Learning English through the Arts
A former English Learner’s Experience
Abe Flores blogs about drama as a tool to learn English.
Voter Registration for Arts Organizations

Leading the Charge: Voter Registration for Nonprofits
Marcy Koukhab Kaplan of the California Participation Project blogs on how nonprofits can promote civic engagement in their communities
Arts Education: A Social Justice Issue
Arts Education: A Social Justice Issue
Abe Flores blogs about equity and access to arts education.
I Have a Problem... a Civic Engagement Problem.

Executive Director Danielle Brazell blogged for ARTSblog on her takeaways from the 2011 Americans for the Arts National Convention, and she wants your advice.
A Most Unusual Advocacy Season
The great recession, as it’s now called, continues to wreak havoc on local government, school districts and our state. Yet because of our grassroots power, arts and arts education are no longer sacrificed or treated as dessert. Congratulations, advocates-- that’s a success in itself!
It Takes a Village

Jay McAdams on why he recently provided public testimony at City Hall in support of the Department of Cultural Affairs, City of Los Angeles.
VAPA Standards: Friend or Foe?

Sandy Seufert, Manager of Curriculum and Teaching Artist Development for The Music Center, blogs on Visual & Performing Arts Standards for Teaching Artists.
Arts Wonk

Rebecca Nath, Programming Chair for the Emerging Arts Leaders/Los Angeles, blogs on her trip to Washington, DC for Arts Advocacy Day 2011.







