ACTA’s website serves as a gateway to help connect some of the state’s exemplary traditional artists and organizations with the general public to build awareness for their artistry, skills, traditions, and communities. Explore our index of nearly 600 artists and organizations funded through ACTA’s Apprenticeship and Living Cultures programs. Read about their work, view photos, video, and more. Browse in alphabetical order below or use the filters to refine your search.


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Theater(17)
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Martial Arts(8)
Foodways(7)
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Inland Empire(13)
Sacramento Valley(10)
Shasta Cascade(4)
Central Sierra(3)
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LGBTQ(11)
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Aymara/Quechua(1)
Barbareño Band of Chumash Indians(1)
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Filipino(1)
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House & Ball(1)
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Jordanian(1)
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Māori(1)
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nuwüm(1)
Otomi(1)
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Quechan(1)
Romani(1)
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Triqui(1)
Two-Spirit Native Americans(1)
Ventureño Chumash(1)
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Wintu(1)
Wixárika(1)
Yucatec Maya(1)
Yurok(1)
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African American Vernacular Jazz Dance
Lålai CHamoru - CHamoru Chanting
Kawaiisu traditional plant harvest & related Kawaiisu language
Japanese Odori dance and Taiko drumming
Capoeira, Afro-Brazilian art form and martial art
Mexican Son Jarocho and Fandango
Chinese lion dance and kung-fu
Tibetan Buddhist tantric lama dance
Koreatown Pansori Block Party
Arab American Heritage Festival
About the Organization Marissa Herrera, 4C LAB Co-founder and Executive Artistic Director. Photo Credit: Alxis Ratkevich Since its inception in 2016, 4C LAB has served more than 16,000 Los Angeles-based students, audience members, and community participants countywide. 4C LAB’s methodology starts with creating a safe space for young people to…