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ESMoA ESMoA is the Experimentally Structured Museum of Art in Lawndale, CA. Our mission is to Reimagine Creativity! Spread the Spark of Creativity

Join us for the opening of the ESMoA Zine Team's PEACE Exhibition, a celebration of everything our summer cohort has bee...
09/01/2026

Join us for the opening of the ESMoA Zine Team's PEACE Exhibition, a celebration of everything our summer cohort has been building since June.

All summer, each participant developed their own artwork. Those pieces have been brought together into a single collaborative zine: one book, many hands, many ways of seeing the same idea: PEACE.

Come see the work, meet the artists, and support local South Bay talent. Small bites served throughout the evening, and every guest takes home a free zine.

ESMoA Zine Team: PEACE Exhibition 🕊️
Friday, September 11, 2026 | 4–6 pm | Free
🔗 Details in bio.

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Acompáñanos en la inauguración de la exposición PEACE del ESMoA Zine Team, una celebración de todo lo que nuestro grupo de verano ha creado desde junio.

Durante todo el verano, cada participante desarrolló su propia obra. Esas piezas se reunieron en un solo zine colaborativo: un libro, muchas manos, muchas maneras de ver la misma idea.

Ven a ver las obras, conoce a los artistas y apoya el talento local del South Bay. Habrá bocadillos durante toda la tarde y cada visitante se llevará un zine gratis.

ESMoA Zine Team: PEACE Exhibition 🕊
Viernes 11 de septiembre de 2026 | 4–6 pm | Gratis
🔗 Más información en la bio.

Join us for an artist talk with Cole Sternberg at ESMoACole Sternberg reflects on his recent journey to the Arctic Circl...
08/25/2026

Join us for an artist talk with Cole Sternberg at ESMoA

Cole Sternberg reflects on his recent journey to the Arctic Circle, where he continued his practice of placing his work in direct conversation and collaboration with the environment. Moving between this singular experience and the broader evolution of his practice, Sternberg will discuss how water, wind, weather, and time function not simply as subjects but as active participants in making his work.

The Arctic brings these ideas into sharp focus: a landscape of immense beauty and apparent permanence that is, at the same time, undergoing profound environmental transformation and occupying an increasingly tenuous geopolitical position. Through images, stories, and works made along the journey, the talk explores the shifting relationship between human intention and natural forces and how our attempts to observe, alter, preserve, and understand the environment reveal the complex nature of our place within it.

Saturday, September 12 | 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
ESMoA · 14929 Hawthorne Blvd, Lawndale, CA 90260
Also streaming live on ESMoA's YouTube channel
Free · RSVP by emailing [email protected]

Image: "to make it unclimbable" (Detail), Cole Sternberg, 44”x36”, acrylic, pigment ink, and watercolor on linen, 2026

2026 ESMoA Video Art + Film Festival: FREEDOM Free Screening + Award Ceremony!We're excited to be partnering with the We...
08/20/2026

2026 ESMoA Video Art + Film Festival: FREEDOM
Free Screening + Award Ceremony!

We're excited to be partnering with the Wende Museum to bring EVAFF to the A-Frame Theater, part of their new 7,500 sq. ft. Community Center. The project reactivated a long-disused theater into a state-of-the-art space for film, learning, and gathering, and like everything at the Wende, all programming there is free and open to the public. "Wende" is German for "turning point," which makes it a fitting home for a festival built around FREEDOM. One night of selected shorts across film, animation, and video art, followed by the announcement of this year's awards. Each year's award plaque is designed by a different LA-based artist.

Founded in 2017, EVAFF is a free annual international festival open to filmmakers of all ages and experience levels. Each year we invite artists to respond to a single theme in 60 seconds. ESMoA (Experimentally Structured Museum of Art) is a public non-profit run by the artlab21 Foundation in Lawndale, CA. We've hosted over 2,000 free programs and 60+ Experiences, reaching more than 140,000 visitors across LA County. Always free admission, always free programs.

A-Frame Theater at the Wende Museum Community Center
10858 Culver Blvd, Culver City
September 25, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 PM

🎟️ Head to the link in our bio to grab free tickets!

Open Call — hope you have a good time x ESMoA: SubstanceSubstance explores the relationships we have with the materials ...
08/07/2026

Open Call — hope you have a good time x ESMoA: Substance

Substance explores the relationships we have with the materials and environment around us. During the residency, artists will explore the substances that shape, intrigue, and sustain us. Using ESMoA's facilities and space, residents will explore their relationship with substance, receive education and training for artist development, and show their work in the museum.

What artists in residence receive:

Feedback and critique from experts on storytelling and creative development
Support in developing your artistic vision, including the source of your validation and motivation
Mentorship and artist development opportunities
A group show at ESMoA featuring all participating artists
Peer feedback and community building for long-term artistic growth
Find more info and apply through the link in our bios!

Apply by October 8th.

Questions? Reach out to on Instagram or email [email protected]

Image: Syd Wilson (), Thirst, 2026, traditional and airbrushed acrylic, 24 × 36 in.

Last week, we set off on a soundwalk led by artist Brittney Franco a workshop built to resist cultural and historical er...
08/01/2026

Last week, we set off on a soundwalk led by artist Brittney Franco a workshop built to resist cultural and historical erasure by recording personal and community stories through sound, memory, and place.

After a short intro on archives and documentation, guests drew prompts from a jar and headed out into Lawndale on a listening-based walk. Using their phones and Polaroid printers, they captured the sounds and images of their own neighborhood visiting local parks and businesses near ESMoA to document our place in time. Along the way, many of us grew more aware of the sounds that surround us every day, building a living archive of personal and collective memory.

A huge thank you to the local businesses that welcomed us into their spaces, to our community for walking alongside us, and to Brittney Franco for her guidance and for leading such a meaningful experience. 💜
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La semana pasada salimos a una caminata sonora guiada por la artista Brittney Franco un taller creado para resistir el borrado cultural e histórico, registrando historias personales y comunitarias a través del sonido, la memoria y el lugar.

Tras una breve introducción sobre archivos y documentación, cada persona sacó una consigna de un frasco y salió a recorrer Lawndale en una caminata basada en la escucha. Con sus teléfonos e impresoras Polaroid, capturaron los sonidos e imágenes de su propio vecindario visitando parques y negocios locales cerca de ESMoA para documentar nuestro lugar en el tiempo. En el camino, muchos nos volvimos más conscientes de los sonidos que nos rodean cada día, construyendo un archivo vivo de memoria personal y colectiva.

Mil gracias a los negocios locales que nos abrieron sus puertas, a nuestra comunidad por caminar junto a nosotros, y a Brittney Franco por su guía y por dirigir una experiencia tan significativa. 💜

Ready to level up your LinkedIn? Join us for a LinkedIn Virtual Workshop with Getty Marrow Intern '25, Issey Escobar!Whe...
07/30/2026

Ready to level up your LinkedIn? Join us for a LinkedIn Virtual Workshop with Getty Marrow Intern '25, Issey Escobar!

Whether you're starting your profile from scratch, refreshing it after a recently finished internship, or repositioning yourself for a career change or grad school, this session will help you put your best professional foot forward.

Wednesday, August 5, 2026
4:00 – 5:00 PM
Virtual — RSVP using the link in our bio to get the Zoom link!
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¿Listo para mejorar tu LinkedIn? ¡Acompáñanos a un Taller Virtual de LinkedIn con Issey Escobar, becario de Getty Marrow '25!

Ya sea que estés creando tu perfil desde cero, actualizándolo tras una pasantía recién terminada o preparándolo para un cambio de carrera o para estudios de posgrado, esta sesión te ayudará a destacar profesionalmente.

Miércoles, 5 de agosto de 2026
4:00 – 5:00 PM
Virtual — ¡Regístrate para recibir el enlace de Zoom!

Artist Oscar Arellano returned to ESMoA for a hands-on fabric artwork workshop!From sketching original patterns to cutti...
07/24/2026

Artist Oscar Arellano returned to ESMoA for a hands-on fabric artwork workshop!

From sketching original patterns to cutting and stitching them to life, participants of all ages learned the fundamentals of textile design and walked away with a handmade patch of their own, ready to sew onto a jacket, a bag, or anything worth making their own.

Huge thanks to Oscar for leading the class and for the creativity, and to everyone who joined us. Swipe through to see the designs that came to life ✂️💙

Artist Oscar Arellano (sickofthread) returned to ESMoA for a hands-on fabric art workshop!From sketching original patter...
07/24/2026

Artist Oscar Arellano (sickofthread) returned to ESMoA for a hands-on fabric art workshop!

From sketching original patterns to cutting and stitching them to life, participants of all ages learned the fundamentals of textile design and walked away with a handmade patch of their own, ready to sew onto a jacket, a bag, or anything worth making their own.

Huge thanks to Oscar for leading the class and for the creativity, and to everyone who joined us. Swipe through to see the designs that came to life ✂️💙

ESMoA is thrilled to present L.A. Arts Activation, a panel discussion with Los Angeles-based artists and arts leaders on...
07/21/2026

ESMoA is thrilled to present L.A. Arts Activation, a panel discussion with Los Angeles-based artists and arts leaders on the impact and continual importance of the arts! We invite you to join us at ESMoA on Friday, July 31 from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM for this powerful panel that will explore the relationship between the arts, connection, education and healing.

Moderated by ESMoA’s Getty Marrow Intern Eva Asiddao, the panel will feature
✨️ Stephanie Mercado, interdisciplinary artist
✨️ Abigail Lopez-Byrd, Co-Founder & Executive Director of Color Compton
✨️ Rafael McMaster, Founder & Executive Director of Indivisible Arts.

📅 Friday, July 31
🕒 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
📍 ESMoA: 14929 Hawthorne Blvd, Lawndale, CA 90260

This event is free and open to all ages.
RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/la-arts-activation-panel-tickets-1993474690462?aff=oddtdtcreator
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ESMoA presenta el Panel de Activación de las Artes de Los Ángeles (L.A. Arts Activation Panel), una discusión de panel con artistas y líderes del arte de Los Ángeles sobre el impacto y la importancia constante del arte. ¡Los invitamos a unirse a nosotros en ESMoA el viernes 31 de julio de 5:30 PM a 7:00 PM para este panel que explorará la relación entre el arte y la conexión, la educación y la sanación!

Moderado por Eva Asiddao, pasante Getty Marrow de ESMoA, el panel contará con la participación de
✨️ Stephanie Mercado, artista interdisciplinaria
✨️ Abigail Lopez-Byrd, co-fundadora y directora ejecutive de Color Compton
✨️ Rafael McMaster, fundador y ejecutivo de Indivisible Arts.

Este evento es gratuito y abierto para todas las edades.
Confirma tu asistencia: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/la-arts-activation-panel-tickets-1993474690462?aff=oddtdtcreator

What does memory sound like? 🎙️Join ESMoAs soundwalk with artist Brittney Franco, a workshop that resists cultural and h...
07/15/2026

What does memory sound like? 🎙️

Join ESMoAs soundwalk with artist Brittney Franco, a workshop that resists cultural and historical erasure by recording personal and community stories through sound, memory, and place.

After a brief intro on archives and documentation, we'll set off on a listening-based soundwalk, drawing prompts from a jar to reflect on memory, absence, and belonging. Using phones and Polaroid printers, you'll document the sounds and reflections tied to your own experiences, building a living archive of personal memory.

We'll close with a collaborative sound piece, and you'll keep your Polaroids as personal mementos.

Saturday, July 25, 2026 | 1:00–3:00 pm
ESMoA, 14929 Hawthorne Blvd, Lawndale, CA
RSVP for free at the link in our bio!
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¿Cómo suena la memoria? 🎙️

Únete a la caminata sonora de ESMoA con la artista Brittney Franco, un taller que resiste el borrado cultural e histórico al registrar historias personales y comunitarias a través del sonido, la memoria y el lugar.

Tras una breve introducción sobre archivos y documentación, saldremos a una caminata sonora, sacando frases de un frasco para reflexionar sobre la memoria, la ausencia y la pertenencia. Con teléfonos e impresoras Polaroid, documentarás los sonidos y reflexiones ligados a tus propias experiencias, creando un archivo vivo de memoria personal.

Cerraremos con una pieza sonora colaborativa, y te llevarás tus Polaroids como recuerdo personal.

Sábado 25 de julio de 2026 | 1:00–3:00 pm
ESMoA, 14929 Hawthorne Blvd, Lawndale, CA
¡Reserva tu lugar gratis en el enlace de nuestra bio!

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14929 Hawthorne Boulevard
Lawndale, CA
90260

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Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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