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About AEP

Founding Sponsors

Department of Cultural Affairs City of Los Angeles
City of Santa Monica cultural affairs division
LA Stage Alliance
SustainableWorks

 

Official Endorsements



LA DWP


LA Dept. of Environmental Affairs

Santa Monica Office of Sustainability

LA County Arts Commision
The Arts: Earth Partnership (AEP) is a green membership and certification program and dynamic materials resource specifically developed for the creative sector. Endorsed by the cities of Los Angeles and Santa Monica, the Cultural Affairs Departments of both have pledged resources and incentives to assist member organizations. In addition, Los Angeles has pledged to have all of its city-owned cultural facilities certified as AEP members, leading the creative sector toward environmental sustainability and potentially influencing millions of audiences and visitors to embrace greener lifestyles.

History

AEP was founded by Joel Shapiro, M.D., Founder and Artistic Director of the Electric Lodge and Justin Yoffe, Electric Lodge Board President. The Electric Lodge is one of the first "solar-powered" performing arts facilities in the United States with roughly 30% of its energy powered by the sun and the remaining 70% purchased in the form of wind power from LA DWP's "Green Power" Program.

Our Programs

Certification and Membership

AEP provides arts organizations, cultural institutions, and individual artists a concise framework for identifying and implementing practical and attainable green administrative, operations and maintenance practices. AEP certification encompasses eight areas of operation:

  • Operations and Culture
  • General Practices
  • Solid Waste
  • Water Efficiency and Urban Runoff
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Chemical Use and Pollution Prevention
  • Transportation
  • Landscape
  • Materials Exchange

    AEP is dedicated to reducing landfill. Thus, all members are instructed to list all reusable items, including furniture, office equipment and production / set / exhibition materials on our free online materials exchange program.

    Vendors and Resources

    AEP Members have exclusive online access to discounts on environmentally friendly materials and supplies secured through a partnership between AEP and various green vendors.

    Green Events

    AEP Members will have the ability to post and advertise their green events to the collective through a dedicated section on the website and through the AEP quarterly newsletter. Thus, member will have direct access to a large, diverse demographic with an interest in environmental events

    Annual Member Convergences & Environmental Impact Report

    Once a year all member orgs will gather to celebrate the impact of the collective, share stories and innovations. The annual Collective Environmental Impact Report of savings in energy, water, and landfill as well as CO2 reduction will be presented and available on the website.

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