AMP: Artists' Meeting Place and Resource Collective

Department of Cultural Affairs City of Los Angeles

ART MATTERS CONFERENCE 2006

Friday, October 27, 2006
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

California State University Los Angeles
Golden Eagle Building
5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90032

Administered through the Department of Cultural Affairs, Art Matters is an educational program and advocacy forum emphasizing resources in the arts and creative solutions that empower young people and service providers to build a stronger, safer, and more culturally vibrant Los Angeles.

The goal of the Department of Cultural Affairs is to enhance the quality of life for Los Angeles� 3.8 million residents and 24.3 million annual visitors. We succeed by generating and supporting high quality arts and cultural experiences. The Department assures access to these experiences through grant making, marketing, public and community art programming, and creating partnerships with artists and arts and cultural organizations in every community in the City of Los Angeles.

Imagine the Los Angeles arts community in 10 years. You can help (re)define the direction of the artistic and cultural landscape of our city and beyond. Through panel discussions and workshops led by some of today�s most innovative and cutting-edge organizations, the Department of Cultural Affairs� Art Matters Conference gives you an opportunity to help shape the future of youth arts and education in our city. How will you make your mark?

Explore untapped resources, connect with popular youth culture, and access decision-makers through professional tracks in education, funding, the arts, community, juvenile justice, and urban expression. Conference topics include:

Innovations in Funding
Progressive Art Practices
Art of the Subculture
Marketing to Generation Next
Hip Hop in Education
Blogging: Invention of Virtual Communities
The Future of L.A. Youth Arts
Probation and Foster Care

This conference brings together creative youth, professional artists, arts educators, elected officials, practitioners, and policy makers to interact and inform one another about the role of the arts in enhancing, enriching, and improving the quality of life of young people.
The Department of Cultural Affairs will use information from the 2006 Conference to shape a new and exciting Youth Arts and Education Policy. We look forward to your participation.
For more conference information, call 213.202.5498 or visit culturela.org
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OFFICIAL CONFERENCE EXHIBIT

Movement: Hip Hop in L.A. - 1980s to Now
November 3 - December 3, 2006

KGB Gallery (kolor graphics bureau)
1640 N. Spring Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012

The official exhibit of the Department of Cultural Affairs� Art Matters Conference, Movement: Hip Hop in L.A.- 1980s to Now is an unprecedented examination of the hip hop experience in Los Angeles from its underground beginnings to national prominence. This exhibit situates hip hop in a social and political context that is uniquely west coast. Movement: Hip Hop in L.A.- 1980s to Now recognizes hip hop as a diverse culture as it reflects the realities of art and life in Los Angeles.

For more exhibit information, call 213.202.5568 or e-mail: hiphopexhibit@yahoo.com

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ART MATTERS CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
Includes continental breakfast, lunch, conference materials, and parking.

Conference is expected to sell out, early registration strongly suggested.

Postmarked by October 20
Individual/professional $75
College Student with ID $ 50

October 21 - 27
Individual/professional $100
College Student with ID $75

One form per person. The registration form may be reproduced. Organizations registering multiple individuals must send all forms together and one payment. Full-time college and university students must submit a copy of current ID or enrollment verification with this form and payment. On-line registration, payment, credit and debit cards are not accepted.

Please make check payable to: City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.

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ART MATTERS CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM

MAIL FORM TO:
Department of Cultural Affairs
City of Los Angeles
Attn: YAE Conference
201 N. Figueroa Street, Suite 1400 Los Angeles, CA 90012

Last name
First name
Name for badge
Title
Organization
Street Address
City
State
Zip
Telephone
Email
(Confirmation of your registration will be provided via e-mail.)

Please select your choice of morning session:
__ New Directions: Funding and Policy in the Arts
__ Art of Engagement: Techno Youth Culture

Accessibility Needs
If you have a specific accessibility request, please indicate your need below:

Please select a lunch option:
__ Vegetarian
__ Non Vegetarian

Conference Program and Registration
Copies of the printed program will only be available at the 2006 Conference to ensure program information is as current as possible. Please visit http://www.culturela.org for the latest Conference details.

For Art Matters Conference information, please call the Department of Cultural Affairs at 213.202.5498.