Friday, May 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Scribble, Los Angeles
A somatic experience for and by survivors expressed through movement and sound. All facilitators and artists are survivors, and we are welcoming survivors to attend this to cultivate a movement within each other. The project is a community led study with participants and focus groups to develop multi-modal expressive arts interventions that provide a blueprint for other survivor-led coalitions. Facilitated by: PREENA CHAND (She/They) - Artist, Researcher, EXA CIIS Graduate Student. Preena invites others to explore their own voices and stories, reclaiming the power of self-expression. Currently pursuing her Master’s in Clinical Psychology and Expressive Arts Therapy, she weaves performing arts, somatic practices, and creative facilitation to support teens and adults navigating trauma, mental-health challenges, and complex family dynamics. A proud advocate for cultural, sexual, social emotional education, Preena is both a survivor and a steadfast ally for those carrying the weight of sexual and generational trauma. ANNABELLE FREEDMAN (They/Them) - Music and Multi-modal Artist, Movement and Sound Facilitator, Event Curator. Annabelle Freedman is a LA-based interdependent music artist known for blending undulating vocals, expansive production, and experimental instrumentation. Their work has been featured in placements including ABC series, Grownish, a Dolce & Gabbana and Mastercard ad, and radio play across KCRW, Morning Becomes Eclectic, as well as many prominent international stations. Collaborating with artists including BADBADNOTGOOD, Aja Monet, V.C.R, Smile High, CAPYAC, Zhao and more, they have been featured on a grammy nominated album, landed on top Spotify playlists, and featured on NPR’s top song list. Annabelle has performed at festivals like SXSW, UMS, and supports fellow artists while continuing to push boundaries through solo and collaborative projects. DONOVAN BROWN (they/them) - Artist, Educator, Cultural Strategist and Event Curator. Donovan Brown is a black, non-binary, multi-disciplinary artist and educator from Long Beach CA with a passion for community cultivation and design thinking. After spending the past 11 years curating and performing at live music events, Donovan (aka Dawn Koyote) has shifted their mission to helping create sustainable partnerships between artists, heart led brands & businesses and their communities by curating inclusive experiences that center art, education and advocacy. They have curated large and small scale events from community open mics to warehouse activations both as the lead organizer and in support roles. NAIMA MARELLA (They/Them) - Healing Artist, Yoga Instructor, Herbalist & Visual Artist. Naima is a multimodal healing artist who practices yoga, massage, energy work, herbalism and visual art. They are passionate about using these mediums to support the health and healing of oppressed peoples, specifically QTBIPOC. They love experimenting with cross pollinating healing practices. Through these practices they aim to raise awareness about the impacts of trauma and work toward liberation. They teach personal and group classes and create community healing events that include movement, art, music, tea and garden spaces. They are most passionate about creating and facilitating spaces for rest and connection. HIMERRIA WORTHAM (she/her) - Dancer, Movement Facilitator, & Filmmaker. Himerria Wortham explores dance, choreography, and experimental documentary filmmaking. Himerria began her career performing with the artists Aretha Franklin and Carly Rae Jepsen, and appearing in TV shows like HBO’s Euphoria, Crazy Ex- Girlfriend, and the Academy Awards. She danced in music videos and live TV performances with artists including Beyoncé, Toni Braxton, and Shakira. She has expanded into a 20-year career as a teaching artist. Himerria is completing her Master's Degree in Visual Anthropology, Media and Documentary Practices, focusing on improv dance as a knowledge producing method in ethnographic research and experimental filmmaking. 4-10:30pm Sliding scale $25-45 tickets available here .