“At LA Commons, we have a saying: When culture leads, health and resilience follows,” said founder and executive director Karen Mack. “There’s an isolation crisis. Creating ways for people to connect more deeply to place is a powerful way to strengthen their connections. People feel better when they connect to other people, and arts and culture does that.”
Everyone has a story to tell, according to LA Commons, a nonprofit that helps diverse, generally low-income neighborhoods create dynamic works of public art that build community connection and empowerment.
“Our story is often reduced to the beach, Hollywood and Disneyland,” Mack said. “And there’s so much more to tell.” . . .
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