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Learning CONTACT Contact Visit Us Newsletter Signup FAQ FAQ Copyright Request Booking Judy Baca Jobs Hiring Internship Artist Studio For Lease SHOPS Shops SPARC Shop MuralShield™ Services MuralShield™ Treatment Service SPARC’S Coating Services SPARC’S Graffiti Removal Services DONATE SOCIAL & PUBLIC ART RESOURCE CENTER Support another 40 years of art, political action, and social justice by contributing to SPARC today. In our current political climate, SPARC programs are more necessary than ever. Your individual contributions–no matter the amount–make it possible. Please help SPARC remain responsive to community needs, and consider becoming a monthly donor. We are grateful for your commitment to arts activism. Donate Now News Celebrating a Lifetime of Artistic Excellence: Honoring Judy Baca at the LACMA Art + Film Gala November 4, 2023 – SPARC’s Artistic Director, Judy Baca, was honored for her outstanding achievements at the LACMA Art + Film Gala. Her remarkable lifetime work was highlighted, showcasing her talent, dedication, and vision. This well-deserved recognition at the Art + Film Gala is a testament to Judy’s passion, creativity, and tireless efforts to make art accessible to all and pushing boundaries to redefine what’s possible through art. Mexican-American actress, Eva Longoria, presented Judy with a beautiful introduction during the event. Announcing the Continuation of The Great Wall Monument Forthcoming Interpretive Green Bridge at the Great Wall of Los Angeles February 9, 2021 – Today The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation announced five new projects to be funded through its monuments initiative. Launched in October 2020, the Monuments Project is the Foundation’s groundbreaking grantmaking effort to reimagine and transform commemorative spaces to celebrate America’s diverse history. Monuments and memorials powerfully shape our understanding of our country’s past, and determine which narratives we honor and celebrate in the American story,” said Elizabeth Alexander, President of the Mellon Foundation. The Social and Public Art Resource Center (SPARC) is a proud recipient of a three-year grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support the preservation, activation, and expansion of The Great Wall of Los Angeles Monument. Exhibitions From the Local to the Global: Great Wall and World Wall SPARC at Bergamot Station 2525 Michigan Ave Unit B1, Santa Monica, CA 90404 February 29 – June 23, 2024 Painting in the River of Angels: Judy Baca and the Great Wall Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) October 26, 2023 – June 2, 2024 The Great Wall of Los Angeles Durón Gallery at SPARC September 19, 2023 – June 2, 2024 Upcoming Events May 15 Featured Featured 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM PDT [Online] Muralist to Muralist: Stories from the Scaffold May 22 Featured Featured 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM PDT REFLECTIONS ON THE WALL SERIES: Judy Baca and Kim Martinez in Conversation View Calendar Mural Highlights Video Series: We’ll Bring the Streets to You!” A video series showcases the diverse and captivating murals of Los Angeles, providing an exploration of their unique narratives and creative processes. The featured murals center around the theme of social justice, advocating for systemic change and amplifying the voices of marginalized communities. Store & Services SPARC Shop MuralShield™ MuralShield™ Treatment Service Graffiti Removal Services The SPARC is a NONPROFIT CORPORATION. All proceeds go to SPARC’s operation and Mural Rescue Program. 14 Black Muralists in LA You Need To Know Today, in cities across the United States, we are seeing powerful movements for racial justice and demands for an end to the long and painful history of police brutality against black, brown and indigenous communities. We are taking a moment to honor the artistic legacies of 14 revolutionary black muralists in Los Angeles who have worked for the past 30 years to amplify the voices of black communities in a collective call for justice, dignity, and transformation. Read Article We are hiring! 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SPARC is supported, in part, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Department of Arts...