Master artist Juan Morales with his 2007 apprentice in Mexican arpa mariachera (mariachi-style harp), Erasmo Villarreal. Photo by Sherwood Chen/ACTA.

Explore Artists + Organizations

ACTA’s website serves as a gateway to help connect some of the state’s exemplary traditional artists and organizations with the general public to build awareness for their artistry, skills, traditions, and communities. Explore our index of nearly 600 artists and organizations funded through ACTA’s Apprenticeship and Living Cultures programs. Read about their work, view photos, video, and more. Browse in alphabetical order below or use the filters to refine your search.

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African American Vernacular Jazz Dance

Lålai CHamoru - CHamoru Chanting

Kawaiisu traditional plant harvest & related Kawaiisu language

Japanese Odori dance and Taiko drumming

Capoeira, Afro-Brazilian art form and martial art

Mexican Son Jarocho and Fandango

Chinese lion dance and kung-fu

Tibetan Buddhist tantric lama dance

Koreatown Pansori Block Party

Arab American Heritage Festival

About the Organization Marissa Herrera, 4C LAB Co-founder and Executive Artistic Director. Photo Credit: Alxis Ratkevich Since its inception in 2016, 4C LAB has served more than 16,000 Los Angeles-based students, audience members, and community participants countywide. 4C LAB’s methodology starts with creating a safe space for young people to…