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ABOUT LOS ANGELES CONTEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS [VOLUNTEERING / INTERNSHIP / EMPLOYMENT] [SUBMISSIONS]
Organizational Purpose Twenty-seven years ago Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions originated from a need for a Los Angeles venue that supports, exhibits and advocates innovations in art-making. By encouraging experimentation, Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions has nurtured not only several generations of young and under-recognized artists, but also newly emerging art forms such as performance art, installation-based work, video art and artwork created with digital technologies. Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions is a dynamic venue for artistic exploration, a promoter of innovative art, a supporter of living artists, and an educator of audiences about contemporary art and the art-making process. Since its inception in 1978, programs at Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions have provided the impetus for dialogue about contemporary arts and culture. Membership information As an independent, 501©(3) non-profit organization, federal i.d. number 95-3397305, Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions depends on its members for support of its programs. Your contribution provides a wide range of support, from everyday supplies to special exhibition needs. Membership enables us to better serve our audience and foster closer relationships with our patrons. In return, our members receive special mailings, invitations to special events, and discounts on goods and services at businesses in the area. Please see membership page for more details about the benefits of becoming a member of Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions.
Hours, Admission and Directions: Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions is located at 6522 Hollywood Boulevard, east of Highland and west of Cahuenga. Our cross street is Wilcox. Parking is available for $6.00 in the lot behind the building, accessible from Wilcox. There is also ample metered street parking available. We are near the 101 freeway and the Metro Red Line’s Hollywood/Vine station. The galleries are wheelchair accessible. Admission to the gallery is free with a recommended donation of $3.00 ($2.00 students, members free). Gallery hours are Wednesday through Sunday 12:00 – 6:00 PM, Friday, 12 – 9 PM Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions t) 323.957.1777
Organizational Structure Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions is governed by a Board of Directors of fifteen. The Board includes artists and local professionals who have a keen interest in contemporary art. The Board has legal responsibility for policy making, planning and fundraising. The Board meets bimonthly to review, discuss, and decide issues brought to it by committees and staff and to monitor the organization's financial status. The staff is comprised of three full-time and five part-time employees: executive director/curator (ft), development director (ft), managing director (ft), program coordinator (pt), communications coordinator (pt), preparator (pt), gallery attendant (pt), and administrative assistant (pt). This staff is bolstered by a rotating group two to five interns from local colleges, universities who work on a variety of projects. Regular consultants assist with gallery preparation, and bookkeeping.
BOARD, STAFF AND SUPPORTERS LIST OF CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS David Richards, President (7/04) is a principal architect at Harley Ellis Devereaux in Los Angeles and a seasoned strategic planner. Even before coming onto the Board, he had been a long-time supporter of the organization and since coming on has been an invaluable member of the Strategic Planning and Operations Workgroup. Brian Wills, Vice President (7/04) is an artist and creative entrepreneur. He shares connections to important local and national political figures and a savvy understanding of fundraising strategies, particularly cultivation of individual supporters. He brings a wealth of resources, particularly to his work on the Membership Workgroup. Jane McFadden, Co-Secretary (1/06) is the Associate Chair of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Director of Graduate Studies, Criticism and Theory at Art Center College of Design, in Pasadena, California. She recently published an introductory essay for the anthology of Los Angeles artists, LA Artland (London: Blackdog Press, 2005). Her strong relationships with artists and keen theoretical perspective contribute to LACE’s programmatic development. She is a member of the 30th Anniversary Workgroup. Linda Taalman, Co-Secretary (9/05) is a founding principal of Taalman Koch Architecture, a Los Angeles based firm whose recent projects include the Sandroni Rey Gallery. Her multidisciplinary approach to architecture has resulted in several innovative collaborations with artists, including the Dia : Beacon museum with Robert Irwin, the iT house with a number of participating artists and designers, and The Grotto for High Desert Test Sites with Kathleen Johnson. She brings to LACE an entrepreneurial spirit and an interest in fostering collaborative, cross-disciplinary work and strategic partnerships. She serves on the Strategic Planning and Operations Workgroup. Chad Clark, Treasurer (7/06) is an architect with SmithGroup, Inc, writer for Frontiers Magazine, and founding member of The Young Professionals Council at the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center. Chad offers a broad set of skills as well as a commitment to bringing contemporary art to the public. Chad has been a dedicated LACE volunteer since January 2005 and has contributed to numerous projects, including the Benefit Art Auction. Chad brings to his work on the Strategic Planning and Operations Workgroup his ties within the architectural and design community, his professional knowledge of facilities issues and experience working with large scale non-profit organizations. David Burtka (7/06) is an actor, teacher, cook, caterer and contemporary art lover and collector. His film and television credits include "24 Nights," "Hollywood Ending," "Crossing Jordan" and "The West Wing," and he has worked in important productions on Broadway and Off-Broadway. David volunteers at School on Wheels and Project Angel Food, and is part of the faculty of the non-for-profit The Broadway Company. David brings his passion for art and opportunities for children to his work on LACE’s ArtKid and ArtWorks programs. As an active part of the Membership Workgroup, he shares a network of important contacts including in the entertainment industry. Dorit Cypis (12/04) is an artist, an educator, and a producer of public programs, and holds a degree in conflict resolution. She serves on the Membership Work Group and brings to LACE a rich background in relevant experience and a commitment to continuing to distinguish LACE as unique in how it embraces innovation and meets the needs of artists and others through the exchange of ideas. Blake Koh (1/03) is the Senior Vice President and Director of Fine Arts, West Coast for Sotheby’s in Beverly Hills. He has been at Sotheby’s for thirteen years. He is also a doctoral candidate at City University of New York, with a dissertation on the lithographs of Toulouse-Lautrec and their relationship to advertising. He brings many supporters and fellow lovers of contemporary art to LACE and its special events. Sean McDonald (11/06) is an equity research associate at the Capital Group Companies, Inc. Sean brings significant experience in financial analysis and strategic planning to the LACE Board and his work on the Strategic Planning and Operations Workgroup. He is a recent graduate of the Riordan Volunteer Leadership Program, holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science from UCLA, and is a Chartered Financial Analyst. Tony Payne (1/03) is an independent curator, writer, and graphic designer living and working in Los Angeles. He brings to the board a passionate commitment to supporting artists' creative endeavors. Tony has been instrumental in developing Contemporary Editions Los Angeles, the organization's limited editions, earned-income initiative, which has provided a crucial additional income stream for the organization. He is a key member of the Membership Workgroup. Glenn Phillips (6/05) is Research Associate and Consulting Curator in the Department of Contemporary Programs and Research at the Getty Research Institute. In addition to his numerous other professional accomplishments, Glenn recently curated Marking Time, an international survey of film and video art at LACE, presented in collaboration with the Getty. Glenn brings a vital connection to the art community and a keen eye for programmatic excellence; he serves on the 30th Anniversary Workgroup.
Staff Carol Stakenas Bridget DuLong Karl Erickson
Foundation and Public Sponsors American Center Foundation Skip Arnold
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