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The 10th Annual Arts Vibrancy Index from SMU DataArts Compiles List of 100 Most Vibrant Arts Communities Across the U.S., Based on Measures of Per Capita Supply, Demand and Government Support for the Arts Photo of Brand Library & Art Center by Zaw Studios. GLENDALE, CA –– SMU DataArts , the National Center for Arts Research, has released its 10th annual ranking of the most arts-vibrant communities in the United States, which identifies Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale as numbe

GLENDALE, CA – Phoenix Rising by A. Laura Brody is on display at the Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station from Monday, January 12 - Friday, March 20, 2026. Phoenix Rising is a room-sized robe made from discarded, unwanted clothing donations left over from the LA wildfires. These clothes are cut into irregular shapes and sewn into a garment with a room-sized skirt, full sleeves, and a wired collar reaching the ceiling. The phoenix is a symbol of rebirth through fire, and that

GLENDALE, CA - Brand Library & Art Center announces the launch of Hyper SoCal, a new initiative created to promote and celebrate the artistic talent of the Southern California region. Spotlighting exhibitions and programs at over 40 community arts spaces across five Southern California counties, Hyper SoCal is a partnership of nonprofit and municipal art venues supporting local working artists. These institutions occupy a key element of the Southern California art landscape,