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LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes

Preschool (0 to 4 years old), Primary (5 to 8 years old), Elementary (9 to 12 years old), Middle School (13 to 15 years old), High School (16 to 18 years old), Adults, Post-Secondary
Civics, Literature, Cultures, Speaking and Listening, Geography, US History, Arts

LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes honors the past, inspires the future, and recognizes the enduring cultural influence of Mexicans, Mexican Americans and all Latinas/Latinos in Los Angeles through transformative exhibitions, programming and educational experiences.

LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes's collections

 

Dolores Huerta: An Intersectional Activist

<p>This Learning Lab collection was created by Alicia González, Gabby Saxon and Shai Smith<em>  </em>in the summer 2021 Smithsonian Affiliate Digital Learning and Engagement Internship, in partnership with Emerson Collective and LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes<em>, a Smithsonian Affiliate</em>. #SAintern #WomensHistory</p>
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Mendez v. Westminster: A Chicano Civil Rights Landmark Case

<p>This Learning Lab collection was created by Alicia Gonzalez, Gabby Saxon and Shai Smith in the summer 2021 Smithsonian Affiliate Digital Learning and Engagement Internship, in partnership with Emerson Collective and LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes<em>, a Smithsonian Affiliate</em>. #SAintern #RaceAndSocialJustice</p>
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Repertorio Musical Mexicano: Post-Lesson Plan

<p>This is a post-visit activity for a specialized tour of LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes' permanent exhibition, Calle Principal: Mi Mexico en Los Angeles. This Learning Lab collection is intended to serve as an final resource for educators to wrap-up discussions with their K-3rd grade students about Spanish-language music in Los Angeles during the 1920's through a hands-on art activity. <br></p> <p>This Learning Lab collection was created by Erick Castrejon, a student in the summer 2022 Smithsonian Digital Learning and Engagement Internship, in collaboration with Emerson Collective and LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, a Smithsonian Affiliate based in Los Angeles, California. #SAintern</p>
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