At our Artist Workshop with Mike Ferguson he passed out a special “Melvin Project” drawing he made specifically for the Downey Arts Coalition. Mike offers a drawing for the community to finish with their own colors in any way they see fit. A winner is chosen at random to receive a special gift. And… Continue reading Melvin Project: Downey Arts Edition
Category: Visual Arts
Mitchell de Jarnett: How Public Art Ruined My Life – June 25
The “View from the Edge” lecture series on modern art welcomes designer and public artist Mitchell de Jarnett to a free lecture this Thursday, “How Public Art Ruined My Life.” 6:30PM at the Downey City Library (11121 Brookshire Ave, 90241). Downey has had a rocky relationship with its 7-year-old “Arts in Public Places” ordinance, which has… Continue reading Mitchell de Jarnett: How Public Art Ruined My Life – June 25
Artist Workshop at Golden Park June 25, 2013 – Mike Ferguson
DAC Artist Workshop presents Mike Ferguson at Golden Park on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at 7:00 PM. Golden Park, 8840 Golden Ave., Downey, CA 90242 Born and raised in Southern California, Mike is an emerging artist with a unique style and a love for the absurd that truly sets his work apart. His art is… Continue reading Artist Workshop at Golden Park June 25, 2013 – Mike Ferguson
Greek Night @ Stay Gallery – June 1, 2013
Greek Night @ Stay Gallery In celebration of the Downey Greek Food Festival in Downey, we will be hosting a ‘Greek Night’ beginning at 10pm (when the festival ends) on Saturday, June 1st. Artwork by Greek artist Zafiris Gour will be on display, and tons more. Stay Gallery 11140 Downey Ave., Downey, CA 90241 info@stay-gallery.com
Santa Fe Springs Art Fest – May 30, 2013
Art Showcase Night at the Clarke Estate 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. 10211 Pioneer Blvd., Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 Experience an evening at the Clarke Estate as the City hosts its first Art Fest. Opening night will feature “Art Showcase Night “at the Clarke Estate. This event will be held on Thursday, May… Continue reading Santa Fe Springs Art Fest – May 30, 2013
Sue Ann Robinson of Long Beach MOA Lectures May 23
View From The Edge is a lecture series bringing life to modern art with important voices of the local arts community. Thursday May 23, we present Sue Ann Robinson, Director of Collections and Exhibitions for the Long Beach Museum of Art, as she brings a talk entitled, “Modern Art Nurtured in California: Historical Contributions of Our… Continue reading Sue Ann Robinson of Long Beach MOA Lectures May 23
Elsa Van Leuven Artist Workshop May 11
Elsa Van Leuven is the demonstrator for the next meeting of the Downey Art League and Paramount Traditional Artists Guild, May 11th, 2PM at Progress Park Plaza. 15530 Downey Ave., Paramount, CA, between Somerset and Alondra Blvds. Elsa was born in Oklahoma, moving to California in her mid-teens. Her artistic talents first developed along… Continue reading Elsa Van Leuven Artist Workshop May 11
State of the Art Photos
On Sunday, the Downey Arts Coalition put on an intimate art fair featuring local artists and local arts organizations gathering together to talk about what they do and meet each other. With participation from the Downey Museum of Art, Third Thursday Poetry, Nuvein Foundation, Zzyzx Writers, Friends of the Library, Make Music Downey, OLPH,… Continue reading State of the Art Photos
Traditional Artist’s Guild of Paramount meeting May 11, 2013
TAG holds monthly meetings alternating with the Downey Art League. (No meeting in July and August.) Progress Park (meeting room), 15500 Downey Ave., Paramount, CA 90723. 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm. Jeanette Larson. jm.larson@verizon.net
STATE OF THE ART is Sunday
Sunday 11AM to 6PM at 10337 Old River School Road, STATE OF THE ART is an art fair and a chance learn about local arts organizations and the local arts community. Exhibit a piece of artwork from the past year, all are welcome, any size and medium. Drop off is 7:30 to 9:30AM ($3 donation).… Continue reading STATE OF THE ART is Sunday