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 commit

ted 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.

✨VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: Javier of  is bringing his exquisitely hand carved earrings, pendants, and wares inlaid with semi-pre...
04/28/2026

✨VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: Javier of is bringing his exquisitely hand carved earrings, pendants, and wares inlaid with semi-precious stones. Join us Saturday to see these works of art irl

THIS SATURDAY! Join us for our We Love Our Mamis, Papis, & Grads Mercadito, enjoy our current exhibition “De Aquí, Somos…”, and take a self-guided Maravilla Mural Walk!

Who’s coming thru?

✨VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: Sylvia of  is bringing her handcrafted candles and small batch oils. Join us Saturday to smell these ...
04/28/2026

✨VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: Sylvia of is bringing her handcrafted candles and small batch oils. Join us Saturday to smell these soft scents irl

THIS SATURDAY! Join us for our We Love Our Mamis, Papis, & Grads Mercadito, enjoy our current exhibition “De Aquí, Somos…”, and take a self-guided Maravilla Mural Walk!

Who’s coming thru?

THIS SATURDAY! Join us for our We Love Our Mamis, Papis, & Grads Mercadito, enjoy our current exhibition “De Aquí, Somos...
04/27/2026

THIS SATURDAY! Join us for our We Love Our Mamis, Papis, & Grads Mercadito, enjoy our current exhibition “De Aquí, Somos…”, and take a self-guided Maravilla Mural Walk!

Who’s coming thru?

✨Come Thru This Saturday✨“De Aquí, Somos…” reaffirms our existence and place on this land and how we express that persev...
04/23/2026

✨Come Thru This Saturday✨

“De Aquí, Somos…” reaffirms our existence and place on this land and how we express that perseverance and presence within ourselves, amongst community, or as part of this mother earth.

✨FOLLOW OUR ARTISTAS
2NDWND
Andrea Galvez
Arturo Urista
Carla Torres Montero
Carlos Ugalde
Celina Jacques .jacques
Dalia Palacios
Diosa Xochiquetzalcoatl
Edison Roman .ink
Erin Yoshi
Ernesto Vazquez
Gloria E. Alvarez
Hedy Torres
Jacqueline Vitela
Jax Esparza Sanders
John Jairo Valencia
Maritza Torres
Mextica
Mi’randa Villanueva
Neri Rivas
Ofelia Esparza
Oscar Castillo oscarcastillo3526
Rosanna Esparza Ahrens
Susana Figueroa
Vanessa Lopez .ai
Xitlalic Guijosa
Yolitztli Torres

♥️ Curated by Rosanna Esparza Ahrens and Andrea Ramirez

Join us this Saturday! We are so happy to host a NOCHE DE POESÍA organized by la mera mera  Bonus! Our group exhibition ...
04/17/2026

Join us this Saturday! We are so happy to host a NOCHE DE POESÍA organized by la mera mera

Bonus! Our group exhibition “De Aquí, Somos….” is on view for you all to enjoy while listening to the powerful prose of these magnificent poetas 🫶🏽

✨ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Oscar Castillo “De Aquí, Somos…” reaffirms our existence and place on this land and how we express th...
04/09/2026

✨ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Oscar Castillo

“De Aquí, Somos…” reaffirms our existence and place on this land and how we express that perseverance and presence within ourselves, amongst community, or as part of this mother earth.

✨FOLLOW OUR ARTISTAS
2NDWND
Andrea Galvez
Arturo Urista
Carla Torres Montero
Carlos Ugalde
Celina Jacques .jacques
Dalia Palacios
Diosa Xochiquetzalcoatl
Edison Roman .ink
elijah r
Erin Yoshi
Ernesto Vazquez
Gloria E. Alvarez
Hedy Torres
Jacqueline Vitela
Jax Esparza Sanders
Jesse Fregozo
John Jairo Valencia
Maritza Torres
Mextica
Mi’randa Villanueva
Neri Rivas
Ofelia Esparza
Oscar Castillo oscarcastillo3526
Susana Figueroa
Vanessa Lopez .ai
Xitlalic Guijosa
Yolitztli Torres

♥️ Curated by Rosanna Esparza Ahrens and Andrea Ramirez

FOLLOW OUR VENDORS
Alegria Xocolatl
Beatriz Ochoa
DubeeJunk
Ex-Voto Designs
Hikuri Art
Javier Orozco
Karla Camacho
Mextica
N Repujado
Tarjetitas Con Amor
Xti’ Artesania
Yerberia Mayahuel

Address

East Los Angeles, CA

Opening Hours

Wednesday 12pm - 7pm
Thursday 11am - 7pm
Friday 11am - 7pm
Saturday 11am - 7pm

Telephone

+13237937609

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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.