Valley Cultural Foundation Programs
Our signature events attract thousands each year. As one of the largest non-profit arts organizations in Southern California, we are proud of our diverse demographic which includes community leaders and decision-makers. In addition to our public events, during the pandemic we pivoted to include online programs for younger audiences and will continue this new tradition going forward even after we all able to socially gather again.
VCF’s cornerstone of FREE summer Sunday afternoons (June, July, and August) at Warner Park in Woodland Hills. With an estimated attendance of 6,500 per week and a growing livestreaming audience on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
VCF in conjunction with the Department of Cultural Affairs Los Angeles, and Council District 2, presents 8 FREE concerts at North Hollywood Recreation Center. Saturday evenings in June, July, and August.
Movies and Drive-Up Movies are as American as apple pie. Family-friendly movies drawing between 500 (Drive-Up Movies) to 2,500 at Warner Ranch Park on Saturday evenings in summer.
Our Independence Day concert and fireworks celebration has become one of the largest FREE Fourth of July fireworks shows in Southern California. More than 40,000 individuals turn out for America’s birthday party in the park with thousands more tuning in and viewing the spectacular event across our neighboring communities.
VCF provides up-and-coming artists in our Emerging Artists Showcase with venues to play, promote, and refine their talents while cultivating new artists for our programs.
Our Youth Performance Series provides specialty programs for youth between the ages of 5 and 16. One-hour summer programs performed at the Madrid Theatre and other locations in the Valley.
VCF in conjunction with other non-profits works to provide individual music scholarships to students.
Events
Taste of the Valley Food, Wine, Spirits & Microbrews: Average attendance = 1,500 for a 3½-hour event.
Annual Gala: Dancing with our Valley Stars is a fundraising event to support the organization and include the arts community.
Music on the Move Virtual 5K Run/Walk: Support emerging artists with a playlist of Valley Cultural Foundation’s artists songs to run or walk to.
The Art of Whiskey: A sophisticated evening of whiskey tasting from premier distillers around the country. Money raised supports our Emerging Artists program.
Ruth’s Chris Golden Horn Award: Annual event to recognize and honor outstanding supportive community members with distillers around the country. Money raised supports our Emerging Artists program.
Valley Cultural Foundation’s newest annual event, our Holiday Arts & Music Festival is filled with food, vendors, crafts, music, and fun for the whole family! It’s also a wonderful way to showcase local artists and support small businesses.