The next meeting of the Downey Arts Coalition will be Saturday, September 24th, 1PM at Mari’s Wine Bar. 8222 Firestone Blvd. Across from Portos, parking in the back. Everyone is welcome, it’s our chance to invest in our community and develop real programs for the arts– not just visual, but theatre, film, music, poetry, and more.
Category: Updates
Cliff Cramp Illustrates Star Wars Blu-ray Cover Art
This is huge new for the arts in Downey, but I understand I’m biased. I grew up knowing artist Cliff Cramp, with our lives intersecting several times mostly through First Baptist Church of Downey. In fact, if you dig around, there are several works of Cliff Cramp still there, including a few day camp T-shirts.… Continue reading Cliff Cramp Illustrates Star Wars Blu-ray Cover Art
About the Artists, Art on the Vine this Saturday 9/10
“Art on the Vine” at Mari’s Wine Bar is this Saturday, September 10th, starting 6:30PM and going until 1:30 AM. This is the opening reception, but the art will be on display the entire month. This month we feature artists Rocio Alejandra Garcia and Carlos Durazo. Rocio Alejandra Garcia was born & raised in Morelia,… Continue reading About the Artists, Art on the Vine this Saturday 9/10
Art on the Vine, Sept 10th, Mari’s Wine Bar
Join us for the second “Art on the Vine” gallery at Mari’s Wine Bar on Saturday night, September 10th, 8222 Firestone Blvd in Downey. Our featured artists are both painters local to Southern California, Rocio Alejandra Garcia and Carlos Durazo. Jazz music performed by Sergio De La Trinidad and friends. Starts at 6:30PM… Continue reading Art on the Vine, Sept 10th, Mari’s Wine Bar
Downey Arts Round-up
I wanted to share a few updates on the news from the arts coalition, and status on some of the arts-related happenings of late. We’ve had a good run of stories in The Downey Patriot. First, here is the article about this month’s gallery at Mari’s Wine Bar: Art Exhibit to Open at Wine Bar.… Continue reading Downey Arts Round-up
Painting the Town
According to a recent newsletter email from councilman Mario Guerra, work has been completed on a few of Downey’s new mural projects. This is one of the utility boxes near the city library. Here is what the Avenue Theatre has been restored to. Guerra writes, This was just completed in the past few days as… Continue reading Painting the Town
Downey Symphony Concert in the Park Tonight
Tonight at Furman Park is a free concert “Pops in the Park” put on by the Downey Symphony directed by Sharon Lavery. 7PM, but get there early because you may have to park a ways and walk in. This is a great opportunity to support local music, not many cities can brag that they have… Continue reading Downey Symphony Concert in the Park Tonight
Painting the Avenue Theatre
Downey Arts Meeting July 30th at Granata’s
The next Downey Arts Coalition meeting is Saturday July 30th, 12:30 PM at Granata’s Italian Villa on Downey Avenue. Have a passion for the visual and performing arts, and want to see great things happen here in our local community? We could use your leadership and involvement.
Historical Downey Museum of Art Photos
George Redfox has posted a small gallery of historical photos over at his Downey Conservancy Flickr Stream. The building is described as this: Located in the center of Furman Park, Downey Museum of Art is a show place for developing professional artists, and for the best of the community’s amateurs. It has a permanent collection… Continue reading Historical Downey Museum of Art Photos