The LA County Department of Arts and Culture grants $6.4 million to nonprofit arts organizations, the largest award in 15 years, with funds aimed at supporting cultural engagement and social justice.

The ReflectSpace Gallery at Glendale Central Library is hosting "(Be)Longing: Asian Diasporic Crossings," an exhibit on Asian diaspora identity, from July 20 to September 22, 2024.

The Brand Library & Art Center in Glendale is hosting "Blended Worlds: Experiments in Interplanetary Imagination," an art and science exhibit, in collaboration with JPL, from September 21, 2024, to January 4, 2025.

Eclipse Theatre and Theatricus are staging "Constellations," a love story set across multiple realities, running from June 27-30. Tickets are available at AtTheMAIN.org.

Santa Clarita's "Celebrating Diversity" art exhibition has started at the First Floor Gallery in City Hall, showcasing a variety of works until September 18, with an opening event on June 7th.

Harry Gamboa Jr.'s photo exhibition "Dawn/Eclipse of A New Era" is set to open at The MAIN in Santa Clarita, combining surrealism with existential themes. An opening reception is planned for June 20.

The City of Palmdale announces its 10th Annual Generations Juried Art Exhibit, inviting local artists of all ages to participate, with winners featured in the 2025 calendar.

Helena Donato-Sapp was named Long Beach's second Youth Poet Laureate for her inspiring poetry and involvement in social justice; she's also the youngest City Commissioner for the city's Commission for Women and Girls.

The Irvine Fine Arts Center is hosting its 30th Studio Arts Festival on June 1 at Heritage Community Park with over 100 artisans, free admission, and food trucks.

The Long Beach Public Library is hosting an event to select the next Youth Poet Laureate and four Poet Ambassadors at Edison Theater, featuring nine finalists and a panel of accomplished poets.

The Lancaster Museum of Art and History introduces "This Valley Is Sacred: The Ancestors Are Speaking," an exhibition celebrating the history of Antelope Valley's indigenous tribes, opening May 11.

Malibu City Hall hosts Pep Williams' photo exhibit "On a Sunday Afternoon" showcasing LA's lowrider culture from May 20 to June 28, featuring the opening event on May 19.

The Santa Monica Public Library celebrates AAPI Heritage Month with cultural events including film screenings, panel discussions, and educational material displays.