Families, artists, and community members gathered at the grand opening of the Lines and Living Art Creative Outlet on March 30 in downtown Bakersfield. Founder and CEO, April Hammond, said the new Bakersfield studio was designed as a “sanctuary of belonging” for anyone who has ever felt like an outsider.
The art studio serves the general public while also welcoming clients from Kern Regional Center and families with disabilities. Hammond said the space combines creativity, accessibility, and comfort in a way that feels different from a traditional public setting.
Hammond said the inspiration for this studio grew from her 18 years in education, most of it special education, along with years of creating art on the side…