Category: Visual Arts

  • Call to Artists: Ofrendas at Dia De Los Muertos Festival

    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 Firestone Blvd., Downey, CA

    When:

    Saturday, October 29, 2023 – 11:00am – 8:00pm

    Parameters:

    All Medias, Mixed Medias, All Sizes, Self-Contained

    Entry Fee:

    $5 Donation per selected art piece

    Submission Deadline:

    Saturday, October 21, 2023, Midnight

    Artwork Submission:

    Andrew Hernandez at andrewh@downeyarts.org

    Student Art Submission:

    Eloisa Ball at Ei@downeyarts.org

  • Downey Symphony: With a Song In My Heart – Jan 21

    Downey Symphony: With a Song In My Heart – Jan 21

    The Downey Symphonic Society presents: With a Song in My Heart

    Saturday, January 21, 2023 – 8PM

    Downey Symphony Orchestra Sharon Lavery, Conductor

    6:30 pm – “It’s a Beautiful Life” Art Exhibit

    Produced by the Downey Arts Coalition

    7:15pm – Pre-Concert Talk

    Concerto in G major “alla rustica” for strings, RV 151 – Vivaldi

    “Irish Tune from County Derry” and

    “Molly on the Shore” – Grainger

    Clarinet Concerto – Copland

    Kelli O’Connor, Clarinet

    Serenade for Strings in C Major, Op. 48-Tchaikovsky

    Downey Theatre

    8435 Firestone Blvd.

    Downey, CA 90241

    www.downeytheatre.com

    Box Office: 562.861.8211

    $10 Discount Coupon Code: DSPC

    www.downeysymphony.org

    www.facebook.com/DowneySymphony

  • Call to Artists: It’s a Beautiful Life!

    Call to Artists: It’s a Beautiful Life!

    Art Exhibition at the Downey Symphony Concert

    Call to artists to display your work at the Downey Theatre. Submit by January 14th.

    Saturday, January 21, 2023

    Downey Theatre – 8435 Firestone Blvd., Downey, CA

    It is a New Year, Let’s Celebrate Life’s Beauty.

    What Makes Life Amazing and Joyful to You?

    Art Submission Deadline: Saturday, January 14, 2023

    Parameters: All Medias, All Sizes, Self-Contained – Donation Fee: $5 per art piece

    Submit Artwork to Andrew Hernandez: andrewh@downeyarts.org

    Student Artwork (Elementary to HS) to Eloisa Ball: EJ@downeyarts.org

  • Downey Arts Coalition 10th Anniversary Art Exhibit “Love is Love” Experience – August 7

    Downey Arts Coalition 10th Anniversary Art Exhibit “Love is Love” Experience – August 7

    Please join us at the DAC 10th Anniversary Art Exhibit “Love is Love” Experience at the Downey Pride Family Picnic August 7th 12-4 at Furman Park, 10419 Rives Ave, Downey 90241 in support of young people and their families in the community. Guest Artist Exhibit, Animation, Zines, Photo Booth, Wheel Of Love, Raffles, Resources, Information, Free Pride Masks And Flags, Free Food, Entertainment, Music, Taco Trucks, And More.

  • Call to Artists: Keys – Submit by Oct 3rd

  • Earth Recycled II with Gershwin! Saturday April 6

    Earth Recycled II Art Exhibit

    Accompanying the Downey Symphony Concert

    Saturday April 6, 6:30PM

    Save the planet this Saturday with “Earth Recycled II,” a group exhibit featuring artwork inspired by Earth day. Come prepared to experience pieces created using recycled materials and with environmental themes. Curator Andrew Hernandez has put together an amazing group of artists:

    Alejandra CarrolArtist Lindsay Yost is the featured artistl
    Amelie Simmons
    Andrew Ruano
    Andrew Hernandez
    Charles Osawa
    David Ruano
    Erika Reynoso
    Glen Farrelly
    James Carroll
    Joanne Chase-Matillo
    Kristan Haitz
    Lindsay Yost – Featured Artist
    Susan Harper
    Ursala Harris
    Victor Nava

    Tickets to the Downey Symphony concert are required for entry – see below for a discount code for $10 off.

    Gershwin! Downey Symphony Concert

    This Saturday April 6, 2019 – 8:00pm – Downey Theatre

    Don’t miss the final concert of the season, presenting some of George Gershwin’s most well-known pieces:
    – Strike Up the Band
    – Catfish Row: Symphonic Suite from “Porgy and Bess”
    – American in Paris
    – Rhapsody in Blue, with pianist, Bernadene Blaha

    Program also includes special guest, Rachel Lorenzetti, singing some favorite Gershwin classics, Click to hear a special video message from Rachel.

    Use code DSPC to receive
    $10 off admission to Gershwin!

    Click here to purchase tickets for this Saturday’s Concert and Art Show. Apply the promotional code after selecting your seats.

  • Call to Artists: Earth Recycled II on April 6

    Call to Artists: Earth Recycled II

    Submit your work by March 24th

    Downey Arts Coalition and Downey Symphonic Society present “EarthRecycled II,” a group art exhibit featuring artwork inspired by Earth day. We are looking for pieces created using recycled materials or of environmental themes. Paper, plastic, paint, glass, metal, etc, whatever can be recycled. Help to change the world by using your “trash” to create new and amazing art.

    The show takes place in the lobby of the Downey Theatre, before and after the next concert of the Downey Symphony Orchestra, April 6th, 2019. Submit images of your artwork to curator Andrew Hernandez, andrewh@www.downeyarts.org.  Include the title, medium and size, as well as a short description.

    Due to technical difficulties with the website, graphics are not being displayed.  Please see this link for more info: https://mailchi.mp/49736308e543/hh2eg3wbm4-2985493?e=6777185eb4

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

    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 andrewh@www.downeyarts.org.  Deadline for entry is December 9th.

  • It’s Christmas in Downey! December 16th

    It’s Christmas in Downey! December 16th

    Downey Theater
    December 16, 2018 at 4:00PM

    It’s not every day that we get such a distinguished well known and respected Artistic Director like Chad Berlinghieri in the City of Downey to direct an unforgettable acoustic performance which will bring more joy and happiness in December during the Christmas holiday.

    Chad Berlinghieri brings “it’s Christmas in Downey” an event for all ages which will raise the spirits of those young and old to sing along with the Cathedral Productions Orchestra as they perform all of our favorite Christmas carols. This is just a sliver of an event which attendees Will not forget. During the first half, the All American Boys Chorus, a few new anthems from the one hundred voiced combined adult choir.

    Following intermission, it’s onto Handel’s masterpiece, The Messiah! This year we are pleased to have returning direct from Carnegie Hall, Metropolitan Opera star Baritone Christopher Job. From the Los Angeles Master Chorale at Disney Hall, Soprano Anna Schubert. We will introduce three new artists including Mezzo-Soprano Mary Beth Nelson from Florida Grand Opera and The Glimmerglass Festival in New York, Tenor Anthony Ciaramitaro from Arizona and Santa Fe Opera. Taking the podium of this concert will be Maestro Valery Ryvkin from The Metropolitan & San Francisco.

    And last but not least, an exceptional treat which will inspire many for years to come. Cooper Philip from Los Angeles, a small town girl Born in Russia to a family of classical musicians. With her beautiful voice and shining star appearance, she will perform live, and she is definitely a shining star you do not want to mess.

    In addition to the music, Downey Arts Coalition will present the group art exhibit “Love, Peace and Joy,” curated by Andrew Hernandez in the lobby of the theatre.

    It’s Christmas everyone, come and join us. For an unforgettable event which will turn out to be an experience children and adults will never forget.

    Buy Tickets

    To purchase your tickets over the phone please call the Box Office (562) 861-8211 or (714) 883-7987

  • Viva La Música! Downey Symphony Concert – Oct 20

    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 such as Alberto Ginastero and Maurice Ravel.

    Music Director Sharon Lavery will give a pre-lecture talk at 7:15, and the Downey Arts Coalition presents a new group art exhibit “Viva el Arte.” In the lobby beginning at 6:30.

    Celebrate the 60th anniversary season of the Downey Symphony Orchestra, bringing top quality professional symphonic music to Downey since 1958.