“WRIT LARGE, BID LARGER” ART AUCTION
Sun, Jul 28
|Los Angeles
Writ Large Projects hosts a Silent Art Auction benefiting ongoing literary projects and activations in L.A. and the opening of our first brick-and-mortar space, a revolutionary approach to the bookstore as community center in Braddock, PA.
Time & Location
Jul 28, 2024, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Los Angeles, 743 Santee St unit b, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
About
Los Angeles, CA – Writ Large Projects is excited to announce its Silent Art Auction Fundraiser,
"Writ Large, Bid Larger," on July 28th at Ren Gallery in Downtown Los Angeles. This event aims
to raise funds for our ongoing literary projects and activations in L.A. and the opening of our first
brick-and-mortar space, a revolutionary approach to the bookstore as community center in
Braddock, PA.
Chiwan and Judeth have spent the last 10 years living and learning in Pittsburgh. Braddock is a
predominantly Black town just outside of Pittsburgh. It is the historic home to Andrew Carnegie's
US Steel and the first Carnegie Library. When the steel industry collapsed, so did Braddock. The
population is now only 10% of what it once was. For decades, countless buildings have been
boarded up and remained empty. Writ Large Literary Laboratory (W3L) will be a community
gathering place, writing and literacy center, media lab, coffee shop, bookstore and a
community-based, technology research lab that supports the community and honors the
neighborhood’s culture during this period of regrowth.
The evening promises dynamic art, lively performances, and a chance to support the vibrant
literary landscapes of both Los Angeles and Braddock. Attendees can bid on original works,
signed prints and other objects of desire from renowned and emerging artists and creatives who
support our mission.
Participating artists include: Nathan Ota, Melora Walters, Mari Naomi, J.T. Steiny, Brandon
Hunter Harrison, Taz Ahmed, Risk, Alan Nakagawa, Pavel Acevedo, Sergio Teran, Alvaro
Marquez, SickDot1, Micheael Hernandez, Chelle Barbour, Kofie (via a private estate), Teresa
Flores, Megan Geckler, Ana Chaidez, Sarah Wilson, Louis Jacinto, Jose Lozano, Peter Hess,
Shizu Salamando, Annabel Daou and many more.
Readings from: Lynne Thompson (Los Angeles Poet Laureate), Joseph Rios (Fresno Poet
Laureate; Stegner Fellow, Stanford University), bridgette bianca, Mike Sonksen, Luivette Resto,
Traci Kato Kiryama, Tanzila Ahmed, Natashia Deon, Rocio Carlos, BessKepp, Melora Walters
& Lee Boek.
Live beats by ABF & INOE 1. Live music from Rhys Langston and a special mystery band. DJ’s
include KG Superstar (Utopia) + Jeremy Sole (KCRW).
Outside we will install a Writ Large Outpost featuring local clothing, music and collectibles, as
well as new & gently used books for sale.
Location: Ren Gallery
743 Santee St, Los Angeles, CA 90014
VIP Reception: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Early artwork preview (with Buy Now options), light refreshments, entertainment, and a private
poetry performance.
$30
General Entry: 3:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Silent Art Auction, live performances, poets, and more.
$10
ABOUT WRIT LARGE PROJECTS
Writ Large Projects works for literary justice and equity in publishing.
We build networks of support to develop authors, especially those from historically marginalized
communities, discover audiences, strengthen neighborhoods, and innovate new storytelling and
publishing technologies.
Through exhibitions, performances, community events, and our upcoming flagship bookstore
and community center in Braddock, PA, we aim to amplify the voices of artists and writers,
creating platforms for meaningful dialogue and cultural exchange. Our projects are driven by a
commitment to social justice, inclusivity, and the transformative power of art and literature.
For More Information and Media Inquiries:
Contact: Peter Woods
Writ Large Projects
peter@writlargeprojects.com