(August 17, 2005) Downtown, LA - Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard tours the Arts District where more than 1,200 artists live and work in loft apartments and offices located in converted warehouses that were once abandoned. The district also includes several well-known restaurants and the highly acclaimed Southern California Institute of Architecture. Pictured above from left to right: (photo on left) Qathryn Brehm, Director of Marketing and Community Relations for the Central City East Association; Congresswoman Roybal-Allard; and Artist Robin de Vick, who creates handpainted fabrics in the studio; (middle photo) Artist Lili Lakich who displays her neon art creations; the congresswoman; and Qathryn Brehm; (photo on right) Alan Nadon; the congresswoman; and Artist Riitta Salmijak who creates cards by hand.