Grantee Database
GEORGIA LASTER ASSOCIATION OF MUSICIANS INC
Grant Year
2025-26
Grant Program
General Operating Support
Award Amount
$13,800.00
Project Description
With support from the California Arts Council, GEORGIA LASTER ASSOCIATION OF MUSICIANS INC will enhance its core programs to promote, preserve, and support African American music and musicians in Southern California. Grant funds will expand our marketing program to raise money for our scholarship program, financial aid to youth for music education, including lessons and instruments. Performance opportunities through recitals, showcasing emerging and established artists while fostering cultural appreciation will increase. Additionally, funds will support community engagement by strengthening membership initiatives. These efforts will ensure access to high-quality music instruction and platforms for artistic expression, empowering young musicians and preserving African American musical heritage. G.L.A.M., Inc. will continue its 61-year legacy of impactful music education and cultural preservation.
Organization Summary
The Georgia Laster Association of Musicians, Inc. (G.L.A.M., Inc.), founded in 1961 in Los Angeles, California, is a chapter of the National Association of Negro Musicians, Inc. (NANM). Its core mission is to promote, preserve, and support African American music and musicians while fostering music education and performance opportunities, particularly for youth in Southern California.
Core Programs and Services:
Music Education and Scholarships: G.L.A.M., Inc. provides financial support and scholarships to thousands of students, enabling access to high-quality music instruction. These initiatives target young musicians, emphasizing the importance of music education to nurture talent and cultural appreciation.
Performance Opportunities: The organization offers platforms for both emerging and established musicians to showcase their talents. Through concerts, recitals, and community events, G.L.A.M., Inc. creates spaces for members to perform, fostering artistic growth and public engagement with African American musical traditions.
Community Engagement and Membership: G.L.A.M., Inc. welcomes musicians and music enthusiasts as members, offering voting rights at local, regional, and national levels within NANM. This inclusive membership model supports a community dedicated to music advocacy and cultural preservation.
Cultural Preservation: Rooted in its affiliation with NANM, founded in 1919, G.L.A.M., Inc. upholds the legacy of African American music through events and programs that celebrate its historical and contemporary significance.
Organization
GLAM INC
Address
3134 Madera Ave
LOS ANGELES
90039
County
Los Angeles
Region
South – Los Angeles & Orange
Phone
(310) 963-9418
Congressional District
37
State Assembly District
54
State Senate District
30
