In 2024 Cardboard City took place at Rediscover Mid City where families were able to participate in this immersive experience free of charge. We were able to reach 5,000 participants over the course of several weeks and create incredible cardboard feats of engineering, craftsmanship, and innovation.

For its third year, Rediscover Cardboard City hosted its annual pop-up art center produced by Rediscover Center. With massive cardboard art installations, skills building classes, cardboard art exhibits, workshops, weekly artist residencies, and hands-on activities, Rediscover Cardboard City became LA's best family friendly destination! 10,000 visitors and makers came together to view works by LA-based artists, chat with artists-in-residence, and make cardboard creations imaginative and wild. The 2023 installation was made part in possible by a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.

Following its initial success, Cardboard City found a new home at Westfield Century City, thanks to a generous partnership that provided space for Rediscover Center to expand its artistic vision. This collaboration allowed Rediscover to continue inspiring families and artists alike, fostering a vibrant environment where imagination and eco-consciousness thrived.

In 2021, reDiscover Center launched the inaugural Cardboard City, a groundbreaking pop-up art experience that captivated the Los Angeles community. Situated in a 10,000-square-foot space on Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade, this innovative installation transformed everyday cardboard into large-scale sculptures, interactive exhibits, and hands-on crafting zones. Over its two-month run, Cardboard City welcomed 16,000 visitors, offering free admission and engaging activities that celebrated creativity, sustainability, and community involvement.

Rediscover Cardboard City is always free and open to all visitors. Start your visit with a tour of the Rediscover Cardboard City exhibits. View inspirational cardboard art from LA artists, add to one of our collective art installations under the guidance of our Artists-in-Residence, or join a Cardboard Crafting session. Be sure to come back throughout the summer as our artists-in-residence create new works each week, incorporating elements created by you and other Rediscover Cardboard City participants.