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

Viva La Música! Downey Symphony Concert – Oct 20

The Downey Symphonic Society presents ¡Viva la Música! October 20th, 2018 at the Downey Theatre. With an American premiere by composer Oscar Navarro, who composed the official symphony of the city of Downey, the Downey Overture. Clarinetist David Van Maele will perform the Clarinet Concerto no. 3. Also performances of influential pieces by Latin composers… Continue reading Viva La Música! Downey Symphony Concert – Oct 20

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

Stardust Art & Film Festival Oct 2nd

On October 2nd, 2016, the Downey Arts Coalition and the City of Downey present a celebration of Art, Film, Space and Downey’s 60th Anniversary. “Stardust Art Festival” takes place 12PM to 6PM at the Downey Civic Theatre, with free movies provided by GlennFest Film Festival including Ice Age: Collision Course, the astronaut documentary The Last Man on… Continue reading Stardust Art & Film Festival Oct 2nd

Call to Artists – Cosmic Art Show

Call to Artists! Join us in our next group art exhibition: Cosmic coming to the Downey Civic Theatre October 2nd to the 25th. Downey Arts Coalition presents the show in collaboration with the Downey Symphony Orchestra’s fall concert. The theme is, “The universe, sun, moon, outer space, celestial bodies, space travel, terrestrial landscapes and space exploration.” Downey… Continue reading Call to Artists – Cosmic Art Show

A Night with the Classical Elements

Another successful art show, “Classical Elements,” on April 9th presented two dozen local artists’ work along with the Downey Symphony concert, “A European Exhibition.” The concert featured a new work from composer Oscar Navarro, who also wrote the Downey Overture, a whimsical orchestral piece dedicated to our city. Clarinetist Kelli O’Connor was the featured performer for Navarro’s Clarinet… Continue reading A Night with the Classical Elements

Classical Elements opens with Downey Symphony Concert April 9

April 9th will open our next group art exhibit, “Classical Elements – Earth, Wind, Air and Fire” at the Downey Civic Theatre. That evening the Downey Symphony Orchestra performs its concert “A European Exhibition” beginning at 8PM. The doors open at 6:30 PM to view the art, with a special pre-concert lecture at 7:15pm with… Continue reading Classical Elements opens with Downey Symphony Concert April 9

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