05/30/2026
One year ago, West Coast Cultural Lab began as a small idea, like a drop of water entering the ocean.
Over time, that drop slowly connected with others through screenings, publications, conversations, collaborations, and shared stories.
As we begin planning our 1st anniversary celebration series, we also wanted to share the story behind our logo.
The wave forms a “W” for the West Coast, the place we now call home. Hidden within it, Morse code spells “CLS” for Cultural Lab Society, while also nodding to the ways we communicate today through comments, likes, shares, and signals across distance.
Together, the wave and code subtly form an octopus, symbolizing curiosity, adaptability, and exploration across theatre, film, design, community publication, events, and emerging technology.
Morse code once connected people across oceans.
Like waves, we hope stories and creativity can continue carrying people toward one another.
Thank you for being part of the current with us.
Stay tuned. More anniversary announcements, open calls, screenings, and collaborations will be shared soon 🌊
