Master artist Juan Morales with his 2007 apprentice in Mexican arpa mariachera (mariachi-style harp), Erasmo Villarreal. Photo by Sherwood Chen/ACTA.

Explore Artists + Organizations

ACTA’s website serves as a gateway to help connect some of the state’s exemplary traditional artists and organizations with the general public to build awareness for their artistry, skills, traditions, and communities. Explore our index of nearly 600 artists and organizations funded through ACTA’s Apprenticeship and Living Cultures programs. Read about their work, view photos, video, and more. Browse in alphabetical order below or use the filters to refine your search.

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African American Vernacular Jazz Dance

Lålai CHamoru - CHamoru Chanting

Kawaiisu traditional plant harvest & related Kawaiisu language

Japanese Odori dance and Taiko drumming

Capoeira, Afro-Brazilian art form and martial art

Mexican Son Jarocho and Fandango

Chinese lion dance and kung-fu

Tibetan Buddhist tantric lama dance

The Hill Street Country Club and MindFull Movement Freestyle Street Dance Crew Wild Nation hosts Pier Side Get Down Oceanside, CA. Photo Credit: Seagge Abel Mindfull Movement, founded by artist Daja Marks is more than a name—it’s a philosophy rooted in the belief that healing and growth come from letting…