The Downey Arts Coalition showcases the poetry of Sharon Alexander for its monthly series, Poetry Matters. Sharon will be present to read some of her poems at the Stay Gallery in Downey on Thursday evening, June 12, 2014. Born and raised in New York, Sharon Alexander moved to California after one very cold winter in upstate… Continue reading Poetry Matters presents Sharon Alexander June 12, 2014
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Downey Arts Coalition meeting Saturday May 31
Join us for the annual election of board members and business for the Downey Arts Coalition. DAC Meetings are open to anyone with a heart for improving arts and culture in Downey. We have put on art shows, theatre, film screenings, concerts, festivals and Make Music Downey. We could use more help, and also official… Continue reading Downey Arts Coalition meeting Saturday May 31
Lakewood Artist Guild Spring Art Show June 1st
The Lakewood Artist Guild will hold their Spring Art Show and Sale for adults and children on Sunday, June 1st, at Mayfair Park 5720 Clark Ave and South St in Lakewood. Registration is Friday, May 30th, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday, May 31st, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Reception of artists and sales… Continue reading Lakewood Artist Guild Spring Art Show June 1st
Make Music Downey Saturday June 14
June 14th is our free, open and public music festival MAKE MUSIC DOWNEY. More information will be released soon, but we have an exciting line-up of artists all over town, and on the main stage at the Downey Civic Center. With over 70 music performances scheduled, it is sure to be a mosaic of musical… Continue reading Make Music Downey Saturday June 14
Stay Young Festival of the Arts, May 29-June1
Stay Gallery is hosting it’s first annual ‘STAY YOUNG’ Festival Of The Arts to celebrate our local student talent. Over 60 curated art works will be displayed by artists from Downey High, Warren High, and Downey Adult School. Exhibit opens on Thursday, May 29th from 6p – 9p ASB members invite the community to come… Continue reading Stay Young Festival of the Arts, May 29-June1
Reality Malfunction at Stay Gallery Friday May 23
Stay Gallery is hosting a unique show where music collides with the visual arts. Friday May 23rd is the opening reception of REALITY MALFUNCTION, a group art exhibit by Alfonso Salcido II, Rene Decasas, Ozzie Juarez and Julian Keith, plus a special performance by WAX CHILDREN. Event begins at 7PM, suggested donation at the door. Stay Gallery is at 11140… Continue reading Reality Malfunction at Stay Gallery Friday May 23
Stay Gallery presents artist from Downey’s Ireland Sister City
Stay Gallery is proud to welcome Anne Rigney from Roscommon, Ireland to show her work in her sister city, Downey. Her exhibition, ‘Moments in Time’, will open on April 25th at 7pm. Anne Rigney is an Irish artist, based in the rural midlands of Ireland. She is exhibiting here at the Stay Gallery, Downey, as a direct… Continue reading Stay Gallery presents artist from Downey’s Ireland Sister City
Nearly Naked Photography Exhibit at Stay Gallery April 4
Stay Gallery continues to bring provocative visual arts to its creative space on Downey Avenue, the latest a photography exhibit by Rita Labib, opening this Friday. NEARLY NAKED A Photography Exhibit by Rita Labib Show runs: April 4th – 20th Exhibition Opening: Friday, April 4th @7PM Artist Bio Rita Labib is a young artist with… Continue reading Nearly Naked Photography Exhibit at Stay Gallery April 4
Home Sweet Earth Art Show part of Downey Symphony Concert April 5
In partnership with the Downey Arts Coalition, the upcoming concert of the Downey Symphony Orchestra, to be held at the Downey Theatre on Saturday, April 5, will include, at no extra charge, “Home Sweet Earth” – an art exhibit in celebration of Earth Day.
Chalk Art Fest: Walk the Talk Against Child Abuse
From Shirley Johnson: Saturday April 5th, at 9:00AM, this is the date: Walk the Talk Against Child Abuse & Neglect will be hosting our 2nd annual Chalk Art Festival. This event is to bring awareness about the problems of child abuse, education, signs of abuse, what to do and how to report suspicious behavior. This… Continue reading Chalk Art Fest: Walk the Talk Against Child Abuse