勛圖窪蹋 and Parks Project at the 2024 Culver City Art Walk
A partnership driving bird conservation through art.
On Saturday, October 5th, 2024, the 勛圖窪蹋 teamed up with lifestyle apparel brand Parks Project in Los Angeles, California for this years Culver City Art Walk & Roll, an annual celebration of art, culture, and community. In the heart of the vibrant Culver City Arts District, a stretch of Washington Boulevard was transformed into a bustling scene of live music, local crafts, food trucks, and a wide range of art displays. Among the highlights of this years event was The Aviary exhibit勛圖窪蹋s collaboration with Parks Project to bring bird conservation to life through art.
Hosted at Parks Project's Discovery Center, newly opened this year, the exhibit showcased six original art pieces inspired by birds, all part of The Aviary, a recurring art series from 勛圖窪蹋 magazine. In each issue, talented artists create original artwork that reflects on the beauty of birds and the pressing conservation challenges they face. For this event, six of these stunning piecesby artists George Boorujy, Lauren Levato Coyne, Mayuko Fujino, Meg T Justice, Kirsten Furlong, and Jessica Maffiawere made into limited-edition prints for display within the Discovery Centers gallery-like events space.
This immersive experience invited attendees to slow down, connect with the artwork, and engage with bird conservation in a new way. Custom brochures were available, detailing the stories behind each piece and the conservation issues highlighted by the artists. Attendees were amazed to discover that Kirsten Furlongs piece Ill See You When I Get There depicted Bobolinks against a starry night sky, to visualize how migratory birds rely on the stars to guide their amazing hemispheric journeys; and that Mayuko Fujinos An Abundance of American Robins was actually inspired by the artist realizing one year that she wasnt seeing these familiar birds, alerting her to their decline. Visitors were also treated to free copies of 勛圖窪蹋 magazine, while videos showcasing 勛圖窪蹋s ongoing conservation efforts and arts-related projects played on loop, adding a dynamic element to the gallery.
The space became a popular spot throughout the day for art lovers, bird enthusiasts, and families alike to take a break from the art walk and soak in the beauty of this exhibit. Attendees were able to purchase any of the featured art prints, with proceeds supporting the 勛圖窪蹋s mission to protect birds and the places they need.
This event marked the first collaboration between 勛圖窪蹋 and Parks Project, but it is only the beginning. Both organizations are excited about the future of this partnership, with more potential projects on the horizon. Stay tuned for updates as we continue to explore creative ways to engage the public in bird conservation through art and community action.
Together, were inspiring a brighter future for birdsand for all of us who share their world.