DeepARTment

  The Summer 2024 Solstice Celebration at Kult Club in DTLA on June 20 marked the launch of Creators United , a semiannual meet-and-greet event for artists and art enthusiasts. These gatherings will continue with smaller sessions during the Fall and Spring equinoxes. DeepARTment initiated this project to support immigrant artists and creatives affected by the Russia-Ukraine war, helping them integrate into North American, particularly Californian, society—a place they now call home. This year’s Summer Solstice event was about first introductions, getting to know one another, and celebrating the peak of natural energy together. Our vision for creating a welcoming space where diverse individuals can connect in a safe, relaxed, and friendly environment stems from our own experiences as immigrants shaped by Soviet principles. We know how challenging adaptation can be, especially for cre

  We believe that when people create together, it becomes difficult to remain enemies. Collaboration fosters trust, a sense of safety, and ultimately, happiness.   The driving force behind our Art Therapy program is Eva Love, an artist, socially impactful musician and music video creator, performer, and social activist. Her truly unique talent lies in her ability to connect with people on a mental and creative level. After earning her degree in Fine Arts education, Eva made significant contributions to the youth educational center "Fialta" under the organization "Karton" in Belarus, her home country. She has also led a series of educational workshops on art therapy, including "Controlling Fear", "Faith and Doubt", "Emotion and Reason", and "Realizing Potential". Her programs resonate equally with adults of all ages and children. Eva is also the main inspiration and a host of t

  DeepARTment's Art Talks is an evolution of our partner Vitart-Info's YouTube interview show, where artists share their expertise in various fields of art, discuss the business of making art, or explain the creative visions behind their recent projects. You can check out a few examples of the original YouTube show here: Secrets of making art: VFX artist Phil Bearz - an interview Making art as a business. Meeting a food photographer David Solzberg Kristine Schomaker. How scary was it to make 'Perceive Me' In developing DeepARTment's Art Talks, we collaborate with artists who are members of the 'Creators United - Solstice Meet-Ups' program or participants in Art Therapy groups. We assist them in crafting stage presentations that narrate their stories of relocation, explore the nuances of their cultural backgrounds, and share their dreams and creative goals in the USA. Our partner and parent non-profit