An Imaginative Offer celebrates the essential role of the arts in society. This ongoing initiative—a series of short films crafted from the unique voices of the UCLA Arts community—demonstrates our conviction that the arts are fundamental to the cognitive, critical, inquisitive life of a public research university. We believe that the practice and presence of the arts form the cornerstone of the creative, innovative thinking, and collaborative spirit that the 21st century demands.
Leaning Forward spotlights the UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture’s internationally acclaimed public arts institutions: UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance, the Fowler Museum, and the Hammer Museum. Collectively, these venues create a vibrant cultural commons for the research university, Los Angeles, and the world.