Our Mission: To empower Southeast Los Angeles through the arts by closing resource gaps, expanding arts education, and establishing the SELA Cultural Center as a hub where local voices thrive.
The SELA Arts Foundation uplifts the region’s rich artistic traditions and invests in the people and places shaping its future. We work hand in hand with local artists, youth, and community partners to expand access to the arts and build lasting cultural infrastructure.
Our flagship initiative, the SELA Cultural Center, will be a world-class facility designed in collaboration with the community and led by local vision. When completed, the center will serve as a creative anchor for the region, providing arts education, performance venues, gallery space, and more. Through this vital work and physical improvements to our region, the Foundation works to close long-standing resource gaps, expanding access to arts education, and create spaces where local voices and talent can thrive.
At this critical stage, we are focused on building the foundation for sustainable growth, equitable access, and long-term impact. We believe that the artist’s voice is strongest when it is harmonized. By working together as a creative network, representing Southeast Los Angeles, we transformed from a scattered collection of individual artists into a formidable coalition. We are not just building a network; we are building a movement, and a Cultural Center.
You may also send checks payable to the California Community Foundation, noting that the donation is for SELA Arts Foundation. Checks should be mailed to:
California Community Foundation
717 W Temple St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012