SELA Arts Festival

04/11/2026

The South Gate City Council is considering cuts to the Cultural Arts Division as part of efforts to address a budget deficit. We understand cities are facing difficult decisions right now, but reducing arts funding would have real consequences for our community.
The team at the South Gate Museum and Cultural Arts Division has spent five years showing up for our community, building art exhibitions, workshops, events, and programs that lift up local history and bring people together. They deserve our support.
Arts and culture are not extras, they are fundamental to what keeps our community connected and thriving.
📍 South Gate Council Chambers, 8650 California Ave
📅 Tuesday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m.
✉️ Can’t make it? Email [email protected] by 4:00 p.m.
Subject: Public Comment, Agenda Item 1
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El Concejo Municipal de South Gate está considerando recortes a la División de Artes Culturales como parte de los esfuerzos para enfrentar un déficit presupuestario. Entendemos que las ciudades están tomando decisiones difíciles en este momento, pero reducir el financiamiento para las artes tendría consecuencias reales para nuestra comunidad.
El equipo del Museo de South Gate y la División de Artes Culturales ha pasado cinco años apoyando a nuestra comunidad, construyendo exposiciones de arte, talleres, eventos y programas que elevan la historia local y unen a las personas. Merecen nuestro apoyo.
El arte y la cultura no son extras, son fundamentales para mantener a nuestra comunidad conectada y en crecimiento.
📍 South Gate Council Chambers, 8650 California Ave
📅 Martes, 14 de abril a las 6:30 p.m.
✉️ ¿No puedes asistir? Envía un correo a [email protected] antes de las 4:00 p.m.
Asunto: Comentario Público, Punto 1 de la Agenda
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04/02/2026

Across Southeast LA and communities like ours, we already see what happens when artists and culture bearers are supported: stories are reclaimed, healing begins, and pride turns into collective action.
Arts and culture are not extras — they are essential.
They support youth, strengthen community health, stabilize neighborhoods, and build the foundation for long-term resilience.
But creativity cannot thrive on scarcity.
As the California Arts Council marks 50 years, we’re joining advocates across the state to call for $50 million in funding for arts and culture.
Because investing in culture means investing in communities — not just for today, but for generations to come.
Take action: caartsadvocates.org/take-action

03/04/2026

Last Friday was something special. ✨

There’s something powerful about artists, neighbors, and small businesses coming together. Thank you to everyone who came out for Irresistible Resistance in SELA. We were blown away by the turnout and grateful to everyone who helped make the night possible.

When we come together in community, our joy becomes resistance.

More to come. ✨

03/04/2026

Last Friday was something special. ✨

There’s something powerful about artists, neighbors, and small businesses coming together. Thank you to everyone who came out for Irresistible Resistance in SELA. We were blown away by the turnout and grateful to everyone who helped make the night possible.

When we come together in community, our joy becomes resistance.

More to come.✨

10/14/2024

Want to meet an incredible group of professionals?

Don’t miss this Industry Networking Event for Business!

Tomorrow starting at 8pm!
428 Hewitt Street, Los Angeles.

08/08/2024

08/07/2024

This Saturday, August 10.

Be part of a fun opening reception of Oír de Nuevo/Press Repeat, a group art exhibit that amplifies music and memories!

Where: South Gate Museum & Art Gallery
8680 California Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280
Time: 1pm-5pm

07/22/2024

How fun and amazing for the SELA community!

Planting and printing our way through SELA!

Join this family friendly event this coming Sunday, July 28th from 9am-10:30am at Veterans Park in
3452 Walnut St., Huntington Park

will provide the block prints and materials, just bring your lawn chair!

07/15/2024

¡Que emoción y que alegría! ¡Los conciertos en el parque están aquí y no te los puedes perder!

Come join us in the for a fun time with family and friends and GREAT a music!

Concerts in the park are happening now! Don’t forget to bring your own chair.

Friday, July 19- Grupo Neblina | 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Friday, July 26- Mariachi Divas | 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Location:
South Gate Bandstand, 9520 Hildreth Ave, South Gate, CA, 90280

07/05/2024

What a perfect way to network and meet amazing people!

An Industry Mixer for Business! Hosted by

Join us next Tuesday, July 16th
Where: 428 S. Hewitt St. DTLA
Time: 9pm