In 1987, a coalition of artists, public art advocates, city and state officials, and restoration specialists came together to establish the Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles, a non-profit 501(c3). Its mission today was the same as it was then: to restore, preserve, and document the murals of Los Angeles. In its role as public art advocate, MCLA works to protect the legal rights of artists and to prevent the loss of significant works of public art. Most importantly, MCLA is committed to preserving the artists heritage of Los Angeles as one of the mural capitals of the world.
MCLA
The Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles (MCLA) was created by a coalition of artists, public art advocates, city of Los Angeles and state of California public officials, and restoration specialists. MCLA built long-term programs to retain mural arts as a part of Los Angeles’ cultural legacy and establish murals as a significant part of our city’s cultural heritage. It advocates for the rights of both artists and public art, and works with artist to support the integrity of their work. MCLA promotes local artist and public murals in order to sustain Los Angeles as one of the great mural capitals in the United States.
Membership Discounts
We work with a variety of organizations and businesses to ensure that you’re rewarded for your contribution to MCLA’s on-going mural preservation and documentation. Be sure to check regularly as our network of businesses is subject to change.
Internship Opportunities
MCLA has been involved with the preservation of Los Angeles’ murals for over 20 years and is always looking for individuals who share our passion for public art. Ideal candidates would have previous experience in the arts, and would be interested in writing, archiving, blogging, social/community organizing, or working with video, to promo the values of MCLA.
Board Member/Advisory Board Member
Our Board of Directors is comprised of artists and public art advocates who share MCLA’s passion of transforming Los Angeles communities through the preservation of public murals. The Board of Directors protects the rights of artists and public art in order to ensure that Los Angeles remains one of the mural capitals of the world.
Volunteers
Do you have a passion for public art in Los Angeles? Are you committed to community beautification and cultural conservation? Are you looking for new pursuits? Do you have a few hours to spare every week? If so, consider becoming a volunteer with the Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles. As a MCLA volunteer, you will have the opportunity to assist with special events, support the preservation of public arts, and learn about the invaluable legacy of public arts in Los Angeles
Membership Packages
Join the Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles today! The MCLA works to link the efforts of arts professionals, volunteers, donors and local government to support maintenance, public awareness, and documentation of our outdoor murals.
About
MCLA maintains a FREE database of Los Angeles’ Mural History linking artists, murals and neighborhoods. The foundation of this database was shaped by Robin Dunitz’ book “Street Gallery”, the first true compilation of Los Angeles public murals. The MCLA website allows submissions of murals created recently in Los Angeles, forming an ever-growing archive joining the historic with the new.
To email your submissions, please send high-resolution digital images along with the name of artist(s), location, year size and medium to: muralconservancyLA@gmail.com
News
And more
In addition to mural preservation, MCLA strives to make mural information accessable to art professionals and advocates. Our mural gallery serves as an electronic database that catalogs murals and murlaists that have contributed to Los Angeles continuously growing visual landscape. Furthermore, our volunteer programs make it easy for the public to have first-hand involvement in …
Contact
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 86231, Los Angeles, CA 90086-0231
Phone: (213) 291-1811
Email: muralconservancyLA@gmail.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/muralconservancy
Instagram: @themcla