Culver City Observer -

The City Council of the City of Culver City awarded a total of $244,960 in 2024 Performing Arts Grants at its December 11th meeting. Thirty non-profit arts organizations will receive grants to present music, dance, and theatre performances from January to December 2024. The Performing Arts Grant Program awards are based on independent scoring from arts experts and recommendations from the Cultural Affairs Commission. These performances, that provide arts-lovers and families with enriching and welcoming cultural opportunities, will take place at various indoor and outdoor locations throughout Culver City and will be free or have low-cost ticket options.

"Performing Arts are vital to ensuring we maintain the diversity and culture of Culver City," said Culver City Mayor Yasmine-Imani McMorrin. "Thanks to our Cultural Affairs Commission and grant applicants, we look forward to welcoming artists dedicated to bringing their talent and stories to our audiences in 2024 and beyond."

"The City of Culver City has been a crucial partner for our programming at the Kirk Douglas Theatre, as we bring world-class theatrical experiences to the Culver City community. We hope you can join us at the theatre soon," the Center Theatre Group wrote.

The Culver City Performing Arts Grant Program was established in 1994 as part of the City's Art in Public Places Program, offering project grants to non-profit performing arts organizations in Los Angeles County. Under the purview of the City's Cultural Affairs Commission, the grant program supports local arts organizations and provides Culver City audiences with enriching and accessible cultural opportunities. Funding for the 2024 Performing Arts Grant Program is from Culver City's Cultural Trust Fund with an additional contribution from Sony Pictures Entertainment.

For more information on these upcoming performances and to sign up for email updates, please explore Culver City's Arts and Culture webpage. To receive invitations to all upcoming performances and other cultural events, call (310) 253-5772 or email the Cultural Affairs Commission. Upcoming performances will also be posted on the City's social media.

The following organizations received grants for performances in 2024. For tickets and current calendar of events, please visit the Culver City events page.

1. The Actors' Gang at Ivy Substation

2. Angel City Chorale

3. Benita Bike's DanceArt

4. Brazil Arts Connection

5. BrockusRED

6. Center Theatre Group at Kirk Douglas Theatre

7. Contra-Tiempo

8. Culver City Chamber Orchestra

9. Culver City Public Theatre

10. Culver City Symphony Orchestra

11. Donna Sternberg & Dancers

12. The Ebell of Los Angeles

13. Emersion Music

14. Heidi Duckler Dance

15. Helix Collective

16. Jazz Bakery

17. Kontrapunktus

18. Los Angeles Choreographers & Dancers

19. Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival

20. Luminario Ballet

21. Mixed eMotion Theatrix

22. No Easy Props

23. Orchestra NOVA LA

24. Psychopomp Dance Theater

25. Rogue Artists Ensemble

26. Symphonic Jazz Orchestra

27. Synchromy

28. UniverSoul Hip Hop

29. Vox Femina Los Angeles

30. Westside Youth Orchestra