Storytelling

The Crazy Superhero Vacation is a production by Ms. Neate’s class at Vena Avenue Elementary. Animation and editing are by Pieter Hardeman of Toy Story Lab. Southland Sings is a creative organization using the arts to unlock creative potential through live opera, musical theatre production, education assemblies, and music composition for all ages.

The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery (LAMAG) presents Danila Cervantes: Laberintos de huesos floreciendo, an inaugural exhibition for Los Angeles based-artist Danila Cervantes, curated by Arts Associate Jennifer Payan. Join us for our Opening Reception on Sunday, March 9, 2025, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. 

Cervantes’s works explore the profound interconnectedness between humans, animals, and nature, drawing inspiration from life cycles and behavioral parallels across species. Themes of decay, transformation and renewal are central to the exhibition, offering a poetic meditation on existence and the ways life emerges from endings. The agave plant serves as a poignant metaphor; as it dies, it produces a towering stalk from its core—its corazón—flowering to ensure the continuation of life. Similarly, the xenophora shell, which adopts foreign objects for protection, reflects themes of adaptation, identity, and environment. Other works reference natural phenomena like whale falls, where the lifeless body of a giant becomes a thriving
habitat for deep-sea communities, and volcanic landscapes, where destruction gives way to fertile new beginnings. Infused with personal narratives, they examine cycles through their border identity, queerness, and familial connections, grounding their vision in the interconnectedness of all living things. Through rich symbolism—their imagery conveys movement, transition, and a sense of belonging in flux. The works suggest surrendering to nature’s cycles, embracing decay as a portal to growth, and finding home not in a single place but in a perpetual state of transformation.

The exhibitions open March 6, 2025, through May 18, 2025.

In 2019, Lawson answered more than 1,000 questions in his Story File so that future generations can continue conversing with him to learn about his legacy. What would you like to ask Lawson?

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.,
Thursday, 12:00 noon – 8:00 p.m.
Adults – $16, Seniors and Youth – $9, Members and Children under 5 – Free

Stream films on Kanopy or Hoopla, both on-demand streaming film services. They both have an extensive library of African American cinema and documentaries that are free with your Los Angeles City or Los Angeles County library card.

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The Crazy Superhero Vacation is a production by Ms. Neate’s class at Vena Avenue Elementary. Animation and editing are by Pieter Hardeman of Toy Story Lab. Southland Sings is a creative organization using the arts to unlock creative potential through live opera, musical theatre production, education assemblies, and music composition for all ages.

Lincoln Heights Youth Arts Center presents Justice In Our Barrios, Paz Al Mundo: A Moratorium on War and Carrying the Legacy Forward Closing Reception & Panel Discussion, on Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. LHYAC’s marks the closing of inaugural exhibition with a panel discussion featuring organizers, educators, and artists from various sectors of the Los Angeles landscape who work towards creating a better future for us all.

Be a part of Lincoln Height’s history as we recognize the artists who came together to contribute to the Center’s first gallery exhibition and celebrate the promise of thought-provoking art exhibitions in this community-based space for years to come.

This event is free and open to the public.

About Justice In Our  Barrios:

Justice In Our Barrios, Paz Al Mundo: A Moratorium on War and Carrying the Legacy Forward is a historiographic exhibition chronicling the rise of Mexican American empowerment through multi-generational, intercultural, and grassroots movement building towards peace and social justice in the United States from the 1920’s to the present. Documented from the archives and experiences of Chicano Moratorium leader and activist, Rosalio Muñoz, the exhibition underscores the importance of asking, “How can we build people power to bring about the changes needed in our world?”

In addition to the historical timeline, the exhibition showcases new works of art including painting, drawing, photography, and mixed media, that embody the themes of peace, justice, and solidarity. The contemporary collection features work by emerging and established artists, from LHYAC visual art students to renowned , exemplifying the vibrant spirit and rich history of Los Angeles’ resilience and resistance. Each powerful work reflects the Chicano Movement’s legacy and relevance to the global conflicts of today.

In 2019, Lawson answered more than 1,000 questions in his Story File so that future generations can continue conversing with him to learn about his legacy. What would you like to ask Lawson?

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.,
Thursday, 12:00 noon – 8:00 p.m.
Adults – $16, Seniors and Youth – $9, Members and Children under 5 – Free

Stream films on Kanopy or Hoopla, both on-demand streaming film services. They both have an extensive library of African American cinema and documentaries that are free with your Los Angeles City or Los Angeles County library card.

kanopy.com/en/category/40898?frontend=kui

 hoopladigital.com

The Crazy Superhero Vacation is a production by Ms. Neate’s class at Vena Avenue Elementary. Animation and editing are by Pieter Hardeman of Toy Story Lab. Southland Sings is a creative organization using the arts to unlock creative potential through live opera, musical theatre production, education assemblies, and music composition for all ages.