Robinson Park Recreation Center Public Art Project Updates
Community Event: Robinson Public Art Project
Newly Installed Site-Responsive Public Artworks
Public Art Bike Tour on Saturday, May 10
Completed Series IV Rotating Public Art Program
Millard Sheets Mural Gifted to City of Pasadena
Lineage Dance Performing Arts Center
performing at City Hall rotunda
Rotating Program Phase III Dedication
courtesy Pasadena Media
Cultural Affairs News
Announcements & Opportunities
WILDFIRE RESOURCES
Please view the following documents for information and a list of resources available for those impacted by the wildfires.
LA County Arts and Culture Forum: Wildfire Response and Resources
Resources for Evacuees and First Responders
Fire Relief News from Getty
Disaster Unemployment Assistance L.A. Outreach
Relief for LA Artists & Creative Workers impacted by Wildfires
For additional wildfire information, updates, and resources, please visit the City’s main page at https://www.cityofpasadena.net/eaton-fire
Disaster Unemployment Assistance/L.A. Outreach
Great news! In record time, EDD issued the formal announcement in English and Spanish publicizing the availability of Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA).
Since the DUA program is available to independent contractors who are often employed in entertainment and other major L.A. industries, there’s an opportunity to help spread the word to the CBOs and unions about the program.
2026-2027 ANNUAL GRANTS PROGRAM
The Cultural Affairs Division is pleased to announce the Annual Grants Program awards for FY 2026-2027. The Annual Grants Program supports the creative life of Pasadena by expanding public access to the arts in our community. Each year, through an application process, awards are made to eligible applicants to fund diverse programming that benefits the greater Pasadena community.
Please visit Annual Grants Program page to learn more about the process and see this year’s grant awards.
SAVE THE DATE FOR FALL ARTNIGHT PASADENA
Pasadena’s most prominent arts and culture organizations will join to offer a free night of music, dance, visual art and more during ArtNight Pasadena on OCTOBER 9, 2026, 6-10 pm. Free shuttles will take visitors to all venues across the City. Visit artnightpasadena.org for more details.
MINIGRANT OPPORTUNITY
Seeking individual artists and organizations of all sizes and disciplines to reflect the robust cultural life of Pasadena by participating in ArtNight at one of the host sites (ArtNight Partner sites). MiniGrants of $500 each are offered to smaller arts and culture organizations; arts and culture organizations without facilities; independent, non-commercial galleries; ensembles; and individual artists who live, work or lease property in Pasadena. Please see minigrant application for more information.
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Robinson Park Recreation Center Public Art Project
Learn more about the Robinson Park Recreation Center Public Art Project and how you can participate.
Annual Grants Program
The Annual Grants Program supports the creative life of Pasadena by expanding public access to the arts in our community, by supporting the work of the individual artist, bringing the creative process into the classroom, and funding annual festivals and parades and cultural programming throughout the City.
Public Art Program
The Public Art Program seeks to assemble a cohesive collection that encourages public dialogue, understanding and enjoyment of public art. Public art serves as the perfect medium for illustrating the broad range of cultural expression practiced in the Pasadena community.
Cultural Tourism
ArtNight is an ongoing partnership among many cultural institutions and the Cultural Affairs Division of the City of Pasadena. Enjoy a free evening of art, music and entertainment as Pasadena’s most prominent arts and cultural institutions swing open their doors.
Cultural Nexus Plan
The result of an extensive community process, Cultural Nexus proposes a new element to Pasadena’s Comprehensive General Plan (2004) that will advance arts and culture. The Cultural Nexus Plan articulates community principles and recommends cultural policies that establish a flexible framework for implementation.
Film Office
The Pasadena Film Office coordinates all on-location production in the city of Pasadena. Our services include coordination of all permits in accordance with our local zoning ordinance; marketing of Pasadena to the film industry; and increasing awareness of Pasadena as an innovative, eventful and fun city in the LA metropolitan area.
Artist Resources
The Resource Directory is intended to help equitably distribute information among Pasadena-based artists, teaching artists, and arts educators in order to increase access to job, exhibition, performance and funding opportunities, and to promote new collaborations.