RAW is a multi-faceted arts showcase that handpicks and spotlights talent from various sectors within the artistic realm: film, fashion, music, visual art, hair design, makeup artistry, modeling, DJing, photography and performance art. The RAW season runs from February to October, hosting 36 events in Los Angeles, Fullerton, Long Beach and Santa Monica.

Raw provides a platform for independent artists in Southern California to be seen, heard, and loved. RAW executes this through two main avenues: grassroots arts showcases which spotlight one artist in each of the categories, as well as through the exclusive RAWartists.org web community. 

RAW takes applications year round and places artists in showcases throughout Southern California. These showcases are a free service to the arts community. We encourage and welcome any creative expression to apply as we hope to be a platform for the countless artists living and working in communities around us.

Serving as a link between the arts community, industry professionals, press and like organizations, RAW aspires to—with the help of many of its supporters—connect and unify creative individuals … all the while, promoting public and social good.  One of the many ways? 

All of our events are planned, promoted and produced eco-friendly. 

1. The RAW production team conference calls during the production of an event, leaving the least amount of carbon footprint.

2. RAW purchases Carbon Offsets annually (www.CarbonFund.org) to cancel any carbon pollution from guests attending our events (don't worry, we've got you covered!)

3. RAW never prints a flyer.  All of our promotion is executed through online promotions, text messaging, and email.

4. When RAW does have to print, we print on recycled paper only.

5. When RAW needs to convey information at an event we use projection, rather than a printed program.

6. RAWartists.org hosts the website, email server, and data files on 100% Solar Powered Energy provided by www.solar2web.com

Still not "green" enough for you?

A percentage of our profits go to www.GreenWaveEnt.org where RAW helps fund eco-curriculum in schools and builds sustainable housing and villages worldwide.

RAW: SHOWCASES

After selecting one artist in each category, the RAW team plans, produces and promotes the collaboration between all the arts. The showcases consist of a film screening, fashion show, art and photo gallery, musical performance, special performance art, and an after party to wash it all down with. 

RAW: ONLINE

When inducted into the RAW community, each RAW artist is provided with the opportunity to create an online artist profile. The profiles have the ability to stream music and video and host a gallery per artist. RAWartists.org also carries an online store where RAW talent can sell their work. Because RAW promotes all events eco-friendly, the RAW team designs all showcases collateral digitally. 

RAW: RESOURCES

RAW gathers industry professionals, resources and press to help further each artists career and exposure. RAW coordinates tutorials, seminars and workshops that artists can take part in. These resources are designed to help educate them on the business side of the arts.

RAW: LOVES YOU! 

RAW accepts applications for any and all types of artists year round to be part of our community. We love all types of art and what to help good creatives be seen, heard and loved by others as well.

RAW: COMMUNITY

RAW encourages their artists to get involved with community issues and help inspire creativity. RAW facilitates connecting artists with programs specifically related to children and their artistic development.