Citizens Of Culture
Nonprofit
Citizens Of Culture uses arts to develop critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and combat resource inequality. We work with individuals, organizations, and communities to provide social emotional learning, arts programming, and resources for creative small business owners.
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Submitted Ideas
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Idea about how to make LA a better place to connect, submitted by this organization in the 2020 challenge.
Make LA the best place to CONNECT
One of five LA2050 Goals
Our region is a place where every resident has the opportunity to engage and interact with other Angelenos and are empowered to contribute meaningfully in civic processes.
In 2050, Los Angeles will be the most civically engaged region in the U.S., with multiple online and offline platforms for residents to voice their opinions and influence elected officials, decision-makers, and local government. Our region’s voting rates and volunteerism will lead the nation, and an expanded network of transportation options will facilitate the easy flow of people and ideas.
Community Practice
The funds from LA2050 will support Community Practice, a donation based social emotional learning and mental health program. It includes weekly community engagements, webinars and online training, and publishes social-emotional learning resources. This art-based program serves to combat loneliness and create emotional literacy in a city that can feel isolated and disconnected, exacerbating the problems of bias, and mental health issues. Some topics we address are grief,emotional management, a... Learn more
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Idea about how to make LA a better place to connect, submitted by this organization in the 2018 challenge.
Make LA the best place to CONNECT
One of five LA2050 Goals
Our region is a place where every resident has the opportunity to engage and interact with other Angelenos and are empowered to contribute meaningfully in civic processes.
In 2050, Los Angeles will be the most civically engaged region in the U.S., with multiple online and offline platforms for residents to voice their opinions and influence elected officials, decision-makers, and local government. Our region’s voting rates and volunteerism will lead the nation, and an expanded network of transportation options will facilitate the easy flow of people and ideas.
The View From Here: Conversations About The Most Important Issues Of Our Time
The View From Here is a conversational event "symposium" that gives credence to diverse voices to spur civic engagement and media literacy around society's most polarizing issues. Learn more
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Idea about how to make LA a better place to create, submitted by this organization in the 2016 challenge.
Make LA the best place to CREATE
One of five LA2050 Goals
Our region empowers its residents to harness their creativity by fostering entrepreneurship, cultural diversity, and inclusivity.
In 2050, Los Angeles will continue to play host to the largest concentration of working artists in the nation and provide support to maintain (and build) its robust collection of arts establishments. It will lead the nation in manufacturing and become an international leader in technology and innovation. Our region will be a center for entrepreneurial activity that creates jobs and generates wealth for a diverse, flexible, and talented workforce. LA’s business community will reflect the diversity of our region, enhancing our international business opportunities.
Nous Tous: A Gallery For All Of Us
Citizens Of Culture cultivates economic opportunities for independent artists and designers through workshops and events. Learn more
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Idea about how to make LA a better place to create, submitted by this organization in the 2015 challenge.
Make LA the best place to CREATE
One of five LA2050 Goals
Our region empowers its residents to harness their creativity by fostering entrepreneurship, cultural diversity, and inclusivity.
In 2050, Los Angeles will continue to play host to the largest concentration of working artists in the nation and provide support to maintain (and build) its robust collection of arts establishments. It will lead the nation in manufacturing and become an international leader in technology and innovation. Our region will be a center for entrepreneurial activity that creates jobs and generates wealth for a diverse, flexible, and talented workforce. LA’s business community will reflect the diversity of our region, enhancing our international business opportunities.
Creating The Culture of Entrepreneurship
Citizens Of Culture will develop a cross platform community of artists, entrepreneurs and everyday citizens that extends to web, print, and live events. We are establishing a culture of entrepreneurship that moves people to start their own firms and gives them resource to be successful, specifically surviving the first year in business. Learn more