This exhibition follows the groundbreaking career of artist and educator Judith F. Baca and the creation of The Great Wall of Los Angeles. Emerging from her early work as a teacher and youth counselor in Los Angeles, Baca developed innovative models of mural-making that combined community collaboration, rigorous historical research, and collective storytelling. Produced with...
The 1980s: The Taste of Bitter Fruit focuses on grassroots organizing that formed in resistance to the turn towards conservatism in American politics. This section of the Great Wall of Los Angeles highlights the rise and ruin of Reaganomics, which was an economic policy based on a trickle-down theory that assumed the working class would...
Before we gather to celebrate Día de los Muertos 2026 in November, take an afternoon to discover the meaning behind the marigolds, the ofrendas, and the sugar skulls. Join Professor Martha Ramirez-Oropeza for a talk and workshop exploring the roots of one of Mexico's most beloved traditions. From its Indigenous origins to the vibrant celebrations...
Join Professor Martha Ramirez-Oropeza for a creative afternoon of making decorations for Día de los Muertos, from time-honored traditional pieces to fresh, modern takes. Decorations are at the heart of the celebration. They bring color, beauty, and meaning to the ofrenda and invite our loved ones back to visit. In this workshop, you'll learn the...
Join Professor Martha Ramirez-Oropeza for a creative afternoon of making decorations for Día de los Muertos, from time-honored traditional pieces to fresh, modern takes. Decorations are at the heart of the celebration. They bring color, beauty, and meaning to the ofrenda and invite our loved ones back to visit. In this workshop, you'll learn the...
Join us for our 24th annual Día de los Muertos celebration and ritual. The free event will take place from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm at SPARC's historic headquarters at 685 Venice Blvd., and will feature traditional altars, art, performances, and special Oaxacan treats! The evening will begin with a traditional invocation ritual at sunset,...