Community Programs & Partnerships
The Ford is building towards a future where artistic and creative aspirations have the space and resources to become reality by making such resources available to our artists and the communities we serve.
The FordLab Producers Program
LA County-based independent artists, nonprofit organizations, presenters, producers, or producing collectives are invited to apply to be a part of our season through different iterations of producing partnerships.
Community Residencies
Through collaborative efforts with local youth-oriented organizations, Community Residencies aims to broaden the opportunities available for emerging professionals in the arts, on and off the stage.
Las Fotos Project
Each season, The Ford invites 5 photographers from Las Fotos Project’s Creative Entrepreneurship Opportunities (LFP CEO) program to capture selected concerts. LFP CEO guides teenage girls and gender expansive youth to expand their professional skills and portfolios through hands-on experiences.
Black Image Center & Las Fotos Project’s Creative Career Center
Through Our Lens photo essay seriesThis partnership leverages the skills and knowledge of emerging professionals and provides a valuable network of professional development opportunities to advance their careers in the creative industry.
The Ford works with neighbors in formal and informal ways, all in a commitment to collaboration.
Over a Century of Partnership with LA County
Celebrating 100 years in 2024, the partnership between the LA Phil and Los Angeles County reflects a shared commitment to artistic excellence and public access. Since the Bowl’s founding in 1924, when its founders gifted the property to the County, the Hollywood Bowl has served as both a public park and cultural gathering place.
LA County Arts Internship
Sponsored by the County’s Board of Supervisors, this 10-week paid internship with the LA Phil’s Artistic Department provides undergraduates with a broader perspective of the local arts and cultural landscape.
