A + D Museum “inCOLLABORATION: Michael Maltzan Architecture” tonight.

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A + D Museum “inCOLLABORATION: Michael Maltzan Architecture” tonight.

Join A + D Architecture and Design Museum from 6:30-9:00pm tonight, for a reception, presentation and discussion with Michael Maltzan of Michael Maltzan Architecture as part of their inCOLLABORATION series. Micheal Maltzan is the architect behind One Santa Fe in the Arts District that is the new mixed use development, that has created much controversy.…

The Art of Elysium “Pieces of Heaven” Tonight at MAMA Gallery.

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The Art of Elysium “Pieces of Heaven” Tonight at MAMA Gallery.

The Art of Elysium and Samsung Galaxy along with Sotheby’s present the 8th Annual Charitable Art Auction ” Pieces of Heaven” this evening at MAMA Gallery in the Downtown Los Angeles Arts District. The event is from 7:00pm – 10:00pm with the live auction 8:00pm with Andrew Fiuezynski, Chairman, Soethby’s West Coast. We took a few preview photos…

Sixth Street Viaduct Groundbreaking Friday Feb 20, 10:30am

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Sixth Street Viaduct Groundbreaking Friday Feb 20, 10:30am

The Downtown Los Angeles Arts District (where we are based) and Boyle Heights are getting a newly, designed bridge, with an arts plaza included, along with facilities for bicyclists and pedestrians and  a soccer field. The Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement Project has begun! Please join Councilmember Jose Huizar, Mayor Eric Garcetti, Congressman Xavier Becerra, State Senate President…

“Twenty Years Under the Influence of Juxtapoz” Opens at Barnsdall

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“Twenty Years Under the Influence of Juxtapoz” Opens at Barnsdall

February 22 celebrate two decades of groundbreaking art, celebrated with a mega show featuring over 100 artists popularized through the genius of Juxtapoz Magazine. Founded in San Francisco Robert Williams, Craig Stecyk, Greg Escalante, Eric Swenson and Fausto Vitello as a West coast nose-thumb to the New Your art establishment, Juxtapoz slammed contemporary street culture,…

Graffiti Primer by Steve Grody, author of Graffiti LA.

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Graffiti Primer by Steve Grody, author of Graffiti LA.

Those who profess to favor freedom, and yet deprecate agitation are men who want rain without thunder and lightning. They want the ocean without the roar of its many waters. — Frederick Douglass I should also add the phrase “don’t shoot the messenger.” Graffiti and its related activities, such as postering (“wheat pasting”), is very…

Septerhed’s Mural and Happy Healthy Dog Day in the Arts District Dog Park

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Septerhed’s Mural and Happy Healthy Dog Day in the Arts District Dog Park

Join us in the Downtown Los Angeles Arts District Dog Park where there is a really cool commissioned mural by Septerhead this Saturday February 21 from 2pm-5pm, for a day of dog health and behavior presented by the Los Angeles River Artists and Business Association (LARABA) with special guest Jose Huizar, his family, and his best friend Beau the…

New Urban Exploration Tour: DTLA Arts District Southeast Quarter with Artists and Makers.

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New Urban Exploration Tour: DTLA Arts District Southeast Quarter with Artists and Makers.

Join Cartwheel Art Tours on Sunday March 15, from 1:00pm – 4:30pm for a unique perspective and immersive urban experience in art, food/beverage and history.  This exciting new tour itinerary provides an opportunity for guests to meet artists and makers along with learning about the new developments occurring in one of Los Angeles’s most unique, dynamic, art-centric and…

“Agents Provocateurs: Subversive Skateboard Graphics & Artworks” at Subliminal Projects

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“Agents Provocateurs: Subversive Skateboard Graphics & Artworks” at Subliminal Projects

Subliminal Projects presented a VIP opening reception for AGENTS PROVOCATEURS: A Selection of Subversive Skateboard Graphics & Artworks on Saturday January 24. During the night, where most artists were in attendance, there were three prints released (each in an edition of 100) as well as a limited edition skateboard deck (edition of 50). The prints…

Save the Date: “The Day Shall Declare It” Immersive Performance In Arts District

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Save the Date: “The Day Shall Declare It” Immersive Performance In Arts District

Imperial Art Studios in the Downtown Los Angeles Arts District transforms one of their seven warehouses into an immersive site-specific performance space for The Day Shall Declare It. This critically acclaimed interdisciplinary theatrical piece–opening Thursday, February 26–weaves together dynamic movement with a collage of text inspired by American labor literature from a variety of iconic…

Timothy White at Gallery Go, Through March 15.

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Timothy White at Gallery Go, Through March 15.

Last Thursday, February 5, Gallery Go — the newest edition to the La Cienega Design Quarter’s contemporary art scene–hosted the opening reception for acclaimed celebrity photographer Timothy White.  For those unfamiliar with the name Timothy White, he’s photographed and continues to shoot some of the most recognizable movie posters of our time, the covers of countless…

DTLA Arts District Night Tonight! Saturday January 31st 6:00pm-9:00pm

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DTLA Arts District Night Tonight! Saturday January 31st 6:00pm-9:00pm

Ser@LA mural outside of Harmony Murphy Gallery Join participating galleries and creative businesses with ARTSDISTRICT.COM along with other galleries and creative business spaces that support artists this evening, from 6:00pm – 9:00pm (some are open longer) for an evening of gallery exploration where many are creating special programming as well. Some of the openings will be located in an area among old industrial warehouses adjacent to…