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Art Practical is community-supported. All of our writing, podcasts, events, books, and programming are supported directly by your generosity. Giving to Art Practical means becoming a part of our community and sharing in our commitment to building bridges between regional arts ecosystems and uplifting the many voices that make up the arts.

Donations have the option to be tax-deductible, or you can select one one of our Art Practical Editions. Art Practical is published by California College of the Arts, and 100% of your donation goes directly to our writers, editors, and contributors.

AP Editions

Lava Thomas, Angela (2018)

digital print (original: graphite on paper, 2004)
10 x 14 inches
Edition of 25

Available for donations above $250. Since 2003, Lava Thomas has created drawings from hair that has been gifted to her by friends and strangers. Each drawing bears the name of its donor, serving as a portrait. Thomas’s hair drawings are executed in the style of 17th-century scientific illustration—drawn from observation in extreme detail. Cutting one’s hair offers a route to personal transformation, effecting a physical change which also signals a shift in self-image or self-perception.

Lava Thomas, Lavialle (2018)

digital print (original: graphite on paper, 2003)
17 x 22 inches
Edition of 10

Available for donations above $500. Since 2003, Lava Thomas has created drawings from hair that has been gifted to her by friends and strangers. Each drawing bears the name of its donor, serving as a portrait. Thomas’s hair drawings are executed in the style of 17th-century scientific illustration—drawn from observation in extreme detail. Cutting one’s hair offers a route to personal transformation, effecting a physical change which also signals a shift in self-image or self-perception.

Art Practical tote bag

Available for donations above $25. Fair market value of the tote bag is $15, which is non-tax-deductible.