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.
11:11 Projects partners with artists and community entities, governments, agencies, and organizations of all sizes to activate spaces and celebrate the arts.
Erin Stone
Co Founder, Executive Director
Erin Stone (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 Los Angeles and based in Central Oregon, Erin is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of 11:11 Projects—a mission-driven organization dedicated to empowering communities through advocacy, public art, and justice-centered programming.
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.
Miles Lewis
Youth Arts Partner
Miles Lewis (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.
Desserin Pereyra
Third House Partner
Andrew Severns
Hollywood Mural Project Partner
Addy Gonzalez
Co Founder, Board Member
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Erin Robinson
Board Secretary
It all started in 2008 when four friends from the San Fernando Valley found themselves at a packed art show in Hollywood. Looking around, they recognized tons of familiar faces and asked— Why don’t we have this in the Valley?
Determined to change that, we started holding weekly meetings, chose a name, and launched our first fundraiser—a circus-themed house party where we overcharged our friends and family for BBQ and drinks, raising $2,000. That money went directly into producing our very first art show, Beginnings, which featured 45 artists and around 50 pieces of artwork in a Studio City business. Within an hour, we hit capacity. The demand was undeniable—the Valley needed this.
Our passion quickly grew beyond the house party. In 2010, we partnered with the Canoga Park Improvement Association to launch Third Thursdays in Canoga Park, our first large-scale community event. We curated satellite galleries, live painting, live music, and a bustling art market, hosting dozens of artists each month. Thousands of people came out to celebrate the Valley’s creative spirit. By 2014, we secured full street closures, expanding the event to cover an entire city block.
That same year, we collaborated with a different improvement district and a commercial developer to open a temporary 2,400 sq. ft. community gallery in an empty storefront in Tarzana. For a year, we curated monthly exhibitions, hosted weekly art and music events, and made a significant impact on the Valley’s art scene.
The space attracted a visit from Mayor Eric Garcetti, and we exhibited some of the most promising emerging artists—many of whom have gone on to successful careers. Our satellite gallery moved locations a few times, but our mission remained the same: curate meaningful exhibitions, build community, and advocate for artists. LA Weekly named us the Best SFV Arts Organization, and we received multiple awards for our contributions to the creative economy.
2015
EXPANDING PROGRAMMING
11:11 launches Streetbox Art, a public art initiative that brought artist-designed utility boxes to the streets of the NoHo Arts District. This marked the beginning of our transition into public art as a way to make creativity more accessible to all. That same year, we also produced an Open Studio Tour in Glendale, covering approximately 30 miles and engaging over 200,000 residents.
In 2016, 11:11 launches Reseda Rising, an annual art walk that quickly became one of the Valley’s most anticipated cultural events, drawing an average of 10,000 attendees per event. The experience included: Two live music stages featuring local bands, DJs, and dancers; A beer garden featuring local breweries; A handmade art market, food vendors, and large-scale interactive art installations; Free art workshops, a zine fest with 35+ local authors and illustrators, and live painting.
In 2018, we were invited to join Toolbox LA, a tech incubator and creative space in Chatsworth. There, we established Embed Gallery and launched an artist residency program. Over the next year, we transformed the space with murals, installations, weekly and monthly events, and an all-ages music venue.
Then, the COVID-19 pandemic changed everything. Toolbox LA shut its doors, large-scale events were canceled, and most of our funding disappeared overnight. For the first time in over a decade, we had to ask ourselves: If we can’t gather in person, how can we still bring artists together?
The answer was public art. We doubled down on Streetbox Art and community murals, collaborating with artists and organizations to produce dozens of public artworks across LA County. We collaborated with the City of LA and launched The Art of Wellbeing, a public awareness campaign in response to the pandemic. Six artists were commissioned to create artwork centered on themes of self-care, community protection, and resilience. These artworks were printed and installed in bus shelters across the city, ensuring that messages of hope and safety reached people where they lived and worked.
We painted murals in schools, installed temporary and permanent public art pieces, and relaunched Reseda Rising as a mural festival. The Reseda Rising Mural Festival resulted in 16 new murals within a two-mile radius, including the iconic Reseda Theater. We ensured that lead artists, assistants, and apprentices were paid, emphasizing professional development and mentorship for emerging creatives.
2018
CREATING AN ARTIST HUB TO PANDEMIC SHUT DOWN
2023
INVESTING IN THE FUTURE THROUGH YOUTH ARTS
In 2023, we expanded our reach by launching the Youth Worldbuilding Workshop, a free youth arts program in partnership with Valley Art Workshop. This initiative provides college prep, portfolio building, and scholarship opportunities for high school students, opening new pathways for young artists.
Over the years, 11:11 Projects has evolved tremendously, responding to political and economic shifts, disasters, and the changing needs of our creative community. But through it all, our mission has remained the same:
Placemaking: Creating spaces for artists and art lovers to connect, collaborate, and thrive.
Empowering Artists: Providing professional development, mentorship, and paid opportunities to help creatives advance their careers.
Producing High-Quality, Justice-Centered Art: Ensuring that exhibitions, events, and public art highlights social and environmental justice themes, fostering a more engaged and inspired community.
For over 15 years, 11:11 Projects has been more than an arts organization—it has been a movement. A testament to the power of creativity, community, and advocacy.
And we’re just getting started.