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Public Matters Public Matters is a group of artists, educators, and media experts. We design and implement place-based new media, education and civic engagement projects.

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Will you show off your moves on the street with Public Matters this month? 🩹💃> On Saturday, June 20th, we’ll be parading...
06/10/2026

Will you show off your moves on the street with Public Matters this month? 🩹💃

> On Saturday, June 20th, we’ll be parading down Museum Row for The Art Parade 2026 at LACMA. Join the Boo-Boo Bandage Brigade contingent to help heal LA’s infrastructure ouchies!

>> The following Saturday, June 27th, we’ll be activating The IDEA Lab on Historic Whittier Blvd for Pico Rivera’s World Spirit Festival. Help with prep and installation June 25th-26th and/or with the activation the day of the event.

Whether you love parading for safe streets, talking shop about parks, or simply want to lend a hand, we’d love to have you. Volunteer opportunities are available multiple times throughout June.

Sign up via the link in our bio!

Dozens of bright orange carrot margaritas flowed through yesterday during the Boo-Boo Bandage Brigade Spring Roll! We k...
05/21/2026

Dozens of bright orange carrot margaritas flowed through yesterday during the Boo-Boo Bandage Brigade Spring Roll! We kept crawling and crawling: attendees also enjoyed Bolt Grinders and Hole Patches at , $10 Extended Happy Hour cocktails at , and French cider at . Portions of sales from these Spring Roll Specials support The Brigade’s work. Thank you to everyone who donated, drank, and dazzled us with your presence✨

A special thank you to our emcee , our partners who made it happen
, and the participating bars and restaurants who welcomed us with warmth and hospitality. Shout out to our featured speakers of the night , founder of Los Angeles Walks, nine-time Paralympian, and Nick Griffin, DTLA Alliance

Missed out yesterday? You can still donate via the link in our bio.

Drink for a cause and enjoy the rooftop view with us! 🍸It’s a bar crawl with benefits – literally! Enjoy a sip, fix a s...
05/14/2026

Drink for a cause and enjoy the rooftop view with us! 🍸It’s a bar crawl with benefits – literally! Enjoy a sip, fix a sidewalk, save an ankle.

📅 Tuesday, May 19, 2026
⏰ 5 PM–close (program at 6 PM, raffle at 7 PM)
Start: Florentín Rooftop Bar, 617 S Spring St. (alley door)
Then roll to: & (more to be announced)

$50 suggested donation (flex if you can—every extra buck grinds down another bolt!) 100% of proceeds power the work of the Boo-Boo Bandage Brigade.

Link in bio to give or RSVP. Tax-deductible via

Let’s get rolling!

BOO-BOO BANDAGE BRIGADE PRESENTS:THE SPRING ROLL BAR CRAWL BENEFITBar crawl with benefits–literally.Sip a cocktail. Fix ...
05/08/2026

BOO-BOO BANDAGE BRIGADE PRESENTS:
THE SPRING ROLL BAR CRAWL BENEFIT

Bar crawl with benefits–literally.
Sip a cocktail. Fix a sidewalk. Save an ankle. Repeat.

The Boo-Boo Bandage Brigade is rolling down Spring Street with one mission: drink it forward. Every sip smooths a crack. Every cheers tackles a trip hazard. Every donation grinds down another bolt.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
5 PM–close (program at 6 PM, raffle at 7 PM)
Start: Florentín Rooftop Bar, 617 S Spring St. (alley door)
Then roll to: Spring St. Bar & KISO

What’s pouring: Custom “Spring Roll” cocktails and zero-proof mocktails
What’s happening: Raffle, rooftop views, and fun with emcee Alissa Walker ()

$50 suggested donation (flex if you can—every extra buck grinds down another bolt!)

Link in bio to give or RSVP. Tax-deductible via

Bottoms up, curb ramps down. Let’s make DTLA shine, one smooth sidewalk at a time.

That’s it — let’s get rolling!

Ever wonder what happens when art flexes its civic muscle? 🎨Jump into six-part online series, “Public Art for Creative ...
03/24/2026

Ever wonder what happens when art flexes its civic muscle? 🎨

Jump into six-part online series, “Public Art for Creative Power, Civic Purpose: How Artists Strengthen Democracy” supported by the Educational Foundation of America (EFA). This series explores how artists and culture bearers are strengthening civic health, deepening democratic participation, and helping renew the civic fabric in communities. 

Special love to own Reanne Estrada- Co-Principal + Creative Director- who’ll join Part 2: Knowledge is Power: Demystifying Civic Systems Through Creative Practice. This session dives into how artists creatively break down complex topics like voting and budgeting, making them more accessible, relatable, and people-centered.

Look forward to:
 💡Re-igniting civic know-how
✨ Inviting neighbors into the process
🤝 Building tighter, stronger communities

Thursday, March 26
12–1:30 PM CT
https://forecastpublicart.org/creative-power-civic-purpose/
Guest lineup: 
    •    Pilar Finuccio ( )
    •    Reanne Estrada ( ) 
    •    Yazmany Arboleda ( )

Tap in, get inspired, and see how creativity can drive real civic change! 

“When I call for an emergency response vehicle, will they get there in time with curb extensions?” 🚨🚑🚓🚒This is a real fe...
01/26/2026

“When I call for an emergency response vehicle, will they get there in time with curb extensions?” 🚨🚑🚓🚒

This is a real fear that people have about traffic safety measures. In these life and death scenarios, every second counts. Research shows that when correctly planned, street safety measures can be time savers for emergency response vehicles.

Click the link in our bio to find our source!

East LA Moves/El Este Se Mueve Mobility Project Corridor Plans is funded by S**G, the Southern California Association of Governments, and done in partnership with LA County Public Works and collaborators Somos Group and Parity Solutions.
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“Cuando llame a un vehículo de emergencia, ¿llegarán a tiempo con las extensiones de acera?” 🚨🚑🚓🚒

Este es un temor real que tienen las personas con respecto a las medidas de seguridad vial. En estas situaciones de vida o muerte, cada segundo cuenta. Las investigaciones demuestran que, si se planifican correctamente, las medidas de seguridad vial pueden ahorrar tiempo a los vehículos de emergencia.

¡Haz clic en el enlace de nuestra biografía para consultar la fuente!

Los Planes del Corredor de Movilidad East LA Moves/El Este Se Mueve, financiados por S**G, la Asociación de Gobiernos del Sur de California, son una colaboración entre Obras Públicas del Condado de Los Ángeles y Public Matters, un estudio creativo para la participación comunitaria.

01/23/2026

Camino City Terrace was proof that this myth isn’t true! 🚶🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️

In East LA 10.3% of residents don’t have access to any vehicle, that’s higher than LA County’s average which is 8.6%. But at Camino City Terrace we witnessed many joyous residents walking and riding freely.

Click the link in our bio to find our source!

East LA Moves/El Este Se Mueve Mobility Project Corridor Plans is funded by S**G, the Southern California Association of Governments, and done in partnership with LA County Public Works and collaborators Somos Group and Parity Solutions.

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¡Camino City Terrace demostró que este mito no es cierto! 🚶🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️

En el Este de Los Ángeles, el 10.3% de los residentes no tiene acceso a ningún vehículo, una cifra superior al promedio del condado de Los Ángeles, que es del 8.6%. Sin embargo, en Camino City Terrace vimos a muchos residentes disfrutando de caminar y desplazarse libremente.

¡Haz clic en el enlace de nuestra biografía para consultar la fuente!

Los Planes del Corredor de Movilidad East LA Moves/El Este Se Mueve, financiados por S**G, la Asociación de Gobiernos del Sur de California, son una colaboración entre Obras Públicas del Condado de Los Ángeles y Public Matters, un estudio creativo para la participación comunitaria.

Are safe streets on your New Year Resolutions?🎉🎊🎇It’s definitely in ours.Trees are one way to make streets safe because ...
01/21/2026

Are safe streets on your New Year Resolutions?🎉🎊🎇
It’s definitely in ours.

Trees are one way to make streets safe because drivers have to process more information creating a “tunnel effect,” slowing down speed. Street trees were requested for ALL the project corridors in the East LA Moves/El Este Se Mueve Mobility Corridor Plans. Do you agree? Let us know in the comments.

East LA Moves/El Este Se Mueve Mobility Project Corridor Plans is funded by S**G, the Southern California Association of Governments, and done in partnership with LA County Public Works and collaborators Somos Group and Parity Solutions.
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¿Incluyen calles seguras en sus propósitos de Año Nuevo?🎉🎊🎇
Definitivamente están en los nuestros.

Los árboles son una forma de hacer que las calles sean más seguras, ya que obligan a los conductores a procesar más información, creando un “efecto túnel” que reduce la velocidad. Se solicitaron árboles para las calles de TODOS los corredores del proyecto en los Planes de Corredores de Movilidad East LA Moves/El Este Se Mueve. ¿Están de acuerdo? Déjennos saber en los comentarios.

Los Planes del Corredor de Movilidad East LA Moves/El Este Se Mueve, financiados por S**G, la Asociación de Gobiernos del Sur de California, son una colaboración entre Obras Públicas del Condado de Los Ángeles y Public Matters, un estudio creativo para la participación comunitaria.

¡Ven a vernos al PRIMER evento Open Streets del este de Los Ángeles, Camino City Terrace, y sé uno de los primeros en co...
12/11/2025

¡Ven a vernos al PRIMER evento Open Streets del este de Los Ángeles, Camino City Terrace, y sé uno de los primeros en conocer las recomendaciones preliminares para los planes de movilidad East LA Moves/El Este Se Mueve este fin de semana!🚶🚲

¡Pásate a echar un vistazo y dinos qué te parece🤔 💭
Camino City Terrace
📆 13 y 14 de diciembre
⏰ De 11:00 a 15:00
📍 323 Food & Flea Hub

Si quieres ser voluntario en nuestro stand, haz clic en el enlace de la biografía.

Los planes del corredor del proyecto de movilidad East LA Moves/El Este Se Mueve están financiados por S**G, la Asociación de Gobiernos del Sur de California, y se llevan a cabo en colaboración con Obras Públicas del Condado de Los Ángeles y los colaboradores Somos Group y Parity Solutions.

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Catch us at East LA’s FIRST Open Streets Event, Camino City Terrace, and be one of the first to see the draft recommendations for the East LA Moves/El Este Se Mueve Mobility Corridor Plans this weekend!🚶🚲

Stop by to take a peek and let us know your thoughts🤔 💭
Camino City Terrace
📆 December 13 & 14
⏰ 11am to 3pm
📍 323 Food & Flea Hub

To volunteer at our booth area, click the link in the bio!

East LA Moves/El Este Se Mueve Mobility Project Corridor Plans is funded by S**G, the Southern California Association of Governments, and done in partnership with LA County Public Works and collaborators Somos Group and Parity Solutions.

The Draft Recommendations for the East LA Moves/El Este Se Mueve Mobility Corridor Plans are ✨ almost✨ ready! These reco...
12/11/2025

The Draft Recommendations for the East LA Moves/El Este Se Mueve Mobility Corridor Plans are ✨ almost✨ ready! These recommendations were made based on the input from commnunity members during the summer and early fall. 🚍🚶🚲

Visit one of our upcoming engagements along the project corridors and give us your feedback!🔍🔍

>> Camino City Terrace
📆 December 13 & 14
⏰ 11am to 3pm
📍4018 City Terrace Dr. Los Angeles CA 90063

>> Workshop
📆 Tuesday, December 16
⏰ 10:30am to 12pm
📍Maravilla Service Center

>> Workshop
📆 Thursday, December 18
⏰ 11am to 12pm
📍Belvedere Senior Center

and more to be announced!📣 Stay tuned✨

East LA Moves/El Este Se Mueve Mobility Project Corridor Plans is funded by S**G, the Southern California Association of Governments, and done in partnership with LA County Public Works and collaborators Somos Group and Parity Solutions.

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