Julia Wesson and Cathy Weiss from their Learning Los Angeles segment of the Huffington Post took a moment to interview SPARC’s leadership. Both interviews tell a story about the depth and purpose behind the work of SPARC.
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May 2, 2024, Deliasofia Zacarias, Director’s Office Executive Assistant and Fellow, Acquisitions One of America’s leading visual artists and LACMA’s 2023 Art+Film Honoree, Los Angeles–based Chicana muralist Dr. Judith F. Baca has been creating public art for over five decades. Striking in size and subject matter, Baca’s murals bring art to where people live and work. In 1974,…
Judy Baca says: “It’s the moment in the city history in which it decides what kind of place it is. It’s nothing less than that. If you don’t believe in the common spaces and places where we can put public memory, and you sell us everything we don’t need in every square inch of eye…
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…
