As an arts and cultural organization committed to Healing Justice, at Sovern, we believe that investing in the arts is vital for fostering creativity, cultural enrichment, and community well-being.
With the support of the California Arts Council, we aim to strengthen our organizational infrastructure and enhance our operations. The funding will help us invest in strategic planning, fundraising initiatives, and staffing, improving our capacity. By strengthening our administrative and financial capabilities, we can better prepare to navigate potential challenges and become a sustainable and resilient arts organization.
Funding will also support technology and equipment for adapting to evolving needs, particularly accessibility. Modernizing our digital infrastructure will enable us to better serve artists, reach broader audiences, and ensure program sustainability.
The backbones of our current programming are art exhibitions, artist residencies, and donation based, culturally relevant art and wellness workshops that support mental health. We support emerging artists of color with exhibition opportunities and mentorship to advance their careers and support their emergence into the Los Angeles arts landscape. All of our workshops are donation based so folks can sign up free of charge, supporting equitable access. We also have a childcare treasury so that we can support mothers with a stipend to cover their children’s care while they come to our services to support their own well being. Our workshops range from hands-on art, to artist talks, yoga/movement, financial wellness, talking circles, and book clubs. During exhibition runs, we integrate exhibition themes into our donation based public programs that promote dialogue, reflection, and self-expression.

