WE RISE 2021

WE RISE encourages wellbeing and healing through art, connection, community engagement and creative expression. Taking place during May: Mental Health Awareness Month, WE RISE 2021 includes Art Rise, a series of 21 art experiences; Community Pop-Ups, hyperlocal activities across Los Angeles County neighborhoods; and a robust Digital Experience, offering original programs that can be enjoyed from anywhere. All installations and activities are meant to be viewed from a distance individually or in small groups, in order to remain COVID-safe while still fostering community connection and collective healing.

An initiative of the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, WE RISE is needed now more than ever, as the region emerges from the isolation of the global pandemic and continues to grapple with related stressors and racial injustice. This is our opportunity to rise together. For more information, please visit werise.la.

WE RISE 2021 is not encouraging any events. When visiting WE RISE installations and projects, please adhere to all CDC guidelines and safety protocols and take every safety precaution, including social distancing and wearing masks. Please note, individual WE RISE partners may have limited attendance events and will manage these in accordance with their individual protocols. All installations and activities are created to be viewed from a distance individually or in small groups, in order to remain COVID-safe while still fostering community connection and collective healing.