Did you know? The NoHo Arts District is only one square mile. But there’s A LOT happening in the neighborhood.

Every Thursday we send out our NoHo News. Do you get it? It takes 20 seconds. Plus, it’s FREE. Sign up HERE>>

The weekly email is about what’s going on in the North Hollywood arts community and a selection of some theater shows around town. L.A. is definitely a theater town!

Did you know that the NoHo Arts District has the highest concentration of theaters outside of New York City? Just check out the NoHo Arts District Theater Guide.  If you’re not sure what to see, we’ve got theater reviews, too.

Here’s a glimpse at this week’s issue – what’s happening in North Hollywood.

NoHo News for May 1: Magic Castle! NoHo Plaza. Beverly Hills Art Show. Jane Austen. The Secret Comedy of Women. Cabaret. Call to NOHO Artists. The Totality of All Things. #KeepNoHoArtsy

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So you want to do an event in the NoHo Arts District? It’s easy! Hold your next event outside at the NoHo Plaza aka the green alley. 

Where:

NoHo Plaza
Next to 5223 Lankershim Blvd., NoHo Arts District, CA 91601

Application:

For more info on how to use the NoHo Plaza: https://www.nohobid.com/application

The NoHo Plaza is maintained by the NoHo Business Improvement District (NoHo BID). 

Do you know the NoHo BID?

The NoHo Arts District is an arts district because of the theatres, dance studios, recording studios and the many folks who create art. It stays an arts district because of these performing and visual artists. But there is one group that has helped to #KeepNoHoArtsy (and clean and safe) – the NoHo Business Improvement District (NOHO BID). 

In 2007, NoHo property owners and the City of Los Angeles joined forces to create a not-for-profit  501 C 6 organization to reduce crime, increase property values and to make the NoHo Arts District a better place to live, work, invest and enjoy. 

The North Hollywood Business Improvement District (NoHo BID) began the process of renewing the BID for a new six-year term in 2024 and thanks to the support of property owners in the NoHo Arts District the NoHo BID was successfully renewed for a third time.  If not renewed, BID services such as the safety ambassador team or maintenance team would end.

The NoHo BID has made the area cleaner and safer and in doing so, it has attracted new investment, new development, and new businesses.  

The BID has encouraged improvements to existing properties and secured several streetscape improvements, making the area more attractive and pedestrian friendly, as well as generating positive publicity about the Arts District and its members, and has created a unified voice for its property owners.

****Make sure to add your event to the NoHo Calendar>>

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Did you know? The NoHo Arts District is only one square mile. But there’s A LOT happening in the neighborhood.

Every Thursday we send out our NoHo News. Do you get it? It takes 20 seconds. Plus, it’s FREE. Sign up HERE>>

The weekly email is about what’s going on in the North Hollywood arts community and a selection of some theater shows around town. L.A. is definitely a theater town!

Did you know that the NoHo Arts District has the highest concentration of theaters outside of New York City? Just check out the NoHo Arts District Theater Guide.  If you’re not sure what to see, we’ve got theater reviews, too.

Here’s a glimpse at this week’s issue – what’s happening in North Hollywood.

NoHo News for April 24: NoHo Market. MAGIC! LA Dances Graham100. Jane Austen. The Secret Comedy of Women. The Body. Call to NOHO Artists. The Totality of All Things. Kids Hip-Hop. #KeepNoHoArtsy

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Did you know? The NoHo Arts District is only one square mile. But there’s A LOT happening in the neighborhood.

Every Thursday we send out our NoHo News. Do you get it? It takes 20 seconds. Plus, it’s FREE. Sign up HERE>>

The weekly email is about what’s going on in the North Hollywood arts community and a selection of some theater shows around town. L.A. is definitely a theater town!

Did you know that the NoHo Arts District has the highest concentration of theaters outside of New York City? Just check out the NoHo Arts District Theater Guide.  If you’re not sure what to see, we’ve got theater reviews, too.

Here’s a glimpse at this week’s issue – what’s happening in North Hollywood.

NoHo News for April 17: Rocky Horror Audition. Call to NOHO Artists. The Totality of All Things. Kids Hip-Hop. LA Dances Graham100. Lost Cell Phone Weekend. Meet Dima Otvertchenko. Solofest. LA Seen. #KeepNoHoArtsy

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About the L.A. County Department of Arts & Culture’s Arts Internship Program

In 2000, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors established the Arts Internship Program, which provides internships for nonprofit performing, presenting, film, media, literary, municipal arts, social justice and social service nonprofit organizations as a companion program to the Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internship Program, which provides internships to museums and visual arts organizations. The purpose of the County’s program is to provide undergraduate students with meaningful on-the-job training and experience working in nonprofit arts organizations.

When is the L.A. County Arts Internship Program?

Interns will be able to work from June 1, 2025 – March 1, 2026 depending on the needs of the organization. Every organization sets its own start and end dates, hours worked per week as well as on-site versus remote work parameters. So prospective interns are strongly encouraged to carefully review each individual posting and inquire about these details with the organization.

These internships are for 400 hours of work at $17.87 an hour, at over 170 different arts organizations across the @countyofla.

Who is Eligible for the L.A. County Arts Internship Program?

The 2025 Arts Internship Program positions will be open to currently enrolled undergraduate (2 or 4-year) and community college students who reside or attend college in Los Angeles County. Recent graduates may apply as long as they have completed their degree between May 1 – December 1, 2025. The Department of Arts and Culture encourages eligible students from all ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds, as well as disabled students, to apply. Eligible students may participate in the program only once.

Note:

• Students who have already earned a BA, BS, or a higher degree are not eligible for the Los Angeles County Arts Internship Program.
• Students who have previously participated in the program are not eligible to participate a second time.
• Students must possess the legal right to work in the United States.
• Students who are invited to participate in the program will be asked to provide verification of eligibility via college transcripts, driver’s license, and other documents to show enrollment status and/or LA County residence.

-There are no exceptions to their eligibility requirements.-

How to Apply?

You apply directly to the organization. You can filter by neighborhood and type. 

https://www.lacountyarts.org/opportunities/arts-internship-program-students/arts-internship-program-students-2025-internships

If you’re looking to stay local in the NoHo Arts District, check out the Road Theatre Company and Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival. 

*****Enjoy the NoHo Arts District even more, see what shows are playing and check out our theatre guide>>

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Did you know? The NoHo Arts District is only one square mile. But there’s A LOT happening in the neighborhood.

Every Thursday we send out our NoHo News. Do you get it? It takes 20 seconds. Plus, it’s FREE. Sign up HERE>>

The weekly email is about what’s going on in the North Hollywood arts community and a selection of some theater shows around town. L.A. is definitely a theater town!

Did you know that the NoHo Arts District has the highest concentration of theaters outside of New York City? Just check out the NoHo Arts District Theater Guide.  If you’re not sure what to see, we’ve got theater reviews, too.

Here’s a glimpse at this week’s issue – what’s happening in North Hollywood.

NoHo News for April 10: Meet Dima Otvertchenko Kids Hip-Hop. Disney Workshop. Call to NOHO Artists. LA Dances Graham100. Jane Eyre. Solofest. A Seen. Lost Cell Phone Weekend. #KeepNoHoArtsy

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The NoHo Arts District is just one square mile, but what we do in this one square mile makes us a vibrant and creative neighborhood. Although we are known for our performing arts, visual artists comprise a significant portion of our community. Our NoHo Artist Feature hopes to encourage local establishments to incorporate more art and murals on their walls and open their doors to more art events.

So, we think more people should meet Dima Otvertchenko, one of our neighborhood’s unique creators.

Get to know Dima Otvertchenko

I originally come from filmmaking and visual storytelling, so a lot of my inspiration comes from cinema, in terms of perspective and subject matter, but equally in moody, expressive visual style. I first got into photography many years ago taking pictures of my girlfriend, but it has since become a lifelong infatuation with my self expression.

Blue Hour Valley – Dima’s local street photography series Blue Hour Valley explores the 818 at twilight.

Why blue? Why the 818?

I noticed on my sunset walks that everything really started to look interesting right after, at twilight, when the cool blues of daylight fade off and give way to the rising warm tones of manmade lighting. It’s that fleeting handoff that makes everything look just a tad surreal and magical during the slice of day we in cinema refer to as “blue hour.” I thought it would be an interesting challenge to do a project comprised exclusively of pictures taken during that window of time.

I thought the 818 would make a great focus because I would constantly see shots on Instagram of downtown, the beach, Hollywood, but everyone always overlooked the Valley! It made me want to explore it for myself and share with others what I found.

Scrolling through the Blue Valley Instagram is like a game trying to figure out where in The Valley the image is.

And when you know exactly where the image is!

How do you choose your subjects?

All sorts of ways. Sometimes I get recommendations, but most of the time I research neighborhood favorites, historical spots, local must-sees, and general oddities. Sometimes I pick a cross street I haven’t been to before and just roam around exploring. In either case, I’m just following my natural curiosity.

Do you have a favorite piece(s)?

I don’t know about a favorite photograph, but my favorite spot to have photographed at blue hour is definitely Circus Liquor with their giant neon clown. I’ve since photographed it many times, but it was the very thing that convinced me to start visually exploring the Valley in the first place. He’s our Vegas Vic – an icon of America’s suburb and quintessential example of the mid-Century programmatic architecture that the Valley would become known for. It was also my neighborhood liquor store for a few years.

Do you have a dream collab?

Bad Religion is one of the best things to come out of the Valley and was a big part of shaping this 13-year-old kid growing up in suburban New Jersey. It would be incredible to make something with them.

What are you working on now?

Like many, I’m doing my best to keep up with advancements in AI. We’re all still in that sandbox phase where we’re toying with it and trying to break it and learn how to use it in a world that it has changed forever. 

Any advice to a young photographer?

A camera is a camera – use what you can get your hands on and shoot unapologetically that which gives you life. No piece of tech will replace your most powerful tool – the unique perspective you bring to your subject.

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What do you like about living in the NoHo Arts District?

I love the convenience – it’s a micro-city within a neighborhood! Just about anything you need is walkable, and the Metro connects you to the city at large. I especially love the art and artists that saturate the neighborhood.

What would you like to see more of?

Affordable housing. Affordable everything.

Stay in Touch with Dima Otvertchenko

https://www.instagram.com/bluehourvalley

https://www.twowatches.com

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Did you know? The NoHo Arts District is only one square mile. But there’s A LOT happening in the neighborhood.

Every Thursday we send out our NoHo News. Do you get it? It takes 20 seconds. Plus, it’s FREE. Sign up HERE>>

The weekly email is about what’s going on in the North Hollywood arts community and a selection of some theater shows around town. L.A. is definitely a theater town!

Did you know that the NoHo Arts District has the highest concentration of theaters outside of New York City? Just check out the NoHo Arts District Theater Guide.  If you’re not sure what to see, we’ve got theater reviews, too.

Here’s a glimpse at this week’s issue – what’s happening in North Hollywood.

NoHo News for April 3: Ammara•Prosseda Piano Duo. Kids Hip-Hop. Happily Divorced. Aristotle/Alexander. Showstopper. LA Seen. Lost Cell Phone Weekend. #KeepNoHoArtsy

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Did you know? The NoHo Arts District is only one square mile. But there’s A LOT happening in the neighborhood.

Every Thursday we send out our NoHo News. Do you get it? It takes 20 seconds. Plus, it’s FREE. Sign up HERE>>

The weekly email is about what’s going on in the North Hollywood arts community and a selection of some theater shows around town. L.A. is definitely a theater town!

Did you know that the NoHo Arts District has the highest concentration of theaters outside of New York City? Just check out the NoHo Arts District Theater Guide.  If you’re not sure what to see, we’ve got theater reviews, too.

Here’s a glimpse at this week’s issue – what’s happening in North Hollywood.

NoHo News for March 27: Meet Tattoo Artist Megan Parker. ORIginaLS. Ammara•Prosseda Piano Duo. Happily Divorced. Casualty of War. Barrymore. LA Seen. Friday Night Family Flicks. #KeepNoHoArtsy

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The NoHo Arts District is just one-square mile but what we do in this one-square-mile makes us a vibrant and creative neighborhood. Although we are known for our performing arts, visual artists comprise a significant portion of our community. Our NoHo Artist Feature hopes to encourage local establishments to incorporate more art and murals on their walls and open their doors to more art events. So, we think more people should meet Kaveh Taherian, one of our neighborhood’s unique creators.

Get to know Megan Parker 

I’ve been an artist my whole life, when I was younger I mainly drew graphic novels or cartoons. I briefly attended Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) for illustration and life drawing which definitely transferred over to tattooing. I’ve been tattooing now for seven years and own a private studio in Studio City – Last Laugh Tattoo. https://lastlaughtattoo.bigcartel.com/

Why tattoos?

Since I can remember I was obsessed with tattoos and tattoo culture. Growing up in the valley in the punk and hardcore scene I would see many musicians covered in tattoos, so naturally I was infatuated.

What is the American traditional tattoo style?

American traditional is classic and timeless. Bold outlines and bright colors that last the test of time. Simple designs made to be applied quickly. Not only do they never go out of style, they hold up the best in your skin as you age.

What is your biggest piece (s) of advice for clients getting their first tattoo?

Do your research on what style you want to go with, find an artist that specializes in that specific style, and save references of what you like to show your artist.

How has the industry changed for women artists?

Tattooing is a male-dominated field. I think like with most other male-dominated fields it’s becoming more accepting of women. There is still a long way to go but I’m seeing changes every year. More and more women are choosing tattooing as their career. I’ve recently seen some all-female shops open up as well.

Do you have a favorite piece (s)?

My favorite piece was a custom request. My client wanted a girl head in bondage with her cat on her head. 

What are you working on now?

I’m extremely fortunate to have a big clientele. I have about five back pieces currently in the works and countless other torso projects, leg sleeves, and arm sleeves.

What do you like about living in the NoHo Arts District?

I was born in Santa Monica, but grew up all over The Valley. NoHo Arts District has been my favorite neighborhood to live in so far. I love all the murals and art scattered around the city, I love the mid-century buildings that are still standing, and there’s always something to do – get coffee, go shopping, sit in a park. It’s a beautiful and vibrant neighborhood.

What would you like to see more of in the NoHo Arts District?

I always like to see more art and community based activities. It would be nice to have some more alternative music venues, queer spaces,  and selfishly I’d love more vegan restaurants. 

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Stay in Touch with Megan Parker 

https://meganparkertattoo.com

https://www.instagram.com/meganparkertattoo

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