Call to Artists: Bliss at the Downey Theatre

** CALL TO ARTISTS ** Students Artists Welcomed! Downey Arts Coalition Presents “BLISS” Art Exhibition Sat., Oct. 14, 2023 – at the Downey Symphony Concert Downey Civic Theater -8435 Firestone Blvd., Downey, CA OPEN THEMED – SURPRISE US! Submission Deadline: Sunday, Oct. 8th – Noon Submit for consideration to: Student Art Submission to: Continue reading Call to Artists: Bliss at the Downey Theatre

Call to Artists: Ofrendas at Dia De Los Muertos Festival

Submit your work to an exhibition presented by the Downey Arts Coalition in partnership with the City of Downey, the 10th Annual Downey Dia De Los Muertos Art Festival. Artwork must be regarding theme of Dia De Los Muertos or Mexican Culture. Where: Downey Dia De Los Muertos Art Festival at Downey Civic Theater 8435… Continue reading Call to Artists: Ofrendas at Dia De Los Muertos Festival

Call to Artists: Love, Peace, and Joy – Dec 9th

A new holiday themed art show, “Love, Peace and Joy” is to be presented by the Downey Arts Coalition as part of the “It’s Christmas in Downey” art show at the Downey Theatre on December 16th.  Artists who wish to submit work that fits the theme can email .  Deadline for entry is December 9th.

Call to Artists: Hollywoodland, deadline Sept 23rd

Hollywoodland Sponsor: GlennFest Film Festival Where: Downey Civic Theatre Opening: Saturday, October 8, 2018 – 9:00am Closing: Sunday, October 9, 2018 – 10:00pm Parameters: All Medias, Mixed Medias, All Sizes, Self-Contained Fee: $8 per art pieces that are selected Theme: Movie and Hollywood inspired art pieces.     Submission Deadline: Sunday, September 23, 2018- Midnight For… Continue reading Call to Artists: Hollywoodland, deadline Sept 23rd

A brief chat with curator Andrew Hernandez

Andrew Hernandez, Curator of “METALLIC REFLECTIONS” Downey Symphony pre-concert Exhibit Three years ago Andrew received his a B.A. in Art History from California State University Dominguez Hills (CSUDH). He first began painting during his  senior year of high school at Verbum Dei High School in  Watts, CA. Andrew volunteering with DAC (Downey Arts  Coalition) during… Continue reading A brief chat with curator Andrew Hernandez

Call to Artists “Classical Elements” Group Show April 9

CALL TO ARTISTS Earth, Water, Air and Fire The Classical Elements Sponsor:        Downey Arts Coalition and Downey Symphony Where:           Downey Civic Theater, 8435 Firestone Blvd., Downey, CA 90241 When:            Saturday, April 9, 2016 – 6:30 p.m. Duration:      Thru May 4,… Continue reading Call to Artists “Classical Elements” Group Show April 9

Great crowd for “Tempest” Art Show Jan 23

The Downey Arts Coalition was proud to present the group art show, themed “Tempest” about the storms of life and art, January 23rd at the Downey Civic Theatre, along side the Downey Symphony Orchestra concert “Strings Stravaganza.” EJ Ball curated the works, from local artists throughout Southern California. It was also the world premiere of a new… Continue reading Great crowd for “Tempest” Art Show Jan 23

Downey Symphony From Russia With Love October 24

We are very excited to be hosting a new huge group art show in the lobby of the Downey Theatre, about Dance and Movement. Steve Clay is the featured artist, with 25 others on display curated by DAC’s Liz Moran.  The Downey Symphony concert begins at 8PM Saturday October 24th at the Downey Theatre, 8435… Continue reading Downey Symphony From Russia With Love October 24

Harmonic Movement at the Downey Theater Oct 4

Downey Arts Coalition is proud to present a free community event, with the opening of our new group art show at the Downey Civic Theater, themed “Dance and Movement,” as well as a screening of the upcoming documentary film “Landfill Harmonic.”  The theater opens at 2PM, with the screening beginning at 3PM. To support the… Continue reading Harmonic Movement at the Downey Theater Oct 4

Downey Symphony Concert April 5, 2014 “World Cup Classico”

The Downey Symphonic Society presents “World Cup Classico”. Saturday, April 5, 2014 at 8:00 PM. Downey Civic Theatre   8435 Firestone Blvd.,  Downey, CA  90241. Art exhibit “Home Sweet Earth” at 7:00 PM with artwork featured on the walls of the Theatre lobby. www.downeytheatre.com   Box office: (562) 861-8211 Opening piece (TBD) to be conducted by Priscilla Winslow. … Continue reading Downey Symphony Concert April 5, 2014 “World Cup Classico”