Why Your Support Matters
Destination Crenshaw’s Arts Corps program is a living investment in Black creativity, cultural preservation, and economic opportunity in South Los Angeles. Through paid artist opportunities, mentorship, and public art activations, Arts Corps ensures that Black artists are not only seen but sustained.
This season, we are proud to present our Digital Mini Mural Initiative a dynamic series of artist-designed works that will transform the Crenshaw corridor through vibrant banner installations. These “mini murals” are more than visual enhancements; they are powerful expressions of Black Los Angeles, its stories, its pride, and its creative future.
Commissioned muralist Terrick Gutierrez speaks on his piece and the elements showcased throughout the painting.
Your support directly fuels:
1. Honoraria and commissions to participating Artists to compensate for time, creative labor, and cultural contributions.
Creating meaningful income opportunities for emerging and mid-career creatives in South Los Angeles.
2. 20+ new vibrant banners featuring artworks that transform streets, storefronts, and construction barriers into places of beauty, affirmation, and connection for the community.
3. Visible platforms for Black storytelling, ensuring that the culture, pride, and history of Black Los Angeles are represented throughout the Crenshaw corridor.
4. Career-building exposure for artists within one of the largest Black public art initiatives in the nation, helping expand their audiences and professional opportunities.
