Thursday, November 6, 2025

Community Art Project Transforms Eaton Fire Remnants Into Public Mosaic

[photo credit: The Los Angeles Conservancy]

Altadena residents invited to help create memorial from ceramic and glass shards salvaged from January wildfires

Broken ceramics and shattered glass from the Eaton Fire will become art.

The 1000 Voices Altadena Mosaic project invites residents to transform fire remnants into a large-scale public artwork. The installation honors those affected by the January 2025 wildfires.

Artist Alma Cielo, who survived the Eaton Fire, leads the effort. She was selected by the Los Angeles Conservancy’s Artists at Work Program in June 2025.

The next volunteer session takes place Saturday, Nov. 8, at Side Street Projects in Altadena. Participants will prepare shards for the mosaic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The workshop is open to adults 18 and over.

Volunteers will learn to polish and clean salvaged materials safely. Snacks will be provided. Attendees should bring hats, sunscreen and water bottles.

A second workshop is scheduled for Dec. 6 at DENA Heals Wellness Center in Pasadena. That session focuses on tile-making with clay.

The project runs through November 2026. Community workshops allow Altadena residents to sort remnants and create new tiles. All workshops are free.

Priority registration goes to Altadena and Pasadena residents directly impacted by the fire.

The 18-month collaboration celebrates resilience and cultural heritage. It gives community members a chance to leave a permanent mark in Altadena.

Registration is now open at laconservancy.org/1000Voices.