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New date! May 29th from 7 PM -8:30 PM.

Esoteric Esa is a Mexican-Peruvian American published writer, astrologer, numerologist, and expert in the esoteric fields. She’s contributed to Remezcla, Mitú, and Cosmopolitan. Her work focuses on eliminating misconceptions around taboo subjects in Latine spirituality such as astrology, brujería, and decoloniality along with energy healing as means to reclaim Indigenous and ancestral practices. She is a second-generation psychic tarot reader based in Los Angeles.

Honey Balm is a healers-for-healers evening of reciprocity & collective care, held by the vision & generosity we all bring to the circle. This is a potluck gathering inspired by the honeybee & the acronym BALM: Belonging, Access, Listening, and Medicine.

Together we will co-create sacred space through altar building, an opening prayer & meditation honoring the four directions, & explore the wisdom of circles to nurture & support both personal & collective capacity to resolve & envision.

This healing justice based container will be guided by @remember_thisfeeling , @jxsmineayala & @vwhitehawk.

Please feel free to bring a personal sacred item or earth offering (flowers, crystals, feathers, shells, etc.) to add to our collective altar.

Honey Balm is a healers-for-healers evening of reciprocity & collective care, held by the vision & generosity we all bring to the circle. This is a potluck gathering inspired by the honeybee & the acronym BALM: Belonging, Access, Listening, and Medicine.

Together we will co-create sacred space through altar building, an opening prayer & meditation honoring the four directions, & explore the wisdom of circles to nurture & support both personal & collective capacity to resolve & envision.

This healing justice based container will be guided by @remember_thisfeeling , @jxsmineayala & @vwhitehawk.

Please feel free to bring a personal sacred item or earth offering (flowers, crystals, feathers, shells, etc.) to add to our collective altar.

Honey Balm is a healers-for-healers evening of reciprocity & collective care, held by the vision & generosity we all bring to the circle. This is a potluck gathering inspired by the honeybee & the acronym BALM: Belonging, Access, Listening, and Medicine.

Together we will co-create sacred space through altar building, an opening prayer & meditation honoring the four directions, & explore the wisdom of circles to nurture & support both personal & collective capacity to resolve & envision.

This healing justice based container will be guided by @remember_thisfeeling , @jxsmineayala & @vwhitehawk.

Please feel free to bring a personal sacred item or earth offering (flowers, crystals, feathers, shells, etc.) to add to our collective altar.

Now Be Here’s 10-Year Anniversary Photo & Now Let’s Talk, Los Angeles Programming
May 31, 2026, 9 am - 3 pm, Occidental College. RSVP link in bio or @nowbehereart

We’re excited to share the programs for the Now Let’s Talk, Los Angeles events at the end of May! The programming is free and open to artists of all genders.

Panels:
Equal Percent: Ongoing Strategies for Resisting Sexism in the Art Market / No Unsolicited Submissions: Navigating Relationships with Curators and Gallerists

Community Conversations:
How Do We Do This Differently? / When the Margin is the Center: Identity, Politics, and Art / For Freedoms School: Navigating the Currents of Change, Intersession / Artists, Community Resilience & Mutual Aid / Archiving for Us / Procession: Art as Ecological Practice / Where Are You Now? Where Will Your Work Go? / Art+: The Politics of Visibility

Now Let’s Talk, Los Angeles is organized by Now Be Here and OXY ARTS in collaboration with a coalition of 50+ regional arts organizations, and made possible through generous donations by Artlogic, ArtConverge, East West Bank, and Claremont Graduate University Art Department, with thanks to Fulcrum Arts.

For more information and to RSVP, please see the link in bio or @nowbehereart

Now Be Here’s 10-Year Anniversary Photo & Now Let’s Talk, Los Angeles Programming
May 31, 2026, 9 am - 3 pm, Occidental College. RSVP link in bio or @nowbehereart

We’re excited to share the programs for the Now Let’s Talk, Los Angeles events at the end of May! The programming is free and open to artists of all genders.

Panels:
Equal Percent: Ongoing Strategies for Resisting Sexism in the Art Market / No Unsolicited Submissions: Navigating Relationships with Curators and Gallerists

Community Conversations:
How Do We Do This Differently? / When the Margin is the Center: Identity, Politics, and Art / For Freedoms School: Navigating the Currents of Change, Intersession / Artists, Community Resilience & Mutual Aid / Archiving for Us / Procession: Art as Ecological Practice / Where Are You Now? Where Will Your Work Go? / Art+: The Politics of Visibility

Now Let’s Talk, Los Angeles is organized by Now Be Here and OXY ARTS in collaboration with a coalition of 50+ regional arts organizations, and made possible through generous donations by Artlogic, ArtConverge, East West Bank, and Claremont Graduate University Art Department, with thanks to Fulcrum Arts.

For more information and to RSVP, please see the link in bio or @nowbehereart

Naomi Stewart is the curatorial mind behind ‘sacred’, an exhibition that centers Black art, joy, and healing in a world that devalues these contributions. Naomi’s intention and care is evident in the authentic relationships built with the exhibiting artists, selection of works, and deep connection to the spiritual work at play in the exhibition. (@naomithewanderess)

Connect with Naomi tonight at the Closing Reception of ‘sacred’ at 7PM.

For purchase inquiries of works in ‘sacred’, email sales@sovern.la or check out our Artsy page.

Don’t miss your last chance to check out Dellis’ work at the closing reception of ‘sacred’ @sovern.la this Thursday May 7th at 7PM.

We were honored to have exhibiting artist Dellis Frank (@dellisfrank_theartist) break down her piece, “Be Amended”. Dellis explores the history of The Three-Fifths Compromise which tried to diminish Black people to subhuman. This multimedia piece rejects this idea by celebrating blackness with images of Black Lives Matters protest, excerpts from The Constitution, and news headlines from NFL controversies of players taking a knee during the National Anthem. Dellis’ works remind us of our wholeness and sacredness.

(Work Pictured)
Be Amended (2019)
Acrylic on canvas, repurposed items, fiber, paper collage, resin
40 x 30 inches
$5,000

For purchase inquiries, email: sales@sovern.la or check out our Artsy page.

Another Sovern x Coyotl collab!!

We're having a Mother's Day Flower shop pop up on May 10th at Sovern!!

Purchase your pre-sale bouquets for the beloved mothers and caretakers in your life and pick them up the day of.

We will also be hosting a flower arrangement class that same day. Bring your littles and not so littles, your friends, your partners and the care givers in your life along with a vase or vase like receptacle. Learn about the radicle history of mother's day while creating something beautiful to take home.

In the spirit of community care and honoring all mothers, we will also be doing vendor buy outs the days prior to the event to help our community members stay safe. If you would like to volunteer and or donate to the buy outs reach out to @corrientes_de_mar

These flowers will be used for our arrangement class as well.

Join us in community to honor, celebrate and have a space of reprieve while actively supporting systems of care.

Pre-sales are active, link in bio!

In gratitude and solidarity
Marbella
Creator and curator of COYOTL, a radical world building VFX studio

Another Sovern x Coyotl collab!!

We're having a Mother's Day Flower shop pop up on May 10th at Sovern!!

Purchase your pre-sale bouquets for the beloved mothers and caretakers in your life and pick them up the day of.

We will also be hosting a flower arrangement class that same day. Bring your littles and not so littles, your friends, your partners and the care givers in your life along with a vase or vase like receptacle. Learn about the radicle history of mother's day while creating something beautiful to take home.

In the spirit of community care and honoring all mothers, we will also be doing vendor buy outs the days prior to the event to help our community members stay safe. If you would like to volunteer and or donate to the buy outs reach out to @corrientes_de_mar

These flowers will be used for our arrangement class as well.

Join us in community to honor, celebrate and have a space of reprieve while actively supporting systems of care.

Pre-sales are active, link in bio!

In gratitude and solidarity
Marbella
Creator and curator of COYOTL, a radical world building VFX studio

Another Sovern x Coyotl collab!!

We're having a Mother's Day Flower shop pop up on May 10th at Sovern!!

Purchase your pre-sale bouquets for the beloved mothers and caretakers in your life and pick them up the day of.

We will also be hosting a flower arrangement class that same day. Bring your littles and not so littles, your friends, your partners and the care givers in your life along with a vase or vase like receptacle. Learn about the radicle history of mother's day while creating something beautiful to take home.

In the spirit of community care and honoring all mothers, we will also be doing vendor buy outs the days prior to the event to help our community members stay safe. If you would like to volunteer and or donate to the buy outs reach out to @corrientes_de_mar

These flowers will be used for our arrangement class as well.

Join us in community to honor, celebrate and have a space of reprieve while actively supporting systems of care.

Pre-sales are active, link in bio!

In gratitude and solidarity
Marbella
Creator and curator of COYOTL, a radical world building VFX studio

Another Sovern x Coyotl collab!!

We're having a Mother's Day Flower shop pop up on May 10th at Sovern!!

Purchase your pre-sale bouquets for the beloved mothers and caretakers in your life and pick them up the day of.

We will also be hosting a flower arrangement class that same day. Bring your littles and not so littles, your friends, your partners and the care givers in your life along with a vase or vase like receptacle. Learn about the radicle history of mother's day while creating something beautiful to take home.

In the spirit of community care and honoring all mothers, we will also be doing vendor buy outs the days prior to the event to help our community members stay safe. If you would like to volunteer and or donate to the buy outs reach out to @corrientes_de_mar

These flowers will be used for our arrangement class as well.

Join us in community to honor, celebrate and have a space of reprieve while actively supporting systems of care.

Pre-sales are active, link in bio!

In gratitude and solidarity
Marbella
Creator and curator of COYOTL, a radical world building VFX studio

Save the Date!

Now Be Here’s 10-Year Anniversary & Now Let’s Talk, Los Angeles Programming
May 31, 2026, 9 am - 3 pm, Occidental College

Are you an artist? Join us and Now Be Here on May 31, 2026, when Now Be Here marks its 10-year anniversary with a new community photo and full day of artist-centered programming titled Now Let’s Talk, Los Angeles.

The day will begin with a community photo of women and non-binary artists. (9 - 11 am)

Artists and arts workers of all gender expressions are invited to attend the Now Let’s Talk, Los Angeles programming, including Panel Discussions and Community Conversations. (11 am - 3 pm)

Now Let’s Talk, Los Angeles is presented by a coalition of 50+ regional arts organizations, and made possible through generous donations by Artlogic, ArtConverge, East West Bank, and Claremont Graduate University Art Department, with thanks to Fulcrum Arts.

Now Be Here supports the practices of thousands of diverse women and non-binary artists by building community, expanding public knowledge of their work, and creating a more equitable art world through direct outreach, public programming, and a free, global visual artist directory. @nowbehereart www.nowbehereart.com

For more information and to RSVP, please see link in bio or @nowbehereart

We are excited to welcome you!

Save the Date!

Now Be Here’s 10-Year Anniversary & Now Let’s Talk, Los Angeles Programming
May 31, 2026, 9 am - 3 pm, Occidental College

Are you an artist? Join us and Now Be Here on May 31, 2026, when Now Be Here marks its 10-year anniversary with a new community photo and full day of artist-centered programming titled Now Let’s Talk, Los Angeles.

The day will begin with a community photo of women and non-binary artists. (9 - 11 am)

Artists and arts workers of all gender expressions are invited to attend the Now Let’s Talk, Los Angeles programming, including Panel Discussions and Community Conversations. (11 am - 3 pm)

Now Let’s Talk, Los Angeles is presented by a coalition of 50+ regional arts organizations, and made possible through generous donations by Artlogic, ArtConverge, East West Bank, and Claremont Graduate University Art Department, with thanks to Fulcrum Arts.

Now Be Here supports the practices of thousands of diverse women and non-binary artists by building community, expanding public knowledge of their work, and creating a more equitable art world through direct outreach, public programming, and a free, global visual artist directory. @nowbehereart www.nowbehereart.com

For more information and to RSVP, please see link in bio or @nowbehereart

We are excited to welcome you!

“There are so many things that are weaved into this space that make it extraordinary and I feel very honored to be a part of it.” - Patrick Chuka

At Sovern we work closely with artists to do more than just achieve their artistic vision and showcase their body of work. We are working in and with community to shift the ethos of the artworld. Each contribution by artists and healers are tools within the broader Healing Justice (HJ) framework towards a more just and equitable world.

Come and check out ‘sacred’, on view until May 7th.

Gallery Hours
Tues-Thur, 10 AM to 2 PM

(Work pictured)
Patience “Ndidi” (2023)
Drawing, Ballpoint Pen on Paper
40 x 60 inches
$11,500

For purchase inquiries, email sales@sovern.la

A blend of spiritual, physical, & emotional practices that will assist you in getting to know yourself, your needs, and your partner's needs.

This workshop will be a blend of spiritual, physical, and emotional practices that will assist you in getting to know yourself, your needs, and your partner's needs in a new and more therapeutic way. Learning new ways to communicate your wants, needs, and desires to your partner while building trust. You'll leave feeling grounded and connected to your own and your partner's body and spirit.

Rest and Ritual is a guided experience of tea ceremony, meditation, and sound healing. Each element is offered slowly and with intention to help you settle your body, quiet the mind, and return to presence. It is a space to rest, reconnect, and be held in stillness within community.

Chanel Thomas is a therapeutic bodyworker, sound healing facilitator, and the founder of Zen Fairy Wellness. Her work centers on slowing the nervous system, reconnecting people to their bodies, and creating spaces for deep rest and presence. Through intentional touch, sound, breath, and ritual, Chanel guides experiences that support grounding, emotional release, and inner clarity.

Sign up link in bio.

:::Meet the Artist:::
Patrick Chuka (currently showing in our “sacred” exhibition) is a self-described creative technologist, working at the intersection of art and technology. Patrick, also known to friends as Chu, is a Nigerian-American building meaningful experiences in visual art.

In the art pieces shown behind Chu, he explores vulnerability while inviting the viewer to look inward.

The shading technique employed is an intricate dance of delicate strokes, gradually layered to attain the perfect tonal harmony, accompanied by meticulously placed circular shades, each adding depth and texture. Each work embodies the artist’s unwavering commitment to excellence, going beyond visual representation to showcase the very essence of a profound creative process.

Stay tuned for Patrick’s youth drawing classes in early June!

:::Art Info:::
Slide 1 - Patience “Ndidi” (2023)
Drawing, Ballpoint Pen on Paper
40 x 60 inches
$11,500

Slide 2 & 3 - Let me show you (2023)
Drawing, Ballpoint Pen & Charcoal
24 x 32 inches
$5,500

For purchase inquiries, email sales@sovern.la

:::Meet the Artist:::
Patrick Chuka (currently showing in our “sacred” exhibition) is a self-described creative technologist, working at the intersection of art and technology. Patrick, also known to friends as Chu, is a Nigerian-American building meaningful experiences in visual art.

In the art pieces shown behind Chu, he explores vulnerability while inviting the viewer to look inward.

The shading technique employed is an intricate dance of delicate strokes, gradually layered to attain the perfect tonal harmony, accompanied by meticulously placed circular shades, each adding depth and texture. Each work embodies the artist’s unwavering commitment to excellence, going beyond visual representation to showcase the very essence of a profound creative process.

Stay tuned for Patrick’s youth drawing classes in early June!

:::Art Info:::
Slide 1 - Patience “Ndidi” (2023)
Drawing, Ballpoint Pen on Paper
40 x 60 inches
$11,500

Slide 2 & 3 - Let me show you (2023)
Drawing, Ballpoint Pen & Charcoal
24 x 32 inches
$5,500

For purchase inquiries, email sales@sovern.la

:::Meet the Artist:::
Patrick Chuka (currently showing in our “sacred” exhibition) is a self-described creative technologist, working at the intersection of art and technology. Patrick, also known to friends as Chu, is a Nigerian-American building meaningful experiences in visual art.

In the art pieces shown behind Chu, he explores vulnerability while inviting the viewer to look inward.

The shading technique employed is an intricate dance of delicate strokes, gradually layered to attain the perfect tonal harmony, accompanied by meticulously placed circular shades, each adding depth and texture. Each work embodies the artist’s unwavering commitment to excellence, going beyond visual representation to showcase the very essence of a profound creative process.

Stay tuned for Patrick’s youth drawing classes in early June!

:::Art Info:::
Slide 1 - Patience “Ndidi” (2023)
Drawing, Ballpoint Pen on Paper
40 x 60 inches
$11,500

Slide 2 & 3 - Let me show you (2023)
Drawing, Ballpoint Pen & Charcoal
24 x 32 inches
$5,500

For purchase inquiries, email sales@sovern.la

🗓️ Check out Kam’s Couple’s Massage workshop this Sunday, April 26th from 11 AM to 2 PM.

Bring your partner, a family member, or a friend! All are welcome to experience the benefits of safe partnered touch.

Kamryn Howard is an expert massage therapist and facilitator of monthly Couple’s Massage Workshops at Sovern. She has been a community member since the opening of Sovern in 2021, and her continued engagement highlights how Sovern is more than another entrepreneurial venture for our workshop facilitators. Sovern serves as both an incubator for personal artistic growth as well as a vessel for personal and collective healing.

The artwork behind Kam is by @natou_fall and part of the exhibition “sacred”, curated by @naomithewanderess and on view through May 7.