Call to Artists: Viva El Arte – Deadline Sept 23

The next group art show at the Downey Theatre is coming October 20th as part of the Downey Symphony Concert Viva La Musica!  Submit your work to curator Andrew Hernandez,  by September 23rd. We are looking for art pieces inspired by Latin American culture. Details below.

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: Metallic Reflections

A new call to artists for the next Downey Arts Coalition show at the Downey Theatre, “Metallic Reflections” on Saturday April 7th. Deadline to submit is March 25th, email your submission to .  

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

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

Rebirth Art Show at the Downey Civic Theatre

April 11 – “Romantic Gems” Downey Symphony concert & Rebirth art exhibit     Downey Symphony Orchestra closes their season on Saturday, April 11, with “Romantic Gems.” The program will include pieces by Johannes Brahms, and the violin concerto of Jean Sibelius, as performed by the winner of the 2013 Downey Symphony Young Artist Competition, 18-year-old… Continue reading Rebirth Art Show at the Downey Civic Theatre

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”

Downey Symphony’s Sold-out Concert

For the first time since 1985, the Downey Symphony Orchestra had a sold-out concert at the Downey Civic Theatre.  When the Theatre was being planned in the late 60’s, the Symphonic Society and the Downey Children’s Theatre argued about the size of the auditorium– the Symphony wanted 1000, and the theatre only 500.  At 738… Continue reading Downey Symphony’s Sold-out Concert

Photographer Carolina Del Toro curates show at Downey Theatre

This weekend, as part of the Downey Symphony Orchestra concert November 2, 2013, join us for a special exhibit by photographer Carolina Estrada-Del Toro, in the lobby of the Downey Civic Theatre before the concert.  Doors open at 7:00PM.  To enter the lobby you must have tickets for the symphony concert, available at the box… Continue reading Photographer Carolina Del Toro curates show at Downey Theatre

Downey Symphony Guild Country Western Barbecue July 10

Come join a fundraiser for the Downey Symphony Guild, which helps pay for their music program in schools as well as the concert season. There will be a “Country Western Barbecue” on Tuesday, July 10, 6PM at the Rio Hondo Event Center at 10627 Old River School Rd. Tickets are $22 ($12 children 4 to… Continue reading Downey Symphony Guild Country Western Barbecue July 10