, in conversation, and across artistic disciplines.
As a convener, The Ebell provides space for civic dialogue and volunteerism. Programs such as Ebell CARES and the Rest Cottage Association offer critical support services, while the campus regularly hosts public forums, policy summits, and major civic gatherings—from Arts for LA’s State of the Arts to congressional debates.
A historic space, The Ebell provides a home for a network of 60+ smaller arts nonprofits, supporting their work through low-cost or free rehearsal/performance space, parking, and technical support. The Ebell of Los Angeles stewards its campus and collections, safe-keeping its rich 100-year history for generations to come.

