Opening Valentine’s Day at Stay Gallery: Zachary Aronson uses torches to effectively draw with fire creating what are referred to as pyrographs. Implementing this drawing technique has brought Aronson in closer contact with his medium, creating a connection between nature and human hand that is impossible to miss. It expands his visual vocabulary by utilizing… Continue reading Pyrographs by Zachary Aronson at Stay Gallery
Category: Updates
Step to the Edge Closing Reception Feb 12
Six large format paintings by abstract-expressionist painter Roy Anthony Shabla are now on view at Stay Gallery in Downey. Closing reception is Wednesday February 12th at 7PM. Shabla’s four-panel “Grand Canyon Suite” is an experience not to be missed.
33rd Panorama Traditional Art Show – March 8, 2014
The Traditional Artists’ Guild (TAG) of Paramount presents the 33rd. Panorama Traditional Art Show on March 8, 2014. Show location is Progress Park West Plaza, 15500 Downey Blvd., Paramount, CA 90723. Show hours are from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM with an Artists reception at 1:00 PM. Artist demonstration at 2:00 PM. Mayor’s award ceremony… Continue reading 33rd Panorama Traditional Art Show – March 8, 2014
Poetry Matters at Stay Gallery featuring Jim Natal – February 13, 2014
Downey Arts Coalition presents in conjunction with the Downey Arts Vibe “Poetry Matters” special guest Jim Natal. Thursday, February 13, 2014. 7:00 PM at the Stay Gallery. Jim will introduce his new book “52 Views” The Haibun Variations” Doors open 7:00 PM. Sign up available for open mic at 7:30 PM prior to the guest… Continue reading Poetry Matters at Stay Gallery featuring Jim Natal – February 13, 2014
Poetry Workshop Wednesday Jan 22
Lorine Parks, curator of the Poetry Matters open mic and poetry series, is now presenting an evening of interactive discussion about the art of poetry, and will be helping a class of 8 students with their work. Participation is first come, first serve, but anyone is welcome to audit the class and listen in. Parks… Continue reading Poetry Workshop Wednesday Jan 22
BumblebeeLovesYou Solo Show Jan 23-26 in Los Angeles
Popular street artist BumblebeeLovesYou, who hails from Downey, is opening a new solo show Thursday January 23 in Los Angeles. Opening reception bee-gins at 6PM, at 4621 W. Washington Blvd, just past downtown. Bumblebee began his career placing illustrations in a cut-out stencil style on walls around Downey and the surrounding areas. His art has… Continue reading BumblebeeLovesYou Solo Show Jan 23-26 in Los Angeles
Babbel – A sound+art installation by Roy Anthony Shabla
The Sound of the Future Saturday January 25th at Stay Gallery The Museum of Modern Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and many other major art institutions in both the United States and Europe featured exhibits of sound-art this past year and are launching new sound exhibitions this coming year. Digital media artforms have a strong… Continue reading Babbel – A sound+art installation by Roy Anthony Shabla
Sweet Nightmares Presents: An Evening of Short Films
Local filmmaking team Sweet Nightmares showcases their body of work created within the 2013 year in a special free screening event taking place at The Epic Lounge Sunday, January 26th starting at 6pm. The evening features a trio of short films spanning from dark, psychological territory to psycho-sexual thriller & whimsical romance. The… Continue reading Sweet Nightmares Presents: An Evening of Short Films
Venice, Vivaldi, and the Red Violin February 1, 2014
Saturday, February 1, 2014, the Downey Symphony Orchestra performs at the Downey Civic Theatre: “Venice, Vivaldi, and the Red Violin” featuring Holdberg Suite – Grieg, Adagio For Strings – Barber, The Four Seasons – Vivaldi DSO music director, Sharon Lavery. Elizabeth Pitcairn performs on the legendary “Red Mendelssohn” Stradivarius. Also, come out to see the… Continue reading Venice, Vivaldi, and the Red Violin February 1, 2014
Poetry Matters December 19, 2013 at Stay Gallery
Downey Arts Coalition in conjunction with Downy Vibe presents Poetry Matters on December 19, 2013 at the Stay Gallery in Downey, CA. Poetry Matters is a monthly evening to hear poems written by local poets along with an invited special guest poet reading their poems in front of an appreciative audience. Thursday, December 19 is a special… Continue reading Poetry Matters December 19, 2013 at Stay Gallery