Without question, Universal City and North Hollywood have not only advanced dramatically in the last century, but are also poised for unprecedented growth as the area redefines itself as a major business, residential, and arts district at the crossroads of the Southern California lifestyle.

The Chamber gratefully acknowledges contributors: Guy Weddington McCreary, author, historian & community leader. Tom Sheehan/ thewriteplace@juno.com

NoHo Arts District History

Business & Theatre Owners in the Universal City/North Hollywood Chamber of Commerce formed the idea of establishing a theatre and arts district in 1992 with support from L.A. Department of Cultural Affairs. We chose "NoHo" as it not only distinctly revealed our location, but also plays off the well-known "SoHo" Arts District of New York City. In the summer of 1993, we began with a handful of theaters and art galleries.

The NoHo Theatre and Arts Festival began on a small scale. The first of these annual Festivals celebrated the Arts & was so compact it could be contained in the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences courtyard.