Open Studio: Creative Community Space for Connection & Wellness

Your creative practice deserves community, and community supports your wellness.

Open Studio is a weekly drop-in space where you can work on any creative project while connecting with other artists and community members. Whether you're painting, writing, crafting, or just exploring, you're welcome here.

A relaxed, peer-supported space where creativity and mental wellness come together. Work on your own projects while surrounded by others doing the same. It's co-working meets community care. No agenda, no pressure, just creative energy and connection.

✓ Work on any creative project (bring your own materials)
✓ Meet other artists and community members
✓ Share ideas and get informal feedback
✓ Take a mental health break through creativity
✓ Learn about Painted Brain's programs and services
✓ Just hang out in a welcoming, judgment-free space

Open Studio recognizes that creativity and mental wellness are deeply connected. This space is designed to:

• Reduce isolation through community connection
• Support mental health through creative expression
• Provide peer support in a non-clinical setting
• Create belonging for people navigating mental health challenges
• Honor creativity as a tool for wellness and recovery

You don't need to be in crisis to be here. You just need to be you.

• Artists working on personal projects
• Anyone seeking creative community
• People using art for mental health support
• Community members wanting to connect
• Anyone curious about Painted Brain's programs
• You, if you need a welcoming space today

All creative mediums welcome. All experience levels welcome. All people welcome.

When: Every Monday, 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: Painted Brain Community Wellness Center
3350 W 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90004

Cost: FREE
Format: Drop-in (come and go as you need)
What to Bring: Your creative materials/projects (or just yourself!)

Painted Brain is a peer-driven community wellness center providing mental health support, creative programming, and advocacy. We believe creativity and community connection are essential to mental health recovery and wellness.

While you're here, learn about:

• Mental health and clinical services
• Arts workshops and programming
• Community events and support groups
• Peer support opportunities

Create in community. Support your wellness. Find your people.

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