As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, LAAA's mission is to provide opportunities, resources, services and exhibition venues for Los Angeles artists, with an emphasis on emerging talent. Founded in 1925, LAAA has launched the art careers of many celebrated artists and has played a central role in the formation of Los Angeles' arts community.

Today, LAAA continues to play a central role in the Los Angeles arts community by providing our artist members and the public with exceptional exhibitions and programs, as well as a forum for exchange and education through lectures, workshops and networking opportunities. LAAA serves a broad cross section of artists of all mediums, career levels and socio-economic backgrounds, including those from low income communities. By supporting the emerging talent at the onset of their career path, we hope to influence all the cultural stakeholder groups in Los Angeles and contribute to the cultural identity of our community. LAAA is pledged to providing emerging artists with the experience, education and exposure needed to create and sustain a career in the arts.

The Los Angeles Art Association (LAAA) was founded in 1925 to provide the Los Angeles community with the opportunity to view fine art as well as establish a collection of European and American art "for the people of Los Angeles." At the time of its inception, there were very few public venues in L.A. dedicated to the exhibition of art. LAAA's founders included esteemed civic leaders such as Harry Chandler, Rufus Von Kleinsmid, William May Garland and Edward A. Dickson. Many of the LAAA's founders went on to play key roles in the founding of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Chandler Pavilion as well as Otis Art Institute.

Originally named the Museum Patrons' Association, the organization had over 3,000 members in its inaugural year. One of LAAA's first triumphs was an exhibition on loan from the Louvre, which featured Whistler's portrait of his mother. In 1934, LAAA hosted a landmark "All-California Art Exhibition" at the Biltmore Salon and featured the work of over 1,500 California artists. Many celebrated names have lead LAAA through out its rich history. Lorser Feitelson, internationally renowned artist and host of the 1960's NBC series, "Art in Our Times," served as the LAAA's Director for many years. Helen Wurdemann, then art critic for Art in America, was a strong force in the stabilization of the organization and led LAAA through much of its early career. Under Wurdemann's leadership, the LAAA was able to raise the funds in order to purchase its current gallery space on La Cienega Boulevard. LAAA has a proud roster of celebrated alumni including: Arnold Mesches, Man Ray, Hans Burkhardt, Lorser Feitelson, Jules Engels, Rico Le Brun, Helen Lundeberg, Joe Mugaini, Millard Sheets, June Wayne, Frank Romero and Jirayn Zorthian.

Today, LAAA continues to serve the community and emerging artists with a host of public exhibitions, lectures, programs as well as introducing the people of Los Angeles to new and diverse emerging art.

FLAG STOP’s mission is to present new and emerging contemporary art to a larger audience outside the mainstream art venues. FLAG STOP is searching for alternative venues in which to present the best curated examples of what, why, and how art is becoming relevant today. Each “STOP” will feature art which has been curated with some of the best examples of contemporary art, brought to you by some of the top professional, emerging curators and artists from Southern California.

The 2nd City Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit art gallery + performance space that was incorporated on January 1, 2000. We are dedicated to supporting and promoting artists, their work and art education. Our mission is to expose the public to the wealth of creativity that exists. Our exhibitions are usually thematic and explore topics, from each artists’ unique perspective, that impact
or interest the community as a whole. The gallery provides a welcoming space where the public can come together to learn about the various cultures, traditions, lifestyles and philosophies that are part of our world. Our arts educational outreach is offered to teenagers living in Foster Care group homes. In keeping with the gallery’s philosophy that art should be available to
everyone, admission is free