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… Continue reading GlennFest Film Festival opens September 24
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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
GlennFest Film Festival Brings Free Movies Sept 26-Oct 8
GlennFest Film Festival will return to Downey once again in late September. The special interest films range from a labor documentary to award-winning Japanese anime. The first screening, on Sept. 26, will be a special morning screening for kids and young adults with special needs. Opening night is Sept. 30 with Glassland, and the festival… Continue reading GlennFest Film Festival Brings Free Movies Sept 26-Oct 8
DAC Open House May 12, Short film ‘Premeditative’ and artist Terry Walker
DOWNEY – The Downey Arts Coalition will host an open house on Tuesday, May 12, at 7 p.m., at the Epic Lounge. The event is free to the public and offers an opportunity to connect with others who have an interest in supporting and participating in local art events. Refreshments will be served, along with… Continue reading DAC Open House May 12, Short film ‘Premeditative’ and artist Terry Walker
Poetry Matters presents Roy Anthony Shabla March 19
It’s poetry March Madness, Poetry Matters features poet/artist Roy Anthony Shabla, who is the curator of The Green Salon, and at the end of the month the Green Salon will feature Lorine Parks, curator of Poetry Matters. Here, sans capitalization, is the announcement for Poetry Matters: poetry matters downey arts coalition stay gallery are proud to… Continue reading Poetry Matters presents Roy Anthony Shabla March 19
DOWNEY ARTS COALITIOIN: Open House March 10th 2015
Open House for Artists and Art Lovers The Downey Arts Coalition will host an Open House on Tuesday, March 10, 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 in… Continue reading DOWNEY ARTS COALITIOIN: Open House March 10th 2015
Doodle-icious Mural Approved for Downey Avenue
The City of Downey has awarded a contract to local artist Don Lamkin to recreate his popular collage of Downey images as a mural of the east side of Porto’s parking structure. The painting will be financed by the Art in Public Places fund, and it is the first time a Downey artist has been… Continue reading Doodle-icious Mural Approved for Downey Avenue
Watch THE MAN IN THE SHADOWS – A short crime thriller by local filmmaking team
Local filmmaking team Sweet Nightmares is an innovative group of filmmakers dwelling in surreal environments where nothing is as it seems. With a rusty shovel, the team revels in digging into dreamlike lands & pulling ideas for films & music videos. They have dreamt psychological thrillers, psychedelic trips, romances, crime dramas & are now working… Continue reading Watch THE MAN IN THE SHADOWS – A short crime thriller by local filmmaking team
Dia De Los Muertos Arts Festival Nov 2nd
Come and join us for our 2nd annual Dia De Los Muertos Art Festival in the heart of Downey outside and inside the Downey Civic Theatre, at 8435 Firestone Blvd. Some of the events that will be happening all day are: Dia De Los Muertos Merchandise, Papel Picardo Demos, Face Painting, Calaveras Decorating, Alter Contest, Art… Continue reading Dia De Los Muertos Arts Festival Nov 2nd
GlennFest Film Festival comes to Downey Krikorian Oct 6-9
GlennFest is named after film buff and festival organizer Glenn Stephens, who when looking to start his own film festival decided to target Downey, because this area is underserved with independent and interesting contemporary films. Now in its third year, the festival will screen three films the first week of October, including the new… Continue reading GlennFest Film Festival comes to Downey Krikorian Oct 6-9