Compound Long Beach

Dear Community,⁠ ⁠ I am writing to thank you for your role in bringing to life the concept known as Compound. After much reflection, given the unprecedented and challenging funding landscape for nonprofits, we have made the difficult decision to permanently close our doors. Our final day of public operations will be August 18. ⁠ ⁠ The community and individuals activating our mission Culture Shifts Consciousness have left an imprint on my heart forever. I am deeply grateful to everyone who has devoted their energy, livelihood, and passion to this mission. ⁠ ⁠ I birthed the vision of Compound back in 2013, with a deep yearning to bring greater healing, transformation and personal growth to individuals living a human experience. We officially launched in 2020, during one of the most trying times in human history. ⁠ ⁠ While this new model for social change and transformation within the art/culture and wellness spheres faced many challenges, we had the privilege of working with 382 beautiful partners in showing what authentic community building means, something that is real and full of truth. We are saddened to pause our upcoming exhibition and participation in Long Beach Gives through our IN/Sight fundraiser. We will make sure our artists work is placed in other art spaces to further their careers. ⁠ ⁠ We love our community of Long Beach with big heart and soul. I know we are beyond deserving of this sanctuary and celebration of Long Beach’s true essence as the “international city of love.” ⁠ ⁠ I will always be proud of this work, people’s contributions, and what this work meant during this moment in time. The love of this project will never stop for me. I hope that Compound will live on in the future in a different iteration one day.⁠ ⁠ With love and well-being, ⁠ ⁠ Megan Tagliaferri, founder, Compound

✨ There’s magic in the blank page—each line you write is a step deeper into your own story. Journaling is more than words on paper; it’s a mirror for your mind, a playground for ideas, and a space where your inner artist finds its voice. 📓🖋️ Whether you’re sketching dreams, untangling thoughts, or spinning fiction, every sentence is a seed of possibility. Go ahead, grab that pen, and join us TONIGHT for a literary salon open to all artists and writers. What will your first line be? Share your opening sentence below👇 #CompoundLBC #YouBelongHere #ArtWellness #CreativePlay #LongBeach #ThirdSpace #Wellness #ArtCommunity #LongBeachArtists #art #artists #artwork #inspiration #love #artwellness #CreativeFlow #artstudiolife #CommunityArtSpace #MindfulArt #ArtandWellness #SummerCreativity #Summer #Summer2025 #CreativePlay #MakeArtDaily #WellnessThroughArt #ArtistCollective

✨ Evan makes zines: playful, handmade booklets where art and words run wild. At Compound, the calm + creative spark brings them to life. 🌞 Catch Evan at the next literary salon SOLAR this Sunday, August 17 at Compound. This week's theme is SUNBURN. Join @evansees_ as they bring together local writers & artists to share and connect. 📍 Compound | 🕒 5:30 PM #SOLARSeries #SUNBURN #Zines #ArtCommunity #Compound #CreativeEnergy #LongBeach #LongBeachartists #writers

Your body speaks in whispers. A breath. A heartbeat. A gentle reminder that you are safe. ✨ Pro tip: Try three slow breaths with your hands over your heart and belly. Let the movement ground you. Let the stillness renew you. At Compound, we honor the simple practices that bring you back to yourself. Come sit with us. #Compound #MindBodySoul #MeditationPractice #community #SelfCareRevolution #BreatheAndBe #LongBeach

This week, create with Compound during our explosive week of events! From fun networking to learning from renowned artists, see connection and creativity thrive on our campus. ⁠ ⁠ Compound and its restaurant, Union, are open 11am-10pm Thursday - Saturday, and 11am - 8pm Sunday.⁠ ⁠ Cover: Don't miss Puerperal by Fay Ray @fayraystudio , on view now!⁠ __________________⁠⁠ ⁠THURSDAY, AUGUST 14⁠ 5-8pm ⁠ By the Bar: Summer Networking Mixer⁠ Connect with fellow emerging professionals in a night featuring games, happy hour, and the chance to win free wellness classes! ⁠ *No RSVP Required⁠ ⁠ 6:30pm (doors open at 6pm)⁠ Open Mic Night: Poetry, Spoken Word, Acoustic Song⁠ Grab the mic or enjoy the words and melodies of local artists, enjoying ⁠ all-night happy hour at Union @unionlbc ⁠ *Donation-based⁠, RSVP to perform⁠ ⁠_______________________⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠FRIDAY, AUGUST 15⁠ 6-7pm⁠ Wellness Collective: The Reset with Sabrina Rollo @vigorandsage ⁠ Enjoy an evening of slowing down and exhaling to release and reconnect with your inner peace. No experience is necessary. ⁠ *Sliding-scale tickets⁠ _______________________⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠SATURDAY, AUGUST 16⁠ 12-2pm⁠ Drop-in Drawing Hosted by Olivia Sawai @sawai.co ⁠ Artists of all skill levels are invited to draw inspiration through creative prompts, tips and techniques from artist Olivia Sawai! ⁠ Bring your oil pastels and paper, or use our supplies for free! ⁠ *Free⁠ ⁠ 7:30-9pm ⁠ Music & Martinis curated by Matt Crane @hermetic_cinema ⁠ Enjoy live music and martinis at Compound every third Saturday of the summer! Sip on a $12 handcrafted martini from the bar at Union while enjoying a live music set.⁠ _______________________⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠SUNDAY, AUGUST 17⁠ 9am/10:30am⁠ Breathwork & Sound Bath with Sabrina Rollo⁠ Reset your week and release unwanted emotions during a guided meditation focused on intentions and relaxation. ⁠ *Sliding-scale tickets⁠ ⁠ 5:30-7pm⁠ SOLAR Literary Salon hosted by Evan Chelsee @evansees ⁠ Join this collective with brief readings, lively conversation, and an opportunity to mingle and connect with writers across genres. ⁠ _______________________⁠⁠ ⁠ Tickets and RSVP to all events, free or paid, are available at the link in bio!⁠

Winter? That’s for dreaming up ideas. But summer? That’s when those dreams explode into impactful public art for @sawai.co . The summer is her spark. Every brushstroke, every idea, burns brighter this time of year. ✨ Watch as she turns her summer days into art. Comment below, w hat are you doing on these last few weeks of summer time? #CompoundLongBeach #ArtistSpotlight #SummerVibes #ArtLife #CreativeEnergy #LongBeachArtists #SeasonOfArt #SummerInspiration #LongBeach

Had the awesome opportunity yesterday to film and interview some of the founders, actors, and filmmakers at the @diy.filmfest 🎥✨ Huge thanks to @compoundlbc for hosting such a creative and inspiring space.

In our continued summer series, @zaireblack.focus reflects on summer’s high vibrations—the warmth that expands your heart and your abundance. He opens up about joy finding him after a tough childhood, how teaching became his blessing, and how Compound’s healing energy and love felt like home. If you’re feeling called, he’ll be holding space for Inner Wisdom Breathwork at Compound tonight Aug 8 at 6pm. Bring your breath, your heart, and your summer light. 🌞🫶 #CompoundLongBeach #SummerSeries #LongBeach #InnerWisdom #Breathwork #CommunityHealing #Abundance #HealingEnergy #ArtAndHealing #LBEvents #LongBeach #peace

When the world feels noisy, your breath is your sanctuary. Meditation isn't about silencing your thoughts, it's about creating space between them. A few moments of stillness each day can reset your nervous system, clear your mind, and bring you back to the truth: you are already enough. ✨ Pro tip: Start your practice with one hand on your heart and one deep breath in. Let that breath remind you—you are safe, held, and supported. At Compound, we believe wellness should feel like coming home to yourself. Offering meditation, movement, sound baths and more, our programs are designed to meet you where you are. 🌿 Come sit with us. Your peace is waiting. #CompoundLB #MeditationPractice #WellnessForAll #MindBodySoul #SelfCareRevolution #AccessibleWellness #LongBeachWellness #BreatheAndBe #LongBeach

This week, immerse yourself in the perfect third space to relax, reflect, and decompress. From our guided meditations to hands-on art activities, let the calm of Compound refresh and renew you.⁠ ⁠ Compound and its restaurant, Union, are open 11am-10pm Thursday - Saturday, and 11am - 8pm Sunday.⁠ _______________________⁠⁠ ⁠FRIDAY, AUGUST 8⁠ 6-7pm⁠ Wellness Collective: INNER WISDOM Amplified Awareness Meditation⁠ Take a journey within and integrate inner findings into a soothing soundbath led by Zaire Black @zaireblack.focus ⁠ ⁠ *Sliding-scale tickets⁠ _______________________⁠⁠ ⁠SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 ⁠ 11am-1pm⁠ Art for All: Make Art Anyway with Whit Whitley & Sam Hopwood ⁠ Tap into the deepest parts of yourself and express your creativity through writing, discussion, and hands-on art-making, discovering art as an act of resistance.⁠ @whitwhitleylovesyou ⁠ ⁠ *Free⁠ _______________________⁠⁠ ⁠SUNDAY, AUGUST 10⁠ 9am/10:30am⁠ Breathwork & Sound Bath with Sabrina Rollo @vigorandsage ⁠ Reset your week and release unwanted emotions during a guided meditation focused on intentions and relaxation. ⁠ *Sliding-scale tickets⁠ ⁠ Tickets and RSVP to all events, free or paid, are available at the link in bio!⁠

What does summer taste like to you? Our resident ceramist, Beth Bowman of @bowman_ceramics , spends her days in Long Beach letting the ocean air and heat of the season harden each piece she creates: mugs and bowls that don't just hold food, but capture the feeling of summer in your hands. This is just one glimpse of how our artists shape summer. Follow along as more creators share what this season means to them—and maybe find your own spark of inspiration in their stories. #ArtistSpotlight #MadeForSummer #ClayAndSun #CompoundLongBeach #MadeByHand #SummerInTheStudio #CeramicArtistry #LongBeachArtists #ArtistSpotlight #SummerAtCompound

Compound means Long Beach residents have free and accessible access to make and see art!⁠ ⁠ All are welcome to enjoy our space and exhibits at no cost and even create their own works through programs like Art for All. Led by local artists across mediums & walks of life, these workshops make way for creative community connection. ⁠ ⁠ As a 501(c)(3), the generous support of our neighbors plays a vital role in sustaining open to all programming.⁠ ⁠ LB Gives, September 11-18, is your chance to show support for non-profits like ours, and we hope you'll join in!⁠ ⁠ To give now and celebrate Compound with music, a new exhibition, and great food, get your tickets to IN/Sight, happening September 13th, at the link in bio! ⁠ ⁠ ⁠