Launch Event for the 2023 Otis College Report on the Creative Economy

Now in its 16th year, the Otis College Report on the Creative Economy is a vital annual resource that focuses on the ways in which California’s creative industries form an essential part of its overall economy. For the first time since 2020, Otis College will host an in-person launch event for the release of the Report.

The event program will include opening remarks from a special guest speaker and Otis College President Charles Hirschhorn, a presentation of 2023 Report findings by CVL Economics Founding Partner Adam J. Fowler, and a panel discussion and Q&A on Gaming and the Digital Shift in Art and Design, moderated by Otis College Senior Lecturer Stan Szymanski. The panel discussion will feature leading industry experts and esteemed thought leaders:

Ron Bernard, Chair of Animation, Otis College of Art and Design
Rachelle Lewis, Owner/President, RLT, Inc.
Pelle Sjoenell, Chief Creative Officer, Activision Blizzard
Audrea Topps Harjo, Founder, InclusionFX
Julia Yan, Head of Growth, TikTok
Please note: Your RSVP does not guarantee admission, which will be granted on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Generous funding for the 2023 Otis College Report on the Creative Economy has been provided by City National Bank; Department of Cultural Affairs, City of Los Angeles; Gallagher; Getty Foundation; Marsh; Moss Adams; and Sony Pictures Entertainment.

Thank you to our advocacy partners Arts for LA, Arts Orange County, Californians for the Arts, and Create CA for your support.

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Livestream: If you are unable to attend in-person and would like to livestream the event, please select the livestream ticket option and you will receive the livestream link in your ticket confirmation email.

Parking: The Central Library parking garage is located on 524 South Flower Street. You can find more information on parking and public transport options here: https://www.lapl.org/branches/central-library/parking

Entry: The event takes place before the Central Library opens to the general public. Please enter the library from the entrance on 5th Street and be prepared to show your tickets to security to gain access.

COVID Policy: The Los Angeles Public Library strongly encourages guests to wear a mask while inside the library, but it is not required.

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