Art on the Vine presents Roy Anthony Shabla

Saturday October 8th is the next Art on the Vine at Mari’s Wine Bar. This month features a solo show of painter/poet/guru Roy Anthony Shabla, a native of Downey. Featuring 18 large format paintings, poetry, and a little vandalism, the night will also have live music by local band Whit Fuzz.

Artists List for “Taste of Downey” Friday

The Downey Art Vibe released a postcard with a list of artists for this Friday’s “Taste of Downey” event on Friday at 5:30PM. Featuring the work of Downey native Jamie Lennon Rowland, and including works from the following: Jose Cervantes Junior Leon Gabe Enamorado Alina Wilson Carolina Del Toro Jorge Del Toro Lee Davenport Monica… Continue reading Artists List for “Taste of Downey” Friday

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

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

DAC Presents “Art on the Vine” August 6th

The Downey Arts Coalition is involved in our first grassroots local art exhibition, come join us August 6th for “Art on the Vine” at Mari’s Wine Bar in Downey.   Saturday, August 6,2011, starting at 6:30pm. will be the opening reception for a night of art, music and wine.  Featuring artists from the local community displaying… Continue reading DAC Presents “Art on the Vine” August 6th