Clay Hickson, James Junk, Mouthwash Studio and Thalía Gochez

After the success of our two Nicer Tuesdays events in London and New York, we’re extremely glad to bring the first iteration of our creative discussions series to Los Angeles! Join us at UCLA Nimoy Theater, 1262 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024, on Tuesday 4 November!

At this month’s event, you can expect talks fromMouthwash Studio, an LA based design agency influencing culture at-large from within, as well as talks from Clay Hickson, the small press legend behind publishing houseCaboose Books (formerly Tan & Loose Press)as well as the monthly Risograph printed newspaperThe Smudge.

You’ll also get to hear fromJames Junk, the popular designer and content creator who, when he isn’t actively being “the only graphic designer in Los Angeles”, is creating intelligent and thought provoking visual essays. Last but not least, the photographer, fashion stylist and directorThalía Gomezwill be joining us to discuss the creation of herLegacyphoto series, which uplifts small businesses in LA. Finally, our compere for the evening will be It’s Nice That’s US editor-at-large Elizabeth Goodspeed!

Our partner Dropbox will be doing an activation which gives attendees the chance to demo their new toolDropbox Dash, an AI-teammate that allows users to find files, videos and images to collaborate with team members more efficiently. There will also be merch up for grabs and the chance to enter a raffle for a free Dropbox subscription!

The event will take place on Tuesday 4 November at UCLA Nimoy Theater in Los Angeles. Doors will open at 6:00 pm and the talks will begin around 7pm. The full address is UCLA Nimoy Theater, 1262 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024. There will be parking spaces available for $3 at ParkABM on 10880 Wilshire Blvd.It’s a seated event, so get there early to ensure a seat and check out our partner Dropbox beforehand!

Please be aware that photography and filming may be taken at this event for marketing and promotional purposes. If you do not want to be photographed or filmed, please speak to our team on the day. Also, if you are in need of disability access, please email hello@nicertuesdays.com so we can arrange assistance with the venue team.

Clay Hicksonis an illustrator, designer and publisher based in Los Angeles, the co-founder behind the small publishing houseCaboose Books (formerly Tan & Loose Press)as well as the monthly risograph printed newspaperThe Smudge, which he co-founded with his wife in 2016. Alongside his publishing projects, he’s been a commercial illustrator for clients including Netflix and Mastercard. Clay’s jack of all trades approach to art has made him something of an indie publishing legend, preferring imperfect, handmade textures and books with a ton of charm. At November’s LA Nicer Tuesdays, Clay will be walking the crowd through his practice and the importance of the humble sketchbook to his work.

James Junkis a Filipino, LA-based graphic designer who is known for his branding, packaging, print and digital design. Outspoken and intelligent, James posts mini visual essays on Instagram delving into topics such as “is it too late to reclaim the internet?” and “why is everything a ‘lost art’?”. Using design and social media as an approach to tackle new perspectives in beauty, tech, ethics and censorship, James will be sharing the process behind the multiple poles of his creativity at LA Nicer Tuesdays.

Thalía Gochezis a photographer, creative director and fashion stylist based in Los Angeles. Known for her ethereal, soft and intimate photographic portraits, Thalía’s work uplifts BIPOC narratives through dignified representations of their lives, fashion and homes. Through her empowering photography, she investigates sacred spaces, Eurocentric beauty standards and local communities in LA. Thalía will give an insight into her practice and do a deep dive into her projectLegacy, which centres around small business in Los Angeles.