SAVE THE DATE: Bruce Eichelberger and Mark Gleason at La Luz de Jesus Gallery – Opening Reception Friday April 6th
For La Luz de Jesus Gallery First Friday Show in April, they will feature the work of two artists: Mark Gleason and Bruce Echelberger. The following is more information about the artists: Mark Gleason – Sleepless In this recent body of work, his fourth solo show for the gallery, Sleepless, Mark Gleason is conscientious of…
Coagula’s Mat Gleason to Teach Art World Bootcamp
He’s baaaaaack! Mat Gleason is bringing back his Art World Boot Camp, a six week course designed to teach artists what they need to know to do succeed in Los Angeles and beyond. And he certainly has the bona fides (and balls) for it. Google his name, check him out on CARTWHEEL. Mat, who owns…
Mark Gleason, Dave Dexter, Vicki Berndt: 3 Openings at La Luz de Jesus Gallery
La Luz de Jesus Gallery opens three shows with an artist reception on Friday, May 3, 2013 from 8 to 11pm. All three exhibitions hang through June 2. In “Idle Worship,” Vicki Berndt immortalizes her own personal saviors. A rock photographer and merchandiser, she currently creates for the estates of both Dee Dee and Johnny…
Coagula Curators College: Mat Gleason Schools Us
Is curating a successful art show just calling a few artists, throwing some pictures up, and hoping people will come? The keyword in the that question is successful. For the past four weeks, and for a few more, eight of us have been heading down to Chinatown on Saturday mornings for a seminar led by…
Mat Gleason Dishes on Parking in Chinatown
Wednesday I went by Coagula Curatorial to preview this weekend’s “Quad Shot” show— and especially to look at my friend Gronk‘s work–and was happy to see Mat Gleason, gallery owner and director, on hand to supervise its installation. Some of you know that Mat recently had a pacemaker installed to stabilize his heartbeat and was…
INTERVIEW: Dave Tourjé on the Chouinard Legacy and Why It Matters to Los Angeles
At the opening night gala of the 25th annual LA Art Show on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, the “Chouinard – 100 Years of LA Art” exhibit attracted an enthusiastic crowd. Chouinard alumni, the California Locos, Art at The Rendon alumni, and fellow artists gathered to swap stories about the Chouinard school and its influence. …
SAVE THE DATE & PREVIEW: Mash Gallery Debuts in DTLA with “Incarnadine” – Saturday August 25
Mash Gallery, a new gallery in the Downtown Los Angeles Arts District, is destined to be a red hot location. To drive that point home, the opening show, “Incarnadine,” curated by Mat Gleason, comprises work that features variations on the color red. This show defines the ethos that Mash, owned by Haleh Mashian, herself an…
Event Coverage: Photo/Video Highlights from the Littletopia section at the 2018 LA Art Show, by Cindy Schwarzstein
Littletopia – the show within a show – was back for its fifth year at the LA Art Show on January 10-14th. This years section curator was Rachael Cronin of Red Truck Gallery in New Orleans, who not only brought artists from her gallery but also invited galleries and artists from around the world to participate in the…
SAVE THE DATE: Opening Reception of “The Abstract Power Show” a Group Exhibition at Coagula Gallery – January 6th (5-9 PM)
Coagula Curatorial Gallery debuts the new year with a group show of six powerful abstract artists. As part of their New Curators series, each participating artist will be using various techniques to achieve their unique expressionist style. From highly textural paintings, to work utilizing reflective metallic paints, to sculptural wall pieces, the varying works create…