LACE is the longest-running incubator for artists, curators, and cultural workers in Los Angeles. For 45 years, LACE has served multiple communities across Los Angeles County, many of whom contribute to the racial and ethnic diversity of our city’s cultural landscape.

In a typical year, LACE presents four exhibitions and 30-40 public programs supporting a broad range of artists – both locally and nationally – through artwork commissions, artist fees, production support, marketing, and mentorship. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and access are at the root of the organization’s mission by platforming Black, Indigenous, artists of color, and queer artists and curators across our programming. Signature programs include the Emerging Curator Program, the Lightning Fund artist awards, and Apprenticeship Program.