In our first official Downey Arts Coalition film event, we are bringing a short documentary by Downey filmmakers, about a Downey artist, presenting to the Downey public. There is wide-spread affection for our local street artist Bumblebeelovesyou, as he’s brought images of bees and children to illuminate contemporary themes. The screening is Sunday August 19… Continue reading Bumblebee Documentary this Sunday @ Epic Lounge
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I Am Awake in the Garden of Dreams, Saturday August 18
DAC member and curator Roy Anthony Shabla has been invited to curate a show during the La Puente Art Walk this Saturday, August 18th. The show features artists that have shown here in Downey in previous DAC events and is sure to be an experience not to be missed. If you have plans to venture… Continue reading I Am Awake in the Garden of Dreams, Saturday August 18
Friday Night Fright Flicks: Paranormal Edition, Friday Aug 17
The next “Friday Night Fright Flicks” lands this Friday, August 17 at The Epic Lounge. This time, it’s the “Paranormal Edition”. Event producer Tony Lucero describes the Paranormal Seminar that the evening starts with: “This rare engagement offers a glimpse into the realm of the afterlife as seen through the eyes of a paranormal investigator.… Continue reading Friday Night Fright Flicks: Paranormal Edition, Friday Aug 17
Free Downey Symphony Concert in the Park Wednesday
Don’t miss a special free concert this Wednesday night, August 8th, of the Downey Symphony Orchestra. The concert is at Furman Park on Rives south of Florence Ave, and begins at 7PM. Music director Sharon Lavery has a fun evening planned with popular classics, movie scores, patriotic hymns and more. From the Olympic fanfare heard… Continue reading Free Downey Symphony Concert in the Park Wednesday
Photos from Art on the Vine 1-year Anniversary
Enjoy some photos from the 1-year anniversary show of “Art on the Vine” Saturday night, August 4th. Thanks to all who came to make it a success, the talented artists, and especially the dedicated organizers who put this together in their spare time. If you would like to submit your work to be shown at… Continue reading Photos from Art on the Vine 1-year Anniversary
Downey Art Vibe announces the new Stay Gallery
In June the Downey City Council approved an ordinance to use the set-aside “Art in Public Places” fund to pay for a two year lease at 11140 Downey Avenue with the intention to open a new community art gallery that would be operated by the Downey Art Vibe. The Downey Art Vibe is a small… Continue reading Downey Art Vibe announces the new Stay Gallery
Art on the Vine One Year Anniversary Party August 4th
Next Saturday we’ll celebrate a whole year of monthly “Art on the Vine” shows produced by the Downey Arts Coalition. Our thirteenth show will feature a group show in which we invited every artist from the year to show a couple works. It will be an eclectic gathering, with several items up to be won… Continue reading Art on the Vine One Year Anniversary Party August 4th
New large mural in Downey from Bumblebee
Read the Downey Beat’s article about the new Bumblebee mural on 2nd Street. Visit the work in 2nd Street just west of Downey Avenue. Come to the Bumblebee Short Film Screening August 19th Bumblebee on Flickr See it on Downey Daily Photos Photo courtesy Downey Daily Photos
Downey Arts Coalition Meeting Saturday July 28
The monthly Downey Arts Coalition meeting will happen this Saturday July 28th, Noon, at the Wahlquist home. Join us as we’ll be discussing how joining the Downey Art League affects the group going forward and the decisions that need to be made. There are also lots of new things going on, including the opening of… Continue reading Downey Arts Coalition Meeting Saturday July 28
Poetry of Brigit Treux, Thursday night
This Thursday’s Poetry night features Brigit Treux. The evening starts earlier this time, 7:30PM for the open mic, at Mari’s Wine Bar, 8222 Firestone Blvd., Downey, across from Porto’s. Brigit Truex has lived in the Sierra foothills of northern California for a dozen years, and her newest book, Strong as Silk: The Gold Hill Wakamatsu Tea… Continue reading Poetry of Brigit Treux, Thursday night