Art in the Park

Community Arts
2025-04-19 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-04-12 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-04-05 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-29 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-15 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Art in the Park, 5568 Via Marisol Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90042, United States
Community Arts is held outside in Hermon Park most Saturdays. Join us in exploring the arts, from puppets to painting.

Most Saturdays from 11 am–1pm
Free, all ages
Community Arts is held outside in Hermon Park most Saturdays. Join us in exploring the arts, from puppets to painting.
Let’s keep each other healthy, please stay home if you feel unwell or have any potential Covid symptoms. If the weather is extreme due to high heat or rain, Community Arts will be canceled.

No Latin Jazz Sessions
2025-04-17 16:30 - 18:30 | Art in the Park, 5568 Via Marisol Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90042, United States
We will return April 24 (check site for updates)
Sign up here!
This weekly community band is an introduction to the many popular Latin styles of music from slow and intimate cha cha and boleros to fast paced and high energy salsa, cumbia, and merengue. Join us for an eventful start to the first installment of the Latin Jazz Sessions at Art in the Park, and surprise yourself with how much you could learn in just a few weeks! Sheet music and basic drumming pattern worksheets will be readily available every week. Everyone is free to join this program, though some musical experience will greatly help in familiarizing patterns and learning songs. Art in the Park has drums and some instruments available for use, too, so don’t be shy – stop by and try it out for yourself.
Matthew Hernandez is a proud community arts advocate that has dedicated his work to the enrichment of cultural celebration and literacy through music. Understanding how music shapes and reflects cultural awareness and ambitions, he recognizes the influence that music has over large groups of individuals that share a common ground in beliefs and expression. The main goal for Matthew is to bring those people together to share the same physical space and strengthen bonds through experiencing the ultimate form of expression that creative outlets, like music, allow. Being a source for bringing the community together brings him all the joy in the world, whether it’s through live performance, group teaching, volunteer work, or even just casual conversation with neighbors and friends.
He currently studies at the Herb Alpert Music Center’s Applied Music Program at Los Angeles City College and has built a reputation for being the musical coordinator and saxophonist for salsa and latin jazz band, Timba Tumbao. With his band, he’s performed all across SoCal, delivering a fun and high energy live latin dance show. He loves what he does because he gets the opportunity to connect with so many amazing communities and share an inclusive experience full of dancing, smiles, and fun memories. “Music is a language without words, it speaks in only profound emotion and true expression.”
Lets help keep each other healthy please stay home if you have any flu like or COVID symptoms.
check our calendar at artinthepark.org for updates
Questions email info@artintheparkla.org

No Beginning Guitar for Elder Adults
2025-04-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Art in the Park, 5568 Via Marisol Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90042, United States
NO CLASS – We will return next week
email rafael.bustamante@artintheparkla.org for new student availability

Wednesdays 10am – 11am

(check instagram for updates)

With Teaching Artist Rafael Bustamante

Made possible by a grant from the Hermon Neighborhood Council

This guitar class is designed with complete beginners in mind. We will discuss/learn basic principles of music and skills for playing notes/chords on the guitar. We will share our experience and love/excitement for music and learn to bring that to life through the guitar.

Rafael is a multiinstrumentalist, songwriter and performing artist born and raised in Los Angeles. He has performed as a soloist and with many ensembles over the last two decades. Rafael continues to share his passion for music and performance working with Neighborhood Music school and Art in The Park.

Lets help keep each other healthy please stay home if you have any flu like or COVID symptoms. Questions email info@artintheparkla.org

Berta Sosa - Celebración De La Vida
2025-04-13 12:00 - 15:00 | CA
It is with hearts full of gratitude for the life of Berta Elia Torres Sosa that we share the news of her passing on March 9th 2025.
Berta lived a life deeply rooted in family, community, food, music, flowers and the arts. Born in Tijuana and raised in Mexicali, Mexico, she came to Los Angeles at 18, and at 21, met the love of her life, Stan. Together, they built a life centered in love, family and uplifting their community.
In all she did—as a legal secretary, lunch lady, and director of Art in the Park from 1996 till 2017—Berta was a fierce advocate for her community. She centered community knowledge and connections, created beauty, stood up for what was right, and made things happen. Intuitively, she lifted others—especially those just beginning to find their voice.
Stan Sosa, Sabrina, Roxie, and her grandkids Ronan, Elia, Kiki and Nacho invite you to remember Berta, to share your stories, and to carry forward her light.
Please join us on April 13th at noon @ Art in the Park

Community Band
2025-04-12 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-04-05 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-29 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Art in the Park, 5568 Via Marisol Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90042, United States
Art in the Park in Partnership with Neighborhood Music School Presents
COMMUNITY BAND IN THE PARK

Calling all musicians searching for a friendly, all-ages, music-making environment!
Community Band at Hermon Park is held outside in the park each Saturday, as a series of creative musical sessions and concerts directed by Logan Hone. Musicians of all skill levels, ages, & backgrounds are invited to join the band in learning an eclectic mix of music, including jazz, latin, folk, & original material. Participation is FREE. Bring your instrument and water. Percussion instruments are provided.
Visit the Community Band webpage for more info. Check IG @artintheparkla for updates
Where: Hermon Park, 5568 Via Marisol, LA, CA 90042
(next to the Art in the Park building near far tennis courts)
Questions? Feel free to contact Logan at loganhone@gmail.com or info@artintheparkla.org
Community Band is made possible through a partnership between Art in the Park and Neighborhood Music school.
Heath and Safety:

The Community Band will be held outside on days with good weather. On days with excessive heat or rain, the Community Band will be held indoors. AITP is guided by the City of LA on Covid protocols. Please check our website for updated info.
Please stay home if you feel unwell or have any potential covid-related symptoms.

AITP is a partner site of the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.

Latin Jazz Sessions
2025-04-10 16:30 - 18:30, 2025-04-03 16:30 - 18:30, 2025-03-27 16:30 - 18:30 | Art in the Park, 5568 Via Marisol Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90042, United States
Latin Jazz Sessions with Matthew Hernandez & Sergio Segura
Thursdays (check site for updates)
4:30pm – 6:30pm, all ages
Sign up here!
This weekly community band is an introduction to the many popular Latin styles of music from slow and intimate cha cha and boleros to fast paced and high energy salsa, cumbia, and merengue. Join us for an eventful start to the first installment of the Latin Jazz Sessions at Art in the Park, and surprise yourself with how much you could learn in just a few weeks! Sheet music and basic drumming pattern worksheets will be readily available every week. Everyone is free to join this program, though some musical experience will greatly help in familiarizing patterns and learning songs. Art in the Park has drums and some instruments available for use, too, so don’t be shy – stop by and try it out for yourself.
Matthew Hernandez is a proud community arts advocate that has dedicated his work to the enrichment of cultural celebration and literacy through music. Understanding how music shapes and reflects cultural awareness and ambitions, he recognizes the influence that music has over large groups of individuals that share a common ground in beliefs and expression. The main goal for Matthew is to bring those people together to share the same physical space and strengthen bonds through experiencing the ultimate form of expression that creative outlets, like music, allow. Being a source for bringing the community together brings him all the joy in the world, whether it’s through live performance, group teaching, volunteer work, or even just casual conversation with neighbors and friends. He currently studies at the Herb Alpert Music Center’s Applied Music Program at Los Angeles City College and has built a reputation for being the musical coordinator and saxophonist for salsa and latin jazz band, Timba Tumbao. With his band, he’s performed all across SoCal, delivering a fun and high energy live latin dance show. He loves what he does because he gets the opportunity to connect with so many amazing communities and share an inclusive experience full of dancing, smiles, and fun memories. “Music is a language without words, it speaks in only profound emotion and true expression.”
Born and raised in El Sereno, Los Angeles, CA, Sergio Segura has been a musician since theage of 13. Originally a pianist, he found his passion lied in drums, specifically Latin percussion drums. Following his musical passion, Sergio went on to receive his Bachelor of Music at Cal Poly Pomona and his Masters at Cal State LA with an emphasis in Afro Latin Music, where he studied under legendary Cuban drummer -Calixto Oviedo- learning the fundamentals of Cuban music such as son, danzon, cha cha’s rumba and others. Since graduating, Sergio has been performing with various bands and artists. As of recent he has performed with Colombian cumbia artist Yeison Landero at the Hollywood Bowl and The Ford. He has also opened and shared the stage with the likes of Elvis Crespo, La Sonora Dinamita, Grupo Sonador among others at festivals such as Besame Mucho. Growing up first generation Mexican in a disadvantaged community, Sergio understands the value of having spaces for children and adults to express their artistic side through music. Sergio believes in giving back to his community by sharing his knowledge. He currently continues to gig throughout the U.S. and enjoys teaching and improving his own skills. “Music is lifelong. There is never an end point and there’s always something new to learn.” “Drumming is the extension of our feelings. Everyone should have access to resources and spaces to express themselves, regardless of the environment theygrow up in.”
Lets help keep each other healthy please stay home if you have any flu like or COVID symptoms.
check our calendar at artinthepark.org for updates
Questions email info@artintheparkla.org

Latin Percussion Lab
2025-04-10 15:30 - 16:15, 2025-04-03 15:30 - 16:15, 2025-03-27 15:30 - 16:15 | Art in the Park, 5568 Via Marisol Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90042, United States
Latin Percussion Lab with Matthew Hernandez & Sergio Segura
Thursdays (check site for updates)
3:30 pm – 4:15 pm
This workshop happens in partnership with Neighborhood Music School
Latin Percussion Lab
Sign up here!
This program is designed to introduce basic rhythms and counting exercises for students through the use of hand percussion and Afro-Latin drumming techniques. Students will have a chance to learn all about essential elements in Latin music like clave, tumbao, and basic conga tones. There will be an introduction to different types of instruments each week as well as a song of the week by various salsa and cha cha icons. This will be a very fun and engaging drumming course.
Matthew Hernandez is a proud community arts advocate that has dedicated his work to the enrichment of cultural celebration and literacy through music. Understanding how music shapes and reflects cultural awareness and ambitions, he recognizes the influence that music has over large groups of individuals that share a common ground in beliefs and expression. The main goal for Matthew is to bring those people together to share the same physical space and strengthen bonds through experiencing the ultimate form of expression that creative outlets, like music, allow. Being a source for bringing the community together brings him all the joy in the world, whether it’s through live performance, group teaching, volunteer work, or even just casual conversation with neighbors and friends.
He currently studies at the Herb Alpert Music Center’s Applied Music Program at Los Angeles City College and has built a reputation for being the musical coordinator and saxophonist for salsa and latin jazz band, Timba Tumbao. With his band, he’s performed all across SoCal, delivering a fun and high energy live latin dance show. He loves what he does because he gets the opportunity to connect with so many amazing communities and share an inclusive experience full of dancing, smiles, and fun memories. “Music is a language without words, it speaks in only profound emotion and true expression.”
Born and raised in El Sereno, Los Angeles, CA, Sergio Segura has been a musician since theage of 13. Originally a pianist, he found his passion lied in drums, specifically Latin percussion drums. Following his musical passion, Sergio went on to receive his Bachelor of Music at Cal Poly Pomona and his Masters at Cal State LA with an emphasis in Afro Latin Music, where he studied under legendary Cuban drummer -Calixto Oviedo- learning the fundamentals of Cuban music such as son, danzon, cha cha’s rumba and others. Since graduating, Sergio has been performing with various bands and artists. As of recent he has performed with Colombian cumbia artist Yeison Landero at the Hollywood Bowl and The Ford. He has also opened and shared the stage with the likes of Elvis Crespo, La Sonora Dinamita, Grupo Sonador among others at festivals such as Besame Mucho. Growing up first generation Mexican in a disadvantaged community, Sergio understands the value of having spaces for children and adults to express their artistic side through music. Sergio believes in giving back to his community by sharing his knowledge. He currently continues to gig throughout the U.S. and enjoys teaching and improving his own skills. “Music is lifelong. There is never an end point and there’s always something new to learn.” “Drumming is the extension of our feelings. Everyone should have access to resources and spaces to express themselves, regardless of the environment theygrow up in.”
Lets help keep each other healthy please stay home if you have any flu like or COVID symptoms.
Check our calendar at artinthepark.org for updates
Questions email info@artintheparkla.org

Beginning Guitar for Elder Adults
2025-04-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-04-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-03-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-03-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Art in the Park, 5568 Via Marisol Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90042, United States
email rafael.bustamante@artintheparkla.org for new student availability

Wednesdays 10am – 11am

(check instagram for updates)

With Teaching Artist Rafael Bustamante

Made possible by a grant from the Hermon Neighborhood Council

This guitar class is designed with complete beginners in mind. We will discuss/learn basic principles of music and skills for playing notes/chords on the guitar. We will share our experience and love/excitement for music and learn to bring that to life through the guitar.

Rafael is a multiinstrumentalist, songwriter and performing artist born and raised in Los Angeles. He has performed as a soloist and with many ensembles over the last two decades. Rafael continues to share his passion for music and performance working with Neighborhood Music school and Art in The Park.

Lets help keep each other healthy please stay home if you have any flu like or COVID symptoms. Questions email info@artintheparkla.org

Community Art Exhibition & Celebration
2025-04-05 14:00 - 17:00 | Art in the Park, 5568 Via Marisol Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90042, United States
Community Art Exhibition & Celebration — April 5, 2–5pm
Photos made by Uncle George and made in the workshops will be up for display, along with all the unique pinhole cameras.
All are welcome to this open exhibit!
George Lane Benson, affectionately known as “Uncle George” to his great-niece once removed, Anahid Yahjian, was a self-taught photographer, tinkerer and adventurer who was born in East LA in 1935 and lived in Norwalk until his death in 2012. He picked up pinhole photography during his retirement, documenting his changing city on his bicycle.
In his twilight years, he taught Yahjian, then a college film student, his new craft. She inherited many of his prints and negatives and all of his equipment, including his wonderful handmade pinhole cameras and light charts. Hoping to give the cameras and gear a new purpose, Yahjian pulled them from storage and passed them down to filmmaker and arts educator Daphna Lapidot, who brought them to Art in the Park for our educational programming.

A Day of Friendship: Welcoming Spring
2025-04-05 10:00 - 11:30 | Art in the Park, 5568 Via Marisol Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90042, United States
The East Wind Foundation & Vibing with Cultural Leafs presents:
A Day of Friendship: Welcoming Spring
Join us for a beautiful morning of cultural celebration, music, and community as we welcome spring together!
Featuring:

Lion Dance Troupe – A dynamic performance to bring prosperity and joy
Guzheng Music – The enchanting sounds of this traditional Chinese instrument
Shiishongna Bird Singers – Honoring Indigenous traditions through song
An E-Bike for the Gabrielino-Shoshone Eco-Cultural Center

All are welcome! Come celebrate friendship, culture, and the arrival of spring with us!

Pinhole Camera Workshop for All Age
2025-03-29 14:00 - 17:00 | Art in the Park, 5568 Via Marisol Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90042, United States
This workshop with Shebly Roberts & Daphna Lapidot is limited to 10 participants.
Please register to attended.
Using the eccentric homemade camera collection of the Los Angeles hobbyist photographer George Lane Benson (1935-2012), workshop participants will explore Hermon Park and make a series of unique darkroom prints. Participants will learn about optics of the camera obscura, aperture, and depth of field. We will look at and discuss photographers that have used the pinhole camera towards diverse aims. With the assistance of cardboard boxes painted black, participants will make photographs that bypass not only the camera lens but metadata, the cloud, the data center, and the algorithm. Using darkroom chemistry, participants will be invited to develop 4 by 5 and 8 by 10-inch silver gelatin prints. Art in the Park hopes that this demonstration of nineteenth and twentieth century photographic processes will provide a space for participants to consider image making in pre-digital times, and to celebrate the life and career of an under-recognized artist.
For more information, see the main page for Uncle George’s Cameras

Pinhole Camera Workshop for Families
2025-03-22 14:00 - 17:00 | Art in the Park, 5568 Via Marisol Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90042, United States
This workshop with Shelby Roberts & Daphna Lapidot is open to kids, parents and caretakers, and limited to 10 participants.
Please register to attended.
Using the eccentric homemade camera collection of the Los Angeles hobbyist photographer George Lane Benson (1935-2012), workshop participants will explore Hermon Park and make a series of unique darkroom prints. Participants will learn about optics of the camera obscura, aperture, and depth of field. We will look at and discuss photographers that have used the pinhole camera towards diverse aims. With the assistance of cardboard boxes painted black, participants will make photographs that bypass not only the camera lens but metadata, the cloud, the data center, and the algorithm. Using darkroom chemistry, participants will be invited to develop 4 by 5 and 8 by 10-inch silver gelatin prints. Art in the Park hopes that this demonstration of nineteenth and twentieth century photographic processes will provide a space for participants to consider image making in pre-digital times, and to celebrate the life and career of an under-recognized artist.
For more information, see the main page for Uncle George’s Cameras

Community Band
2025-03-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Art in the Park, 5568 Via Marisol Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90042, United States
Art in the Park in Partnership with Neighborhood Music School Presents
COMMUNITY BAND IN THE PARK

Calling all musicians searching for a friendly, all-ages, music-making environment!
Community Band will be led this week by multi-instrumentalist Monk Turner! Check out his music at: https://monkturner.bandcamp.com/
Musicians of all skill levels, ages, & backgrounds are invited to join the band in learning an eclectic mix of music, including jazz, latin, folk, & original material. Participation is FREE. Bring your instrument and water. Percussion instruments are provided.
Visit the Community Band webpage for more info. Check IG @artintheparkla for updates
Where: Hermon Park, 5568 Via Marisol, LA, CA 90042
(next to the Art in the Park building near far tennis courts)
Questions? Feel free to contact Logan at loganhone@gmail.com or info@artintheparkla.org
Community Band is made possible through a partnership between Art in the Park and Neighborhood Music school.
Heath and Safety:

The Community Band will be held outside on days with good weather. On days with excessive heat or rain, the Community Band will be held indoors. AITP is guided by the City of LA on Covid protocols. Please check our website for updated info.
Please stay home if you feel unwell or have any potential covid-related symptoms.

AITP is a partner site of the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.

No Community Arts
2025-03-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Art in the Park, 5568 Via Marisol Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90042, United States
No Community Arts
We will return next week

Latin Jazz Sessions
2025-03-20 16:30 - 18:00 | Art in the Park, 5568 Via Marisol Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90042, United States
Latin Jazz Sessions with Matthew Hernandez
Thursdays (check site for updates)
4:30pm – 6:00pm, all ages
Sign up here!
This weekly community band is an introduction to the many popular Latin styles of music from slow and intimate cha cha and boleros to fast paced and high energy salsa, cumbia, and merengue. Join us for an eventful start to the first installment of the Latin Jazz Sessions at Art in the Park, and surprise yourself with how much you could learn in just a few weeks! Sheet music and basic drumming pattern worksheets will be readily available every week. Everyone is free to join this program, though some musical experience will greatly help in familiarizing patterns and learning songs. Art in the Park has drums and some instruments available for use, too, so don’t be shy – stop by and try it out for yourself.
Matthew Hernandez is a proud community arts advocate that has dedicated his work to the enrichment of cultural celebration and literacy through music. Understanding how music shapes and reflects cultural awareness and ambitions, he recognizes the influence that music has over large groups of individuals that share a common ground in beliefs and expression. The main goal for Matthew is to bring those people together to share the same physical space and strengthen bonds through experiencing the ultimate form of expression that creative outlets, like music, allow. Being a source for bringing the community together brings him all the joy in the world, whether it’s through live performance, group teaching, volunteer work, or even just casual conversation with neighbors and friends.
He currently studies at the Herb Alpert Music Center’s Applied Music Program at Los Angeles City College and has built a reputation for being the musical coordinator and saxophonist for salsa and latin jazz band, Timba Tumbao. With his band, he’s performed all across SoCal, delivering a fun and high energy live latin dance show. He loves what he does because he gets the opportunity to connect with so many amazing communities and share an inclusive experience full of dancing, smiles, and fun memories. “Music is a language without words, it speaks in only profound emotion and true expression.”
Lets help keep each other healthy please stay home if you have any flu like or COVID symptoms.
check our calendar at artinthepark.org for updates
Questions email info@artintheparkla.org

Pinhole Camera Workshop for High School/Young Adult
2025-03-15 14:00 - 17:00 | Art in the Park, 5568 Via Marisol Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90042, United States
This workshop with photograper David Weldzius is limited to 10 participants.
Please register to attended.
Using the eccentric homemade camera collection of the Los Angeles hobbyist photographer George Lane Benson (1935-2012), workshop participants will explore Hermon Park and make a series of unique darkroom prints. Participants will learn about optics of the camera obscura, aperture, and depth of field. We will look at and discuss photographers that have used the pinhole camera towards diverse aims. With the assistance of cardboard boxes painted black, participants will make photographs that bypass not only the camera lens but metadata, the cloud, the data center, and the algorithm. Using darkroom chemistry, participants will be invited to develop 4 by 5 and 8 by 10-inch silver gelatin prints. Art in the Park hopes that this demonstration of nineteenth and twentieth century photographic processes will provide a space for participants to consider image making in pre-digital times, and to celebrate the life and career of an under-recognized artist.
For more information, see the main page for Uncle George’s Cameras
