Laura Zucker

Los Angeles County Arts Commission

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Executive Director of the Los Angeles County Arts Commission and Director of the Masters of Arts Management program at Claremont Graduate University

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Four years ago, the Museum of Contemporary Art was on the brink of financial disaster.

What's the Future of Art and MOCA?

Four years ago, the Museum of Contemporary Art was on the brink of financial disaster.

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Cutting back on music and arts education has often been justified in favor of reading, writing and math.  They're said to be more relevant to future employment.  In Southern…

Are the Arts the Key to LA's Future?

Cutting back on music and arts education has often been justified in favor of reading, writing and math.  They're said to be more relevant to future employment.  In Southern…

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