Thursdays. The Venice Art Crawl is a free monthly exploration of the Venice Beach area and the world famous Venice artist community and spirit. Every 3rd Thursday of the month. MORE >>
Los Feliz Artwalk
Fri, Sep 3, 2010. The first Friday of the month brings together Los Feliz artists, galleries, studios and art lovers to support the arts. MORE >>
Nathan Ota and Yumiko Kayukawa
Fri, Sep 3, 2010-Sun, Sep 26, 2010. In Gallery I: Nathan Ota "An Unforeseen Homecoming." In Gallery II: Yumiko Kayukawa "49 Days."
Artist Reception: Friday, Sept. 3; 8-11 PM
Print Release & Signing: Friday, Sept. 3; 7-8 PM
Nathan Ota "An Unforeseen Homecoming": In "An Unforeseen Homecoming," Ota's first solo show at La Luz de Jesus, the artist sets out on an expedition which lands him in the unlikeliest destination - the world inside the artist's own studio.
Yumiko Kayukawa "49 Days": The paintings in Yumiko Kayukawa’s "49 Days" all carry a feeling of existing between life and death, and in these pieces, images of food and chopsticks can pertain to either. One of Yumiko’s great passions is eating, which she views as the symbolic opposite of death. MORE >>
Downtown Art Walk
Thu, Sep 9, 2010. This is a self-guided tour every second Thursday of every month highlighting commercial art galleries, museums and non-profit arts venues in Downtown LA. There are two free Art Walk shuttles and you can download the map from their web site or pick one up at participating galleries. MORE >>
Brushes of Fire and Free Form Art Exhibition Openings
Sat, Sep 11, 2010. The Avenue 50 Studio is proud to present Sonya Fe and Margaret Garcia in an exhibition of recent paintings. We are honored to host two powerful artists as our participation in Latino Heritage Month for the City of Los Angeles and in Northeast LA’s Second Saturday Art Night. The exhibits run through October 3rd. MORE >>
BUA: POPS
Sat, Sep 11, 2010. BUA, the legendary urban artist, proudly introduces his newest collection of original art, entitled BUA “POPS”, as well as showcasing some of his classic works. BUA's “The DJ” being one of the most popular selling posters of all time. MORE >>
Massimo Vitali Opening Reception
Sat, Sep 11, 2010. M+B is pleased to announce an exhibition of new work by internationally acclaimed artist Massimo Vitali. The exhibition opens September 11, 2010 and runs through October 16, 2010.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays. Thu, Sep 16, 2010-Sun, Nov 21, 2010. Opening reception: Thursday, September 16 | 6–9 pm. Coming out of a generation that witnessed the ramifications of the Cultural Revolution, the Tiananmen Massacre and the landmark 1989 China/Avant-Garde exhibition and its subsequent closing by state authorities, Hangzhou-based artist Zhang Peili and Beijing-based artist Zhu Jia have used the medium of video and photography since the early 1990s to navigate the sea of changes in contemporary China. Although both earned degrees in oil painting, the radical departure between their training and practice and their consistent use of video as a medium for provocation, reflection and resonance becomes the impetus for this two-person exhibition. Their bodies of work begin with a position that poignantly challenges social mores, rampant development, authoritative politics and cultural values, and expand into more universal themes of the individual, time, and the loss of innocence and idealism. Zhang and Zhu present new works for REDCAT exhibited alongside past work, providing a focused, parallel examination of their respective practices. The exhibition is the first presentation of both artists’ work in Los Angeles. MORE >>
Inspiration
Fri, Sep 17, 2010.
J Squared Pr, Summerwood Winery, and the Los Angeles Arts Association present a unique one-night-only gala show, featuring emerging and established artists in Mixed Media Pyrography, 3-D Household Art, and Literary Fiction to celebrate inspiration and the creative process. National bestselling author Elizabeth Rosner joins emerging artists Ryan McCann, Denise Niziri, and Sage Gracie in an exciting mixed media adventure that will push the boundaries of your imagination. The event features a free all night open viewing of the art, an 8:30 pm Q&A with the artists and Peter Mays of the Los Angeles Arts Association, and a special raffle of an original piece of work designed by the three artists collectively for this event, plus many giveaways for all guests, including six free copies of Elizabeth Rosner’s new novel Blue Nude for the first six guests that bring a piece of artwork inspired by the title of the book.
To round out a night of exciting imagery and conversation, featured event sponsor Summerwood Winery of Paso Robles will pour a complimentary offering of their premium wines. Eclectic foods will be available for purchase on the premises. The lucky winner of the raffle will take home the unique masterpiece of the show, created by the three artists, and titled “Begin Again.” The artwork unites the artists’ respective talents - Mixed Media Pyrography, 3-D Household Art, and Literary Fiction. A portion of the proceeds for the raffle will go to benefit the Los Angeles Arts Association, dedicated to providing opportunities, resources, and services for Los Angeles artists, with an emphasis on emerging talent.
