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Paint, sip & connect 🎨🌸 Sapphic Sip & Paint is FREE at ESMoA — drinks + all materials included! A space for WLW & non-binary folx to make art and just be. 21+ | June 6 | 4–6 PM | RSVP in bio.

ESMoA got a private walkthrough of Illuminating Matter — the solo exhibition by artist Maria Green Shields at Matter Studio Gallery. Getting to hear directly about her process was something special. Thank you, Maria 🙏 The show closes this Sunday, May 24 | 4–6 PM. Last chance.

Gary Tyler turned 42 years of wrongful imprisonment into art about transformation. Nelson Mandela turned 27 years in prison into a movement. Both are on view now at ESMoA Experience 69: PEACE. Thu–Sat, 10AM–5PM — esmoa.org 🦋

What does it mean to protect what we love before it fades? Cole Sternberg + Al Gore (Nobel Peace Prize 2007) now on view at ESMoA Experience 69: PEACE. Thu–Sat, 10AM–5PM — esmoa.org

Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear directly from artist Ralph Ziman about The Resistance Project: A bold reimagining of a century-old anti-war symbol. Join us for an artist talk and video premiere you won't want to miss at ESMoA.

Join us for a free, immersive sound-healing experience with Santiago Salvador of Cosmic Vibes Holistic Healing. Through the soothing tones of singing bowls and the Gong, you'll be guided on a journey to release stress and realign with your peace, surrounded by contemporary art.

Join us for a Beginner Macramé Workshop with Karolina Trybula, a relaxing, hands-on afternoon where you'll learn foundational knotting techniques and leave with a handmade piece you created yourself. Free to attend, all ages welcome, and all materials provided!

Join us for a live chalk mural experience with LA-based artist Carlos "Kopyson" Talavera at the Lawndale City Hall Courtyard Plaza. Come for a moment, stay for the whole event, and watch a mural come to life right before your eyes. Free and open to all ages.

Free ESMoA programs, all May long! 🎨 Join us for macramé, live chalk art at Lawndale City Plaza, a sound bath, an artist talk, and more, at no cost for all ages. More info on the program at esmoa.org Tap the link in our bio to RSVP! 🔗

Last week, ESMoA and Franklin D. Roosevelt Elementary School unveiled a mural by artist Stephanie Mercado, created with nearly 70 Roosevelt 5th graders through STARTlab. Students took the stage, families gathered, and a community came together.

Whether you're a current volunteer or just curious about joining, come meet the ESMoA team, connect with fellow art lovers, and learn how to get involved. Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older. RSVP via the link in our bio! 🔗

We're excited to announce the unveiling of a brand-new collaborative mural by artist Stephanie Mercado! 🗓 April 22, 2026 | 5:00 PM 📍 Franklin D. Roosevelt Elementary School 3533 Marine Ave, Lawndale, CA 90260

Calling all educators! 🌟 Join us to explore Experience 69: PEACE and see how ESMoA’s school curriculum sparks student creativity through standards-aligned lesson plans. Learn about our free field trips and hands-on programs designed to expand access to the arts for all students.

The ESMoA Zine Team is back this summer for PEACE Welcome + Info Day at ESMoA: April 3, 2026, at 4:30 PM This season, we’re thinking about PEACE as something active and evolving, shaped by global voices, resilience, and change. 🔗 Link in bio to join

We celebrated the opening night of our new exhibition, Experience 69: PEACE ✨ It was a beautiful evening filled with community, connection, and a first look at the new show. Guests enjoyed a special walkthrough led by curator Dr. Bernhard Zuenkeler, highlighting key works.

ESMoA Kids Club is back! Perfect for ages 3+, kids and their favorite adult companions can explore art through fun, short stories, and hands-on activities. Every Saturday | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Free Admission

Calling all undergraduate students! ESMoA is now accepting applications for our undergraduate internship program! 📌 Application Deadline: April 13, 2026 (11:59 PM PST) 👉 Check the link in our bio to learn more and apply!

🎬 EVAFF 2026 Open Call Starts Today! The ESMoA Video Art + Film Festival returns with a powerful theme: FREEDOM! Send us a 60-second film, animation, or art video. Deadline: July 10, 2026 SUBMIT NOW: Link in bio. #EVAFF2026 #Freedom #ESMoA #FilmFestival

ESMoA presents EXPERIENCE 69: PEACE On view March 14 – September 12, 2026 Opening reception: March 14, 2026 | 5:00–8:00 PM RSVP at the link in our bio

ESMoA closed out our GRIEF exhibit with our Grief Artist Round Table Discussion on February 14th! Thank you to curator Brenda G. Williams for leading an introspective conversation with artists Dana Weiser, Flora Kao, and Martin Durazo about their art.