Black Joy: A Live Painting Event

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Date

October 25

Time

12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Cost

Free

Organizer's Site

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Council District

City Council District 5
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Event Schedule

LAUNCH LA presents 2025 BLACK JOY Live Painting as a special program of  Headwraps in the Park at Pan Pacific Park (7600 Beverly Blvd., LA 90036) on Saturday, October 25, 12–6 PM.
 

Featuring artists Tony Concep, Isis Dua, Jonah Elijah, and Mary Harris, this vibrant live-painting event invites the public to witness four dynamic local artists create original 32” x 48” canvases interpreting Black Joy during this free day of music, art, and culture.
 

The completed works will be exhibited at LAUNCH Gallery (170 S. La Brea Ave., LA 90036) from November 22 – December 13, 2025.

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