LA Commons

LA Commons is a Los Angeles nonprofit that uses art and culture to engage communities. Its work centers on youth leadership, and it partners with low-income neighborhoods to create public art that helps residents build connection and promote healing. Founder and Executive Director Karen Mack started the organization 25 years ago. It has since run murals, performances and neighborhood festivals. It is a member of the Los Angeles Visual Arts (LAVA) Coalition. It launched an independent governing board in March 2026 and helps lead arts and community engagement for South LA's designated Black Cultural District.