The Downey Arts Coalition, in partnership with the City of Downey is proud to announce the return of Defying Gravity, a play by Jane Anderson, performed at the amphitheater of the Columbia Memorial Space Center. This powerful portrayal of the lives affected by the Challenger Space Shuttle is produced by the Downey Arts Coalition as part of… Continue reading Defying Gravity, a play about the Challenger Apr 28 – May 14
Category: Educational
World Premiere of “To Dust” has reached its goal!
A new composition for orchestra and multimedia by Bryan Curt Kostors to debut with the Downey Symphony Orchestra, January 23. To Dust combines live orchestral music, visual projections, film, photography and design. As the orchestra performs, the visual elements of the piece will be projected live in the Downey Civic Theatre. It tells the story of… Continue reading World Premiere of “To Dust” has reached its goal!
Harmonic Movement at the Downey Theater Oct 4
Downey Arts Coalition is proud to present a free community event, with the opening of our new group art show at the Downey Civic Theater, themed “Dance and Movement,” as well as a screening of the upcoming documentary film “Landfill Harmonic.” The theater opens at 2PM, with the screening beginning at 3PM. To support the… Continue reading Harmonic Movement at the Downey Theater Oct 4
Elsa Van Leuven to Demonstrate for Paramount TAG Sept 12
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.
STEAM Festival with Stay Gallery May 23
STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, ARTS, and Mathematics. Join the Stay Gallery team in a new event to celebrate student creativity on May 23rd from 10-1pm at Downey Federal Credit Union. They are partnering with Downey High School Engineering Department and Columbia Memorial Space Center to host a variety of fun science and art activities for the entire family to enjoy. This… Continue reading STEAM Festival with Stay Gallery May 23
Photos from Downey Museum of Art presents Vic Joachim Smith
On January 10th, 2015 the Downey Museum of Art presented work from it’s collection by one of Southern California’s original modern artists, Vic Joachim Smith ~ early work. Presented at the South Gate Civic Museum and Art Galleries, the exhibit will be up for the month of January. The Other Theatre Company also presented a… Continue reading Photos from Downey Museum of Art presents Vic Joachim Smith
Vic Joachim Smith: Early Work from the DMOA, Jan 10
Downey Museum of Art is proud to announce its first exhibition for 2015. Vic Joachim Smith ~ Early Work opens Saturday, January 10th, 1 pm, at Southgate Museum and Art Galleries. This is an important show. Vic Smith moved to Southern California from the Pacific Northwest to pursue a calling in art. He graduated from… Continue reading Vic Joachim Smith: Early Work from the DMOA, Jan 10
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