Guided by talented artist Angela Willcocks. Explore the Wrigley Greenbelt along the LA River and connect with communities in the area. Angela's diverse artistic mediums and community-focused approach promise a unique experience. Gained insights into the impact of industrial pollution and the intersection of animals, history, culture, and social justice.
Read MoreSouth Gate, a community that celebrates its connection to the LA River each summer with the SELA Arts Festival that takes place IN the LA River channel. Did you miss it? Then you won’t want to miss this River Session as we dive into SELA and why they love the LA River right along the 6th Street Viaduct.
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South Gate, a community that celebrates its connection to the LA River each summer with the SELA Arts Festival that takes place IN the LA River channel. Did you miss it? Then you won’t want to miss this River Session as we dive into SELA and why they love the LA River right along the 6th Street Viaduct.
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An immersive consideration of the vibrant Sixth Street Viaduct, an iconic bridge that connects the downtown arts district with Boyle Heights. The golden hour event included readings by Arturo Romo from his novel, co-authored with Sesshu Foster, ELADATL, a bespoke letterpress print by Daniel Gonzalez for each participant, tacos, and hands-on artmaking with Self Help Graphics! At sundown, El Rio performed on a sacred hill overlooking the 6th Street Bridge.
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Dive into the work of Metabolic Studio by Lauren Bon! Bending the River is an infrastructure artwork underway in the river channel. This early evening session will include tours of the River Lab and Undevelopment 1 & 2. Don’t miss this in-depth look at a historic work in progress.
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Start the day with Tongva Culture Bearer, Tina Calderon, alongside one of the prettiest parts of the River. Participate in a hands-on textile art workshop with renowned artist, Tanya Aguiñagas at her studio, then walk to a picnic in a riverside park with LA-Más and Mercadito.
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We welcomed visitors to the LA FREEWAVES festival, Heal Hear Here. Pictured: River Ramblers who became our social sculpture, BE THE RIVER!
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Talks by Tina Orduno Calderon, TreePeople, Melanie Winter of Studio City-based, The River Project, Elaine Rene-Wiessman, architect and co-founder.
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The Great Wall by Judy Baca / Guided by SPARC historians and contributors
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VIP Tour of Judy Baca/World Wall @ MOCA Geffen/ Curator talk by Assistant Curator Anastasia Kahn.
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Guided walk w/ artists Miles Lewis, RFX-1 and 11:11 Projects co-founders Addy Gonzalez and Erin Stone to recently completed murals. Muralists gave artist talks at each mural - plus performance by Gr818ers!
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Headwaters in Canoga Park to Sources in the foothills/ Chumash Elder Jim Garcia, Tongva Singer Joe Calderon, & Ecologist Kat Superfisky
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