N. Arts District Tour to benefit Art Share L.A., sponsored by Angel City Brewery
Cartwheel Art Tour, founder Cindy Schwarzstein, will enthusiastically guide participants, while offering her “insider” knowledge through, the art and history of what was once a gritty section filled with disused warehouses, train tracks and manufacturing plants by the L.A. River, to what is now rapidly becoming the hippest and most vibrant and dynamic art-centric…
“Utilize” from the UTI Crew at American Hotel for Bloomfest LA
Modern graffiti in Los Angeles started to catch on in the mid ‘80s and quickly grew in popularity among kids that were attracted to its half-art-half-sport (lots of climbing and running), getting-away-with-it nature. One of the crews to achieve acknowledged veteran status in the world of Los Angeles graffiti is UTI (Under The Influence, Using…
Farmers Market Grand Opening Tour by Cartwheel Art in the Arts District
On June 19th the Arts District was in full celebration as the community came together for the grand opening of the neighborhood’s Farmer’s Market. The Arts District Farmer’s Market, sponsored by the Los Angeles River Artists and Business Association (LARABA) was inaugurated by City Councilmember for District Fourteen José Huizar, who shared a brief history…
Arts District Farmers Market Grand Opening June 19
A farmers market means so much to a community: The market provides an opportunity to buy organic and locally sourced fruits, vegetables and other foods at reasonable prices. Local suppliers are supported. People browse the stands and interact with each other, creating a stronger community spirit. And it’s a sign that the community has…
Cartwheel Art Takes American Planning Association L.A. on Art District Mural Tour
Ashley Atkinson, is Programs Co-Director, APA LA. She shares her experiences on the Cartwheel Art Tour of the Downtown Los Angeles Arts District which was designed for the group, and open to the public. What do street artists and urban planners have in common? No, it’s not a cheap joke–it’s a question explored by a…
Red Bull Curates: Canvas Cooler Project Colorful, Challenging for Artists and Judges
Last week Red Bull Curates: Canvas Cooler Project returned to Los Angeles with Greg Auerbach and Ashley Sumner announced as our city’s representatives. The duo will represent Los Angeles at SCOPE Miami during this year’s Art Basel Week via Red Bull Curates: The Canvas Cooler Project. Twenty artists participated painting the canvas wrapped Red Bull…
Red Bull Curates: The Canvas Cooler Project at Mack Sennett Studios
Red Bull Curates: The Canvas Cooler Project, served up a cocktail last Thursday, March 6th that drew an overflowing crowd from all corners of Los Angeles. What art lover could resist a blend of ingredients like an historic East Hollywood venue, a wide array of emerging and established local talent, and a brand with the…
LA Art Show 2014: Los Angeles Murals Reclaim Their Place
Saturday at the LA Art Show, Isabel Rojas-Williams presented “Will Los Angeles Reclaim Its Title as the Mural Capital of the World?” CARTWHEEL is presented a special guided tour of the Los Angeles Downtown Arts District murals for LA Art Show guests which tied into the exhibition. Rojas-Williams also curated “Paris Women & Bicycles” a photo exhibit by former Los Angeles District attorney Gil Garcetti, the father of our current mayor, Eric Garcetti and lead discussions on both exhibitions as part of the LA Art Show’s Dialog series.
Mural Tour Showcases Arts District for LA Art Show Visitors
On Saturday January 18, over sixty guests of the Los Angeles Art Show explored the Los Angeles Downtown Arts District for a mural tour, CARTWHEEL’s first event of 2014. Conceived by CARTWHEEL founder Cindy Schwarzstein to compliment the Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles‘ (MCLA) LA Art Show exhibition and panel discussion, Will Los Angeles Reclaim…
Save the Date: The Karma Underground Charity Art Auction August 8, 2013
The Karma Underground–a dedicated group of art-centric Angelenos: artists, photographers, filmmakers, writers, and event producers–support the people of Tibet and their goal of remaining a unique and unified culture. Last year, TKU’s first ever art auction raised over $10,000 for Karmablast, a non-profit group dedicated to building schools and monasteries for the Tibetan people. …
CARTWHEEL’s Best of 2013 L.A. Art Show
From folk art to street art, here’s our roundup of trends and favorite sightings at the L.A. Art Show, January 23-27, 2013. The L.A. Art Show has established itself as the most important place to explore art trends the world over. A fair of this magnitude helps to communicate to the rest of the world…