The mural, which faces an alley outside of the Long Beach Day Nursery and was painted by local artist Daniel Toledo, depicts two children planting the Earth in a well-tended garden. The message, Toledo said, is that children “are the future, and we should take care of our planet now.”
“Sculpt It Out” during virtual workshop with Slanguage Studio
On May 15, from 11 a.m. to noon, create your own sculpture inspired by emotion during a free virtual workshop hosted by artist Adam Luft.
Complementary activity kits are available to those who register for the event before 10 a.m. on May 14.
This event is part of the “Bridging Wellness” series of community pop-ups supported by We Rise LA and in partnership with Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health.
Check out more information and register here.
Attend virtual panel on mental health in the Asian American and Pacific Islander community
In recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, this panel hosted by We Rise LA will discuss mental health topics related to creativity, dating, entrepreneurship and identity on May 15, from 7 until 8 p.m.