Inaugural Inspired Art Event was a Success!

A few months ago, America SCORES LA hosted its first ever Inspired Art Event. The Project offered a unique way to bring to life the words of ASLA poet-athletes. Local artists signed up to create and donate original pieces inspired by the poetry of the America SCORES LA poet-athletes. Through this cycle of inspiration and influence, our students were able to witness their creativity brought to life, artists were able to build connections with diverse communities around the city, and SCORES' supporters were able to see the profound impact our youths' words can have on others.

On a Thursday evening in April, SCORES supporters gathered at the Bank of America Plaza in downtown Los Angeles. By reading the poems, by seeing the art, by sharing in this experience, and by giving a child the chance to be heard and recognized, our guests joined us in the interplay between voice and vision. All of the 27 art pieces, which ranged in media from acrylic to a sculpture to a pillow, were featured in a silent auction alongside the poems that inspired them. The evening also featured an open bar of beer and wine and appetizers. All of the proceeds from the event will directly support America SCORES LA programming.

A special Thanks goes out to the SCORES Development Board who took on majority of the planning for this inaugural event and all of the Starbucks event volunteers. Also, a big shout-out goes to the incredible group of talented, passionate and generous artists who made this event possible--and the youth that inspired them!

Thank you to Thad Somoza, Kevin Zhang, and Geoff Nangle for making a video of the event. CLICK HERE to view the video on YouTube