Community Events
2022
Discovery Tour Revival 2022, Open Members Studio Tour, NELA area art studios, CA, Tour begins at Avenue 50 Studio, Los Angeles; 09/17
Musical Performances, in conjunctions with Shade In L.A., Musicians: Shoshana Ben-Horin, The Peanut Butter & Jellies; Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA; 05/21 & 06/18
We Need Bees!, Parade in conjunction with Lummis Day Festival, Sycamore Grove Park, Highland Park, CA, Lead Artist: Beth Peterson, Musicians: Cuñao; Funding: Los Angeles City Council Members Gil Cedillo, 1st District and Kevin de León, 14th District, the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, and by the California Arts Council; 04/24
2021
Pop-Up Jewelry Truck Show, in conjunctions with What A Gift; Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, Artists: Henry Chavez, Ellen Dinerman, Chloe Kono, Susan Lorraine Kromka; 12/05
Poetry Readings, in conjunctions with Fools For Hope; Tierra la Culebra Art Park, Highland Park, CA, Poets: Ronald Carrillo, Lillian Doyle, Richard Ferguson, Linda Hoag, Lisa Montagne, Bill Ratner, Mary Torregrossa; 05/22 & 06/19
Musical Performances, in conjunctions with Fools For Hope; Tierra la Culebra Art Park, Highland Park, CA; Musicians: Christopher Garcia and Jessica Fichot; 05/22 & 6/19
Hope, dance performance in conjunctions with Fools For Hope; Tierra la Culebra Art Park, Highland Park, CA; Artist: Mona Jean Cedar; Musician: Jeff Boynton; 05/22
2020
Musical Performances, in conjunctions with IMAGINAR, Virtual; Musicians: Severin Behnen, Jolie Holland, Linda Kaye & Josie Roth, Darius Lux and Timothy Sellers; 08/23 & 08/30
2019
Bees and Butterflies: Beyond Borders, Parade in conjunction with Lummis Day Festival, Sycamore Grove Park, Highland Park, CA, Lead Artist: Beth Peterson, Musicians: Cuñao; Funding: Lummis Day Community Foundation, Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Arts Commission , 06/02
2018
Border Poets, Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, Poetry, Video and Performance, Curated by: Linda Kaye in association with Mud Production; Artists: Jim Bolt, Mona Jean Cedar, Jeff Boynton, Jose Roth, Linda Kaye, Ismael “East” Carlo, Charlie Lowrey, Irene Monica Sanchez, 11/17
Poety Reading, in conjunction with Remembrance: The Faces and Places, Autry’s Historic Southwest Museum Mt Washington Campus, Mt Washington, CA, Artists: Gloria E. Alvarez, Ron Baca, Zoe Blaq, Linda Kaye, 11/10
Critters Gotta Crawl, Sycamore Grove Park, Highland Park, CA, Parade in conjunction with Lummis Day Festival, Lead Artist: Beth Peterson, Musicians: Cuñao and Danza Xipe Totec; Funding: Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, 06/03
Poems For Moms, Rock Rose Gallery, Highland Park, CA, Curated by: Linda Kaye, Artists: Jim Bolt, Linda Kaye, Ismael “East” Carlo, Marita de la Torre, Jeff Rogers, Ed Burgess, Zoe Blaq, 5/12
2017
25th Annual Discovery Tour, Open Members Studio Tour, NELA area art studios, CA, Tour begins at Autry’s Historic Southwest Museum Mt. Washington Campus, 11/19
Fish Gotta Swim, Birds Gotta Fly, Parade in conjunction with Lummis Day Festival, Sycamore Grove Park, Highland Park, CA, Lead Artist: Beth Peterson, Musicians: Cuñao; Funding: Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, 06/04
CD 1 Candidate Forum, Arroyo Seco Regional Library, Highland Park, CA, Speaker: Arturo Chavez for Gil Cedillo, Sponsor Partner: Teatro Arroyo, 04/17
CD 1 Candidate Forum, Arroyo Seco Regional Library, Highland Park, CA, Speaker: Joe Bray-Ali, Sponsor Partner: Teatro Arroyo, 04/03
2016
24th Annual Discovery Tour, Open Members Studio Tour, NELA area art studios, CA, Tour begins at Avenue 50 Studio, Ticketed Event, 11/20
Fish Outta Water, Parade in conjunction with Lummis Day Festival, Sycamore Grove Park, Highland Park, CA, Lead Artist: Beth Peterson, Musicians: Cuñao; Funding: Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, 06/05
2015
23rd Annual Discovery Tour: All Together Now, Open Members Studio Tour, NELA area art studios, CA, Tour begins at Autry’s Historic Southwest Museum Mt. Washington Campus, Ticketed Event, 11/22
Back To Our Roots: A Tribute to Richardo Duardo, Peotry Performance, in conjunctions with Lummis Day, Autry’s Historic Southwest Museum Mt. Washington Campus, Mt Washington, CA, Poets: Vibiana Aparicio-Chamberlin, Jim Bolt, Alfredo Madrid, Mirium Quezada Hagerman, Jeff Rogers, Judith Terzi, 06/06
2014
22nd Annual Discovery Tour, Open Members Studio Tour, NELA area art studios, CA, Tour begins at Lummis Home – El Alisal, Ticketed Event, 11/22
2013
21st Annual Discovery Tour, Open Members Studio Tour, NELA area art studios, CA, Tour begins at Lummis Home – El Alisal, Ticketed Event, 11/24
Puppets Re-Take North East LA, Ebell Club, Highland Park, CA, Performances/Puppet Shows, Curated by: Heather Hoggan; Funding: Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, 06/06 – 06/08
2012
20th Annual Discovery Tour: 20/20 Vision, Open Members Studio Tour, NELA area art studios, CA, Tour begins at Lummis Home – El Alisal, Ticketed Event, 11/18
Tossed Salad, Old L.A. Farmers Market, Highland Park, CA, Performance, video and installation
Partner(s): North Figueroa Association; Funding: Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, 05/01 – 05/22
2011
19th Annual Discovery Tour, Open Members Studio Tour, NELA area art studios, CA, Tour begins at Lummis Home – El Alisal, Ticketed Event, 11/20
2010
18th Annual Discovery Tour: North By Northeast, Open Members Studio Tour, NELA area art studios, CA, Tour begins at Lummis Home – El Alisal, Ticketed Event, 11/21
2009
17th Annual Discovery Tour: An Economic Stimulus Plan, Open Members Studio Tour, NELA area art studios, CA, Tour begins at Lummis Home – El Alisal, Ticketed Event, 11/22
2008
16th Annual Discovery Tour: Re-Discovery, Open Members Studio Tour, NELA area art studios, CA, Tour begins at Lummis Home – El Alisal, Ticketed Event, 11/23
2007
15th Annual Discovery Tour, Open Members Studio Tour, NELA area art studios, CA, Tour begins at Lummis Home – El Alisal, Ticketed Event, 11/18
Puppets, Puppets, Puppets, multiple locations, Highland Park, CA, Lectures, Workshops, Puppet Shows, Curated by: Alan Cook and Susan Simpson; Funding: Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Arts Commission, 05/30 – 6/28
2006
14th Annual Discovery Tour, Open Members Studio Tour, NELA area art studios, CA, Tour begins at Lummis Home – El Alisal, Ticketed Event, 11/19
Puppet Parade, in conjunction with The First Native Angelinos and the Lummis Day Festival, Sycamore Grove Park, Highland Park, CA, , 06/04
2005
13th Annual Discovery Tour: Art and Music, Open Members Studio Tour, NELA area art studios, CA, Tour begins at Lummis Home – El Alisal, Ticketed Event, 11/20
Music Festival, in conjuction with 13th Annual Discovery Tour: Art and Music, Mr. T’s Bowl, Highland Park, CA, Artists: Paul Bailey Ensemble, Cat Hair Ensemble, The Sirens, Artichoke, Evangenitals, ing, 11/20
2004
12th Annual Discovery Tour: Creating A Dozen Years Of Art, Open Members Studio Tour, NELA area art studios, CA, Tour begins at Lummis Home – El Alisal, Ticketed Event, 11/21
October Surprise: Creative Interventions and Underground Politics in Northeast Los Angeles, throughout Northeast Los Angeles, CA, Partners: Flor y Cantos Centro Comunitario, Mr. T’s Bowl, La Tierra de la Culebra Art Park, Muddpuppy Café, Funding: Arroyo Arts Collective, Aroyo Seco Neighborhood Council and the Historic Highland Park Neighborhood Council, 10/08 – 10/11
Re-Seeding Los Angeles, in conjunction with October Surprise, Acorn Gallery, Highland Park, CA, Lead Artists: Linda Hoag and Deborah Thomas, 10/08 – 10/11
Video Screening, Acorn Gallery, Highland Park, CA, Curated by: Astra Price, 07/24/04
2003
11th Annual Discovery Tour: Art and Transportation, Open Members Studio Tour, NELA area art studios, CA, Tour begins at Lummis Home – El Alisal, Ticketed Event, 11/23
Intersection: A Convergence of Art and Community, in conjunction with 12th Annual Corn Festival, Art in the Park Club House, Highland Park, CA, Curated by: Jennifer Rowland, Partner: Art in the Park, Funding: Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, 06/29 – 08/09
2002
10th Annual Discovery Tour, Open Members Studio Tour, NELA area art studios, CA, Tour begins at Lummis Home – El Alisal, Ticketed Event, 11/24
2001
9th Annual Discovery Tour: Palette to Palate, Open Members Studio Tour, NELA area art studios, CA, Tour begins at Lummis Home – El Alisal, Ticketed Event, 11/18
God Bless Americana, in conjunction with The Open Road, Judson Studios Gallery of Contemporary and Traditional Art, Highland Park, CA, Performance Artist: Charles Phoenix, 06/30
Lecture and Car Show, in conjunction with The Open Road, Judson Studios Gallery of Contemporary and Traditional Art, Highland Park, CA, Speakers: Matt Klipfel (Automobile Club of America), Scott Piotrowski (Route 66 xx), 06/09
Vacant Eden: Roadside Treasures of the Sonora Desert, Book Signing in conjunction with The Open Road, Judson Studios Gallery of Contemporary and Traditional Art, Highland Park, CA, Author: Abigail Gumbiner, 06/09
2000
8th Annual Discovery Tour: Art and Nature, Open Members Studio Tour, NELA area art studios, CA, Tour begins at Lummis Home – El Alisal, Ticketed Event, 11/19
1999
7th Annual Discovery Tour: Art and Oddity, Open Members Studio Tour, NELA area art studios, CA, Tour begins at Lummis Home – El Alisal, Ticketed Event, 11/20
On-Line Northeast Millennium Calendar and Guide, Arroyo Seco Regional Library, Highland Park, CA, supported by Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, 09/12
1998
6th Annual Discovery Tour, Open Members Studio Tour, NELA area art studios, CA, Tour begins at Lummis Home – El Alisal, Ticketed Event, 11/21
Salsa to Sousa, Sycamore Grove Park, Highland Park, CA, Concert Cosponsored by AAC and Art In The Park, Funding: City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs East Side Regional Arts Council, 09/26
1997
5th Annual Discovery Tour: Art and Architecture, Open Members Studio Tour, NELA area art studios, CA, Tour begins at Random Gallery, Ticketed Event, 11/22 & 11/23
Poetry Reading, Arroyo Seco Regional Library, Highland Park, CA, 09/20
1996
4th Annual Discovery Tour, Open Members Studio Tour, NELA area art studios, CA, Tour begins at Random Gallery, Ticketed Event 11/24
1995
3rd Annual Discovery Tour, Open Members Studio Tour, NELA area art studios, CA, Tour begins at Lummis Home – El Alisal, Ticketed Event, 11/18
Open Windows: An Anthology of Five Poetry In The Windows Projects, Book signing, Acorn Gallery, Highland Park, CA, 04/17
1994
2nd Annual Discovery Tour, Open Members Studio Tour, NELA area art studios, CA, Ticketed Event, 11/27
1993
1st Annual Discovery Tour, Open Members Studio Tour, NELA area art studios, CA, Ticketed Event, 11/28
1992
An Afternoon of Words and Music, Oranges & Sardines, Highland Park, 03/07
Blessing of the Cars, Arts & Crafts Fair and Street Art Exhibition, Arroyo Seco Park, Highland Park, CA, 03/08
History as Fiction: A Counter-Columbus Day Exhibit & Performance, Highland Park, CA, 12/04
1991
Poetry in the Arroyo: 1900-1991, Lummis Home – El Alisal, Highland Park, CA, Part of Los Angeles Poetry Festival, 10/20
1990
Dialogue/Prague, MorYork Gallery, Highland Park, CA, cultural exchange exhibition featuring Czechoslovakian and American Artists, 07/06 – 07/27
Exhibitions – Site Specific Installations
2022
Shade in L.A., Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, Curated by: Jolly de Guzman; Artists: Chantée Benefield, Joe Bravo, Mary Cheung, Aleka Corwin, Pascaline Doucin-Dahlke, Angela Hernandez, Sandy Huse, Diane Kohne, Yvette Nicole Kolodji, Gabriel Macias, Brianna Mitjans, Rebecca Nabarrete, Marco Nochebuena Luna, Isabel Olvera, Cat Chiu Phillips, Adriana Strothers and Lisa Tomczeszyn; Funding: Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, the California Arts Council; Partners: Avenue 50 Studio, the Los Angeles Center for Urban Natural Resources Sustainability, the US Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Program, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, City Plants and North East Trees.; 05/21 – 06/18
Good Fences, No. Figueroa Street Business Corridor, Highland Park, CA, Curated by: Heather Hoggan; Designed by Amy Inouye; Artists: Judith Amdur, Michael Arata, Joe Bravo, Mary Cheung, Pascaline Doucin-Dahlke, Leslie K. Gray, Cidne Hart, Kevin Hass, Yvonne Jongeling, Yvette Nicole Kolodji, Debra Scacco, Lisa Tomczeszyn, Lorena Williams; the Rock Rose Gallery Youth Artist Intern Program, including Marco Nochebuena Luna, Adriana Strothers, with mentors Cecilia Marmol and Rosamaria Marquez; and the women of the Highland Park Ebell Club, including Carol Colin and Heather Hoggan; Funding: Funding: Los Angeles City Council Member Gil Cedillo, First District, the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture; 05/05 –
2021
Fools For Hope, Tierra la Culebra Art Park, Highland Park, CA,
Curated by: Heather Hoggan, Patricia Woodland, Linda Kaye and Colin Irwin; Artists: Katrina Alexy, Ronald Carrillo, Joanne Chase-Mattillo, Mary Cheung, Cat Chiu Phillips, Pascaline Doucin-Dahlke, Lillian Doyle, Richard Ferguson, Karen Greenbaum-Maya, Cidne Hart, Linda Hoag, Heather Hoggan, Kristen Johannesen, Patty Sue Jones, Yvette Nicole Kolodji, Ashley Kruythoff, Lisa Montagne, Bill Ratner, Josie Roth, Robyn Sanford, Mary Torregrossa, and Ricardo Tomasz; Funding: Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs and Los Angeles City Council Member Gil Cedillo, First District.; 05/22 – 06/19
2020
IMAGINAR: A Virtual Community Art Park, https://arroyoartscollective.org/imaginar/, Developed by: Yeu Q Nguyen; Artists: Maria Bjorkdahl, Carol Colin, Aleka Corwin, Pascaline Doucin-Dahlke, Heather Hoggan, David Isakson, Mandy Palasik, Yeltsin Penado, and Robyn Sanford; Funding: Funding: Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs and the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture; 08/15 – 08/30
2019
Shelter, Audubon Center at Debs Park, Highland Park, CA, Curated by: Kim Abeles and Marcos Trinidad; Artists: Pascaline Doucin-Dahlke, Aaron Farley and Michelle Frier, Nicholas Fedak II, Dina Fisher, S.P. Harper, Cidne Hart, Sandy Huse, Kristen Johannesen, Kate Lain, Janeil Champoy Sumampong Lim, Yeu Q Nguyen, Cat Chiu Phillips, Carrie Ungerman, and Julie Williams; Funding: Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs and the Los Angeles County Arts Commission; 05/05 – 06/08
2018
Critters Gotta Crawl, Tierra la Culebra Art Park, Highland Park, CA, Curated by: Kim Abeles; Artists: Nicholas Fedak II, Angelica Gonzales, David Lasky, Daphne Mangin, Jan McCall, Linda Ravenswood, The Artists Formerly Known As Women ((Nancy Buchanan, Monica Chau, Deborah Krall, Sheila Pinkel, Karen Schwenkmeyer, Suzanne Siegel, Laura Silagi); Funding: Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs 06/09 – 06/22
2014
Poetry In The Windows VI, Store Fronts of N. Figueroa St, Highland Park, CA, Curated by: Ron Kortge, Jessica Goodheart, Mariano Zaro, Funding: Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, 04/19 – 05/31
2013
Forest, For The Trees, Angel’s Gate Cultural Center, San Pedro, CA, Partner Organization: YBLA, 01/27 – 03/08
2012
Forest, For The Trees, Orange County Fairgrounds, Fine Arts Building, Costa Mesa, CA, Partner Organization: YBLA, 01/27 – 03/08
Forest, For The Trees, Municipal Art Gallery, Los Angeles, CA, Partner Organization: YBLA, 05/12
Forest, For The Trees, Craft and Folk Art Museum, Los Angeles, CA, Partner Organization: YBLA, 01/28 – 05/06
2011
Forest, For The Trees, Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, Curated by: Heather Hoggan, 11/12- 12/04
Yarn Bombing 18th Street, 18th Street Arts Center, Santa Monica, CA, Curated by: Arzu Arda Kosar and Heather Hoggan, Partner: 18th Street Art Center, 06/08 – 07/09
For The Birds, Audubon Center at Debs Park, Highland Park, CA, Curated by: Kim Abeles, Jeff Chapman; Funding: Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs 04/09 – 05/07
2010
Fig Knit-On, Store Fronts on N. Figueroa St, Highland Park, CA, Curated by: Heather Hoggan and Amy Inouye, 10/09 – 10/31
2009
Make Art Not Trash Exhibit, in conjunction with Make Art Not Trash, Future Studio, Highland Park, CA, sponsored by TERA, 06/12 – 07/05
Bringing The Past To Light: New Art From Old Images, Lummis Home – El Alisal, Highland Park, CA, Funding: Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, 05/17 – 06/14
2008
Zone 5 In The City: Art Sustaining Nature, Audubon Center at Debs Park, Highland Park, CA, Curated by: Helen Lessick and James Rojas, Funding: Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, 04/12 – 05/10
2005
Motion: Cultural Gateway Garden, Public art installation, Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, Curated by: Heather Hoggan and Kathy Gallegos, in conjunction with Students of Franklin High School Transportation Academy, 07/09
2004
Business Improvisation District (BID), York Blvd, between Ave 50 and Ave 53, Highland Park, CA, Curated by: Liz Larner, Funding: Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, 05/08 – 06/05
2003
Poetry In The Windows V, Store Fronts of N. Figeuroa St, Highland Park, CA, Curated by: Paul Lieber, Pireene Sundaralingnam, Jackson Wheeler, Funding: Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, 05/31 – 06/30
Without Alarm III: Behind the Badge, The LAPD Experience Museum and Community Education Center, Highland Park, CA, Curated by: Sheila Pinkel, 07/19 – 08/30
2002
River Alchemy, Along the LA River between Knox Ave and Oros Park, Frog Town, CA, Curated by: Tran T. Kim-Trang, Lewis MacAdams and Nancy Buchanan, Partners: FoLAR, Funding: Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs , 04/27 – 04/28
2001
Poetry In The Windows IV, Store Fronts of N. Figueroa St, Highland Park, CA, Curated by: Robert Arroyo, Laurel Ann Bogen and Ruben Martinez, Funding: Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, 06/02 – 07/01
2000
River Visions, Along LA River from Fletcher to Zanja Madre Park, Frog Town, CA, Jurors: Kim Abeles, Lewis MacAdams & Kathleen Bullard, Sponsored by Dynamic Builders, as a percent for art requirement provided by the City of Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Department and is supported in part by the Los Angeles County Arts Commission, Supervisor Gloria Molina and Councilmember Jackie Goldberg, 04/29 – 04/30
1999
Poetry In The Windows III, Store Fronts of N. Figueroa St, Highland Park, CA, Jurors: Erin Aubry, Richard Garcia & Cherry Jean Vasconcellos, Funding: Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, 04/24 – 05/23
1998
Without Alarm II: Public and Private Security, Former Los Angeles City Jail, Lincoln Heights, CA, 02/20 – 03/08
1997
Poetry In The Windows II, Store Fronts of N. Figueroa St, Highland Park, CA, Jurors: Carol Lem, Alicia Vogl-Saenz, Bill Mohr, Funding: Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, 05/17 – 06/22
1996
Without Alarm: Public and Private Security, Former Los Angeles City Jail, Lincoln Heights, CA, Juror: 04/19 – 05/05
1995
Poetry In The Windows, Store Fronts of N. Figeuroa St, Highalnd Park, CA, Jurors: Jorge-Mario Cabrera, Suzanne Lummis and Russell Leong, Funding: Lannan Foundation, 05/20 – 06/18
Exhibitions – Gallery
2022
Sprint cactus For Sale, Blue Wall Alcove – Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, Artist: Rebeca Guerrero; 08/08 – 09/18
Measurement, Blue Wall Alcove – Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, Artist: Karen Duckles; 06/26 – 07/31
Let Go, Blue Wall Alcove – Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, Artist: Jeff Stridde; 04/30 – 06/19
New Member Exhibit, Blue Wall Alcove – Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, Curated by: marita de la Torre; Artists: Claudio Ciampi, Justin Lutsky, Dempsey Thomas; 01/15 – 04/23
2021
Mermaid Ave, Blue Wall Alcove – Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, Artists: Marion Dies, Linda Estrada, Gwen Freeman, Rebecca Guerrero, Heather Hoggan, Justin Lutsky, and Linda Queally; 11/20 – 01/08
What A Gift, Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, Open members show; 11/20 – 01/08
2020
In and Around NELA, Blue Wall Alcove – Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, Artist: Natalie Fratino; 10/24 – 11/27
Fiber, Blue Wall Alcove – Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, Artist: Oscar Rodriguez; 02/08 – 04/04
2019
From The Heart, Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, Open members show; 11/09 – 12/07
What Is It? Where Is It? Why Is It?, the Neutra Institute Museum of Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA, Curated by: Dulce Stein; Artist: Michael Arata, Nancy Armitage, Diane Behrens, Stephanie Rose Bird, Cat Chiu Phillips, Mary Clark-Camargo, Aleka Corwin, Karen Duckles, Natalie Egnatchik, Gwen Freeman, C. Michael Frey, Rebeca Guerrero, Carl Heinz, Peter Hess, Colin Irwin, @Yvonne Jongeling, Flora Kao, Debbie Y. J. Lin, Maureen Maki, Gurdon Miller, Roderick Smith, M.K. Stam, Olesya Volk, Todd Westover; Partners: Dion Neutra and Dulce Stein; 09/21 – 10/06
Celestial Sentinels, Blue Wall Alcove – Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, Artist: Jacque Lene Rogers-Engel; 09/14 – 10/05
Venial Venality, Blue Wall Alcove – Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, Artist: Rene Villa; 08/10 – 09/07
Caged Birds and Other Stories, Blue Wall Alcove – Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, Artist: Martin Bustamante; 08/10 – 09/07
Oh What A Tangles Web We Weave, When First We Practice To Perceive, Blue Wall Alcove – Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, Artists: Heather Hoggan, Connie Rohman and BetZ Ross, 06/08 – 07/06
Capitalism Bullies Everyone, Blue Wall Alcove – Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, Artist: Rebecca Nabarrete, 05/11 – 06/01
Inner Visions – Outer Worlds, Blue Wall Alcove – Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, Artist: Alexa Corwin, 04/13 – 05/4
Paintings, Blue Wall Alcove – Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, Artist: Todd Westover, 03/09 – 04/06
The Emperors New Clothes, Blue Wall Alcove – Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, Artist: Group Think Collective, in association with Gallery 825, 02/09 – 03/02
2018
Earth, Wind and Fire, Blue Wall Alcove – Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, Artist: Kay Brown 12/08 – 01/15/2019
Discovery Pop-Up, Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, Open members show; 11/10–12/1
Read The Signs, Blue Wall Alcove – Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, Artist: Natalie Fratino, 11/10 – 12/01
Remembrance: The Faces and Places, Autry’s Historic Southwest Museum Mt Washington Campus, Mt Washington, CA, Altars by invitation, (2-D) Curated by: Kathy Gallegos and Frank Parrello; Partners: Avenue 50 Studio, Rock Rose Gallery, Autry Museum of the American West; Funding: Arroyo Seco Neighborhood Council, Historic Highland Park Neighborhood Council and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Arts Commission; 11/03 – 12/08
Heaven or Hell in a Handbag, Blue Wall Alcove – Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, Artist: Kristen Johannesen, 10/13 – 11/03
The Gold Standard, Blue Wall Alcove – Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, Artist: Mark Verrillo, 09/08 – 10/06
Dog Days of Summer, Blue Wall Alcove – Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, Curated by: Dulce Stein, 08/11 – 09/01
Re-Imagining America, ace/121 Gallery, Glendale, CA, Curated by: Diane Williams, 07/19 – 8/08
Metamorphosis, Blue Wall Alcove – Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, Curated by: Leah Knecht and Patricia Woodlin, 07/14 – 08/05
Word of the Day, Blue Wall Alcove – Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, Artists: Heather Hoggan, Connie Rohman, BetZ Ross, 06/09 – 06/30
Postales de España, Blue Wall Alcove – Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, Artist: Rebeca Guerrero, 05/12 – 06/02
Night Walks, Blue Wall Alcove – Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, Artist: Thomas Voorhies, 04/14 – 05/05
Collage, Blue Wall Alcove – Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, Artist: Ginger Mayerson, 03/10 – 04/07
Family Friendly, Blue Wall Alcove – Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, Curated by: Gwen Freeman, 02/10 – 03/03
2017
Resonance, Blue Wall Alcove – Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, Artist: Guadulesa Rivera 12/09 – 1/06/2018
Preview Party (Discovery Tour Artists), Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, 11/11 – 12/02
Mythic Land, Blue Wall Alcove – Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, Artist: Rodericj Smith, 11/11 – 12/02
Brewery Art Walk, Brewery, Down Town Los Angeles, CA, Members Show, 10/21 – 10/22
Hellmouth, Blue Wall Alcove – Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, Curated By: Leonard Greco, 10/14 -11/04
Halloween/Dia De Los Muertos, Pasadena Central Library, Pasadena, CA, Members Show, Lead Partner: Pasadena Society of Artists; Curated by: Gwen Freeman, 10/01 – 10/30
Forward Motion: Painting Through Depression , Blue Wall Alcove – Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, Artist: Natalie Fratino, 09/09 – 10/07
Faces In The Crowd, Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, Curated by Gwen Freeman, 08/12 – 09/02
So You Want A Revolution, Blue Wall Alcove – Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, Artists: BetZ Ross, Connie Rohman and Alden Marin, 08/12 – 09/02
Fairyland, Blue Wall Alcove – Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, Artist: Leonard Greco, 07/08 – 08/04
The Art of Displacement, Blue Wall Alcove – Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, Artists: Michele Antenocruz and Calaya Ampara Hudnut, 06/10 -07/01
Untitled, Blue Wall Alcove – Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, Artists: Jeanie, Wesley and Donald Frias, 05/13 – 06/03
WeAreNotAllOfTheSameColor, Blue Wall Alcove – Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, Artist: Mark Verrillo, 03/09- 04/05
Collage, Blue Wall Alcove – Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, Artist: Ginger Mayerson, 02/11 – 03/04
2016
Preview Party (Discovery Tour Artists), Rock Rose Gallery, Highland Park, CA, 11/12 – 11/30
On The Map, Angel’s Gate Cultural Center, san Pedro, CA, Group Show, Partners: Angel’s Gate Cultural Center and Avenue 50 Studio, 11/05 – 12/08
Criers For Hire Inspired, LA Artcore Brewery Annex, Los Angeles, CA, Curated by: Stuart Rapeport, 03/03 – 03/27
2015
Preview Party (Discovery Tour Artists), Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, 11/14 – 12/03
Back To Our Roots: A Tribute to Richardo Duardo, in conjunctions with Lummis Day, Autry’s Historic Southwest Museum Mt. Washington Campus, Mt Washington, CA, Group Show, Curated by: Jeanie Frias, 06/06 – 06/07
2014
Preview Party (Discovery Tour Artists), Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, 11/08 – 12/06
AAC at Heritage Square, in conjunction with Lummis Day Festival, Perry Gallery, Highland Park, CA, Group Show, Curated by: Jeanie Frias, 06/01–06/28
Birds: Scenarios and Details, Audubon Center at Debs Park, Highland Park, CA, Artist: Cidne Hart, 01/11
Word!, Rock Rose Gallery, Highland Park, CA, Curated by: Rosa Maria Marquez, 04/12 – 04/27
2013
Preview Party (Discovery Tour Artists), Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA 11/09 – 12/07
Puppets Re-Take North East LA, Future Studio, Highland Park, CA, in conjunction with Puppets Re-Take North East LA, Curated by: Alan Cook; 06/06 – 06/08
Untitled, Audubon Center at Debs Park, Highland Park, CA, Artist: Judith Amdur, 01/11 – 03/01
2012
Preview Party (Discovery Tour Artists), Future Studio, Highland Park, CA 11/10 – 11/18
Endangered/Extinct, Audubon Center at Debs Park, Highland Park, CA, Artist: Deborah Thomas, 10/13 – 12/01
2011
Preview Party (Discovery Tour Artists), Future Studio, Highland Park, CA 11/12 – 12/04
Bird Works, Audubon Center at Debs Park, Los Angeles, in conjunction with For The Birds, CA, 04/9–5/7
2010
Preview Party (Discovery Tour Artists), Future Studio, Highland Park, CA 11/13 – 11/21
2009
Preview Party (Discovery Tour Artists), Future Studio, Highland Park, CA 11/14 – 11/22
2008
Preview Party (Discovery Tour Artists), Future Studio, Highland Park, CA 11/08 – 120/7
Cutting Edge: New Works in Fiber Art, Acorn Gallery, Los Angeles, CA, Curated by: Connie Rohman, 3/8–4/06
2007
Cash and Carry Again, Acorn Gallery, Highland Park, CA, 12/01 – 12/16
Preview Party (Discovery Tour Artists), Acorn Gallery, Highland Park, CA, 11/10 – 11/25
Day of the Dead, Acorn Gallery, Highland Park, CA, 10/13 – 11/03
Postal Edge, Acorn Gallery, Highland Park, CA, 8/25–9/30
Fresh Prints, Acorn Gallery, Highland Park, CA, 07/14 – 08/19
Puppets On The Wall, Acorn Gallery, Highland Park, CA, Curated by: Heather Hoggan, 06/02 – 07/08
The Horse Show, Acorn Gallery, Highland Park, CA, Curated by: Patti Sue Jones, 04/14 – 5/20
Never Done, Acorn Gallery, Highland Park, CA, 03/10 – 04/07
Food For The Heart: Images and Taste of Divine Decadence, Acorn Gallery, Highland Park, CA, Curated by: Heather Hoggan, 02/10 – 03/04
Wall For All, Acorn Gallery, Highland Park, CA, 01/13 – 02/03
2006
Preview Party (Discovery Tour Artists), Acorn Gallery, Highland Park, CA, 11/11 – 11/30
The Ridiculatron 2000 & Other Disrupted Devices: Circuit Benders, Acorn Gallery, Highland Park, CA, Curated by: Jeff Boynton and Mona Jean Cedar, 09/30 – 10/27
Whose Home, Acorn Gallery, Highland Park, CA, 08/12 – 09/24
The Bird Show, Acorn Gallery, Highland Park, CA, Curated By: Heather Hoggan and Amy Inouye, 07/8 – 08/6
Views of the River, Art Inspired By The LA River, Acorn Gallery, Highland Park, CA, Open Member’s Show, 03/04 – 04/04
Intimate Geography, Acorn Gallery, Highland Park, CA, 04/08- 05/07
Love For Sale, Gifts of Eros & Agape, Acorn Gallery, Highland Park, CA, 02/11
Faces in the Parade – Portraits of Northeast Los Angeles, Acorn Gallery, Highland Park, CA, By Invitation, Curated by: Carol Colin, 01/21 – 02/19
2005
The Mount Washington Plein Air Painters, Acorn Gallery, Highland Park, CA, By Invitation, Curated: Mt Washington Plein Air Painters, 12/10 – 01/14
Preview Party (Discovery Tour Artists), Acorn Gallery, Highland Park, CA, 11/11
Offerings/Ofrendas, Acorn Gallery, Highland Park, CA, Open Member’s Show, 10/29 – 11/05
Desert Complicity, Acorn Gallery, Highland Park, CA, By Invitation, Curated by: Kevin Hass and Philippe Moncorge, 09/24 – 10/22
Eyes – Tandem Photographs, Artist exchange Lyon, France , Acorn Gallery, Highland Park, CA, Curated by: Monique Frobert-Adamo, 08/27 – 09/18
Seems Familiar, Acorn Gallery, Highland Park, CA, By Invitation, Curated by: Edith Abeya and Betsy Lohrer, 07/09 – 08/06
NELA Bikes, Acorn Gallery, Highland Park, CA, Curated by: Jennifer Murphy, 06/04 – 06/26
I Miss You, Acorn Gallery, Highland Park, CA, Curated by: Edith Abeyta, 05/13 – 06/24
The Word Is…, Acorn Gallery, Highland Park, CA, Curated by: Aaron Almanza, in conjunction with Open Windows: An Anthology , 04/09 – 05/07
ISO (Individuals Seeking Others), Acorn Gallery, Highland Park, CA, Open Member’s Show, 02/12 – 03/19
2004
Preview Party (Discovery Tour Artists), Indoor/Outdoor Gallery, Lincoln Heights, CA, 11/12
October Surprise, Acorn Gallery, Highland Park, CA, in conjunction with October Surprise: Creative Interventions and Underground Politics in Northeast Los Angeles, Juror: Jennifer Murphy, 10/08 – 11/07
Two Photographers In Focus, Acorn Gallery, Highland Park, CA, Featured Artists: Gurdon Miller and Kevin Hass, 09/04 – 10/03
Summertime at the Arroyo, Acorn Gallery, Highland Park, CA, Curated by: Joyce Lightbody, 07/24 – 08/28
Humor Me, Acorn Gallery, Highland Park, CA, By Invitation, Curated by: Debra Krall and Katherine Ng, 06/13 – 07/17
Consuming Passions, Acorn Gallery, Highland Park, CA, in conjunction with The BID, Open Member’s Show, 05/08 – 06/06
International Childrens Art Collection: Selections from Barnsdall Arts/Friends of the Junior Art Center, Acorn Gallery, Highland Park, CA, Curated by: Patty Sue Jones, 04/03 – 05/02
Artists Chose Artists, Acorn Gallery, Highland Park, CA, By Invitation, Curated by: Leo Limon, Frank Romero, Ynez Johnston and Elizabeth Bryant, 02/21 – 03/14
The Pin-Up Show, Acorn Gallery, Highland Park, CA, Curated By: Doug Wichert, 01/10 – 02/08
2003
Becoming Series, Acorn Gallery, Highland Park, CA, Artist: Steven L. Anderson, 11/23
Honoring Our Ancestors, Acorn Gallery, Highland Park, CA, Curated by: Ida Cousino and Jacque Lene Rogers-Engel , 10/19 – 11/16
Fruit-ied to 3D, Acorn Gallery, Highland Park, CA, Curated by: Joanne Chase-Mattillo, 07/12 – 08/24
Intersection: A Convergence of Art and Community, Art In The Park, Highland Park, CA, Curated By: Jennifer Rowland, 06/29 – 08/09
Poetry On The Walls, Acorn Gallery, Highland Park, CA, selected Posters from Poetry In The Windows I, II, III, IV, V, 05/31 – 06/30
All The Saints Revisited, Acorn Gallery, Highland Park, CA, Solo exhibition: J. Michael Walker, 03/23 – 04/13
All You Need Is Love (and Art), Acorn Gallery, Highland Park, CA, Open Member’s Show, 02/14 – 03/16
2002
Untitled, Acorn Gallery, Highland Park, CA, Solo exhibition: Deborah Thomas, 11/29 -01/30/03
Preview Party (Discovery Tour Artists), Eagle Rock Center For the Arts, Eagle Rock, CA, 11/15 – 11/24
Superstition, Acorn Gallery, Highland Park, CA, Open Member’s Show, 10/13 – 11/09
Highland Park Art Trek, Gallery Figueroa, Highland Park, CA, Members Exhibition, 05/04
Earth Alchemy, Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, in conjunction with River Alchemy, Curated by: Patricia Watts, 04/16 – 05/19
2001
Preview Party (Discovery Tour Artists), Gallery Figueroa, Highland Park, CA, 11/16 – 11/18
Poetry In The Windows: The Open Road, Eagle Rock Community Cultural Center, Eagle Rock, CA, 07/01 – 07/31
The Open Road: 75th Anniversary of Historic Route 66, Judson Studios Gallery of Contemporary and Traditional Art, Highland Park, CA, Curated by: Gilbert “Magu” Lujan, Partner Organization: Automobile Club of Southern California, Funding: National Endowment for the Arts, 05/19 – 06/30
Personal History: Exploring Our Roots, Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, Curated by: Kathy Gallegos, in conjunction with Women’s History Month, 03/10 – 03/31
2000
Preview Party (Discovery Tour Artists), Rock Rose Gallery, Highland Park, CA, 11/11
River Visions Documentation and Video Exhibition, River Center, Cypress Park, CA, in conjunction with River Visions, 06/09 – 07/14
1999
10th Anniversary Member’s Exhibition, Arts Inc (Art at Arts, Inc), Los Angeles, CA, Open Members Show, 08/19 – 10/15
10th Anniversary Member’s Exhibition, Eagle Rock Community Cultural Center, Eagle Rock, CA, Open Member’s Show, 08/28 – 09/25
10th Anniversary Member’s Exhibition, American InterContinental University, Culver City, CA, Open Member’s Show, 08/21 – 10/04
1998
Mirar L.A. / To Look At L.A., El Pueblo Gallery, Olvera Street, Los Angeles, CA, Juror: Frank Romero, 07/25 – 08/28
Text and Images , Arroyo Seco Regional Library, Highland Park, CA, Juror: Gene Estrada, 04/18 – 06/30
1997
Gala Preview Party (Discovery Tour Artists), Random Gallery, Highland Park, CA, 11/15 – 11/23
Viva Los Muertos, La Casita Tovar Restaurant, El Sereno, CA, Open Members’ Show, 11/04 – 11/08
In The Neighborhood, Luckman Gallery, Cal State L.A. Campus, CA, Jurors: Noriko Gamblin and Jim Doolin, 08/16 – 09/23
Collected Images, Occidental College, Eagle Rock, CA, Open Member’s Show, in conjunction with California State Historic Resources Commission, sponsored by SAH/SAC & TERA, 02/13 – 02/16
1996
Art’s Desire, Arroyo Seco Regional Library, Highland Park, CA, Juror: Gene Estrada, 02/10 – 03/30
1995
Todavia No Murio (Not Dead Yet), La Casita Tovar Restaurant, El Sereno, CA, Open Member’s Show, 10/07 – 11/11
Images by Artists of the Arroyo Arts Collective, Da Vinci Hall Art Gallery, Los Angeles, CA, Open Member’s Show, 09/06 – 09/30
Millennium Minus Five, Occidental College, Eagle Rock, CA, Juror: Roland Reiss
1993
Not Business As Usual, Historic Security Pacific Bank Building, Highland Park, CA, Open Members’ Show, 08/15 – 09/18
1992
2nd Annual Member’s Exhibition, Highland Park, CA, Juror: Dr. Selma Halo, 08/02
1991
1st Annual Juried Members Exhibition, Lawry’s California Center, Cypress Park, CA, Curated by: Patrick Harper, Heather Hoggan and Suzanne Siegel, 08/14 – 08/24
1990
Contemporary Abstracts, Occidental College, Eagle Rock, CA, Group Show, 08/05
New Visions of the Arroyo, The Art Store Gallery, Pasadena, CA, Group Show
5 Arroyo Artists, Tony Barragan’s, Highland Park, CA, Group Show, 03/20 – 05/6
Fundraising Events
2019 – Owlapalooza!, A Night of Art, Music, Words, Burlesque and Owls; Members Art Auction; Performances: Music from Gingee, Burlesque from Venus Velvet, Spoken Word from Margaret Arnold, Raul Cardona, Mona Jean Cedar, D.W. Jacobs and Linda Kaye; Owl Bureau, Highland Park, CA, 08/03
2016 – Silent Art Auction, in conjunction with Rolling River Review, Historic Merrill Home, Mt Washington, CA, 07/23
2006 – Bright Idea, The Hiner House, Highland Park, CA, 07/15
2005 – Shirt Off Our Backs, Indoor/Outdoor Gallery, Lincoln Heights, CA, Silent/Live Art Auction, Auctioneer: Charles Phoenix, 05/21
2004 – Growing Green, Acorn Gallery, Highland Park, CA, 03/28
2003 – ConTinuation, Acorn Gallery, Highland Park, CA, Silent/Live Art Auction, Auctioneer: Raoul De la Sota, 05/17
2001 – Artist Recipe Cards, in conjunction with Discovery Tour
1991 – Arroyo Arts Collective Holiday Ball, Outback Theater, Highland Park, CA, 12/07
Publications
2018 – Remembrance: The Faces and Places, Catalog, ISBN: 978-0-578-42148-3, Edited by: Heather Hoggan, Design: Martha Benedict
2011 – Yarn Bombing 18th Street, Catalog, ISBN: 978-1-495-39464-5, Edited by: Arzu Arda Kosar, Design: Amy Inouye
2005 – Open Windows (Anthology), ISBN: 0-0970340407-3-7, Edited by: Suzanne Lummis, Funding: City of Los Angeles, Department of Cultural Affairs
Workshops/Lectures
2022
Butterfly and Flower Hats, in conjunction with We Need Bees!, Sycamore Grove Park, Highland Park, CA, Lead Artist: Beth Peterson; 04/24
We Need Bees! Soiree, in conjunction with We Need Bees!, Audubon Center at Debs Park, Highland Park; Lead Artist: Mary Cheung; 04/20
2021
Sound Bath, in conjunction with What A Gift, Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA; Lead Artist: Starla Frequency; 12/18
Salt & Gin Soiree, in conjunction with What A Gift, Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA; Lecturers: Brian Giovanni and Marita de la Torre; 12/12
Twinkle, Twinkle – handmade Ornaments, in conjunction with What A Gift, Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA; Lead Artist: Yvonne Jongeling; 12/11
Cyanotype Banners, in conjunction with Fools For Hope, La Tierra la Culebra Art Park, Highland Park, CA; Lead Artist: Cidne Hart; 06/19
Cyanotype Banners, in conjunction with Fools For Hope, La Tierra la Culebra Art Park, Highland Park, CA; Lead Artist: Cidne Hart; 06/19
2019
Printmaking, in conjunction with What Is It? Where Is It? Why Is It, The Neutra Institute Museum of Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA; Lead Artist: Gloria Lujan Whitney, 10/04
Bird Hats, in conjunction with Bird Day LA and Bees & Butterflies: Beyond Borders, Audubon Center at Debs Park, Highland Park, CA, Lead Artist: Beth Peterson, 05/04
Paper Bag Hand Puppets, in conjunction with Bees & Butterflies: Beyond Borders, Cypress Park Library, Cypress Park, CA, Lead Artist: Linda Hoag, 04/30
Bird Hats, in conjunction with Bird Day LA and Bees & Butterflies: Beyond Borders, Audubon Center at Debs Park, Highland Park, CA, Lead Artist: Beth Peterson, 05/04
Drawing Comics, in conjunction with Shelter, Audubon Center at Debs Park, Highland Park, CA, Lead Artist: Julie Williams, 05/05, 05/18
Intro to Cyanotypes, in conjunction with Shelter Audubon Center at Debs Park, Highland Park, CA, , Lead Artist: Kate Lain, 05/04, 05/18
Paper Bag Hand Puppets, in conjunction with Bees & Butterflies: Beyond Borders, Eagle Rock Library, Eagle Rock, CA, Lead Artist: Linda Hoag, 05/15
Paper Bag Hand Puppets, in conjunction with Bees & Butterflies: Beyond Borders, Arroyo Seco Regional Library, Highland Park, CA, Lead Artist: Linda Hoag, 05/18
Bees & Butterflies: Beyond Borders, in conjuction with MOTA Day and Bees & Butterflies: Beyond Borders, Autry’s Historic Southwest Museum Mt Washington Campus, Mt Washington, CA, Lead Artists: Linda Hoag and Margarita Medina, Funding: Autry Museum of the American West, 05/19
Bees & Butterflies – Soiree, in conjunction with Bees & Butterflies: Beyond Borders, Audubon Center at Debs Park, Highland Park, CA, Assemblage Parade Costumes, Lead Artist: Beth Elliott, 05/24
Bird Hats, in conjunction with Lummis Day Festival and , Sycamore Grove Park, Highland Park, CA, Lead Artist: Beth Peterson; Funding: Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Arts Commission, 06/02
2018
Artist Talks, in conjunction with Remembrance: The Faces and Places, Autry’s Historic Southwest Museum Mt Washington Campus, Mt Washington, CA, 11/10 – 12/08
Papel Picado, in conjunction with Remembrance: The Faces and Places, Autry’s Historic Southwest Museum Mt Washington Campus, Mt Washington, CA, Lead Artists: Margarita Medina, 12/01
Miniture Nichos, in conjunction with Remembrance: The Faces and Places, Autry’s Historic Southwest Museum Mt Washington Campus, Mt Washington, CA, Lead Artists: Mi Vida Boutique, 11/24
Air Dry Clay Masks, in conjunction with Remembrance: The Faces and Places, Autry’s Historic Southwest Museum Mt Washington Campus, Mt Washington, CA, Lead Artists: Fahrenheit Ceramics, 11/17
Paper Flower Headdresses, in conjunction with Remembrance: The Faces and Places, Autry’s Historic Southwest Museum Mt Washington Campus, Mt Washington, CA, Lead Artists: Margarita Medina, 11/10
Yarn Flowers, in conjunction with Remembrance: The Faces and Places, Autry’s Historic Southwest Museum Mt Washington Campus, Mt Washington, CA, Lead Artists: YBLA, 11/03
Traditional African Ancestral Chants, Drum and Dance Class, in conjunction with Remembrance: The Faces and Places, Autry’s Historic Southwest Museum Mt Washington Campus, Mt Washington, CA, Lead Artists: Nzingha Camera and Rene Fisher-Mims, 11/03
Learn Cyanotype Print Process, in conjunction with Re-Imagining America, ace/121 Gallery, Glendale, CA, Lead Artist: Cathy Immordino, 7/29
Drapery, in conjunction with Re-Imagining America, ace/121 Gallery, Glendale, CA, Lead Artist: Laura Brody, 8/19
Puppet Making, in conjunction with Critters Gotta Crawl, La Tierra la Culebra Art Park, Highland Park, CA, Artists: Alexandra Busby and Linda Hoag, 06/17
Bug Houses, in conjunction with Critters Gotta Crawl, La Tierra la Culebra Art Park, Highland Park, CA, Assemblage Parade Costumes, Lead Artists: Artists Formerly Known as Women, 06/09
Bird/Critter Hats, in conjunction with Lummis Day Festival and Critters Gotta Crawl, Sycamore Grove Park, Highland Park, Highland Park, CA, Lead Artist: Beth Peterson, 06/03
Paper Bag Hand Puppets, in conjunction with Critters Gotta Crawl, Eagle Rock Library, Eagle Rock, CA, Lead Artist: Linda Hoag, 05/23
Critters – Soiree, in conjunction with Critters Gotta Crawl, Audubon Center at Debs Park, Highland Park, CA, Assemblage Parade Costumes, Lead Artist: Beth Elliott, 05/15
Bird Hats, in conjunction with Bird Day LA and Critters Gotta Crawl, Audubon Center at Debs Park, Highland Park, CA, Lead Artist: Beth Peterson, 05/12
Paper Bag Hand Puppets, in conjunction with Critters Gotta Crawl, Cypress Park Library, Cypress Park, CA, Lead Artist: Linda Hoag, 04/24
Paper Bag Hand Puppets, in conjunction with Critters Gotta Crawl, Arroyo Seco Regional Library, Highland Park, CA, Lead Artist: Linda Hoag, 04/14
Puppet Making, in conjunction with Critters Gotta Crawl, Tierra la Culebra Art Park, Highland Park, CA, Lead Artist: Alexandra Busby, 04/15, 05/20, 06/17
Facebook Marketing 101, Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, Instructor: Thea Orozco, 02/03
2017
Bird Hats, in conjunction with Lummis Day Festival and Fish Gotta Swin, Birds Gotta Fly, Sycamore Grove Park, Highland Park, Highland Park, CA, Lead Artist: Beth Peterson, 06/04
Paper Bag Hand Puppets, in conjunction with Fish Gotta Swim, Birds Gotta Fly, Eagle Rock Library, Eagle Rock, CA, Lead Artist: Linda Hoag, 05/21
Paper Bag Hand Puppets, in conjunction with Fish Gotta Swim, Birds Gotta Fly, Arroyo Seco Regional Library, Highland Park, CA, Lead Artist: Linda Hoag, 05/20
Birds – Soiree, in conjunction with Fish Gotta Swim, Birds Gotta Fly, Audubon Center at Debs Park, Highland Park, CA, Assemblage Parade Costumes, Lead Artist: Beth Elliott, 05/17
Bird Hats, Lummis Home – El Alisol, in conjunction with MOTA Day and Fish Gotta Swim, Birds Gotta Fly, Highland Park, CA, Lead Artist: Beth Peterson, 05/07
Bird Hats, in conjunction with Bird Day LA and Fish Gotta Swim, Birds Gotta Fly, Audubon Center at Debs Park, Highland Park, CA, Lead Artist: Beth Peterson, 05/06
Paper Bag Hand Puppets, in conjunction with Fish Gotta Swim, Birds Gotta Fly, Cypress Park Library, Cypress Park, CA, Lead Artist: Linda Hoag, 04/26
2016
Fish Hats, in conjunction with Lummis Day Festival and Fish Outta Water, Sycamore Grove Park, Highland Park, Highland Park, CA, Lead Artist: Beth Peterson, 06/05
Fish – Soiree, in conjunction with Fish Outta Water, Audubon Center at Debs Park, Highland Park, CA, Assemblage Parade Costumes, Lead Artist: Beth Elliott, 05/17
Puppet Making, in conjunction with Fish Outta Water, Tierra la Culebra Art Park, Highland Park, CA, Lead Artist: Alexandra Busby, 05/01, 05/15, 05/22, 05/29
Paper Bag Hand Puppets, in conjunction with Fish Outta Water, Eagle Rock Library, Eagle Rock, CA, Lead Artist: Linda Hoag, 04/20
Paper Bag Hand Puppets, in conjunction with Fish Outta Water, Arroyo Seco Regional Library, Highland Park, CA, Lead Artist: Linda Hoag, 04/19
Paper Bag Hand Puppets, in conjunction with Fish Outta Water, Cypress Park Library, Cypress Park, CA, Lead Artist: Linda Hoag, 04/06
Groud Drum Workshop, in conjunction with FigJam, Old Security Pacific Bank Building, Highland Park, CA, Artist: Heather Hoggan, 03/19
Fish Hats, in conjunction with FigJam and Fish Outta Water, Old Security Pacific Bank Building, Highland Park, CA, Artist: Beth Peterson, 03/19
Artist PR Workshop, Historic Merrill Home, Mt. Washington, CA, Instructor: Kristine Shomaker (Shomaker PR), 03/05
Artist Talk, in conjunction with Criers For Hire Inspired, Future Studio, Highland Park, CA, Speaker: Giovanni Ortega (Playwright Criers for Hire), 01/07
2014
Poetry Writing Workshop, Arroyo Seco Regonal Library, Highland Park, CA, Artist: Suzanne Lummis, 04/06
2011
Paper Bag Puppets, in conjunction with For The Birds; Audubon Center at Debs Park, Highland Park, CA, 04/16
2008
Wild Food Outing, Lecture, in conjunction with Zone 5 In The City, Audubon Center at Debs Park, Highland Park, CA, identifying edible, medicinal, poisonous and useful plants, Speaker: Christopher Nyerges, 04/26
2007
Underground History of Puppets in Los Angeles, Lecture, in conjunction with Puppets, Puppets, Puppets, Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, Artist: Alan Cook, 06/10
2006
The First Native Angelinos, Avenue 50 Studio, Hghland Park, CA, Lead Artist: Don Newton, 05/13, 05/20, and 05/27
2004
Peace Puppet Workshop, Arroyo Seco Regional Library, Highland Park, CA, sponsored by Franklin Savings and Historic Highland Park Neighborhood Council, Jennifer Murphy, 09/11
1998
Dialog on Security Issues, Lecture, ArtscorpsLA, Los Angeles, CA, included members of Tierra de la Culebra’s Youth Council, 03/01
Build a Better Birdhouse, Lecture, Audubon Society LA offices, Highland Park, CA, Darryl Ramos-Young, Education Director 10/05
1992
Poetry Workshop, Highland Park, CA, Suzanne Lummis, 01/27 – 03/02
Re-wing The City of Angels, Highland Park, CA 06/27 – 08/16
La Tierra de La Culebra Art Park (La Culebra Action Committee)
2019
Listen To Music Outside In The Daylight, La Tierra la Culebra Art Park, Highland Park, CA, Music, Sponsor: Leaving Records, 06/08, 04/06, 03/09, 02/23
2018
Puppets In The Park, La Tierra la Culebra Art Park, Highland Park, CA, Artists: Alexandra Busby and Marita de la Torres, 12/16
Listen To Music Outside In The Daylight, La Tierra la Culebra Art Park, Highland Park, CA, Music, Sponsor: Leaving Records, 12/01, 11/17, 10/20, 10/14, 10/06, 09/22, 09/08, 08/25, 08/11, 07/28, 07/14, 06/30, 06/16, 06/10
Terry In The Park, La Tierra la Culebra Art Park, Highland Park, CA, Music: DJ Ashlyn, Straighthoney, DJ World View, DJ Clue Man, Sponsor: Terry Radio, 11/25
Puppets In The Park, La Tierra la Culebra Art Park, Highland Park, CA, Artists: Alexandra Busby and Marita de la Torres, 11/18
Ist Annual Pumpkin Patch Festival, La Tierra la Culebra Art Park, Highland Park, CA, Parade, Community Altar and Family Activities, Lead Partner: Avenue 50 Studio; Funding/Sponsors: Historic Highland Park Neighborhood Council, Highland Park Chamber of Commerce, CD14, 11/02
Papel Picado Workshop, La Tierra la Culebra Art Park, Highland Park, CA, in conjunction with 1st Annual Pumpkin Patch Festival, Artist: Margarita Medina, 11/02
‘Zine Making Workshop, La Tierra la Culebra Art Park, Highland Park, CA, in conjunction with 1st Annual Pumpkin Patch Festival, Artist: DSTL, 11/02
Face Painting, La Tierra la Culebra Art Park, Highland Park, CA, in conjunction with 1st Annual Pumpkin Patch Festival, Artist: Mi Vida Boutique, 11/02
Boo Bash!, La Tierra la Culebra Art Park, Highland Park, CA, Music, Workshops and Candy Give-Away, 10/30
Vomit In The Park, La Tierra la Culebra Art Park, Highland Park, CA, Music: Small Forrest, Fetus Vomit, Jungle Sex, Lil’ Yung Bloody, Skunk Munks, DJ Ray Face, Art: Michael Reyes, Film: Geneva West, 10/27
Film Corner, La Tierra la Culebra Art Park, Highland Park, CA, Film/Documentary Screening, Hosted by Highland Park Independent Film Festival, 10/05
Puppets In The Park, La Tierra la Culebra Art Park, Highland Park, CA, Artists: Alexandra Busby and Marita de la Torres, 10/21
For the Love of Film, For the Love of Highland Park, in conjunction with Highland Park Independent Film Festival, Tierra la Culebra Art Park, Highland Park, CA, 10/05
Puppets In The Park, La Tierra la Culebra Art Park, Highland Park, CA, Artists: Alexandra Busby and Marita de la Torres, 09/16
Art At Arm’s Length, La Tierra la Culebra Art Park, Highland Park, CA, Curated by: Allie Ilm, Artists: Caroline Hicks, Camille Kalo, Jeremy Pellington, Ilaena Yoo, Wednesday Kim, Scott Lee, Angela Rosalies, Hannah Kim Veramini, 09/07
Walls: Break/Beautify, La Tierra la Culebra Art Park, Highland Park, CA, Film/Documentary Screening, Hosted by Highland Park Independent Film Festival, 09/14
Puppets In The Park, La Tierra la Culebra Art Park, Highland Park, CA, Artists: Alexandra Busby and Marita de la Torres, 08/19
Latinas In Film, La Tierra la Culebra Art Park, Highland Park, CA, Film/Documentary Screening, Filmmakers: Josefina Lopez, Sharon Arteaga, Kayden Phoenix, Suazana Duenas, Claudia Duran, Rosa Navarrete, Patricia Zamorano, Hosted by Highland Park Independent Film Festival, 8/17
All Amination Night, La Tierra la Culebra Art Park, Highland Park, CA, Filmmakers: Juan Rodriuez, Rodrick Smith, Javier Barboza, Brian Giovann, Elena Perez, 07/27
Puppets In The Park, La Tierra la Culebra Art Park, Highland Park, CA, The Ugly Duckling and Meet The Dinosaurs (original adaptations), Artists: Alexandra Busby, Marita de la Torres and Janus Company Project, 07/15
Puppets In The Park, La Tierra la Culebra Art Park, Highland Park, CA, Artists: Janus Company Project, Alexandra Busby and Marita de la Torres, 06/17
Open Shorts Night, La Tierra la Culebra Art Park, Highland Park, CA, Sponsored by the Highland Park Independent Film Festival, 06/14
Puppets In The Park, La Tierra la Culebra Art Park, Highland Park, CA, The Hollah-Bollah Pot (original adaptation), Artists: Alexandra Busby, Marita de la Torres and Janus Company Project, 05/20
Art In The Park!, La Tierra la Culebra Art Park, Highland Park, CA, Art and Music,, 05/12
Puppets In The Park, La Tierra la Culebra Art Park, Highland Park, CA, Juan y los Frijoles Magico, Old McDonald Had A Farm (original adaptations), Artists: Alexandra Busby and Marita de la Torres, 03/18
Puppets In The Park, La Tierra la Culebra Art Park, Highland Park, CA, The Ugly Duckling (original adaptation), Artists: Alexandra Busby and Marita de la Torres, 02/18
A Cassette Tape Release Party, La Tierra la Culebra Art Park, Highland Park, CA, Sponsor: Malibu Motorsports – KAILI, 02/11
2017
An Outdoor Art Gallery, La Tierra la Culebra Art Park, Highland Park, CA, Art, Light Projection, Music, Spoken Word, 10/14
Painting Workshop, La Tierra la Culebra Art Park, Highland Park, CA, Lead Artist: Jan McCall, 09/24
Cine Masculino, La Tierra la Culebra Art Park, Highland Park, CA, Film/Documentary Screening, Filmmakers: Enzo Gonzales, Michael James Kelly, Nick MacCarone, Juan Rodriguez, Jeremiah Ocañes, Seth Cuddeback, Benjamin Dohrman, Hosted by Highland Park Independent Film Festival, 07/14
Tower of Curiosities Workshop, La Tierra la Culebra Art Park, Highland Park, CA, Mixed Media Assemblage, Lead Artist: Daniel Busby, 07/08
Celebrate Independence Day (of a nation of immigrants), La Tierra la Culebra Art Park, Highland Park, CA, Family Activities, 07/04
Cinema Femina, La Tierra la Culebra Art Park, Highland Park, CA, Film/Documentary Screening, Filmmakers: Vivian Dominguez, Vittoria Colonna, Anna Jones,Gabriela Lopez de Denis, Marita de la Torres and Sharon Artyega, Hosted by Highland Park Independent Film Festival, 05/19
Teatro Arroyo – Theatre
2019
Butterfly Rhapsody: Journey of the Monarch, Original performances in conjunction with Lummis Day Festival, Sycamore Grove Park, Highland Park, CA, Funding: Lummis Day Community Foundation, 06/02
2018
Puppet Shows, in conjunction with Bird Day L.A., Audubon Center at Debs Park, Highland Park, CA, Juan y los Frijoles Magico, The Little Possum, Turlutin (original adaptations), Artists: Alexandra Busby and Marita de la Torres, 05/12
2017
Alicia In Arroyoland, Audubon Center at Debs Park, Highland Park, CA, Original Production, Director: Guillermo Aviles-Rodriguez, Written by: Ralph Waxman, Music: Ollin, Funding: Eastside Arts Initiative, 08/12 – 13, 08/19 – 20
2016
Rolling River Review, Historic Merrill Home, Mt Washington, CA, Art, Burlesque, Music, Spoken Word, and Comedy, Performances: The Andersons, The Triple-R Dancers, Karen Elaine and Steven Gunter, Barbara Murray and Mark Wenzel and Margaret Arnold, Ticketed Event, 07/23
Autumn Noise!, Tierra de la Culebra Art Park, Highland Park, CA, Story Telling, Yoga, Arts, Music, Dance, Family Activities, 05/09
Dr. Madcap’s Figizzapoppin’ Medicne Show, in conjunction with FigJam, Old Security Pacific Bank Building, Highland Park, CA, Performers: Luis Perez, Pachucco Fig Boogie, Sponsoring Partner: North Figueroa Association, 03/19
Code of the Heart, As Taught by the Moon, in conjunction with FigJam and Dr. Madcap’s Figizzapoppin’ Medicne Show, Old Security Pacific Bank Building, Highland Park, CA, 03/19
2015
Arts Posada/La Posada de Arte, Historic Security Pacific Bank Building, Highland Park, CA, Spoken Word, Arts, Music, Comedy, Family Activities, Performers: Ralph Waxman, Desert Magic, CALS School, El Haru Kuroi, The Fishbowl Quintet, Luminary Tribe, DJ FDR Brian Brock, Ticketed Event, 12/19
Code of the Heart, As Taught by the Moon, in conjunction with Arts Posada/La Posada de Arte, Historic Security Pacific Bank Building, Highland Park, CA, Original Production Debut, Writer/Performer: Marita de la Torres, 12/19
Dr. MadCap’s Medicine Show, in conjunction with the 71st Annual NELA Christmas Parade, Highland Park, CA, Partner: Avenue 50 Studio, 12/05
Spring Noise!: Take it to the Bank, Historic Security Pacific Bank Building, Highland Park, CA, Spoken Word, Arts, Music, Comedy, Family Activities, Performers: Evangenitals, Lius Perez, Christopher Garcia, PUC CALS Students, Antonio Eskauriatza, Mario Torrico, Ralph Waxman, Sponsors: HHPNC, CD1, Las Cuzuelas, HPHT, NELAart News, LA County Arts Commission, KINSHIP Studios, 05/09
Buckminster Fuller: The History (and Mystery) of the Universe, KINSHIP Studios, Highland Park, CA, Writer/Performer: D.W. Jacobs, Ticketed Event, 03/13 – 05/09
2014
2nd Annual Holiday Noise!, Las Cuzuelas Restaurant, Highland Park, CA, Performances: Teatro Arroyo Players, 12/13
Dr. MadCap’s Medicine Show, in conjunction with the 70th Annual NELA Christmas Parade, Highland Park, CA, Partner: Avenue 50 Studio, 12/07
After Noise!, Las Cuzuelas Restaurant, Highland Park, CA, Performances: Luis Perez, Karen Elaine, 11/09
After Noise!, Las Cuzuelas Restaurant, Highland Park, CA, Performances: Evangenitals, Genre Benders, Avant Americana, Good Time Band, 10/11
After Noise!, Las Cuzuelas Restaurant, Highland Park, CA, Performances: Eddika Organista, Luis Perez, Sam Robles Trio, 09/13
Dr. MadCap’s Lummizapopin’ Medicine Show and Rain Making Exhibition, in conjunction with the Lummis Day Festival, Heritage Square, Highland Park, CA, 05/12
2013
A Nativity Play for the City of Los Angeles, LAPas, Los Angeles, CA, Original Production, Director: Raul Cardona, Written by: Raul Cardona, D.W. Jacobs, Music: Sam Robles, Partner: L.A. Pastorel Excel Charter School, Ticketed Event, 12/21
Winter Noise!, Ebell Club, Highland Park, CA, Partner: L.A. Pastorel Excel Charter School, 06/21