The SELA Cultural Center is a world-class arts and cultural destination rooted in the heart of Southeast Los Angeles.
The Center is designed by world renowned architect Frank Gehry with direct input from the SELA community to reflect the region’s vibrant cultural identity. Planned features include space for visual and performing arts, education and workforce development, community gatherings, and cultural programming. All of these are being shaped by the priorities and aspirations of local residents.

This project is not about bringing culture to SELA. It is about investing in the talent, stories, and creativity that have always existed here and building the space our communities have long deserved. Thanks to funding championed by Speaker Emeritus Anthony Rendon, the State of California has already committed 124 million dollars toward making this vision a reality. We are now working to raise the remaining funds needed to bring the Center to life.