One of Downey’s long-time artists and teachers, Elsa Van Leuven, will demonstrate for the Paramount Traditional Artists Guild on September 12th. The public is welcome.
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CALL TO ARTISTS: Dance & Movement Art Show
Downey Arts Coalition is gearing up for our Fall show, “Dance & Movement” which opens October 4th at the Downey Civic Theatre. This show coincides with the Downey Symphony Orchestra’s October 24th concert, “From Russia With Love,” featuring the Swan Lake Suite by Tchaikovsky. Submissions are requested by September 25, email previews to curator Liz… Continue reading CALL TO ARTISTS: Dance & Movement Art Show
Poetrypalooza tonight at The Green Salon
POETRYPALOOZA at the Green Salon Saturday 22 August 2015 4pm to 10pm casa la reina (email for directions) Poetrypalooza is a traveling poetry festival that visits several cities in the month of August, produced by the zzyzx writer’s group. 4pm workshops: lorine (postcard poetry)/ terry (random prompts) / frank (critiques) / don (critiques) 5pm storytelling: paula… Continue reading Poetrypalooza tonight at The Green Salon
POETRY MATTERS with Conney D. Williams – Thursday August 20
This month’s edition of POETRY MATTERS – Thursday August 20th at STAY GALLERY- features Los Angeles based poet, actor, performance artist and Downey Resident Conney D. Williams. Doors open at 7:00. Local poets are invited to bring a poem to read at the lively Open Microphone session which begins at 7:30, so arrive early to… Continue reading POETRY MATTERS with Conney D. Williams – Thursday August 20
DAC Open House Artists Mixer presents Kristine Augustyn – July 28
July Open House for Artists and Art Lovers The Downey Arts Coalition will host an Open House on Tuesday, July 28th, at 7:00 PM, at the Epic Lounge at 8239 2nd Street. The event is FREE to the public and offers an opportunity to connect with others who have an interest in supporting and participating… Continue reading DAC Open House Artists Mixer presents Kristine Augustyn – July 28
Free Downey Symphony Concert at Furman Park – July 29
Downey Symphony Orchestra returns for their annual “Pops in the Park” concert on Wednesday. Their repertoire will feature music from The Sound of Music, Star Wars, Jurassic Park, and much more. The free event is open to the entire family, including kids, who will have the opportunity to conduct the orchestra at the end of… Continue reading Free Downey Symphony Concert at Furman Park – July 29
San Gabriel Valley poet, Don Kingfisher Campbell, at Poetry Matters July 16
On July 16, Poetry Matters will welcome the San Gabriel Valley Poetry Group and the group’s editor, Don Kingfisher Campbell. Campbell is the founder and coordinator of many poetry workshops in Southern California. Additional poets published in the San Gabriel Valley Poetry Quarterly will also be featured at the event. If you are interested… Continue reading San Gabriel Valley poet, Don Kingfisher Campbell, at Poetry Matters July 16
Patti Scruggs debuts new book at Poetry Matters June 18
This edition of POETRY MATTERS – Thursday June 18th at STAY GALLERY- will feature Patti Scruggs and the launch of her new book Forget the Moon. Patricia Scruggs is a poet, artist, teacher, mother of two, and grandmother of three. A resident of Chino, she is a frequent participant in poetry groups and readings throughout… Continue reading Patti Scruggs debuts new book at Poetry Matters June 18
Totally 80’s Flashback Party June 20
The Downey Arts Coalition is bringing you back to the 80’s with a new fundraiser event benefiting the Downey Symphony Orchestra. It’s a “Totally 80’s Flashback Party” with the music, style and attitude from the decade. Saturday June 20th, 8PM to 2AM at The Epic Lounge in Downey, 8239 2nd Street, just west of Downey… Continue reading Totally 80’s Flashback Party June 20
DAC Annual Meeting March 30 2015
Come join fellow artists, art advocates and art lovers in celebrating the start of the fifth year in pursuit of our objectives to stimulate, develop, foster, encourage, and promote public interest ín, and appreciation of the arts in Downey and throughout the area. May 30th, 2015 “Pat’s Patio” 7901 7th Street, Downey, CA 90241… Continue reading DAC Annual Meeting March 30 2015