We’re so excited to introduce that our little team is expanding – and we’ve just hired a wonderful Program Assistant! ⁠
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Blaze Bautista (she/her) is a visual arts activist who will be graduating from UCLA this month with a B.A. in World Arts and Cultures, Arts Activism and a minor in Visual and Performing Arts Education. With her passion for community arts programs, she has developed and facilitated youth workshops that focus on using art for social justice and healing. As a painter and digital illustrator, Blaze uses captivating visuals to engage audiences in social issues such as mass incarceration and the impact of technology. Most recently, she illustrated portraits of abolition activists including #AngelaDavis, #HarryBelafonte, and #DoloresHuerta to be published in the book, Rebel Speak: A Justice Movement Mixtape – coming in April 2022. ⁠
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Welcome, Blaze! So excited to have you on the team! ⁠

In keeping with safety recommendations for the City of Los Angeles to curb the spread of COVID-19, we have canceled all of our in-person programming and events through April. But our spirits are high, and we’re so inspired to see all the incredible ways the community is coming together during this time! 

Read on to learn how we’re adjusting to stay connected and creative…

In light of recent news, we’ve changed the format of our spring TRASHformation workshops with FEAST For All. Until further notice, you’ll be able to login via ZOOM each Wednesday at 3pm to create recycled art with Allegra – for free!

Once registered, you’ll receive a link you can access on your computer or smartphone using your browser or the Zoom App. You do not need to create a Zoom profile to participate! 

REGISTER HERE

We’ll be creating calendars – each month inspired by the seasonal produce available during that time of year – all using recycled materials found in our homes! This is not only a great way to occupy those stir-crazy kiddos for an hour or so, but also a wonderful opportunity to simply be together and create a sense of community during this challenging time. The workshops will be geared towards school-aged children, but all are welcome to join in the fun and benefit from the activity!