Filipino-American Youth Wellness Comic Book Workshops

Calling all 16-24 year old Filipino Angelenos! 🇵🇭🇺🇸 The Human Beauty Movement is hosting Filipino-American Youth Wellness Comic Book Workshops this June!

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Here’s what you can expect...

• Dive deep into your unique experiences and explore ways to enhance mental well-being

• Express your story through the captivating medium of comic book art

• Connect with fellow Fil-Am artists in a supportive environment

Showcase your comic book masterpiece in a festive gallery exhibit

THAT’S RIGHT.

PARTICIPATE IN ALL 7 SESSIONS + THE EXHIBIT, AND GET PAID FOR YOUR INVALUABLE CONTRIBUTION TO THIS ENRICHING EXPERIENCE.

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• No prior art experience is necessary.
• We encourage individuals of all genders, abilities, and personal mental health experiences to apply.
• Must be Filipino-American.
• Must live in Los Angeles County.
• Must be between 16-24 years of age.
• If you’re under 18, you must get permission from your parent or guardian.
• Must commit to attending the full in-person program which includes:
• 7 interactive wellness sessions (includes journaling, meditation, breathwork, self-expression, art therapy + more)
• 6 comic book education sessions (includes themes & characters, plot development, script writing, storyboarding, editing, printing + more)
• 1 gallery exhibition of the group‘s work

IMPORTANT: The comic book you create will become the property of the LA County Department of Mental Health to help support others in our community.

• Tuesday, June 18th, 10 am -12 pm: Introductions, Ground Rules, Mental Health Discussion & Wellness Activities (2 hours)
• Thursday, June 20th, 10 am -1 pm: Culture & Art Therapy (1 hour) + Comic Book Theme & Character Development (2 hours)
• Friday, June 21st, 10 am -1 pm: Empowerment & Creative Journaling (1 hour) + Comic Book Plot Development (2 hours)
• Monday, June 24th, 10 am -1 pm: Love & Inspiration (1 hour) + Comic Book Script Writing & Storyboarding, Part 1 (2 hours)
• Wednesday, June 26th, 10 am -1 pm: Heroes & Masks (1 hour) + Comic Book Script Writing & Storyboarding, Part 2 (2 hours)
• Friday, June 28th, 10 am -1 pm: Communication & Social Media (1 hour) + Comic Book Editing (2 hours)
• Monday, July 1st, 10 am -1 pm: Fantasy & Imagination (1 hour) + Comic Book Printing (2 hours)
• July 11, 6-8 pm: Gallery Exhibit & Celebration

Remember, you must attend all sessions of the Filipino-American Youth Wellness Comic Book Workshops plus the exhibit to get paid!

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This is event is hosted by The Human Beauty Movement in partnership with the Los Angeles County Dept. of Mental Health API Underserved Cultural Communities (UsCC)

For Mental Health resources and support, call the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health’s helpline at 1 (800) 854-7771.

If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis, you can text 988 for immediate private support. Available 24/7.

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