ARTScorpsLA

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Title Class
ARTScorpsLA application
ARTScorpsLA case study
Item sets
1999 Rudy Bruner Award cycle
Rudy Bruner Award places
Title
ARTScorpsLA
Description
1999 Rudy Bruner Award for Urban Excellence - Silver Medal

ARTScorpsLA (ACLA), a community-based program in Los Angeles, fosters creativity and community by turning abandoned lots into art parks and gathering places. Established in 1992 as a nonprofit associated with the University of Southern California, ACLA was a response to civil unrest in the area. Its mission is to revitalize local communities and empower residents by facilitating innovative uses of land, developing creativity, and fostering community involvement and pride.

ACLA’s artistic, sculptural, and landscape projects typically involve young adults and require connection, collaboration, and cooperation. A series of art parks designed and built by residents reclaim neglected areas through creative placemaking that celebrates their diverse community. And as part of a city-wide anti-graffiti initiative, ACLA created nearly 28 murals that help beautify and unite the neighborhood. Workshop space and programs create a training ground and educational opportunities for local youth, helping to create long-term impact on the community.
Coverage
Los Angeles, CA
Date
1992
Subject
public art
public spaces
art education
community development
parks
environmental education
youth programs
urban beautification
Contributor
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Contributor
en Public Agency
City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs
Contributor
en Public Agency
Los Angeles County Commission on the Arts
Contributor
en Public Agency
John Maroney
Contributor
en Architect
Tricia Ward
Contributor
en Designer
University of Southern California
Contributor
en Community Group
Los Angeles Conservation Corps
Contributor
en Community Group
Los Angeles Alliance for a Drug Free Community
Contributor
en Community Group
Southern California Institute of Architecture
Contributor
en Community Group
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Media
1999_ARTScorpsLA.jpg
Community member.jpg
01 ARTS CORPLA office.jpg
02 ACLA Staff.jpg
03 Spiraling Orchard.jpg
04 Work Break.jpg
05 Spiraling Orchard.jpg
06 Stair at Ttierra de la Culebra.jpg
08 La Culebra.jpg
ARTScorps 99.tif
ARTScorpsLA 99.tif
Before.jpg
Children playing.jpg
Community meal.jpg
Dance Performance.jpg
Garden art.jpg
Gardens (2).jpg
House.jpg
Landscape.jpg
meeting.jpg
Mural (2).jpg
Mural painting.jpg
Mural work.jpg
Mural.jpg
Office.jpg
Outside.jpg
residences.jpg
Signs and shovels.jpg
Street context.jpg
Street.jpg