Description
This collection represents both Plaza de la Raza's administrative records as well as a record of its students' artistic output.
Situated in the century-old Lincoln Park, Plaza de la Raza is the only multidisciplinary cultural arts center serving Latinos
in Los Angeles. The organization was founded over 33 years ago by prominent labor, business and community leaders and incorporated
into a non-profit cultural arts and educational center in 1970. Today, Plaza provides year-round programs in arts education
and fosters the enrichment of all cultures. Through the arts, Plaza provides a vital service, bridging geographic, social,
artistic and cultural boundaries of Los Angeles and beyond.
Background
Situated in the century-old Lincoln Park, Plaza de la Raza is the only multidisciplinary cultural arts center serving Latinos
in Los Angeles. The organization was founded by prominent labor, business, and community leaders and incorporated into a non-profit
cultural arts and educational center in 1970. Today, Plaza provides year-round programs in arts education and fosters the
enrichment of all cultures. Through the arts, Plaza provides a vital human resource service, bridging geographic, social,
artistic and cultural boundaries of Los Angeles and beyond. Plaza de la Raza's principal community-based program and crowning
achievement of its 33-year legacy is the School of Performing and Visual Arts (SPVA). Since its inception in 1975, the SPVA
has grown to provide 500-600 students each week with a full curriculum in theatre, dance, music and visual arts. Plaza recognizes
the ability art has as an alternative to the often harsh experiences that come with growing up and living in Los Angeles'
inner city and is committed to providing a space where every student can give life to self-expression, innovation, creativity
and individuality. Plaza also presents an energetic list of programs including performances on the Willie Velasquez outdoor
stage and the Margo Albert Theatre. In the Boathouse Gallery, the school has exhibitions of work produced by its students
ages five to adult.
Extent
72.8 linear feet
(62 record storage cartons; 27 boxes)
Restrictions
These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study pursuant to U.S. Copyright Law. The user
must assume full responsibility for any use of materials, including but not limited to infringement of copyright and publication
rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used for academic research or otherwise should be fully credited with the source.
The original authors may retain copyright to the materials.
Availability
Open for research.