The creative industry of Los Angeles in California is probably one of the most extensive, which is why it was called the “Creative Capital of the World”. There are numerous people who are involved in arts, writing, film, acting, dance, and music than in any city in the history of the country.
Film and the Performing Arts
Probably the most notable industry in LA, Hollywood became a household name for anything that has to do with movies. In fact, it has the oldest film school in the US: the USC School of Cinematic Arts. The city of LA also hosts the prestigious Academy Awards every year. The performing arts industry, on the other hand, plays a major role when it comes to the city’s cultural identity. Every week, there are around 1,100 theatrical productions in the city. It is also home to the Los Angeles Music Center, where the Walt Disney concert hall can be found. One will also find notable organizations in the city, such as:
- Center Theatre Group
- Los Angeles Master Chorale
- Los Angeles Opera
Museums & Art Galleries
Los Angeles is also known for its numerous museums and art galleries, having more than any other city in the whole world. In fact, there are 841 museums and art galleries that tourists and residents alike visit often. Some of the large and popular museums are:
- Los Angeles County Museum of Art
- Getty Center
- Norton Simon Museum
- Museum of Contemporary Art
- Hammer Museum
- Craft and Folk Art Museum
- California African American Museum
The city also has a lot of small but notable art galleries which can be found along the bohemian neighborhoods of Los Feliz and Silver Lake. For DIY galleries, Gallery Row downtown is the place to go.
