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…
Challenging Mural Through the Eyes of Lydia Emily’s Assistant
I have had the pleasure of becoming Lydia Emily’s assistant, or “art monkey” as she dubs it. Lydia Emily is an extremely talented artist who has been oil and mural painting for many years. Her work is political; always with a greater message. She founded The Karma Underground, a non-profit that raises awareness for the plight of…
LA City Council: “I Love Murals, But….”
Tomorrow, Wednesday Sept 4, Los Angeles City Council meets at 10am for the final vote on the LA City Mural Ordinance, and will address staff recommendations regarding murals on private homes, including the Opt-In policy, discussed below. Your input is important. Please contact your City Councilmember, and if you can, come down to City Hall,…
“Los Angeles’ War on Street Artists” via LAWEEKLY
In Los Angeles, some street artists get celebrated at MOCA, while others see their work painted over by the city and county’s graffiti abatement crews. And some end up behind bars with felony convictions. Pick up a copy of the LAWeekly today or visit their site, click here, to read this article about street art…