Author: Downey Arts Coalition

Downey Arts Coalition is a movement of several people, however this website is currently managed and updated by Andrew J Wahlquist.

State of the Art – Arts & Information Fair – Sunday April 28

galleRoy @ The Big M and Downey Arts Coalition are proud to announce STATE OF THE ART A Democratic and Informational Art Fair For the City of Downey The Gateway Cities and Beyond Curated by Roy Anthony Shabla Sunday April 28th 2013.      11:00 am to 6:00 pm Moravian Church, 10337 Old River School Rd., Downey California… Continue reading State of the Art – Arts & Information Fair – Sunday April 28

Moravian Trombone Choir Spring Concert – March 25

The Moravian Trombone Choir’s Chamber Ensemble will be presenting the group’s annual Spring Concert on Monday March 25th at 7:30PM.  This concert will feature everything from the works of J. S. Bach to Gospel music.  This concert will be the perfect way to start the week! Founded in 1965 by Jeff Reynolds, the Moravian Trombone… Continue reading Moravian Trombone Choir Spring Concert – March 25

Blasters Perform at Epic Lounge April 13

The Blasters are playing live in an intimate show in their hometown, a special concert brought to you by Catch 22 Promotions, Epic Lounge, and  Downey Arts Coalition.  Saturday April 13, 9PM, 8239 2nd Street, Downey, CA. Tickets are nearly sold out, but are available for purchase at catch22pro.brownpapertickets.com. Look for more music events from… Continue reading Blasters Perform at Epic Lounge April 13

Thursday Night Poetry presents Patti Scruggs – March 21, 2013

The Downey Arts Coalition presents Thursday Night poetry at The Rives Mansion on March 21, 2013. Featured poet is Patti Scruggs.       Patricia L. Scruggs is a poet, artist, teacher, mother of two, grandmother of three.  She lives in Southern California, via Alberta, Canada. Her work has been published in CALYX Journal, ONTHEBUS, Spillway, RATTLE,… Continue reading Thursday Night Poetry presents Patti Scruggs – March 21, 2013

Interfaith Multicultural Songfest Saturday March 16

Enjoy a variety of music presented by performers from throughout the Los Angeles area, at the 21st Annual Interfaith, Multicultural Songfest, this coming Saturday March 16, 2013, beginning at 7PM. Admission is free, at the Downey Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 12425 Orizaba Avenue in Downey  (one block north… Continue reading Interfaith Multicultural Songfest Saturday March 16

The World Goes Round final weekend is cancelled

Sorry to report that the March 1, 2, & 3 performances (3rd weekend) of DCLOA’s “And The World Goes ‘Round” have been cancelled. Please contact the DCLOA Box Office @ (562) 923-1714 for more information. Thank you! — Mark W. Keller, Downey Civic Light Opera, Technical Director

Photos from Artist Workshop with Roy Anthony Shabla

Many thanks to Roy Anthony Shabla for a thoughtful presentation on his process and the way that he approaches art.  Also to the great crowd that turned out, young and old, to experience creativity together as a local arts community. The Downey Art League, which is now joined together with the Downey Arts Coalition, is… Continue reading Photos from Artist Workshop with Roy Anthony Shabla

Thursday Night Poetry Presents Frank Kearns – Feb. 28, 2013

Downey Arts Coalition Presents “Third Thursday Poetry” BUT it’s on the FOURTH Thursday, February 28 at Stay Gallery, 11140 Downey Avenue in downtown Downey, just north of Firestone Blvd. Doors open at 7 pm Open Mike at 7:30 pm.  Poets invited to read a poem or two. Frank Kearns, our featured poet is launching his… Continue reading Thursday Night Poetry Presents Frank Kearns – Feb. 28, 2013

Artist Workshop ~ Roy Anthony Shabla ~ Tuesday Feb 26, 2013

The Downey Art League and Downey Arts Coalition present an artist workshop by Roy Anthony Shabla on Tuesday evening, February 26, 2013 at 7:00 PM. Meet at Rio San Gabriel Park in the Activity Room. This is an exciting opportunity to experience the techniques of artist Roy Anthony Shabla, who is arguably one of the… Continue reading Artist Workshop ~ Roy Anthony Shabla ~ Tuesday Feb 26, 2013