March 15 & 22, 2025 11am - 1pm
The Art of Masapán
Learn to make colorful, vibrant bread dough sculptures and take your creations home with you!
Come and explore the world of Masapán, an ancient Ecuadorian tradition of crafting intricate sculptures from a special bread dough. In this creative class for seniors (55+) and their grandchildren, you'll have the unique opportunity to learn from Milton "Maja" Jurado, a master of this art form.
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Learn about the cultural significance of Masapán in Latin American countries for celebrations and festivals.
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Frogtown welcomes art lovers of all ages.
The EVAC organizes two free art festivals in Frogtown: the biennial Frogtown Artwalk (offered in even numbered years), and Illuminate the Night (offered in odd-numbered years).
OUR MISSION
The Elysian Valley Arts Collective (E.V.A.C.), a Frogtown based arts 501(c)3 non-profit, is dedicated to preserving and promoting an inclusive community along the Los Angeles River consisting of artisans, businesses, community organizations and local residents, in order to cultivate a sense of place, a vibrant local economy and arts education for youth.
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+ 2020 Virtual Frogtown Artwalk Highlight Reel
During the COVID pandemic, the Elysian Valley Arts Collective hosted their first ever virtual Frogtown Artwalk online October 16-18, 2020. This highlight reel shows interviews with artists and community members in Elysian Valley.
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