Upcoming Events
All programs at Sovern are offered on a donation-based, pay-what-you-can model. Instead of fixed ticket prices, we provide suggested donation levels that help sustain the space and honor the time, labor, and expertise of our practitioners and facilitators.
If you are able to give at a higher level, your contribution helps make it possible for others in our community to attend who may not be able to contribute financially at this time. If you need to give less, you are welcome here exactly as you are.
Our programs are made possible through a combination of community donations and grants, and we are committed to keeping our offerings accessible.
No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
We trust our community to give in a way that reflects both their capacity and their care for the collective.
A note on accessibility: Sovern LA is committed to creating a space that is welcoming and accessible to all. At this time, our building does not have ramps, which limits physical access for some community members. We recognize this as an area that needs improvement and are actively working toward making the space more accessible. We do our best to accommodate people of varying abilities and encourage anyone with specific access needs to reach out before attending so we can support you as best we can.
Opening Reception
A group show featuring the work of Jessica Taylor Bellamy, April Bey, and Nia Lee, curated by Nordia Simmonds.
Inner Matters
INNER MATTERS
Sign up HERE
This series centers the individual experience.
You will have space to learn more about your own emotional patterns, values, and boundaries at your own pace, with optional opportunities for connection and discussion in a supportive group setting. Whether you are new to emotional intelligence or already on a wellness journey, these workshops are accessible, grounded, and designed to meet you where you are.
Sovern LA is an intersectional community center and gallery, located in LA’s West Adams district, focused on supporting Black and Indigenous women and gender expansive people of color. Fueled by a passion for justice, equality, and creative expression, Sovern is driven by the collective determination to center healing justice, challenge systemic barriers, empower artists of color, and amplify their impact for collective wellbeing. By building a community that uplifts and celebrates diverse voices, we aim to reshape the art world in Los Angeles and beyond, creating a more inclusive and equitable space where artists and communities can thrive together.
A note on accessibility: Sovern LA is committed to creating a space that is welcoming and accessible to all. At this time, our building does not have ramps, which limits physical access for some community members. We recognize this as an area that needs improvement and are actively workingaking the space more accessible. We do our best to accommodate people of varying abilities and encourage anyone with specific access needs to reach out before attending so we can support you as best we can.
Practicing Futures: Creative Tools for Dreaming Toward Freedom
A group show featuring the work of Jessica Taylor Bellamy, April Bey, and Nia Lee, curated by Nordia Simmonds.
Layered Grounds: Marbling Surfaces for Drawing and CollageOr
A hands-on workshop that brings together paper marbling, silkscreen, collage, and drawing. Artist Jessica Taylor Bellamy will prepare sheets silkscreened with imagery from the city and her practice, offering participants a playful starting point to marble, layer, cut, fold, and sketch on to for an interesting starting point to draw on. Paper Marbling, Silkscreens, Collage, make an interesting ground for drawing or printing or share parts of what you’ve made with others to make collaborative work.
JTB will pre silkscreen on to ⅓ of the sheets in order to let people collage and layer with the paper marbling. Encourage drawing or sketching on top, cutting, folding, gluing or just enjoying intuitive color works with paper marbling.
This workshop is part of the programming for our current show, Into The Plursiverse
Jessica Taylor Bellamy (she/her) is an artist of juxtapositions: image and text, abstraction and figuration, handmade and mass produced, reality and fantasy, sunshine and noir. A native Angeleno, born and raised in Whittier to an Ashkenazi Jewish mother and an Afro-Cuban father, Bellamy’s practice considers this particular familial history to address notions of home, homeland, and landscape. The artist’s work is rooted in her observations living at the edge of a precarious paradise of shifting ecological tensions.
THE CURATOR
Nordia Simmonds (they/she) is a queer Afro-Caribbean diasporic philosopher and activist by way of Jamaica, Bronx, New York, and Central Florida. Nordia holds a Masters of Arts in Depth Psychology with a specialization in Community, Liberation, Indigenous, and Eco-Psychologies (CLIE) from Pacifica Graduate Institute. Her curatorial approach is both a care practice and pedagogical tool that expresses consideration for all persons and art pieces involved in any given project whilst acting as an interlocutor to relay messages between the audience and the artwork. They enlist decolonial feminist frameworks in their work to support non-hierarchical and non-binary thinking. For her, this project is at once an offering, meditation, and practice of a worldbuilding without borders.
Sovern LA is an intersectional community center and gallery, located in LA’s West Adams district, focused on supporting Black and Indigenous women and gender expansive people of color. Fueled by a passion for justice, equality, and creative expression, Sovern is driven by the collective determination to center healing justice, challenge systemic barriers, empower artists of color, and amplify their impact for collective wellbeing. By building a community that uplifts and celebrates diverse voices, we aim to reshape the art world in Los Angeles and beyond, creating a more inclusive and equitable space where artists and communities can thrive together.
A note on accessibility: Sovern LA is committed to creating a space that is welcoming and accessible to all. At this time, our building does not have ramps, which limits physical access for some community members. We recognize this as an area that needs improvement and are actively workingaking the space more accessible. We do our best to accommodate people of varying abilities and encourage anyone with specific access needs to reach out before attending so we can support you as best we can.
Mending the Salt Bone: a Black Food Futurism Participatory Performance and Tasting
Coined by Lee, Black Food Futurism is a radical artistic and culinary practice. With "Mending the Salt Bone: A Black Food Futurism Participatory Performance and Tasting", Lee continues the expansion of her practice into immersive sculpture, creating a site where food, spirit, and community converge. As part of the installation participants will encounter an interactive tasting that activates the work and invites participants to experience food as a springboard for collective dreaming.
The evening will feature a public conversation tracing the emergence of Black Food Futurism as both theory and practice. Together, these offerings invite audiences to consider how food can function simultaneously as an archive, altar, and dream mapping tool capable of carrying memory across timelines while seeding new worlds.
This workshop is part of the programming for our current show, Into The Plursiverse
Nia Lee is an award winning conceptual culinary artist and facilitator. Her work invites participants into collective acts of
wonder, memory, and reimagining, often using food as a portal for spiritual and philosophical inquiry. Their work has been featured in The Los Angeles Times, The Cut, Thrillist, Vogue, and more. Nia also appeared on Netflix’s James Beard–nominated docuseries High on the Hog and the James Beard Award–winning podcast Black Kitchen Series.
THE CURATOR
Nordia Simmonds (they/she) is a queer Afro-Caribbean diasporic philosopher and activist by way of Jamaica, Bronx, New York, and Central Florida. Nordia holds a Masters of Arts in Depth Psychology with a specialization in Community, Liberation, Indigenous, and Eco-Psychologies (CLIE) from Pacifica Graduate Institute. Her curatorial approach is both a care practice and pedagogical tool that expresses consideration for all persons and art pieces involved in any given project whilst acting as an interlocutor to relay messages between the audience and the artwork. They enlist decolonial feminist frameworks in their work to support non-hierarchical and non-binary thinking. For her, this project is at once an offering, meditation, and practice of a worldbuilding without borders.
Sovern LA is an intersectional community center and gallery, located in LA’s West Adams district, focused on supporting Black and Indigenous women and gender expansive people of color. Fueled by a passion for justice, equality, and creative expression, Sovern is driven by the collective determination to center healing justice, challenge systemic barriers, empower artists of color, and amplify their impact for collective wellbeing. By building a community that uplifts and celebrates diverse voices, we aim to reshape the art world in Los Angeles and beyond, creating a more inclusive and equitable space where artists and communities can thrive together.
A note on accessibility: Sovern LA is committed to creating a space that is welcoming and accessible to all. At this time, our building does not have ramps, which limits physical access for some community members. We recognize this as an area that needs improvement and are actively workingaking the space more accessible. We do our best to accommodate people of varying abilities and encourage anyone with specific access needs to reach out before attending so we can support you as best we can.
Flower Drawing & Painting Workshop for All Ages
A hands-on workshop introduces children to the fundamentals of drawing and painting.
Screening: I'd Rather Be Dead Than Silent
A screening of I’d Rather Be Dead Than Silent, in partnership with Isma Shema.
Massage Workshop
$40
No one turned away for lack of funds.
A workshop for partners (romantic, platonic, or otherwise), facilitated by Kamryn Howard.
This hands-on experience invites participants to explore connection through guided massage practices. Kamryn will lead partners through techniques that are practiced on each other, offering a supportive space to give and receive touch with care and intention.
This workshop is not limited to romantic partners. You’re welcome to attend with a friend, family member, or anyone you feel comfortable sharing this experience with.
Blending spiritual, physical, and emotional practices, this workshop supports a deeper understanding of your own needs as well as your partner’s. Together, you’ll explore new ways to communicate wants, boundaries, and desires while building trust.
You’ll leave feeling grounded, more connected, and with practical tools to continue nurturing connection through touch.
A note on accessibility: Sovern LA is committed to creating a space that is welcoming and accessible to all. At this time, our building does not have ramps, which limits physical access for some community members. We recognize this as an area that needs improvement and are actively working toward making the space more accessible. We do our best to accommodate people of varying abilities and encourage anyone with specific access needs to reach out before attending so we can support you as best we can.
Full Moon Circle
Full moon heart chakra self love reiki circle
This month’s theme: Cacao Ceremony
Capoeira Angola
Capoeira Angola
Every Wednesday at 7pm
Suggested donation: $15
No one turned away for lack of funds.
Capoeira Angola is an Afro-Brazilian art form that weaves together movement, music, history, and community. Rooted in traditions created by Africans in Brazil, it blends a sometimes low-to-the-ground, sometimes standing playful physical dialogue with live percussion, call-and-response songs, and ritual. More than a martial art, Capoeira Angola is a practice of rhythm, strategy, expression, and collective care—inviting everyone to explore creativity, connection, and resistance through embodied movement. In this class we will learn how to play the instruments, how to sing the songs, and we will explore the movements in a manner that is engaging, beginner friendly and also challenging for more experienced participants. Shoes recommended.
Jasper Jordan was born and raised in Pasadena and Altadena and has practiced Capoeira Angola since 2003. In 2024, he received the title of Treinel (advanced student)from Mestre (Master and Teacher of Capoeira Angola) Roberval. Jasper has taught Capoeira Angola to children, youth, and adults in communities around the world—from Palestine, Jordan to Washington, DC. His teaching centers Capoeira Angola as an embodied, trauma-informed practice grounded in critical consciousness, cultural memory, and collective liberation.
A note on accessibility: Sovern LA is committed to creating a space that is welcoming and accessible to all. At this time, our building does not have ramps, which limits physical access for some community members. We recognize this as an area that needs improvement and are actively working toward making the space more accessible. We do our best to accommodate people of varying abilities and encourage anyone with specific access needs to reach out before attending so we can support you as best we can.
Rest & Ritual
This offering is designed for anyone craving a pause from daily life, a chance to slow down, and a space to reconnect with themselves.
Time: 7 pm - 9 pm
suggested donation: $25
Register HERE
Chanel is a therapeutic bodyworker, sound healing facilitator, and the founder of Zen Fairy Wellness. Her work centers on slowing the nervous system, reconnecting people to their bodies, and creating spaces for deep rest and presence. Through intentional touch, sound, breath, and ritual, Chanel guides experiences that support grounding, emotional release, and inner clarity.
This offering is designed for anyone craving a pause from daily life, a chance to slow down, and a space to reconnect with themselves in a calm, supportive environment.
A note on accessibility: Sovern LA is committed to creating a space that is welcoming and accessible to all. At this time, our building does not have ramps, which limits physical access for some community members. We recognize this as an area that needs improvement and are actively working toward making the space more accessible. We do our best to accommodate people of varying abilities and encourage anyone with specific access needs to reach out before attending so we can support you as best we can.
Monday Night Drawing Sessions
Start your week off with two hours of creative expression! Monday Night Drawing Sessions features a still life setup for those interested in learning or practicing drawing fundamentals. Offering a relaxed environment, folks are welcome to bring their own art projects/materials or use the time provided for creative exploration.
Feel free to bring your dinner or snacks :)
Suggested donation: $25
Register HERE
A note on accessibility: Sovern LA is committed to creating a space that is welcoming and accessible to all. At this time, our building does not have ramps, which limits physical access for some community members. We recognize this as an area that needs improvement and are actively working toward making the space more accessible. We do our best to accommodate people of varying abilities and encourage anyone with specific access needs to reach out before attending so we can support you as best we can.
Capoeira Angola
Capoeira Angola
Every Wednesday at 7pm
Suggested donation: $15
No one turned away for lack of funds.
Capoeira Angola is an Afro-Brazilian art form that weaves together movement, music, history, and community. Rooted in traditions created by Africans in Brazil, it blends a sometimes low-to-the-ground, sometimes standing playful physical dialogue with live percussion, call-and-response songs, and ritual. More than a martial art, Capoeira Angola is a practice of rhythm, strategy, expression, and collective care—inviting everyone to explore creativity, connection, and resistance through embodied movement. In this class we will learn how to play the instruments, how to sing the songs, and we will explore the movements in a manner that is engaging, beginner friendly and also challenging for more experienced participants. Shoes recommended.
Jasper Jordan was born and raised in Pasadena and Altadena and has practiced Capoeira Angola since 2003. In 2024, he received the title of Treinel (advanced student)from Mestre (Master and Teacher of Capoeira Angola) Roberval. Jasper has taught Capoeira Angola to children, youth, and adults in communities around the world—from Palestine, Jordan to Washington, DC. His teaching centers Capoeira Angola as an embodied, trauma-informed practice grounded in critical consciousness, cultural memory, and collective liberation.
A note on accessibility: Sovern LA is committed to creating a space that is welcoming and accessible to all. At this time, our building does not have ramps, which limits physical access for some community members. We recognize this as an area that needs improvement and are actively working toward making the space more accessible. We do our best to accommodate people of varying abilities and encourage anyone with specific access needs to reach out before attending so we can support you as best we can.
Honey BALM
Heartbroken and burnt-out from community care work?
Tired of being the only Healing Arts practitioner who talks about justice?
Feeling angry and drained by spiritual bypassing in the wellness industry?
Capoeira Angola
Capoeira Angola
Every Wednesday at 7pm
Suggested donation: $15
No one turned away for lack of funds.
Capoeira Angola is an Afro-Brazilian art form that weaves together movement, music, history, and community. Rooted in traditions created by Africans in Brazil, it blends a sometimes low-to-the-ground, sometimes standing playful physical dialogue with live percussion, call-and-response songs, and ritual. More than a martial art, Capoeira Angola is a practice of rhythm, strategy, expression, and collective care—inviting everyone to explore creativity, connection, and resistance through embodied movement. In this class we will learn how to play the instruments, how to sing the songs, and we will explore the movements in a manner that is engaging, beginner friendly and also challenging for more experienced participants. Shoes recommended.
Jasper Jordan was born and raised in Pasadena and Altadena and has practiced Capoeira Angola since 2003. In 2024, he received the title of Treinel (advanced student)from Mestre (Master and Teacher of Capoeira Angola) Roberval. Jasper has taught Capoeira Angola to children, youth, and adults in communities around the world—from Palestine, Jordan to Washington, DC. His teaching centers Capoeira Angola as an embodied, trauma-informed practice grounded in critical consciousness, cultural memory, and collective liberation.
A note on accessibility: Sovern LA is committed to creating a space that is welcoming and accessible to all. At this time, our building does not have ramps, which limits physical access for some community members. We recognize this as an area that needs improvement and are actively working toward making the space more accessible. We do our best to accommodate people of varying abilities and encourage anyone with specific access needs to reach out before attending so we can support you as best we can.
Monday Night Drawing Sessions
Start your week off with two hours of creative expression! Monday Night Drawing Sessions features a still life setup for those interested in learning or practicing drawing fundamentals. Offering a relaxed environment, folks are welcome to bring their own art projects/materials or use the time provided for creative exploration.
Feel free to bring your dinner or snacks :)
Suggested donation: $25
Register HERE
A note on accessibility: Sovern LA is committed to creating a space that is welcoming and accessible to all. At this time, our building does not have ramps, which limits physical access for some community members. We recognize this as an area that needs improvement and are actively working toward making the space more accessible. We do our best to accommodate people of varying abilities and encourage anyone with specific access needs to reach out before attending so we can support you as best we can.
Mother's Day Flower Shop Pop-Up + Vendor Buy-Out
Pre-Sale Mother's Day Flower Shop Pop-Up + Vendor Buy-Out
Floral arrangement or bouquet, bring your own vase or vase like receptacle. Pre-sales will help buy out street vendors!
Sacred Closing Reception
Join us for the closing reception of sacred, a group exhibition curated by Naomi Stewart, featuring an artist panel with select participating artists.
Rooted in questions of reverence, resilience, and self-definition, sacred invites us to consider what it means to embody the sacred within the Black soul while navigating white-body supremacy and generational trauma. Throughout the exhibition, the artists have offered pathways toward healing through practices that alchemize grief, embrace rest, and center creativity as a site of resistance.
This closing gathering offers space to be in conversation with the curator and exhibiting artists, reflecting on the exhibition’s themes and the role of art in cultivating self-fortitude and collective care. Together, we will explore how reclaiming reverence for body, history, and spirit can shape new possibilities for protest, healing, and imagination.
Capoeira Angola
Capoeira Angola
Every Wednesday at 7pm
Suggested donation: $15
No one turned away for lack of funds.
Capoeira Angola is an Afro-Brazilian art form that weaves together movement, music, history, and community. Rooted in traditions created by Africans in Brazil, it blends a sometimes low-to-the-ground, sometimes standing playful physical dialogue with live percussion, call-and-response songs, and ritual. More than a martial art, Capoeira Angola is a practice of rhythm, strategy, expression, and collective care—inviting everyone to explore creativity, connection, and resistance through embodied movement. In this class we will learn how to play the instruments, how to sing the songs, and we will explore the movements in a manner that is engaging, beginner friendly and also challenging for more experienced participants. Shoes recommended.
Jasper Jordan was born and raised in Pasadena and Altadena and has practiced Capoeira Angola since 2003. In 2024, he received the title of Treinel (advanced student)from Mestre (Master and Teacher of Capoeira Angola) Roberval. Jasper has taught Capoeira Angola to children, youth, and adults in communities around the world—from Palestine, Jordan to Washington, DC. His teaching centers Capoeira Angola as an embodied, trauma-informed practice grounded in critical consciousness, cultural memory, and collective liberation.
A note on accessibility: Sovern LA is committed to creating a space that is welcoming and accessible to all. At this time, our building does not have ramps, which limits physical access for some community members. We recognize this as an area that needs improvement and are actively working toward making the space more accessible. We do our best to accommodate people of varying abilities and encourage anyone with specific access needs to reach out before attending so we can support you as best we can.
Capoeira Angola
Capoeira Angola
Every Wednesday at 7pm
Suggested donation: $15
No one turned away for lack of funds.
Capoeira Angola is an Afro-Brazilian art form that weaves together movement, music, history, and community. Rooted in traditions created by Africans in Brazil, it blends a sometimes low-to-the-ground, sometimes standing playful physical dialogue with live percussion, call-and-response songs, and ritual. More than a martial art, Capoeira Angola is a practice of rhythm, strategy, expression, and collective care—inviting everyone to explore creativity, connection, and resistance through embodied movement. In this class we will learn how to play the instruments, how to sing the songs, and we will explore the movements in a manner that is engaging, beginner friendly and also challenging for more experienced participants. Shoes recommended.
Jasper Jordan was born and raised in Pasadena and Altadena and has practiced Capoeira Angola since 2003. In 2024, he received the title of Treinel (advanced student)from Mestre (Master and Teacher of Capoeira Angola) Roberval. Jasper has taught Capoeira Angola to children, youth, and adults in communities around the world—from Palestine, Jordan to Washington, DC. His teaching centers Capoeira Angola as an embodied, trauma-informed practice grounded in critical consciousness, cultural memory, and collective liberation.
A note on accessibility: Sovern LA is committed to creating a space that is welcoming and accessible to all. At this time, our building does not have ramps, which limits physical access for some community members. We recognize this as an area that needs improvement and are actively working toward making the space more accessible. We do our best to accommodate people of varying abilities and encourage anyone with specific access needs to reach out before attending so we can support you as best we can.
Monday Night Drawing Sessions
Start your week off with two hours of creative expression! Monday Night Drawing Sessions features a still life setup for those interested in learning or practicing drawing fundamentals. Offering a relaxed environment, folks are welcome to bring their own art projects/materials or use the time provided for creative exploration.
Feel free to bring your dinner or snacks :)
Register HERE
A note on accessibility: Sovern LA is committed to creating a space that is welcoming and accessible to all. At this time, our building does not have ramps, which limits physical access for some community members. We recognize this as an area that needs improvement and are actively working toward making the space more accessible. We do our best to accommodate people of varying abilities and encourage anyone with specific access needs to reach out before attending so we can support you as best we can.
Couples Massage Workshop
A blend of spiritual, physical, & emotional practices that will assist you in getting to know yourself, your needs, and your partner's needs.
This workshop will be a blend of spiritual, physical, and emotional practices that will assist you in getting to know yourself, your needs, and your partner's needs in a new and more therapeutic way. Learning new ways to communicate your wants, needs, and desires to your partner while building trust. You'll leave feeling grounded and connected to your own and your partner's body and spirit.
Register here
Tapping Into Creative Liberation Workshop
Feeling creatively blocked, stuck, or stalled? This half-day workshop uses EFT Tapping (Emotional Freedom Technique) and sacred altar building to help you release what's standing between you and your fullest creative expression — not just mentally, but on a somatic, nervous system level.
Rest & Ritual
This offering is designed for anyone craving a pause from daily life, a chance to slow down, and a space to reconnect with themselves.
Time: 7 pm - 9 pm
suggested donation: $25
Register HERE
Chanel is a therapeutic bodyworker, sound healing facilitator, and the founder of Zen Fairy Wellness. Her work centers on slowing the nervous system, reconnecting people to their bodies, and creating spaces for deep rest and presence. Through intentional touch, sound, breath, and ritual, Chanel guides experiences that support grounding, emotional release, and inner clarity.
This offering is designed for anyone craving a pause from daily life, a chance to slow down, and a space to reconnect with themselves in a calm, supportive environment.
A note on accessibility: Sovern LA is committed to creating a space that is welcoming and accessible to all. At this time, our building does not have ramps, which limits physical access for some community members. We recognize this as an area that needs improvement and are actively working toward making the space more accessible. We do our best to accommodate people of varying abilities and encourage anyone with specific access needs to reach out before attending so we can support you as best we can.
Capoeira Angola
Capoeira Angola
Every Wednesday at 7pm
Suggested donation: $15
No one turned away for lack of funds.
Capoeira Angola is an Afro-Brazilian art form that weaves together movement, music, history, and community. Rooted in traditions created by Africans in Brazil, it blends a sometimes low-to-the-ground, sometimes standing playful physical dialogue with live percussion, call-and-response songs, and ritual. More than a martial art, Capoeira Angola is a practice of rhythm, strategy, expression, and collective care—inviting everyone to explore creativity, connection, and resistance through embodied movement. In this class we will learn how to play the instruments, how to sing the songs, and we will explore the movements in a manner that is engaging, beginner friendly and also challenging for more experienced participants. Shoes recommended.
Jasper Jordan was born and raised in Pasadena and Altadena and has practiced Capoeira Angola since 2003. In 2024, he received the title of Treinel (advanced student)from Mestre (Master and Teacher of Capoeira Angola) Roberval. Jasper has taught Capoeira Angola to children, youth, and adults in communities around the world—from Palestine, Jordan to Washington, DC. His teaching centers Capoeira Angola as an embodied, trauma-informed practice grounded in critical consciousness, cultural memory, and collective liberation.
A note on accessibility: Sovern LA is committed to creating a space that is welcoming and accessible to all. At this time, our building does not have ramps, which limits physical access for some community members. We recognize this as an area that needs improvement and are actively working toward making the space more accessible. We do our best to accommodate people of varying abilities and encourage anyone with specific access needs to reach out before attending so we can support you as best we can.
Capoeira Angola
Capoeira Angola
Every Wednesday at 7pm
Suggested donation: $15
No one turned away for lack of funds.
Monday Night Drawing Sessions
Start your week off with two hours of creative expression! Monday Night Drawing Sessions features a still life setup for those interested in learning or practicing drawing fundamentals. Offering a relaxed environment, folks are welcome to bring their own art projects/materials or use the time provided for creative exploration.
Feel free to bring your dinner or snacks :)
Register HERE
A note on accessibility: Sovern LA is committed to creating a space that is welcoming and accessible to all. At this time, our building does not have ramps, which limits physical access for some community members. We recognize this as an area that needs improvement and are actively working toward making the space more accessible. We do our best to accommodate people of varying abilities and encourage anyone with specific access needs to reach out before attending so we can support you as best we can.
Curator Office Hours
Throughout the run of sacred, join its curator for an opportunity engage in open conversation about the exhibition and its themes.
Throughout the run of sacred, the curator, Naomi Stewart, will hold office hours twice a month at Sovern, offering visitors an opportunity to engage in open conversation about the exhibition and its themes. Whether encountering the work for the first time or returning for a deeper look, office hours are an invitation to slow down, ask questions, and sit with what it means to view ourselves as sacred. A brief curator-led walkthrough will begin at 12:00 p.m., followed by an open conversation.
Naomi Stewart is a Los Angeles-based independent curator, consultant, and poet, and founder of Black in Place LLC. She holds a BA in Anthropology with a concentration in Art History from Hawaii Pacific University and an MBA in Leadership from Pepperdine University. Her curatorial practice centers on identity, collective healing, and somatic ecology — challenging the erasure of Black histories while emphasizing African indigenous knowledge systems and insurgent memory. Recent curatorial projects include Black in Place (Angels Gate Cultural Center), No Song Unsung (Brea Gallery), and a time to tear, a time to mend (Wonzimer).
A note on accessibility: Sovern LA is committed to creating a space that is welcoming and accessible to all. At this time, our building does not have ramps, which limits physical access for some community members. We recognize this as an area that needs improvement and are actively working toward making the space more accessible. We do our best to accommodate people of varying abilities and encourage anyone with specific access needs to reach out before attending so we can support you as best we can.
Herbal Smoke Cleansing & Bundle-Making Workshop
In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn to craft their own herbal smoke bundles while exploring the spiritual significance of smoke cleansing.
Capoeira Angola
Capoeira Angola
Every Wednesday at 7pm
Suggested donation: $15
No one turned away for lack of funds.
We Are Enough
As part of the public programming for sacred, join us for an evening of film and conversation with exhibiting artists Lisa Diane Wedgeworth and Natou Fall. Featuring Wedgeworth's The Calling and Untitled (Home Depot) alongside Fall's Ci Kanam, these works explore ancestral memory, embodiment, and the spiritual pull toward wholeness through meditative moving image.
Full Moon Circle
Full moon heart chakra self love reiki circle
Enjoy a self-love reiki circle this Libra full moon guaranteed to amplify your heart chakra. A time for closure and letting go of any relationships in your life or with hindering relationships with yourself that you’re ready to heal.
Curator Office Hours
Throughout the run of sacred join its curator for an opportunity engage in open conversation about the exhibition and its themes.
Ayurvedic Somatics: Cultivating Our Inner Medicine
In nisha's Ayurvedic Somatics practice we come together to make space for inner possibilities, stability, and authentic joy through embodiment practices of traditional medicine.