On March 10th, 2012, Paramount Traditional Artists Guild (who has been partnered with the Downey Art League) produced their annual Panorama Traditional Arts Show at Progress Park in Paramount. Here are some quick snapshots of our visit to the event. The work was impressive, and showed a wide variety of styles, despite the limitation of… Continue reading Paramount Traditional Art Show Photos
Category: Visual Arts
Art on the Vine presents Steve Clay in March
“Art on the Vine” continues on Saturday, March 3rd with the art of Steve Clay. In 1995, when he was at the peak of what had become a very successful career as an artist, Steve suffered a debilitating stroke which brought him to Downey at the Rancho Los Amigos Rehabilitation Center. After several years of… Continue reading Art on the Vine presents Steve Clay in March
“We Are Now” Lives up to its name
The title of Roy Anthony Shabla’s rogue public art work “We Are Now” turns out to be prophetic. It was a work destined to be experienced only by the immediate present, as now it has been painted over, presumably by the city. Shabla was part of a group of local artists who were putting together… Continue reading “We Are Now” Lives up to its name
Panorama Traditional Arts Show March 10th
Photos from Contraptions Funk Junk Art Show
If you missed attending the “Contraptions” art show put on by Roy Anthony Shabla last week, you missed something very unique, with interesting pieces put together with junk, mechanical things, lights, and more. Most interesting though were the interactive displays, where you could use a contraption to make your own artwork, or ride through the… Continue reading Photos from Contraptions Funk Junk Art Show
Art on the Vine with Alina Wilson & Maritza Molina
Saturday night, February 4th, opens the next “Art on the Vine” at Mari’s Wine Bar, 8222 Firestone Blvd, Downey, CA. The opening reception begins at 7PM and continues until midnight, and the art work will be up all month for the public to view. Art on the Vine is proud to present the work of… Continue reading Art on the Vine with Alina Wilson & Maritza Molina
Contraptions Funk-Junk Art Show February 5th
In the spirit of bringing you, the Downey audience, unique and interesting art shows, our own Roy Anthony Shabla has conceived and is curating an event February 5th called “Contraptions,” with the subtitle “electrified, mechanized, digitized, funk-junk art show.” With as much technology in the world today, it’s long overdue that these feats of engineering… Continue reading Contraptions Funk-Junk Art Show February 5th
Ricky Ostendi and Monica Pucciarelli, Art on the Vine January 7th
Saturday January 7th, come experience the artwork of two talented artists from right here in Downey, Ricky Ostendi and Monica Pucciarelli. Visit the facebook event page to tell us you’re coming: https://www.facebook.com/events/348368495178962/ Ricky Ostendi attended Warren High School and has his BA from the Art Institute of California. In addition to his painting, he is also… Continue reading Ricky Ostendi and Monica Pucciarelli, Art on the Vine January 7th
Hector Silva at Art on the Vine December 10th
Saturday December 10th, Art on the Vine and Downey Arts Coalition is proud to present the work of Hector Silva at Mari’s Wine Bar for the month of December. The evening begins at 6:30PM and continues until close at 1:30AM. Come see the work in person to really get the full impact of his powerful… Continue reading Hector Silva at Art on the Vine December 10th
Suburban Renaissance Thursday Nov 10th
The Downey Art Vibe is producing a first class arts event at the Downey Civic Theatre lobby, this Thursday November 10th at 8PM. Participating artists include: Eddie Blanck, Jose Cervantes, Carolina Del Toro, Jorge Del Toro, Jordan Dunn, Gabe Enamorado, Valentin Flores, Don Lamkin, Monique Pucciarelli, Jamie Lennon Rowland, Roy Anthony Shabla, Jenny Vargas, Alina… Continue reading Suburban Renaissance Thursday Nov 10th