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![Downey Arts Coalition presented its first event of 2018, with a new series of events celebrating local art & culture: “Live Love Art,” on Sunday February 25th at The Epic Lounge. DAC President Pat Gil conceived of the events, four seasonal celebrations of artists doing great work in our city and nearby. In the winter […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.downeyarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/LiveLoveArtWinter2018-4540.jpg?resize=115%2C115 "Recap: Live Love Art Winter 2018")
Recap: Live Love Art Winter 2018
Posted on February 25, 2018 | No CommentsDowney Arts Coalition presented its first event of 2018, with a new series of events celebrating local art & culture: “Live Love Art,” on Sunday February 25th at The Epic Lounge. DAC President Pat Gil conceived of the events, four seasonal celebrations of artists doing great work in our city and nearby. In the winter […] -
![This is the first of the LIVE LOVE ART events, they will come each season, this is our Winter 2018 edition, on February 25th at The Epic Lounge in Downey. Come celebrate the local arts with Downey Arts Coalition. Meet the new DAC team, and learn about all the exciting things happening in the Downey […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.downeyarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/img_4439.jpg?resize=115%2C115 "Live Love Art – Downey Arts Coalition Event Feb 25th")
Live Love Art – Downey Arts Coalition Event Feb 25th
Posted on February 13, 2018 | No CommentsThis is the first of the LIVE LOVE ART events, they will come each season, this is our Winter 2018 edition, on February 25th at The Epic Lounge in Downey. Come celebrate the local arts with Downey Arts Coalition. Meet the new DAC team, and learn about all the exciting things happening in the Downey […] -
![GlennFest, a weeklong film festival that has been hosted in Downey since 2012, will take place from October 1 through October 7 this year, showcasing several films at the Epic Lounge (8239 2nd St. Downey) and Downey Civic Theatre (8435 Firestone Blvd, Downey) All Screenings are free. For more information visit www.glennfest.com October 1 -SUNU 2 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.downeyarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Glenn-Fest-2017-V6-Black-e1506848815547.jpg?resize=115%2C115 "GlennFest Film Festival Free Screenings Oct 1-7 2017")
GlennFest Film Festival Free Screenings Oct 1-7 2017
Posted on October 1, 2017 | No CommentsGlennFest, a weeklong film festival that has been hosted in Downey since 2012, will take place from October 1 through October 7 this year, showcasing several films at the Epic Lounge (8239 2nd St. Downey) and Downey Civic Theatre (8435 Firestone Blvd, Downey) All Screenings are free. For more information visit www.glennfest.com October 1 -SUNU 2 […] -
![Art, Culture & Tradition The Annual Downey Dia de Los Muertos Art Festival is back for its 5th year on Sunday, Oct 29th, 2017, downtown Downey, in and around the Downey Theatre, 8435 Firestone Blvd. The event is free, and so is the parking. The festival opens at 11:00 am with introductions from the Mayor and City […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.downeyarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20161030MJA_1532.jpg?resize=115%2C115 "5th Annual Dia de Los Muertos Art Festival Oct 29")
5th Annual Dia de Los Muertos Art Festival Oct 29
Posted on September 2, 2017 | No CommentsArt, Culture & Tradition The Annual Downey Dia de Los Muertos Art Festival is back for its 5th year on Sunday, Oct 29th, 2017, downtown Downey, in and around the Downey Theatre, 8435 Firestone Blvd. The event is free, and so is the parking. The festival opens at 11:00 am with introductions from the Mayor and City […] -
Green Salon Short Film Festival Saturday August 26
Posted on August 21, 2017 | No CommentsThe Green Salon Short Film Festival returns Saturday August 26 with new shorts by local filmmakers. The outdoor event begins at 7PM, films begin approximately at 8PM. Host Roy Anthony Shabla welcomes everyone to this free event at his Studio GalleRoy, 11210 Greenstone Ave, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670. -
![Roy Anthony Shabla – Downey artist, poet, and filmmaker – is the first ever Artist-in-Residence at Stay Gallery from December 5th to January 28th, 2017. Shabla is a recognized painter and Stay Gallery, near the corner of Downey Avenue and Firestone Boulevard, will be his studio and exhibition space for the next two months. Shabla […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.downeyarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Couch_5.jpg?resize=115%2C115 "Artist in Residence: Roy Anthony Shabla")
Artist in Residence: Roy Anthony Shabla
Posted on December 14, 2016 | No CommentsRoy Anthony Shabla – Downey artist, poet, and filmmaker – is the first ever Artist-in-Residence at Stay Gallery from December 5th to January 28th, 2017. Shabla is a recognized painter and Stay Gallery, near the corner of Downey Avenue and Firestone Boulevard, will be his studio and exhibition space for the next two months. Shabla […] -
![This Sunday, DAC’s own Carolina Del Toro has curated a new show of work around “the Day of the Dead” for the Dia De Los Metros festival at the Downey Theatre. Come upstairs and enjoy the art exhibit in the lobby of the theatre. Full press release follows: —— Approximately 15,000 festival goers will enjoy […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.downeyarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/DDLM-2016-Collage.jpg?resize=115%2C115 "Dia De Los Muertos festival Sunday Oct 30")
Dia De Los Muertos festival Sunday Oct 30
Posted on October 29, 2016 | No CommentsThis Sunday, DAC’s own Carolina Del Toro has curated a new show of work around “the Day of the Dead” for the Dia De Los Metros festival at the Downey Theatre. Come upstairs and enjoy the art exhibit in the lobby of the theatre. Full press release follows: —— Approximately 15,000 festival goers will enjoy […] -
![On October 2nd, 2016, the Downey Arts Coalition and the City of Downey present a celebration of Art, Film, Space and Downey’s 60th Anniversary. “Stardust Art Festival” takes place 12PM to 6PM at the Downey Civic Theatre, with free movies provided by GlennFest Film Festival including Ice Age: Collision Course, the astronaut documentary The Last Man on […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.downeyarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Stardust-banner.jpg?resize=115%2C115 "Stardust Art & Film Festival Oct 2nd")
Stardust Art & Film Festival Oct 2nd
Posted on September 28, 2016 | No CommentsOn October 2nd, 2016, the Downey Arts Coalition and the City of Downey present a celebration of Art, Film, Space and Downey’s 60th Anniversary. “Stardust Art Festival” takes place 12PM to 6PM at the Downey Civic Theatre, with free movies provided by GlennFest Film Festival including Ice Age: Collision Course, the astronaut documentary The Last Man on […] -
![The 5th annual GlennFest Film Festival brings movies of special interest to Downey, movies that you wouldn’t normally see in our area. Movies that aren’t mainstream, but explore the lives of minority people groups, or experiences from other cultural backgrounds. Best of all, the screenings are free with reservation from the website. Screenings this is year […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.downeyarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/GlennFest-Draft.jpeg?resize=115%2C115 "GlennFest Film Festival opens September 24")
GlennFest Film Festival opens September 24
Posted on September 21, 2016 | No CommentsThe 5th annual GlennFest Film Festival brings movies of special interest to Downey, movies that you wouldn’t normally see in our area. Movies that aren’t mainstream, but explore the lives of minority people groups, or experiences from other cultural backgrounds. Best of all, the screenings are free with reservation from the website. Screenings this is year […] -
![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 […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.downeyarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/SUSYS-DANCE.jpg?resize=115%2C115 "Harmonic Movement at the Downey Theater Oct 4")
Harmonic Movement at the Downey Theater Oct 4
Posted on September 25, 2015 | No CommentsDowney 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 […]