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.

Artists uniting to make a difference!

PAST EVENTS:

Artists For A Better World Supports Human Rights!

Artists For A Better World Supports Human Rights!

Members of Artists for a Better World have handed out 1500 What are Human Rights books! We have gone out to the Americana in Glendale and to local shops and given out this vital book to reassure people that they have rights! - “The care of human life and happiness and...

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Armenian Human Rights March and Rally

Armenian Human Rights March and Rally

Sat October 10 in Tujunga, CA Artists for a Better World Members lent their support at an Armenian March and Rally. Member Halsey Wickser wrote a special poem entitled The Armenian Cause, which we inserted into What are Human Rights books and handed out at the rally....

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Human Rights Concert at Charlie Daniels Park

Human Rights Concert at Charlie Daniels Park

Artists for a Better World produced a concert in Support of Human Rights on Saturday August 22 at Charlie Daniels Park in Mount Juliet Tennessee! AFABW President, Barbara Cordova, joined forces with Kevin Corbo, the Youth for Human Rights chapter Director in...

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World Art Day 2020

World Art Day 2020

SPRING INTO CREATIVITY What can artists do during these troubled times? While much of the world has been shut down, AFABW is open for business! We just celebrated World Art Day in honor of DaVinci’s Birthday on April 15th. Founding member Becky Mate has hosted live...

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Artists for a Better World Holiday Party – 2019

Artists for a Better World Holiday Party – 2019

Artists for a Better World had a big year of expansion in 2019! On Dec 28, 2019 there was a Holiday party at the Sunland Mission and home of AFABW members Richard and Susan Stewart to celebrate!Richard was the evenings host, and welcomed everyone wearing a colorful...

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2019 Chili Bowl Arts and Crafts Faire

2019 Chili Bowl Arts and Crafts Faire

Artists for a Better World returned to the Chili Bowl Arts and Crafts faire a second year in a row on Dec 7 and 8, 2019. This annual faire is held at the McGroarty Arts Center in Tujunga, CA – and brings the community together right before the holidays. Though the...

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