Cartwheel Art Tours x Atlas Obscura: “Shrine’s Haunted Shacks Gardens After Dark” – Pasadena
Self-taught painter, installation, and performance artist Brent Allen Spears (a.k.a. Shrine) has spent the past 20-plus years transforming his Pasadena home into a vivid sanctuary of altars, totems, and sculptures. Join Cindy Schwarzstein, founder of Cartwheel Art Tours, for an exclusive “after dark” tour of this architectural wonder known as Haunted Shack Gardens. Guided by…
Cartwheel Art Tours: “Underground LA” – DTLA
Underground LA with Cartwheel Art Tours Length of Tour: 2.5 hours Meeting Location: TBA by email before the tour date. Explore with Cartwheel Art Tours, the city’s “underground” past ranging from famous prohibition-era murders to the famous speakeasy haunts that the Hollywood elite would frequent. This experience will include a few stops, under the busy…
Cartwheel Art Tours: “Graffiti Walk with Steve Grody” – DTLA Arts District (South of Seventh)
Steve Grody has been documenting the evolution of graffiti for the last 27 years. He is the author of “Graffiti LA: Street Styles and Art” and has been featured on TedxSitka, as well as speaking at numerous universities and panels. Join Steve on a walk in alleys and a genuine graffiti “yard” where walls are decorated with graffiti…
PREVIEW & SAVE THE DATE: “NO SHITTY ADS” Opening Reception at Commonwealth – Saturday December 16th (6-9pm)
The lifestyle boutique Commonwealth has just opened in the Downtown Los Angeles Arts District, next to our other new neighbor, House of Machines. Not only are we so happy about their move to this part of the Arts District, but we are super excited that their first exhibition is “NO SHITTY ADS” a comprehensive 1980’s skate…
PREVIEW & SAVE THE DATE! “Winter Dream” a Pop Up Group Exhibition Presented by Obscura House at Nous Tous Gallery – December 15th & 16th (7-11pm)
The art collective Obscure House will open their inaugural exhibition, Winter Dream, at Nous Tous Gallery this weekend, on December 15-16 from 7-11 p.m. Using symbols of the winter season, the pop-up group show brings together work from L.A. artists as they process events of the last year and prepare for renewal in the next.…
SAVE THE DATE! Giant Robot Presents Two Shows – “Girls by Katsuya Terada” and “Pop Totoro Mash Up” – Saturday December 16th (6:30 – 10pm)
Giant Robot 2 Gallery will be presenting a solo exhibition featuring the work of Katsuya Terada, a famed manga artist. Stop by for the artist reception 6:30-10 PM, as he duels his pen, ink, and history for an exhibition that melds his worlds of art and manga. More live Terada events planned – check the…
SAVE THE DATE! Opening Reception of “Ya Ya” by Rick Robinson at Barbara’s at the Brewery – Saturday December 16th (7-10 pm)
Another solo show by the master of Primitive Pop, Rick Robinson, opens on Saturday night at Barbara’s ( Restaurant) at the Brewery Artist Colony. Alone or in a grouping, these whimsical and brightly –hued steel wall sculptures will add POP to any room! As Rick says, “High Energy, Blazing Color, Lots of Polymer and even…
SAVE THE DATE! Art Share LA Presents their Holiday Art Sale and Arts District Retrospective – Saturday December 16th (6-11PM)
Once again it’s time for the Holiday Art Show, when Art Share L.A. will be transformed as your one-stop-shop for all the creative folks on your list! The entire space will be utilized for this day-long event, exhibition and sale – don’t miss it: Gallery: Bedlam Art Installation & Permanent Collection Sale Theater: Al’s Bar…
SAVE THE DATE! Wishlist 5 Closing Party at Gabba Gallery – Saturday December 16th (7-11pm)
Our favorite Historic Filipinotown gallery – Gabba Gallery – is hosting a closing reception for the final night of their Wishlist 5 Holiday group show. Over 80 artists, nothing over $1000, cash and carry – how’s that for convenient? New art added just for that night! Great affordable art, lively tunes by a local DJ,…
SAVE THE DATE! Sur le Mur presents ”Art Wars” Exhibition at PDC – Thursday December 14th (6-10pm)
This timely and popular traveling exhibit featuring some of London and LA’s most forward-thinking artists is a one-of-a-kind showcase of over a dozen artists’ unique take on an iconic item – the Stormtrooper helmet. Each created in the artists’ signature style, this show includes such renowned and legendary artists as Risk, Blek le Rat, and…
SAVE THE DATE! The Downtown LA Holiday Art Walk is this Thursday December 14th!
Every second Thursday of the month, the Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk is a treat for art enthusiasts, food truck aficionados, local urbanites, and visitors to the DT area. Predominantly located between 4th and 8th streets on Spring and Main, the free self-guided tour includes nearly 30 galleries that stay open late this one night…