TONALLI STUDIO

TONALLI STUDIO TONALLI STUDIO, located in the heart of East Los Angeles is a place of creative wellness that is prou

TONALLI –“that which creates and emanates energy” aka: The East Los Angeles Vortex. www.tonallistudio.com
Wed & Sun 11am-5pm; Thu, Fri & Sat 11am-7pm & for events, workshops and classes. TONALLI STUDIO highlights its commitment to serve and promote the work of women in “Old Town Maravilla”, a Historic neighborhood deeply established in the heart of East Los Angeles. Tonalli was created and committed to its core values of empowerment, creativity, sustainability, wellness and community. Included within its walls is a gallery space for exhibition and diverse events, such as book signings, poetry readings, artist’s conversations and more. Also, throughout the week TONALLI STUDIO transforms to offer life enhancing classes; yoga, dance, movement, and wellness workshops for the community. TONALLI STUDIO is the collaboration among Colibri Vintage Boutique’s owners and associates Ofelia Esparza, Rosanna Esparza Ahrens, Elena Esparza, Endy Bernal and now Marialice Jacob. Each one imparts a rich background in the visual and performance arts, community activism and development, as well as healing, health and wellbeing. Maestra Ofelia is an acclaimed artist and altarista in Los Angeles, having created, participated and served as a consultant for “altar” making for the yearly celebrations of the Day of the Dead-- not only in Los Angeles but also nationally and abroad. Following suite, both daughters Rosanna and Elena are recognized artists and creatives in the community. Rosanna, Co-owner of Sticky Ricks, is a dynamic and fearless artist, designer and visionary. Elena, the East Los Angeles Chicana Chiropractor and Healer, dedicates herself to the community by providing personal health and personal growth workshops. Her latest contribution includes the energy healing work with flower essences and organic herbal remedies. Endy, a performance artist and community organizer, shares her passion for environmental and human rights concerns, through her interactive art form and group workshops. While Marialice brings her diverse experience in the arts, including: dance, teaching, art therapy and curating in art gallery spaces.

💗 Hey Community! Please DM us pics of you at the Opening Reception of Ofelia’s Retrospective 🫶🏽✨ It was such a beautiful...
10/21/2025

💗 Hey Community! Please DM us pics of you at the Opening Reception of Ofelia’s Retrospective 🫶🏽

✨ It was such a beautiful, extraordinary, marvelous whirlwind of an event for Ofelia, she wished she could experience it again….so we’re gonna grant her wish!

✨If you snapped pics of you, ur familia, ur friends enjoying the evening and don’t mind sharing them with us, we’ll be including them in a slideshow for Ofelia.

🙏🏽 THANK YOU to all 600+ attendees for attending and making the Opening Reception a beautiful homecoming for Ofelia and her life’s extraordinary work.

✨ Join us this Saturday, October 18 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM to celebrate the opening of “Ofelia Esparza: A Retrospective....
10/17/2025

✨ Join us this Saturday, October 18 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM to celebrate the opening of “Ofelia Esparza: A Retrospective.” 

The exhibition celebrates the life and work of Chicana artist, altarista, and educator Ofelia Esparza (), whose cultural impact on East Los Angeles and beyond spans more than seven decades.

While Esparza is often celebrated for her altar-making, this exhibition brings overdue attention to her wide-ranging artistic practice, which includes drawing, painting, and printmaking. “Ofelia Esparza: A Retrospective” will be on view October 18, 2025 through April 18, 2026. 

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Graphic by . Image: Ofelia Esparza, “Moon Maiden, Birth of Corn,” 1996, Watercolor, 20 inches x 14 ¾ inches. Courtesy of the artist. Photo by Paul Salveson.

“Ofelia Esparza: A Retrospective” is organized by the Vincent Price Art Museum at East Los Angeles College () and co-curated by Joseph Valencia () and Sybil Venegas with Gloria Ortega ().

✨🕯️ Thank you for this wonderful write up. Full story link in our bio. Hope to see you all this Saturday at RP • LA a...
10/17/2025

✨🕯️ Thank you for this wonderful write up. Full story link in our bio. Hope to see you all this Saturday at

RP • LA artist Ofelia Esparza helped popularize the Mexican tradition of altar-making for Day of the Dead in the U.S. and abroad. She worked as a consultant on the Pixar film Coco. She was also bestowed with the prestigious National Heritage Fellowship by the National Endowment for the Arts for her work.

At 93 years old she’s finally getting her own solo show: “Ofelia Esparza: A Retrospective.” The exhibit opens this weekend at the Vincent Price Art Museum in East LA and will be up until April 18.

✍️ Antonia Cereijido and James Chow

🕯️✨ ARTIST SPOTLIGHT - Elena Esparza Join us and experience Elena’s vision of illuminating the threads connecting us t...
10/02/2025

🕯️✨ ARTIST SPOTLIGHT - Elena Esparza Join us and experience Elena’s vision of illuminating the threads connecting us to our ancestors ✨🌼✨

✨FOLLOW OUR ARTISTAS
Amparo Chi
“Andrea Ramirez
Chuck Maxine
Denise Esparza
Denise Silva
Edward Escamilla
Elena Esparza
Emilia Cruz
endytrece
Gregory Esparza
Insomniart
Jax Sanders
Jimmy Saldivar
Kalli Arte Collective
Karla Camacho
Kiara Aileen Machado
Maritza Torres
Mi’randa Villanueva “Nana”
N Repujado
Tina Arroyos
Vanessa Lopez .ai

🕯️SAVE THE DATE🕯️
Saturday, Oct. 4
6pm to 10pm
at Tonalli Studio


✨Curated by Rosanna Esparza Ahrens and Andrea Ramirez

🙏🏽THANK YOU SELF-HELP GRAPHICS & Sur Biennial

🕯️✨ ARTIST SPOTLIGHT - Tina Marie Arroyos 🕯️ Join us to experience how Tina illuminates the invisible threads of ancest...
09/30/2025

🕯️✨ ARTIST SPOTLIGHT - Tina Marie Arroyos

🕯️ Join us to experience how Tina illuminates the invisible threads of ancestral connection.

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This year’s annual Dia de los Muertos exhibition reflects our collective healing as we continue these eternal threads of ancestral dreams.

🕯️Altar by Maestra Ofelia Esparza

✨FOLLOW OUR ARTISTAS
Amparo Chi
“Andrea Ramirez
Chuck Maxine
Denise Esparza
Denise Silva
Edward Escamilla
Elena Esparza
Emilia Cruz
endytrece
Gregory Esparza
Insomniart
Jax Sanders
Jimmy Saldivar
Kalli Arte Collective
Karla Camacho
Kiara Aileen Machado
Maritza Torres
Mi’randa Villanueva “Nana”
N Repujado
Tina Arroyos
Vanessa Lopez .ai

🕯️SAVE THE DATE🕯️
Saturday, Oct. 4
6pm to 10pm
at Tonalli Studio


✨Curated by Rosanna Esparza Ahrens and Andrea Ramirez

🙏🏽THANK YOU SELF-HELP GRAPHICS & Sur Biennial

🕯️✨ ARTIST SPOTLIGHT - Vanessa Lopez .ai “I am a Los Angeles based artist who also works between Mexico City and San Die...
09/30/2025

🕯️✨ ARTIST SPOTLIGHT - Vanessa Lopez .ai
“I am a Los Angeles based artist who also works between Mexico City and San Diego. My multidisciplinary practice is rooted in Chicano and Indigenous culture, engaging with both historical and contemporary narratives. Through my work, I create a dialogue that honors cultural identity while reflecting on present day realities.”

🕯️ Join us to experience how Vanessa illuminates the invisible threads of ancestral connection.

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This year’s annual Dia de los Muertos exhibition reflects our collective healing as we continue these eternal threads of ancestral dreams.

🕯️Altar by Maestra Ofelia Esparza

✨FOLLOW OUR ARTISTAS
Amparo Chi
“Andrea Ramirez
Chuck Maxine
Denise Esparza
Denise Silva
Edward Escamilla
Elena Esparza
Emilia Cruz
endytrece
Gregory Esparza
Insomniart
Jax Sanders
Jimmy Saldivar
Kalli Arte Collective
Karla Camacho
Kiara Aileen Machado
Maritza Torres
Mi’randa Villanueva “Nana”
N Repujado
Tina Arroyos
Vanessa Lopez .ai

🕯️SAVE THE DATE🕯️
Saturday, Oct. 4
6pm to 10pm
at Tonalli Studio


✨Curated by Rosanna Esparza Ahrens and Andrea Ramirez

🙏🏽THANK YOU SELF-HELP GRAPHICS & Sur Biennial

🕯️✨ ARTIST SPOTLIGHT - Mi’randa Villanueva “Miranda is a visual artist who paints vivid interpretations of her own real...
09/29/2025

🕯️✨ ARTIST SPOTLIGHT - Mi’randa Villanueva
“Miranda is a visual artist who paints vivid interpretations of her own reality, blending imagination with cultural memory. Her work is deeply inspired by her Indigenous heritage, often exploring themes of identity, resilience, and ancestral connection. Through color and symbolism, she creates a personal yet universal narrative that invites viewers into her world.”

🕯️ Join us to experience how Mi’randa illuminates the invisible threads of ancestral connection.

✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

This year’s annual Dia de los Muertos exhibition reflects our collective healing as we continue these eternal threads of ancestral dreams.

🕯️Altar by Maestra Ofelia Esparza

✨FOLLOW OUR ARTISTAS
Amparo Chi
“Andrea Ramirez
Chuck Maxine
Denise Esparza
Denise Silva
Edward Escamilla
Elena Esparza
Emilia Cruz
endytrece
Gregory Esparza
Insomniart
Jax Sanders
Jimmy Saldivar
Kalli Arte Collective
Karla Camacho
Kiara Aileen Machado
Maritza Torres
Mi’randa Villanueva “Nana”
N Repujado
Tina Arroyos
Vanessa Lopez .ai

🕯️SAVE THE DATE🕯️
Saturday, Oct. 4
6pm to 10pm
at Tonalli Studio


✨Curated by Rosanna Esparza Ahrens and Andrea Ramirez

🙏🏽THANK YOU SELF-HELP GRAPHICS & Sur Biennial

🕯️✨ ARTIST SPOTLIGHT - Maritza Torres “Maritza believes that creativity is needed in these times in every aspect of lif...
09/29/2025

🕯️✨ ARTIST SPOTLIGHT - Maritza Torres
“Maritza believes that creativity is needed in these times in every aspect of life. We are living in a time where there is no going back to normal and this can feel very scary. But, we also have a chance to evolve, to mend, to transition into something more fulfilling. Focusing on sustainability, experimentation and allowing the artist to be an inventor and generational healer. Her work is non linear, participating on a new ecosystem that is currently being realized.”

🕯️ Join us to experience how Maritza illuminates the invisible threads of ancestral connection.

✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

This year’s annual Dia de los Muertos exhibition reflects our collective healing as we continue these eternal threads of ancestral dreams.

🕯️Altar by Maestra Ofelia Esparza

✨FOLLOW OUR ARTISTAS
Amparo Chi
“Andrea Ramirez
Chuck Maxine
Denise Esparza
Denise Silva
Edward Escamilla
Elena Esparza
Emilia Cruz
endytrece
Gregory Esparza
Insomniart
Jax Sanders
Jimmy Saldivar
Kalli Arte Collective
Karla Camacho
Kiara Aileen Machado
Maritza Torres
Mi’randa Villanueva “Nana”
N Repujado
Tina Arroyos
Vanessa Lopez .ai

🕯️SAVE THE DATE🕯️
Saturday, Oct. 4
6pm to 10pm
at Tonalli Studio


✨Curated by Rosanna Esparza Ahrens and Andrea Ramirez

🙏🏽THANK YOU SELF-HELP GRAPHICS & Sur Biennial

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TONALLI is that which creates and emanates the universal creative energy, The Life Force. Our studio, located in the heart of East Los Angeles is a place of creative wellness that is proud to feature local artists from the East Side. We bridge the practices of art and wellness to cultivate community through art practices, exhibitions, poetry, music, yoga and an array of wellness workshops. Visit us Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-7pm.

TONALLI STUDIO highlights its commitment to serve and promote the work of local artists in Old Town Maravilla, a Historic neighborhood deeply rooted in the heart of East Los Angeles. Tonalli is committed to its core values of empowerment, creativity, sustainability, wellness and community. TONALLI STUDIO was established in 2013 by the Colibri women’s collective of artists: Ofelia Esparza, Rosanna Esparza Ahrens, Dra. Elena Esparza, Endy Bernal and Marialice Jacob. Each one impartes a rich background in the visual and performance arts, community activism and development, as well as healing, health and well being. Maestra Ofelia is an acclaimed artist and altarista in Los Angeles, having created, participated and served as a consultant for “altar” making for the yearly celebrations of the Day of the Dead-- not only in Los Angeles but also nationally and abroad. Following suite, both daughters Rosanna and Elena are recognized artists and creatives in the community. Rosanna, Co-owner of Sticky Ricks, is a dynamic and fearless artist, designer and visionary. Elena, the East Los Angeles Chicana Chiropractor and Healer, dedicates herself to the community by providing personal health and personal growth workshops. Her latest contribution includes the energy healing work with flower essences and organic herbal remedies. Endy, a performance artist and community organizer, shares her passion for environmental and human rights concerns, through her interactive art form and group workshops. While Marialice brings her diverse experience in the arts, including: dance, teaching, art therapy and curating in art gallery spaces.