11:11 Projects activates the power of art to build community, advance justice, and create pathways for emerging artists.
We produce large-scale cultural programming, mentorship opportunities, youth arts education, and public art that reflects the voices of the San Fernando Valley.
In numerology, 11:11 represents balance, vision, intuition, revelation, and artistic and inventive genius. 11:11 is considered a code for subconscious awakening and the catalyst of evolution and optimism. We believe that the arts are humanity's loudest voice; facilitating its inspiration, innovation and preservation.
OUR ECOSYSTEM
400+
public artworks across LA County
60k+
community members engaged in events and workshops
250+
youth artists trained through Art+ and Coleman Davis programs
500+
emerging artists employed through paid public art commissions
15
incredible years of continuous community-rooted programming
Willow, Emerging Artist
“Seeing my work in a gallery for the first time—with my family present—meant everything. 11:11 made my art accessible to my own community and helped my creative circle grow exponentially.”
Kwei-lin,
Mixed Media Artist
“Participating in 11:11’s workshops has stretched me as an artist. I’m experimenting with new materials and even three dimensions—paths I would never have explored without the influence of 11:11 and Third House.”
Student Participant,
Streetbox Art
“Painting the streetbox with my mentor made me feel like a real artist. Now every time I pass it, I remember that my voice matters in my city.”
STAFF LEADERSHIP
Erin Stone
Co-Founder, Executive Director
Erin (she/her) is a nonprofit founder, arts administrator, and public arts programmer with over 20 years of experience leading transformative cultural initiatives and building equitable arts programming that empowers communities and drives social change. Born and raised in the San Fernando Valley and based in Central Oregon, Erin began her career as an educator, supporting at-risk teens in special education. She holds a degree in photography and visual communications and completed the Executive Program in Arts & Culture Strategy at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy & Practice. With a passion for culture, representation, and storytelling, Erin’s curatorial work has been featured in The New Yorker, Artillery Magazine, Hyperallergic, LA Times, and highlighted by Spectrum News and NPR. Her dedication to arts advocacy has earned her numerous civic awards and national recognition. Erin proudly serves on the board of directors for the Los Angeles Diversity Film Festival, championing diversity in independent film community. In addition to her professional work, Erin is a photographer, mental health advocate, plant enthusiast, and along with her pit bull mix, Ash, an avid wanderer and traveler.
Shannon Currie Holmes
Director of Programs
Shannon (she/her) is a visionary curator, arts administrator, and creative director with over 20 years of experience producing exhibitions, leading community arts programs, and developing strategic partnerships across Southern California. Known for delivering mission-driven curatorial work that blends contemporary art with civic engagement, social equity, and public education. As Founder & Director of Cella Gallery and CEO of Cella Marketing, Shannon was the originator of a number of landmark art initiatives in Los Angeles including Street Box Art and Satellite Galleries. As Exhibition Supervisor at Brand Library & Art Center, Shannon produced 40 exhibitions with over 100 supporting public events, garnering widespread praise and consistently increasing gallery attendance and revenue. Shannon’s leadership and dedication to the arts and to her community has been recognized by U.S. Congress: House of Representatives and Senate, California Legislature, Los Angeles County, the City of Los Angeles, and the City of Glendale.
Megan Pinkston
Programs Officer
Coming Soon!
Miles Lewis
Education Partner
Miles (he/him) is a steady-working goofball with a wry affect and a strong sense of civic duty and the value of mentorship. In addition to directing the Valley Art Workshop in Tarzana, CA, he is a public artist, freelance illustrator, event portraitist, and fine art painter. He grew up in a family of entertainers in LA's San Fernando Valley with 4 great passions: Art, education, critical/creative thinking, and environmental stewardship.These loves have woven themselves into a few different forms over the years. In 2017, Miles became a zero waste educator and general environmental advocate, working weekends as a portrait artist. Miles is the lead art educator with 11:11 Projects, collaborator of Art + Advocacy Youth Mural Project, and the lead instructor for the Youth World-Building Workshop.
BOARD MEMBERS + COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Addy Gonzales
Mark Batalla
Jan Nagel
Louis Barreto
Marisa Tricarico
Ebony Soy