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Deepest Sympathies
ByadminJune 7, 2006 Venice, California Letter to Our Community S.P.A.R.C. would like to express a deep concern and regret for the violence that has affected our Venice community, leading to the tragic loss of young Agustin Contreras 16yrs old, a Venice High School student. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family in their time…
Remembering Emily Winters: A Visionary Artist and Activist
ByadminIt is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Emily Winters, a groundbreaking muralist, activist, and co-founder of the Venice Arts Council. Her artistry and dedication to social and environmental justice have left an indelible mark on Venice and the greater Los Angeles community. One of Emily’s most iconic works, Endangered Species (1989-1990), adorns the…
Welcome Our New Artist in Residence in the Printmaking Studio: Elsie Dye Sims
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Undocumented Stories: A Multimedia Exhibit
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Celebrating 20 Years of the UCLA/SPARC Digital Mural Lab!
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