LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles is where Artists for a Better World began in 1997 when Barbara Cordova decided that artists would be better served by uniting as a group to improve conditions in the area. She soon expanded this vision to have a presence internationally through art events, festivals and awards ceremonies.
Check out upcoming events and highlight videos of recent Artists for a Better World activities in the Los Angeles area.
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Highlights – Artists for a Better World – Meeting & Arts Showcase 5/26/24
PAST EVENTS:
Artists for a Better World had a double booth at the Glendale Open Arts and Music Festival with 10,000 attendees, and it was a big success!
Sat. Sept 14th - The Get High on Art Say no to Drugs table was a big hit at the Artists for Better World booth at the Glendale Open Arts and Music festival. Dozens of kids and parents were drawn to a sign which asked: “What is your vision of a better world where...
Marketing Your Art Seminar w/Lynda Hubbard
Sunland, California. On Aug. 24, 2019, Artists for a Better World produced a seminar on “How to Successfully Sell Your Art.” Twenty-two artists attended, many of whom brought their work, ranging from painters, photographers, writers, sculptors and musicians.The...
The Future Of Art Is Amazing – Creative Children
Artists for a Better World has launched a book about children and art by Richard Rensberry of QuickTurtle Books called The Quest We Share, it is available on Amazon at https://amzn.to/2EmQDW5. While there are many venues for children to do art, there are...
36th Annual Montrose Arts and Crafts Festival – June 2019
On Saturday June 1st and Sunday June 2nd Artists for a Better World had a booth at the 36th Annual Montrose, CA Arts and Crafts Festival. The group was founded by Tujunga resident Barbara Cordova in 1997, and has been doing many events and activities in the Foothills...
World Art Day Party – 2019
On April 15th there was a World Art Day party at the home of Becky and Randy Mate in Sunland, CA. Becky was inspired to start Art Day in 1998, after working at an Artists for a Better World booth at a fair. She has been hosting annual holidays every year since then....
World Art Day Celebration at The Church of Scientology of Pasadena Was A Big Hit!
April 14th, 2019 there was a celebration of World Art Day at the Church of Scientology of Pasadena. The walkway just outside the historical building was transformed into an art gallery with top visual artists – Lauren Dohring, Becky Mate, Wayne Weberbauer, Nico Vosloo...
Meeting And Salon At Lynda Hubbard’s
Artists For A Better World held a Meeting and Salon at the home of founding member Lynda Hubbard in Sylmar, CA. The meeting was put on by AFABW Founder Barbara Cordova Oliver, with the help of Lauren Perreau. Artists came together who share the purpose of creating a...
Holiday Party – 2018
ARTISTS FOR A BETTER WORLD HELD THEIR HOLIDAY PARTY SUN DEC. 16TH AND GENERATED MORE INTEREST IN THE GROUP It was at the home of Richard and Susan Stewart, who also run the Sunland Scientology Mission. The party kicked off with a musical performance with Cherie...
AFABW At The LA Chili Bowl Arts And Crafts Faire
On December 2, 2018, Artists For A Better World (AFABW) members wrapped up two days exhibiting at the 16th annual Chili Bowl Arts and Crafts Faire at the McGroarty Arts Center in Tujunga, CA. AFABW members displayed art and Attendees enjoyed live music, a festive...
Celebrating An Afternoon Of Fun And Inspiration
Artists joined together for an Artists For A Better World (AFABW) celebration of art, music, poetry and aesthetics. The event was held at the home of Richard and Susan Stewart and was organized by AFABW Founder, Barbara Cordova Oliver. The afternoon opened with an art...