Cross-posted from the AGCC Blog.
The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs has chosen Angels Gate as the site for one of their COLA workshops. For those who aren’t aware of COLA, it’s a $10000 Award that’s given to a selection of artists in various fields, culminating in an exhibition. It’s geared towards mid-career artists, specifically Los Angeles-based artists with 15 or more years in their field. So if you’re an artist working in Los Angeles, with more than 15 years on your resume, and not a DCA employee or a past recipient, you should find out more about it and apply if you can.
I’ve reviewed and helped people write COLA applications in the past, and it’s really not too difficult a process, so don’t be afraid of the paperwork. But the best way to prepare is to attend one of the workshops, where you will get the chance to ask specific questions about the best way to write your application and improve your chances.
Our workshop will be Monday, October 19, 6-8pm, in Building H. COLA has categories for visual, literary and performing arts, as well as those working in the fields of fashion, architecture and design. The DCA is very eager to receive applications not only from artists in the Center’s Studio Artist Program, but also folks in the Harbor Area, a body of artists that has been underrepresented in the past.
You can download and take a look at the grant application here.