Conversations in Clay: A 3-Day Live Sculptural Revival with Chukes

Conversations in Clay: A 3-Day Sculptural Revival with ChukesSeptember 5–7, 2025

Join us for Conversations in Clay, a deeply spiritual and once-in-a-lifetime experience with acclaimed sculptor Chukes — marking his emotional return to clay for the first time since the devastating LA fires destroyed his studio.

This three-day event honors resilience, rebirth, and the sacred relationship between artist and earth. Witness Chukes live-sculpt outdoors and culminate the journey with a powerful indoor finale, complete with live performances and community celebration.

Event Schedule:

Friday, September 5 | 5–8 PMSaturday, September 6 | 2–5 PMLive Outdoor SculptingChukes will begin sculpting live in the parking lot — a raw and open-air space where community and creative energy can gather. Come witness the hands of a master artist reconnecting with clay, storytelling through form.

Sunday, September 7 | 2–5 PMIndoor Finale & PerformancesStep inside our Wallis Annenberg Performance Space for a transformative closing experience. Chukes will complete his work surrounded by sound, movement, and spirit.

✨ Drinks by Longwire Cellars🍴 Food for purchase from Jennie B's Jamaican Cuisine

Tickets: $15 General Admission | $10 Students

Advance purchase recommended. Limited capacity for indoor finale.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Debbie Allen Dance Academy, Rhimes Performing Arts Center, 1850 South Manhattan Place, Los Angeles, United States