Poketo + 826LA Collaboration
Celebrating the work of artists and students alike, Poketo teamed up with 826LA to create a special series of artist wallets. 826LA held a writing workshop entitled When Wallets Eat Words, led by screenwriter James Ponsoldt where 826LA students crafted short stories to line the inside of Poketo's artist wallets. Each wallet was then illustrated with a Poketo artists' interpretations of the stories.
826LA is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting students ages 6 to 18 with their creative and expository writing skills. The series was inspired when Poketo approached 826LA with an offer to curate a project for the organization.
The artists chosen to illustrate the stories include Tim Biskup, Esther Pearl Watson, Mark Todd, Martha Rich, John Pham, Rama Hughes, Christine Castro, Leah Chun, Chris Bettig, and Keith Knueven.
Your purchase of this wallet will support current and future 826LA programming. Wallets can be purchased here or at 826LA. 826LA is always looking for volunteers, contact them to see how you can help out!
"826 was always close to our hearts. We and the artists are so excited to give back to an organization that gives so much. Through this project, we hope that people find out more about 826LA" - Ted and Angie, Poketo
826LA EAST: 1714 W. Sunset Blvd. (Echo Park) Los Angeles, CA 90026 (213) 413-3388 / info@826la.org / www.826la.org
