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Clockshop works with artists to deepen the connection between communities and public land, in order to build a shared vision of a future based in belonging and care in Los Angeles.

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Clockshop @clockshopla.bsky.social · Mar 17

We are hiring a full-time, paid Getty Marrow Undergraduate Curatorial Intern. They will support the coordination of 3 artist commissions, our Listening by Moonrise program, and assist in our internal demographic analysis projects.

Learn more under ‘Work Opportunities’ here: clockshop.org/about

Clockshop @clockshopla.bsky.social · Mar 13

Announcing our 2025 Kite Artist: Maria Maea! Each year, Clockshop commissions a contemporary artist to design a kite that incorporates their visual practice. We are excited to share that this will be the first woven kite. 🪁

Learn more at clockshop.org/project/clockshops-kite-festival/

Clockshop @clockshopla.bsky.social · Mar 4

@signalhillfm.bsky.social met with Yaeun Stevie Choi about their approach to designing last year’s commissioned kite for our annual People’s Kite Festival. Listen here to learn about kite-making traditions from around the world:
www.signalhill.fm/issue-one/#fishing-the-sky

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Clockshop @clockshopla.bsky.social · Feb 26

Each year we commission an artist to design the kite for our annual 'Community & Unity People’s Kite Festival.' Our March newsletter will introduce this year’s commissioned artist, Maria Maea.

Subscribe here: clockshop.org/subscribe or learn more at Clockshop.org/events

Clockshop @clockshopla.bsky.social · Feb 20

Do you know any current 10th or 11th graders in NELA? Applications are now open for our Summer Art & Advocacy Youth Fellowship. The fellowship is tuition-free, and fellows receive a $2,500 award to be used for future educational endeavors.

Learn more here: clockshop.org/project/youthfellowship/

Clockshop @clockshopla.bsky.social · Feb 13

Clockshop's Founder Julia Meltzer and Executive Director Sue Bell Yank visited Assemblymember Jessica Caloza yesterday to talk about the Bowtie and the future of open green spaces in Northeast LA.

Clockshop @clockshopla.bsky.social · Feb 11

'What Water Wants' a Clockshop commission by Rosten Woo, is a 30 minute audio tour exploring how water moves through LA. Visit Lewis MacAdams Park with a pair of headphones that connect to your phone to experience it at your convenience. Scan the QR code near the park entrance.

Woman standing at the edge of the LA River with a pair of over the ear headphones on. She looks at the water while listening to the audio tour by artist Rosten Woo.

A row of 7 people sit along the asphalt of the LA River bike path. Each person is wearing headphones over their ears. They all look out at the LA River. By the water’s edge is another row of people listening to the audio tour.

Three woman stand by the LA River with headphones over their ears. The woman in the middle holds a poster made by Rosten Woo which helps guests understand where the water in LA comes from.

Clockshop @clockshopla.bsky.social · Feb 5

A letter from our Executive Director, Sue Bell Yank, on our commitment to you and our values.

Clockshop @clockshopla.bsky.social · Jan 31

On February 1 we are hosting a special SOLD-OUT ‘Reading By Moonrise’ featuring writers and artists with a direct connection to the Altadena Public Libraries. All donations will go directly to the Altadena Library Foundation.

Donate here clockshop.org/event/reading-by-moonrise-benefit-for-altadena