Free Arts

?? We’re cleared for takeoff! Free Arts has officially launched a brand-new website and a bold new look— featuring fresh branding all designed to better connect you with our mission of empowering youth through creativity. ?? What’s on Board? Brand new programming & more ways to get involved, ?? Fasten your seatbelt and take a tour, freearts.org! ?? Your support fuels our mission! Join us in making a difference. #FreeArtsLA #ArtEducation #ArtHeals #CommunitySupport #NewWebsite

As we welcome the Year of the Snake, we embrace the qualities this year represents: wisdom, intuition and transformation. Just as the snake sheds its skin to grow, we are reminded of the power of renewal and creativity—values we cherish deeply in the arts. At Free Arts LA, we celebrate the beauty of cultural diversity and the way art connects us all. Lunar New Year is a time for family, reflection and new beginnings and it’s an opportunity to honor the traditions that inspire creativity and community. From all of us at Free Arts LA, we wish you a year full of joy, prosperity and inspiration. Let’s embrace the wisdom of the snake and continue to transform through the power of art! #LunarNewYear #YearOfTheSnake #FreeArtsLA #CreativityForChange #CommunityThroughArt

As we step into 2025, we celebrate the incredible year behind us and look forward to all the possibilities ahead. In 2024, we witnessed the power of creativity to heal, inspire and empower the children we serve. From colorful masterpieces to new friendships forged through art, every brushstroke and every story shared made a difference. This year, we’re excited to dream bigger, reach further and bring the magic of the arts to even more young hearts. Thank you to our amazing community of supporters, volunteers and artists—you make this all possible. Here’s to a new year filled with creativity, connection and hope. Let’s make 2025 a masterpiece together! Exciting news: We’re unveiling our new website in January 2025! #HappyNewYear #FreeArtsLA #ArtForChange #2025Begins #NewYearNewCreativity

??? It's Giving Tuesday! Support Free Arts LA! ??? Today, we invite you to join us in transforming lives through the power of creativity and connection. At @freeartsla , we harness the healing and inspiring potential of the arts to empower children who have experienced trauma. Through art workshops, mentorships, and community engagement, we provide safe spaces where creativity can flourish, and young voices can be heard. Your generosity fuels our mission. Every donation helps us: ?? Bring art programs to children who have experienced abuse, poverty, neglect, and/or homelessness ??? Train volunteers to mentor and uplift young artists ???? Expand access to creative opportunities that build confidence, resilience, and hope ?? Donate today at bit.ly/FreeArtsDonate and be a part of this meaningful impact. ?? Exciting news: We’re unveiling our new website on December 31st! ?? With an updated look, fresh stats, and all the details on our new programming, it’s your go-to hub for staying connected to the Free Arts LA community. Let’s make this Giving Tuesday one to remember! Together, we can create brighter tomorrows through the magic of the arts. ?? Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn @freeartsla #GivingTuesday #FreeArtsLA #SupportTheArts #CreateChange #DonateNow

?? A heartfelt thank you to our Friend Sponsor, @reidwitlintextiles! Your support helps make Art Swagger LA 2024 an unforgettable event. We’re so grateful to have you on board! ?? Mark your calendars for October 10th and grab your tickets – they’re on sale now! Join us for a night of art, design, and celebration. ????? Tickets on sale here: artswagger-la.com #ArtSwaggerLA #FriendSponsors #ThankYou #LAEvents #ticketsonsalenow

?? A massive thank you to @haworthinc and @creativematerialscorporation for being our DJ Booth Sponsors for Art Swagger LA 2024! ?? Your support is bringing the beats and energy to keep the celebration going all night long! Join us on October 10th for an incredible evening of art, design, and great music. Tickets are on sale now – don’t miss out! ????? #ArtSwaggerLA #DJBoothSponsors #ThankYou #LAEvents #TicketsOnSaleNow

Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening! ??? On Thursday, October 10th, @dlr_group will be showcasing the stunning artwork of @delbarazariartist and @christophepiallat. This must-see stop is proudly sponsored by @bermanfalk, @wilsonart, @lutronbydesign and @westernlec. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this incredible night of art, design, and giving back! ??? Get your tickets now at artswagger-la.com before prices go up! ? #ArtSwagger #DLRGroup #DelbarAzari #ChristophePiallat #BermanFalk #Wilsonart #Lutron #Linx #DesignAndArt #LAArtEvents #CreativeGiving #EventOfTheYear ??? Delbar Azari is a versatile artist driven by a lifelong fascination with light and color. She has spent hours engrossed in the play of light through chandelier crystals, always captivated by the intricate dance of hues and shadows. Her current artistic journey builds on her innate curiosity, delving deeper into the nuanced interplay of light, color, and translucency. Christophe Piallat is a multimedia and multi-disciplinary artist currently based out of Los Angeles, California. His practice embraces the line between creation and entropy, spectacle and serenity, light and landscape. Christophe’s career began in the late 1990’s when he transitioned from a film and stage carpenter to a commercial and fine art photographer. Utilizing his experience in set construction, Christophe developed a unique synthesis of photography and installation art he coins, “Living Photography.” His practice is interested in capturing light and transforming material. Similar to the photographic process, his installations reorder light and transform basic material to create an illusory stratum of form, experience, and imagery. His manipulation and illumination of everyday recycled materials such as: paper, aluminum foil, and other light transmitting detritus transform the mundane into the supernatural.

Don’t miss out on an exciting night of art, design, and giving back! On Thursday, October 10th, @nbbjdesign will be featuring the remarkable work of Ernest T Martin & @jacklewisstudio, presented by @okkio.life. This inspiring stop is brought to you by our generous sponsors: @architypesocal, @shawcontract, and @tangraminterior. Grab your tickets now before prices go up! Purchase yours today at artswagger-la.com and be part of this unforgettable evening. About OKKIO: Tina Lai ‘s is the “Eye for Art” at OKKIO and art consultancy based in Los Angeles. Tina’s expertise is based on 30 years as an interior architect/ designer and her experience selecting and commissioning art for projects in North America and Asia. OKKIO as a consultancy aims to assist private collectors, architects, designers, and brand directors with their needs for art. Ernest J.T. Martin, (1927-2015): Ernest’s work is both figurative and abstract, reflecting his many interests, with strong brushwork and vibrant color. He explored the contrasts of life and death, good and evil, and truth and deception, in their many forms. Through his art, Martin asserted that spiritual and ethereal forces, rather than material or tangible ones, lie at the heart of human existence. Jack Lewis: Jack Lewis is an artist and set decorator born and raised in London, UK. He currently resides in Los Angeles, CA. Lewis’ paintings and collages inhabit vast open spaces populated by isolated figures and various objects. Using stylistic images of 1950s Americana as a platform for his paintings, Lewis also appropriates these images into mixed media collages, adopting the content and context of the original images to convey his own poignant meanings.

Get ready for a fantastic evening of art and design! On Thursday, October 10th, @iaarchitects will be showcasing the captivating work of artist @marylai.co presented by @okkio.life. This exciting stop is proudly sponsored by @shawcontract and @autexacoustics. Don’t wait—tickets are selling fast! Secure yours today at artswagger-la.com and join us for a night of creativity, community, and giving back. #ArtSwagger #DesignInspo #MaryLaiArt #IAInteriorArchitects #CreativeCommunity #ShawContract #AutexAcoustics #OKKIO #LAArtScene #GiveBack #EventOfTheYear About OKKIO: Tina Lai ‘s is the “Eye for Art” at OKKIO and art consultancy based in Los Angeles. Tina’s expertise is based on 30 years as an interior architect/ designer and her experience selecting and commissioning art for projects in North America and Asia. OKKIO as a consultancy aims to assist private collectors, architects, designers, and brand directors with their needs for art. Mary Lai: Mary Lai is a multifaceted Korean-American artist based in Los Angeles, California. Her outlook is that “Art is a universal language that can speak to anyone” and her dreamer mindset is reflected in her vibrant contemporary artwork that aims to uplift and evoke emotion. Her diverse work spans paintings, mixed media art, illustrations, large-scale murals, and sculptures. She has a B.F.A. in Graphic Design and prior to her visual art journey, the seasoned designer built a career in New York for a decade as a fashion accessories designer, including an award-winning namesake handbag collection.

If you're in the Los Angeles area on October 10th, don't miss this incredible event. Thank you Free Arts for organizing and for everything you do for children in need. We're proud to partner with LEO A DALY to support the event.