Artists are invited to join Now Be Here and event host OXY ARTS for what promises to be a historic two-part day for the Los Angeles art community. A coalition of 50+ universities, museums, and nonprofit arts organizations have come together to mark the anniversary of our landmark 2016 convening and photograph* followed by a full day of artist-centered programming titled Now Let's Talk, Los Angeles.

Please RSVP via the button for both or one of these events:

9 - 11am: Now Be Here Anniversary Photograph: The day will begin with a new community photo of women and non-binary artists living and working in Los Angeles.

11am - 3pm: Now Let's Talk, Los Angeles: Los Angeles artists and arts workers of all gender expressions are invited to attend the Now Let’s Talk, Los Angeles programming, which will include Panel Discussions and Community Conversations.

This intentionally discussion-based gathering will provide artist attendees with opportunities to connect joyfully and strengthen community ties, while engaging deeply in dialogue that addresses systemic issues within the art world.

Coalition representatives will be casually mingling throughout the day so artists can learn about their supports in a relaxed environment. For a full list of Coalition members, Panel Participants, Community Conversation topics and facilitators, please see below.

This event is free and open to Los Angeles artists of ALL gender expressions.

*In 2016, Now Be Here launched when 733 women and non-binary artists gathered for a group photograph in downtown Los Angeles to make a collective statement of presence. This became the largest known group photograph of artists in LA. 10 years later, we are staging this photograph again.

Contact the host of Now Be Here Anniversary Photograph & Now Let’s Talk, Los Angeles