Grantee Database
SOLA Contemorary
Grant Year
2022-23
Grant Program
General Operating Support
Award Amount
$30,000.00
Project Description
With support from the California Arts Council, SoLA Contemporary will compensate staff, contractors,
and collaborating artists and curators for their work. We will also use the funds to support general operating expenses including rent, taxes, insurance, and utilities, and much needed resources, supplies, and equipment for our programs.
Organization Summary
CORE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
– Art Exhibitions
– Art on Slauson: An ongoing collaborative partnership that displays artwork at a local, Black-owned business, Hilltop Coffee + Kitchen.
– Creative Exchange: Emerging artists worked under the mentorship of an established art professional and learn how to critique artwork, write curatorial statements, create portfolios, curate and execute an exhibition.
– Critical Response: Experienced art practitioners support one another. Over 12 months, participants come together to create a community of artists and to produce new art in a collaborative environment. At the end of the year, the artwork is displayed and reviewed by an art critic.
– Portfolio Reviews for Local Artists
– Artist in Residence/Exchange International
– Community Art: Free community art workshops and projects.
– Open Mic: SoLA has partnered with Inner City Education Foundation (ICEF) to create an opportunity for local students and their families to engage in spoken word, live music, dance, and performance art.
Organization
SoLA Contemporary
Address
The Gathering Spot LA ATTN: SoLA Contemporary 5211 W Adams Blvd, Unit 33
LOS ANGELES
90016
County
Los Angeles
Region
South – Los Angeles & Orange
Phone
(323) 903-5737
Congressional District
#37
State Assembly District
#54
State Senate District
#30
