Professional Development

mural on side of building featuring blue image of tree
The July professional development newsletter contains opportunities for grantees and individuals. It was sent out on July 29, 2026.
Mural featuring indigenous weaving
The September professional development newsletter contains opportunities for grantees and individuals. It was sent out on September 29, 2026
AIP Report
In 2023, 228 positions were initially awarded to 157 organizations and of those, 224 positions at 155 organizations were successfully launched. An estimated 4,180 applications were received for these positions.
June 2023
The March professional development newsletter contains opportunities for grantees and individuals. It was sent out on May 2, 2024. Explore newsletter
October Newsletter
The March professional development newsletter contains opportunities for grantees and individuals. It was sent out on February 14, 2024. Explore Newsletter
December 2023 Newsletter
The March professional development newsletter contains opportunities for grantees and individuals. It was sent out on December 6, 2023. Explore Newsletter
2015 Arts Interns
The LA County Arts Internship Program (AIP) will provide 228 university and community college students with paid on-the-job experience in the arts at over 160 nonprofit organizations across the LA region starting this summer. Applications for interested students are open now.
October, 2022 | PD Newsletter
October, 2022 Professional Development newsletter.
March 2023 - PD Newsletter
The March, 2023 Professional Development Newsletter.
Measuring Participation
Since 2015, the Department of Arts and Culture has collected consistent data about the demographic makeup of people who attend our professional development and technical assistance (PD/TA) programs. This report summarizes our analysis of six years of PD/TA programs offered by the department, from 2015-16 through 2020-21.