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Green Salon Short Film Festival Saturday August 26

The Green Salon Short Film Festival returns Saturday August 26 with new shorts by local filmmakers. The outdoor event begins at 7PM, films begin approximately at 8PM. Host Roy Anthony Shabla welcomes everyone to this free event at his Studio GalleRoy, 11210 Greenstone Ave, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670.

Havana Nights Rooftop Concert August 31

August 31, 7pm Rooftop Public Parking Structure 2nd St. and New St., Downey La Charanga Cubana will feature at the as the performing artist for the Cuban-themed rooftop concert hosted by the City of Downey. There will be cuban vendors and food, arts and crafts, a beer and wine garden, and a DAC hosted art exhibition.… Continue reading Havana Nights Rooftop Concert August 31

City renews Stay Gallery funding for 3 years

The Downey City Council approved a renewal of the Arts in Public Places funding that supports Stay Gallery’s downtown lease. The gallery provides an open, public community center for the arts in Downey, featuring exhibits of local artists, events for the Downey Unified School District, classes, and more. The Downey Arts Coalition will also be… Continue reading City renews Stay Gallery funding for 3 years

Downey Symphony presents Beethoven’s 5th – April 8

Saturday April 8th, 8 pm Downey Theater 8435 Firestone Blvd., Downey The spring and final concert, “Symphonic Classics,” will feature a performance by Los Angeles cello player Benjamin Lash. The performance will include the most popular symphony in the classical music repertoire: Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5. The concert opens with another popular gem, The… Continue reading Downey Symphony presents Beethoven’s 5th – April 8

Call to Artists: Earth Recycled, submit by March 26

Downey Arts Coalition and Downey Symphony are proud to accept submissions for our April 8th group show, “Earth Recycled.” The deadline to submit is Sunday March 26th. The art will be on display at the Downey Theatre on April 8th, during the Downey Symphony concert. Oftentimes we are more focused on the latest technology,… Continue reading Call to Artists: Earth Recycled, submit by March 26

Downey Symphony Trio of Treasures Saturday Jan 28

Michelle Tseng, violin Anthony Moreno, baritone Robert Blake, piano Friends of the Downey Symphony— We’ll be presenting a very special concert on Saturday, January 28, in the Downey Theatre. Concert-goers have asked for piano and vocal music and to hear again some of the great young musicians who have performed in recent years. In response,… Continue reading Downey Symphony Trio of Treasures Saturday Jan 28

Artist in Residence: Roy Anthony Shabla

Roy Anthony Shabla – Downey artist, poet, and filmmaker – is the first ever Artist-in-Residence at Stay Gallery from December 5th to January 28th, 2017. Shabla is a recognized painter and Stay Gallery, near the corner of Downey Avenue and Firestone Boulevard, will be his studio and exhibition space for the next two months. Shabla… Continue reading Artist in Residence: Roy Anthony Shabla

Call to Artists: Dreamscapes – Submit by Jan 15

DREAMSCAPES “You journeyed in joy and despair Before you encountered lies and old age Love made you suffer at twenty at thirty I’ve lived like a fool and wasted my time You no longer dare to look at your hands and now I feel like crying Over you over the one I love over everything… Continue reading Call to Artists: Dreamscapes – Submit by Jan 15

Dia De Los Muertos festival Sunday Oct 30

This Sunday, DAC’s own Carolina Del Toro has curated a new show of work around “the Day of the Dead” for the Dia De Los Metros festival at the Downey Theatre. Come upstairs and enjoy the art exhibit in the lobby of the theatre. Full press release follows: —— Approximately 15,000 festival goers will enjoy… Continue reading Dia De Los Muertos festival Sunday Oct 30