PREVIEW & INTERVIEW: “How They Ran” at Over the Influence Features 23 L.A. Artists
A new exhibition opening this week at Over the Influence in the Downtown Los Angeles Arts District brings together a diverse group of artists that represent the contemporary art scene in Los Angeles. “How They Ran” features work by Miya Ando, Amanda Maciel Antunes, Lisa Anne Auerbach, Uta Barth, Whitney Bedford, Tanya Brodsky, Kelly Brumfield-Woods, Jo…
Join a Mural Tour of the DTLA Arts District to Benefit Art Share L.A. – Saturday August 11
Cartwheel Art has partnered with Art Share L.A.’s Emerging Leaders Board on a mural tour of the DTLA Arts District—and it’s happening on Saturday, August 11. The tour, led by Cartwheel Art’s Cindy Schwarzstein, will feature murals by artists such as Nuke, El Mac, Augustine Kofie, Hueman, Christina Angelina, Tristan Eaton, and Kent Twitchell. Ticket sales…
Meet Steve Grody, Photographer, Historian, and Cartwheel Art’s DTLA Graffiti Tour Guide
Sunday, August 26, Cartwheel Art kicks off a new Graffiti and BBQ tour, offering an insider’s look at the graffiti of the DTLA Arts District, a graffiti lettering workshop, and late lunch at Pearl’s BBQ. Pearl’s will be serving the tour group a special menu. Steve Grody has been leading graffiti tours for Cartwheel Art…
SAVE THE DATE: Opening of “All Lit Up” at Eastern Projects Gallery – Saturday July 28
Earlier this year, Los Angeles magazine recommended five Los Angeles based neon artists to follow on Instagram. If seeing photos of their work in an app isn’t enough for you, you’ll have an opportunity to experience it in person at Eastern Projects, starting Saturday. The gallery’s new show “All Lit Up” features work from four…
SAVE THE DATE: DTLA Arts District Block Party – Sunday July 22
Cartwheel Art is excited to announce that we will be participating in DTLA’s first Arts District Block Party. On Sunday, July 22, the 1800 block of Industrial St. between Mateo St. & Mill St. in the south area of the Downtown Los Angeles Arts District, will be closed to traffic from noon to 8 p.m.…
SAVE THE DATE: Opening of “Conceptual Craft II” at Denk Gallery – Saturday July 14
DENK Gallery opened in the DTLA Arts District in January 2017, with the goal of presenting a diverse and engaging program featuring local and contemporary artists who work in a variety of mediums. The gallery is following up last year’s Conceptual Craft show with a sequel. Continuing the themes of the first Conceptual Craft show,…
SAVE THE DATE: Moontower “Leaving You Behind” Release Show and Benefit – Thursday July 12
Broken Entertainment and DTLA shoemakers Comunity have partnered to celebrate the release of indie electronic band Moontower‘s new single “Leaving You Behind.” The party is being held at Comunity’s event space, and will feature live performances by Moontower, COOKIE FROM SWIMM (acoustic set), Pink Skies, and Dizzy Spells. Grant Owens will be spinning all night.…
SAVE THE DATE: Garage Gallery Art Show – Saturday June 30
This Saturday, June 30, Garage Gallery L.A. is holding a one-night art party. Tickets to the Garage Gallery Art Show are free if you RSVP on Eventbrite. The 6,400 square-foot downtown art space will feature 3RDi, Dick Cherry, Enoe and Erica Wexler, as well as a group show with work from Arlou Somo, Atom St.…
PREVIEW: Art at The Rendon // Hidden Rooms Explores DTLA’s Past with an Eye to the Future
Brothel. Dive bar. Murder site. Flophouse. The Rendon Hotel has been all of those, and because it’s Los Angeles, the four-story brick building eventually became a filming location. Now with Los Angeles blooming as a major art city, the Rendon Hotel has been reborn as an installation location called Art at the Rendon. The Rendon,…
SAVE THE DATE: Art at The Rendon // Hidden Rooms – A Community Art Event at the Rendon Hotel in the DTLA Arts District – June 1st through June 3rd
If you’ve ever been stuck at the light at the corner of 7th Street and Santa Fe Avenue in the Downtown Los Angeles Arts District, you may – or may not – have noticed the faded brick building on the corner, across from the recently renovated historic Ford Motors building, soon to become the home…
PREVIEW: Celebrate Identity Gala at A + D: Architecture and Design Museum – Saturday May 12th
A+D Museum is celebrating its 17th year of progressive architecture, design programs, and innovative exhibitions with its annual gala and fundraiser, “CELEBRATE: IDENTITY” on Saturday, May 12 from 7:00-11:00 PM at the Museum. This year’s theme brings gala goers together for an electric evening of performances, food, drink, and music. From the Museum: For one…