LA County to Uplift Arts, Culture, and Recreation During the Upcoming FIFA World Cups and Olympic Games

2023-05-02T15:02:33-07:00May 2nd, 2023|Arts, Community, In the news, Press Release|

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Today, the LA County Board of Supervisors voted to pass a motion authored by Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, and co-authored by Chair Janice Hahn, on uplifting arts, culture, and recreation during the 2023, 2026, and 2027 FIFA World Cups and 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. In the summer of 2026, the FIFA Men's World [...]

Solis Appoints Cultural Policy Leader to Natural History Museums of LA County Board of Governors

2023-04-18T17:42:01-07:00April 18th, 2023|Arts, Community, In the news, Press Release|

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Today, LA County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis appointed Marty Preciado to the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County (NHMLAC) Board of Governors. "The work I do to advance investments in arts and culture is not done alone," said Supervisor Solis. "It is only made possible through advocates such as Marty. For over [...]

Los Angeles County Declares April as Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month and Uplifts Creative Jobs Collective Impact Initiative

2023-04-04T16:02:40-07:00April 4th, 2023|Arts, Community, In the news, Press Release|

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on a motion by Supervisor Hilda L. Solis and Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath that declares April as Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month to celebrate and recognize the impact of the arts and creative workforce, as well as support the Creative Jobs Collective Impact Initiative [...]

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Adopts a Cultural Policy Strategic Plan

2022-08-30T17:52:22-07:00August 30th, 2022|Arts, In the news, Newsletter, Press Release|

LOS ANGELES, CA - As it continues to expand access to the arts for all residents, the Board of Supervisors voted to adopt the LA County Cultural Policy Strategic Plan. Developed with community and arts field input, the new Strategic Plan includes 18 tactics to expand cultural resources across LA County. Its adoption represents a milestone [...]

Establishing Our Commitment to the Los Angeles City/County Native American Indian Commission

2022-08-09T15:33:03-07:00August 9th, 2022|Arts, Community, In the news, Newsletter, Press Release|

LOS ANGELES, CA - Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted to support a proposal by Supervisors Hilda L. Solis and Janice Hahn on establishing the County's commitment to the Los Angeles City/County Native American Indian Commission (LANAIC). For over 25 years, the LANAIC served its function under the administrative and operational management of [...]

New Artwork Unveiled to Recognize Practice of Coerced Sterilization at LAC+USC Medical Center

2022-07-12T10:21:42-07:00July 11th, 2022|Arts, Health, In the news, Press Release|

“Sobrevivir” by artist Phung Huynh conveys Los Angeles County’s sincere apologies to the women and families harmed by the County’s unjust practices. LOS ANGELES – Today, Supervisor Hilda L. Solis hosted an intimate ceremony to unveil “Sobrevivir,” a new civic artwork by artist Phung Huynh, which recognizes the practice of coerced sterilization at LAC+USC Medical Center. Throughout the [...]

Supervisor Solis Condemns Vandalization of Anti-Asian Hate Murals

2022-05-27T16:32:17-07:00May 27th, 2022|Arts, Community, In the news, Press Release|

LOS ANGELES, CA - Today, Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis released the following statement condemning the vandalization of two murals by local artist MariNaomi which were created as part of LA vs. Hate, Los Angeles County’s anti-hate initiative. The murals were installed throughout the region last year as part of an effort to elevate awareness about [...]

Supervisor Solis Announces Permanent Location of “abolitionist pod”

2022-04-02T07:40:31-07:00March 31st, 2022|Arts, Press Release|

LOS ANGELES, CA - LA County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, First District, is proud to announce that the “abolitionist pod," a modular geodesic dome containing an autonomous garden constructed by the Crenshaw Dairy Mart, will permanently reside at the Hilda L. Solis Care First Village. The “abolitionist pod” was first unveiled at MOCA’s Geffen Contemporary in May 2021 as part [...]

Chair Solis’ Statement on the Development of a Future Southeast Los Angeles Cultural Center

2021-12-02T12:31:06-08:00December 2nd, 2021|Arts, In the news, Press Release|

LOS ANGELES, CA - Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Hilda L. Solis, Supervisor to the First District, released the following statement after the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved her motion on the development of a future Southeast Los Angeles (SELA) Cultural Center: "For the past seven years, I've had the privilege of representing SELA [...]

East Los Angeles Farmers’ Market Expands to Include More Farm Fresh Goods, Cultural Events Series and Free Community Services in Conjunction with Chair Solis’ Shop East LA Campaign

2021-08-27T14:47:53-07:00August 27th, 2021|Arts, Community, In the news, Press Release|

The 100% Certified Farmers’ Market Moves to Iconic Whittier Blvd. with Double the Exhibitors, Live Entertainment, and Mobile Clinics Providing Health Screenings and COVID-19 Vaccinations EAST LOS ANGELES — The East Los Angeles Certified Farmers’ Market announces expanded offerings and community services including farm fresh products, locally crafted artisanal goods, foods from neighborhood restaurants, kids’ craft [...]

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