The Downey Art League, Downey’s original fine arts association, presents a painting demonstration by Calixto Shibaja on Tuesday April 23, 7PM at Rio San Gabriel Park in the activity room. Originating from San Pedro Tapanatepec Oaxaca, Calixto Sibaja showed great talent for painting and sculpture. While in school, he won numerous painting and drawing contests.… Continue reading Calixto Shibaja Painting Demonstration April 23
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Photos from Artist Workshop with Roy Anthony Shabla
Many thanks to Roy Anthony Shabla for a thoughtful presentation on his process and the way that he approaches art. Also to the great crowd that turned out, young and old, to experience creativity together as a local arts community. The Downey Art League, which is now joined together with the Downey Arts Coalition, is… Continue reading Photos from Artist Workshop with Roy Anthony Shabla
Artist Workshop ~ Roy Anthony Shabla ~ Tuesday Feb 26, 2013
The Downey Art League and Downey Arts Coalition present an artist workshop by Roy Anthony Shabla on Tuesday evening, February 26, 2013 at 7:00 PM. Meet at Rio San Gabriel Park in the Activity Room. This is an exciting opportunity to experience the techniques of artist Roy Anthony Shabla, who is arguably one of the… Continue reading Artist Workshop ~ Roy Anthony Shabla ~ Tuesday Feb 26, 2013
J. Arthur Morris Day at Stay Gallery – February 8, 2013
Stay Gallery Celebrates J. Arthur Morris Day Friday February 8th, 6PM @ Stay Gallery 11140 Downey Ave. February 8th is officially ‘J. Arthur Morris Day’ in Downey, celebrating his life and work as a photographer and philanthropist. From 6-10pm, Stay Gallery would like to invite you to experience the life and adventures of a man… Continue reading J. Arthur Morris Day at Stay Gallery – February 8, 2013
“STATE OF THE ART” at Number 34 on Sunday, April 28, 2013
galleRoy @ Number 34 and Downey Arts Coalition are proud to announce STATE OF THE ART. A Democratic and Informational Art Fair for the City of Downey and the Gateway Cities. Curated by Roy Anthony Shabla. Featuring Downey Museum of Art, Stay Gallery, Downey Art League, Nuvein Foundation for the Arts, Downey Symphony, South El Monte Arts… Continue reading “STATE OF THE ART” at Number 34 on Sunday, April 28, 2013
Sculpture workshop with Jorge Del Toro – Oct 23
Downey resident and celebrated sculptor Jorge Del Toro will be featured as the demonstrator for the regular meeting of the Downey Art League, Tuesday October 23rd. The free workshop takes place from 7 to 9PM at the Barbara J Riley Community Center at Apollo Park. In June the Downey Art League voted in a new… Continue reading Sculpture workshop with Jorge Del Toro – Oct 23
Downey Arts Coalition joins forces with Downey Art League
On Tuesday night, June 26, a new board of directors was installed at the fiscal year-end meeting of the Downey Art League. With the election of Downey Arts Coalition founder Andrew Wahlquist as board president, as well as other active DAC members joining the board as well, the two organizations have effectively merged. The Downey… Continue reading Downey Arts Coalition joins forces with Downey Art League
Paramount Traditional Art Show Photos
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