The L.A. MUDPEOPLE may be glimpsed hanging out at the VisionLA Fest Gala Opening event on Nov. 30. Avoiding anthropological research and correctness, the LA tribe evolved over a few years...
Armed with brushes and sponges, buckets and towels Claudia Borgna and Jenny Kane of Domestic Apocalypse will hand clean your event and purify your conscience of thoughtlessly disposed single use plastic....
DREMPELS is a world premiere Rudie-DeCarlo allegorical musical theater tale about a small but powerful society of Displaced Drempels - the tiny sub-species of human who live in the cracks of...
The Nomad narrates Moody’s personal sojourn, her family legacy and a cultural odyssey. Its story melds life and art together as a narrative and serves as a catalyst to conversations...
Clare Graham creates "Recycled Art," or art made from discarded materials. The Moryork Gallery features a stunning, playful and transporting display of dozens of selected works. Groupings of curious pieces often take the form...
WATER: A NECESSARY CONVERSATION is an "Art as Activism" exhibition at Avenue 50 Studio in Los Angeles. Curated by art historian Susan M King, it features select contemporary works and historical...
A large collaborative narrative mural entitled “Wake-Up” is on display at the Amity Foundation. This painting was created by a group of 10 talented Amity Foundation residents. It depicts the...
As the Globe Warms is a novel-sized live performance work and podcast by award-winning serial performer Heather Woodbury. The pop American answer to the Pope's encyclical on climate change, it's...
This is a team project with Roberto L. Delgado (Lead Artist), Leo Limon, and Oscar Duardo. The team will create and distribute common Home Depot 4"x4" tiles fired with a silkscreened...
VisionLA ‘15 presents Art Makes Change, a group exhibition of 60 local artists whose work strives to bring awareness to the climate crisis through various fine art mediums. The show will feature over...
Kismetdipity: The force which directs two or more people to the right place at the right time. A gift of accidental happiness. The Springs Arts Collective Gallery celebrate 3 years...
Otis College of Art and Design’s Sustainability Blog will feature one post a day for the duration of this online exhibition, curated by Michele Jaquis, Associate Professor and Director of...
How does a community that is criminalized, isolated, and poisoned by ghost and present industrial and toxic contaminants reflect on what is important to them? Our photo/narrative series of images...
The Bees are back on tour with their giant, portable murals! Beehive Collective's graphics aim to draw out the connections between colonial history and present day struggles against corporate globalization,...
US 2014 60 min. Director Bruce Dickson; Artist Lauren Bon 100 Mules is pure poetry in motion and not to be missed. On the centenary of the opening of the...
US 2014 12 min, Director Peter Byck Meet Allen Williams, Gabe Brown and Neil Dennis - heroes and innovators! These ranchers now know how to regenerate their soils while making...
This is a collection of six short films directed, performed and edited by student filmmakers from the Claremont Colleges produced by the Pomona College Theatre Department. This project is a collaboration...
How does a community that is criminalized, isolated, and poisoned by ghost and present industrial and toxic contaminants reflect on what is important to them? Our photo/narrative series of images...
A climate change community art-making event open to middle and high school students. We will have poster board, paper, butcher paper, tempera paint, markers and other writing and drawing materials...
Throughout 2015 the Hammer Museum and the UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability (IoES) have explored the most pressing issues surrounding the current and future state of water in...
This is a collection of six short films directed, performed and edited by student filmmakers from the Claremont Colleges produced by the Pomona College Theatre Department. This project is a collaboration...
Join us for a fun-filled viewing party of the Global Premiere of "Racing Extinction", Louie Psihoyos' ("The Cove") latest film. A team of artists and activists expose a hidden world...
How does a community that is criminalized, isolated, and poisoned by ghost and present industrial and toxic contaminants reflect on what is important to them? Our photo/narrative series of images...
The world is convening at the United Nations Climate Summit in Paris, France. This may be our last chance for a meaningful international treaty to reduce greenhouse gas pollution in...
This art walk is intended as a showcase of the great outpouring of all local Mar Vista arts -- visual, music, dance, performance and interactive media -- and will feature...
What the Frack Happened? Well it happened: Climate Change. As a result a catastrophic tsunami has crushed the World and more importantly, the wedding of the year, leaving the guests...
US 2014, 69 mins. Director Christopher Beaver Racing To Zero is a quick-moving, upbeat documentary presenting new solutions to the global problem of waste. By simply substituting the word RESOURCE...
US 2013, 56 mins. Directors John Ankele, Anne Macksound Climate change is taking place. Will we have the wisdom to survive? WISDOM TO SURVIVE features thought leaders and activists in...
This is a collection of six short films directed, performed and edited by student filmmakers from the Claremont Colleges produced by the Pomona College Theatre Department. This project is a collaboration...
How does a community that is criminalized, isolated, and poisoned by ghost and present industrial and toxic contaminants reflect on what is important to them? Our photo/narrative series of images...
The Velaslavasay Panorama brings into public awareness the aesthetic and imaginative value of art forms that faded since the birth of cinema. Anchored by immersive panorama paintings of the 19th...
Frances the Fish is the fifteen minute animated short film about a brave little salmon that makes her way from her home river to the ocean in search of a...
Calling all poets, musicians, and storytellers! This event is intending to engage the greater Los Angeles community in the international dialogue on climate change. All forms of expression are welcome,...
US 2014 56 mins. Directed by Christopher McLeod In Part 2 of the 4-part documentary series Standing on Sacred Ground: in the Russian Republic of Altai, traditional native people create...
US 2015, 82 mins. Director Mark Titus You may never eat farmed fish again! When fishing guide/filmmaker Mark Titus learns why wild salmon populations plummeted in his native Pacific Northwest,...
Director, Diana Lehr Water and Light is a mesmerizing short film; a meditation on the beauty of the sea, where submerged creatures are painted with water & light. Screening with: The...
The Gary Plays by Obie Award winning, LA-based playwright Murray Mednick is an epic 8-play portrait of LA that depicts a world on the edge of environmental collapse. In December,...
US 2014 56 mins. Directed by Christopher McLeod In Part 1 of the 4-part documentary series Standing on Sacred Ground: from Ethiopia to Peru, indigenous customs protect biodiversity on sacred lands...
Come get your hands dirty and volunteer with Farm LA!! We're going to remove non-functional landscaping, bring in rich organic matter, plant drought tolerant edibles and lay out a low...
The Gary Plays by Obie Award winning, LA-based playwright Murray Mednick is an epic 8-play portrait of LA that depicts a world on the edge of environmental collapse. In December,...
Showcase of the artwork of Ron Zeno, large detailed sculptures made out of recycled cardboard. The sculptures will be shown in the Community Room at the Armory Center for the Arts,...
The Velaslavasay Panorama brings into public awareness the aesthetic and imaginative value of art forms that faded since the birth of cinema. Anchored by immersive panorama paintings of the 19th...
As part of her residency in "the Nomad" at the CA African American Museum, the artist will conduct an assemblage art workshop using found materials. All materials provided. Please bring some photo...
The Animal History Museum is sponsoring an afternoon of drawing for children at the VisionLA Fest Home Gallery at Bergamot Station. The topic - Endangered and Extinct Animals! Come and...
Tree People workshops are designed to empower our community to transform the Los Angeles landscape into a resilient, healthful and fun place. These free hands-on training workshops are designed to...
This event will begin with the story of the Amity Foundation: a cultural treasure dedicated to reconnecting individuals who have been “thrown away” in foster care, juvenile and adult prisons, and...
Groundwork, a one-man play co-written by Mike Ostroski and Derek Davidson, traces the personal awakening of Paul, an incredibly busy actor whose frantic personal and professional lifestyle has brought him...
Everyone has a story of their time spent on Mother Earth. There are fond memories and then there are those we’d rather forget. We also have a vision of how...
VisionLA '15 Climate Action Arts Festival and Beyond Baroque present Words to Save the World, poetry and prose readings of work on an environmental theme, with many pieces especially written or commissioned by...
Neo Mythology is an art show at bG Gallery in Bergamot Station that gathers artworks that bring myth to life in a contemporary context. From the time of antiquity, humans...
Move the World is a youth performing group ages 9-19 that blends art with social change. They create unique dance pieces focus on a social and environmental messages , inspiring the audience to think...
US 2014 56 mins. Directed by Christopher McLeod From Papua New Guinea to the tar sands of Alberta, Canada, native people fight the loss of land, water, health and cultural...
The Gary Plays by Obie Award winning, LA-based playwright Murray Mednick is an epic 8-play portrait of LA that depicts a world on the edge of environmental collapse. In December,...
UK 2014, 96 mins. Director Robert Kenner Inspired by the acclaimed book by Naomi Oreskes and Erik Conway, MERCHANTS OF DOUBT takes audiences on a satirically comedic, yet illuminating ride...
Groundwork, a one-man play co-written by Mike Ostroski and Derek Davidson, traces the personal awakening of Paul, an incredibly busy actor whose frantic personal and professional lifestyle has brought him...
US 2014 56 mins. Directed by Christopher McLeod Native Hawaiians and Aboriginal Australians resist threats to their sacred places in a growing international movement to defend human rights and protect...
Are you ready for the coming rainy season? Join TreePeople at the outdoor Bowtie Project site to explore why rainwater harvesting is a valuable asset to any landscape. Learn how...
Join our Fabulous Worship via simulcast all the way from New York City! Reverend Billy & The Stop Shopping Choir is a radical performance community based in New York City,...
US 2015 7 mins. Director Bernard Shakey The Monsanto Years is a song from the thirty-sixth studio album by Canadian singer-songwriter and activist Neil Young. This song of the same named...
The Gary Plays by Obie Award winning, LA-based playwright Murray Mednick is an epic 8-play portrait of LA that depicts a world on the edge of environmental collapse. In December,...
Even the Pope is on board with climate change, and right now it is crunch time for COP21 climate talks! We need all hands on deck ASAP! Join Climate Change...
Showcase of the artwork of Ron Zeno, large detailed sculptures made out of recycled cardboard. The sculptures will be shown in the Community Room at the Armory Center for the Arts,...
The Velaslavasay Panorama brings into public awareness the aesthetic and imaginative value of art forms that faded since the birth of cinema. Anchored by immersive panorama paintings of the 19th...
A performance intervention that compresses climate therapy with personal healthcare. The art and science collective takes on global warming one person at a time. Saving planet Earth on a Sunday afternoon - easy.
Compassion is an ancient idea upon which all the major religions place great importance. Compassion is also quickly becoming a new age buzzword. Investigating the historical and contemporary uses, references,...
Come down for a casual chat with some of the 70 artists involved in ART MAKES CHANGE, our massive Environmental art exhibit! From 3-6 PM - Lee Boek presents "PUBLIC WORKS IMPROV...
A lovely outdoor classroom along the LA River is the venue for a Conversation about Water, Biodiversity and the LA River with artists, scientists and educators: Dietrich Schuhl (Harvard-Westlake, Environmental Science,...
An afternoon of readings of original work by playwrights who are engaging with environmental themes. Each writer will respond in their own original way to the broad range of images,...
“The End of Water” is a reading of a series of short stories on the theme of water and our relationship to it. In these stories we meet a weatherman...
Ecolture will host a sunset hike in Griffith Park to the Wisdom Tree, coupled with an open mic and writing workshop that will feature poets reading their work during the...
An outdoor performance piece by Claudia Borgna following the theme of domestic labor she also explores in Domestic Apocalypse. In this piece, the performer wears a domestic uniform and dusts and cleans...
Groundwork, a one-man play co-written by Mike Ostroski and Derek Davidson, traces the personal awakening of Paul, an incredibly busy actor whose frantic personal and professional lifestyle has brought him...
US 2015 60 min. Director Bruce Dickson; Artist Lauren Bon 100 Mules is pure poetry in motion and not to be missed. On the centenary of the opening of the...
US 2014 12 min, Director Peter Byck Meet Allen Williams, Gabe Brown and Neil Dennis - heroes and innovators! These ranchers now know how to regenerate their soils while making...
Denmark 2015, 89 mins. Director Avi Lewis, Featuring Naomi Klein What if confronting the climate crisis is the best chance we’ll ever get to build a better world? Filmed over 211 shoot...
How does a community that is criminalized, isolated, and poisoned by ghost and present industrial and toxic contaminants reflect on what is important to them? Our photo/narrative series of images...
Come down to the beautiful VisionLA Gallery for an ART MAKES CHANGE Artist Panel featuring Jacki Apple, Pamela Mower-Conner, Karen Fiorito, Stuart Kusher, Jonna Lee, and Catherine Ruane. Moderated By Dale...
The Future of Energy is a powerful documentary that captures the movement across the United States to transition to renewable energy and what everyday people are doing to help foster...
US 2014 56 mins. Directed by Christopher McLeod Native Hawaiians and Aboriginal Australians resist threats to their sacred places in a growing international movement to defend human rights and protect...
US 2014 20 mins. Director David Braun In this short film, several faith leaders discuss the importance of protecting creation, stopping climate change, and coming together in the interests of...
How does a community that is criminalized, isolated, and poisoned by ghost and present industrial and toxic contaminants reflect on what is important to them? Our photo/narrative series of images...
Sweden 2015 91 mins Director: Fredrik Gertten The bicycle, an amazing tool for change. Activists and cities all over the world are moving towards a new system. But will...
How does a community that is criminalized, isolated, and poisoned by ghost and present industrial and toxic contaminants reflect on what is important to them? Our photo/narrative series of images...
VisionLA '15 is proud to present Concert for the Climate, a classical and new music event at the beautiful and historic chapel space of the First Congregational Church of Los Angeles. The...
Disappearing Waters is part of the Concert for the Climate music event at the L.A. First Congregational Church. The piece is a collaborative piano and video exploration of Southern California's evaporating...
How does a community that is criminalized, isolated, and poisoned by ghost and present industrial and toxic contaminants reflect on what is important to them? Our photo/narrative series of images...
William Close and the Earth Harp Collective are an internationally renowned performance group that combines the creative forces of artists, musicians, composers and choreographers. Through an exciting blend of sculpture, music,...
Last chance to see the incredible Art Makes Change VisionLA '15 Fine Arts Exhibit, plus party with the artists and friends of the exhibition! Enjoy wine, beer and fantastic performances. Featuring a...
This December, the Art Walk Lounge is proud to present, "This is Where I Belong: Local Perspectives on the Effects of Climate Change", a special photographic event documenting the transformation...
92 min, US, Director Andrew Morgan. Who Pays the Price for our Clothing? Ever wonder what inequities lurk behind the glamour and artistry of the fashion industry, how workers are faring in...
Denmark 2015, 89 mins. Director Avi Lewis, Featuring Naomi Klein What if confronting the climate crisis is the best chance we’ll ever get to build a better world? Filmed over 211 shoot...
How does a community that is criminalized, isolated, and poisoned by ghost and present industrial and toxic contaminants reflect on what is important to them? Our photo/narrative series of images...
Envision is the closing celebration for VisionLAFest. It is a convergence of artists, environmentalists and concerned citizens from all across Los Angeles who believe the creativity and ingenuity of the...
Su Rynard’s wide-ranging and contemplative documentary THE MESSENGER explores our deep-seated connection to birds and warns that the uncertain fate of songbirds might mirror our own. Moving from the northern...
Anonymous members of SprayTeam6 will expose cathartic truths about climate change into L.A. city sidewalks during the Dec 12 Building Blocks Climate Action, using pressurized pounds of purifying liquid purges (water collected...
From November 28 to December 12, 2015, mass demonstrations are planned across the world, demanding that international leaders — meeting in Paris for a global Climate Summit — implement policies to stop...
IT’S HARD TO KEEP YOUR HEART AFLOAT WHEN THE WORLD IS SINKING Timely, Political, Funny, Physical Theatre accompanied by Live Music, Bollywood Dancing, Original Songs, a Mega Tsunami and of course,...
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IT’S HARD TO KEEP YOUR HEART AFLOAT WHEN THE WORLD IS SINKING Timely, Political, Funny, Physical Theatre accompanied by Live Music, Bollywood Dancing, Original Songs, a Mega Tsunami and of course,...
IT’S HARD TO KEEP YOUR HEART AFLOAT WHEN THE WORLD IS SINKING Timely, Political, Funny, Physical Theatre accompanied by Live Music, Bollywood Dancing, Original Songs, a Mega Tsunami and of course,...
