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Participants are invited to write “letters of apology” through which regret is transformed into a new beginning. A few seeds are included along with the letters into biodegradable envelopes created by artist Kiyomi Fukui. Then the envelopes are planted in the handmade planters, created by ceramic artists affiliated with Long Beach. After the apology letters are planted, the exhibition will follow the progress of the sprouting of the apologies and their future tidings and growth.

Date/Time

5/15 & 5/16, 12-5pm | Letter-writing activity and planting

5/22, 12-4pm | Viewing only

Artists

Alex Kawano
Brittany Mojo
Christine Hudson
Chris Miller
Daniel Garcia
Evan Lopez
Garrett Dran
Gavyn Myers
Heather Browning
Jane Margarette
Jon Weisenburg
Kelsey Zwarka
Kim Torres
Kiyomi Fukui
Necole Borgo

Location

Flux Art Space
410 Termino Ave, Long Beach, CA 90814

Contact

fukui.kiyomi@gmail.com

Make an appointment for letter-writing activity and planting on 5/15/21 and 5/16/21.

Make an appointment for viewing only on 5/22/2021.

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This program is a part of the “Bridging Wellness” series of community pop-ups generously supported by WE RISE LA in partnership with Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. “Bridging Wellness” is a collaborative effort by Angels Gate Cultural Center,  Arts Council for Long Beach, Compound LB and 10 other organizations and artists in the Harbor Region. WE RISE encourages wellbeing and healing through art, connection, community engagement and creative expression throughout May, Mental Health Awareness Month. WE RISE includes Art Rise, a series of 21 art experiences; Community Pop-Ups, hyperlocal activities across Los Angeles County neighborhoods; and a robust Digital Experience, offering original programs that can be enjoyed from anywhere. All installations and activities are meant to be participated in online or viewed from a distance individually or in small groups, in order to remain COVID-safe while fostering community connection and collective healing.