SAVE THE DATE: Arts District Community Information and Food Fair – Saturday, June 15, 2019

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SAVE THE DATE: Arts District Community Information and Food Fair – Saturday, June 15, 2019

This Saturday, June 15, join Cartwheel Art at the Arts District Community Information and Food Fair, a free event hosted by Los Angeles City Councilmember Jose Huizar. The event will showcase community organizations, development projects, local retailers, artists and more. Cartwheel Art will be sharing a booth with our frequent collaborators, Art At The Rendon,…

SAVE THE DATE: Summer on 7th, Inner-City Arts’ Rooftop Benefit Concert and Party – Saturday, June 8, 2019

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SAVE THE DATE: Summer on 7th, Inner-City Arts’ Rooftop Benefit Concert and Party – Saturday, June 8, 2019

There’s something amazing about rooftop parties, and Inner-City Arts knows how to throw a good one. Case in point: Summer on 7th 2019, a benefit event on Saturday, June 8, that includes performances by Best Coast and Shannon and the Clams, and a special 45s B2B set with J.Rocc + Peanut Butter Wolf. Several visual…

PREVIEW: “Forest Bathing” Opens at The Loft at Liz’s – Saturday, May 11, 2019

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PREVIEW: “Forest Bathing” Opens at The Loft at Liz’s – Saturday, May 11, 2019

A forest is growing in the center of Los Angeles, and it’s made of paintings, sculptures, drawings, and other artwork. The Loft at Liz’s, the art gallery located above Liz’s Antique Hardware, holds a nature-themed show every spring. This year’s show, curated by Betty Ann Brown, is titled “Forest Bathing.” Brown explains, “In Japan, they…

SAVE THE DATE: “Build Bridges, Paint Walls” Opens at The Rendon Gallery – Friday, May 3, 2019

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SAVE THE DATE: “Build Bridges, Paint Walls” Opens at The Rendon Gallery – Friday, May 3, 2019

Cartwheel Art is thrilled to be the event producers (and a community partner) for the upcoming “Build Bridges, Paint Walls” exhibition at The Rendon Gallery in the Downtown Los Angeles Arts District, May 3-5, 2019.  Build Bridges, Paint Walls is a cross-cultural collaboration that will feature pieces from Colombian street artists DJLU/JuegaSiempre, El Care Barbie,…

Open House on 7th Street – DTLA Arts District

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Open House on 7th Street – DTLA Arts District

This Sunday, March 17, join us for the first Open House on 7th Street! From noon to 6pm, many businesses and organizations located on (or near) 7th Street in the DTLA Arts District will be holding special events and offering discounts. Cartwheel Art and ICALA organized the Open House to encourage people to experience what…

SAVE THE DATE: Open House on 7th Street – Sunday, March 17, 2019

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SAVE THE DATE: Open House on 7th Street – Sunday, March 17, 2019

This Sunday, March 17, join us for the first Open House on 7th Street! From noon to 6pm, many businesses and organizations located on (or near) 7th Street in the DTLA Arts District will be holding special events and offering discounts. Check the list below for details. Cartwheel Art and ICALA organized the Open House to…

INTERVIEW: Brannan Mason Talks About His New DTLA Art Gallery and Its Focus on Social Impact

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INTERVIEW: Brannan Mason Talks About His New DTLA Art Gallery and Its Focus on Social Impact

A new contemporary art gallery, Brannan Mason Gallery, opens south of Cartwheel Art in the Downtown Los Angeles Arts District this weekend. The inaugural exhibition, “Cornerstone,” features a series of street portraits taken in New York City by French photographer Etienne Rougery-Herbaut along with new paintings by Haitian artist Samdi. A series of six collaborative works by…

INTERVIEW: Ralph Ziman’s The Casspir Project Is at The Rendon Gallery Through March 7, 2019

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INTERVIEW: Ralph Ziman’s The Casspir Project Is at The Rendon Gallery Through March 7, 2019

Artist Ralph Ziman’s first solo show, “The Casspir Project,” opened February 7 at The Rendon Gallery’s offsite location, 1242 Palmetto Street in Downtown Los Angeles. Ziman was born in South Africa and grew up under Apartheid. A Casspir is a South African armored military vehicle that became a symbol of oppression during Apartheid. Ziman’s Casspir,…

Take a Self-Guided Walking Tour of the DTLA Arts District – Saturday, February 16, 2019

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Take a Self-Guided Walking Tour of the DTLA Arts District – Saturday, February 16, 2019

This week marks the inaugural Frieze Los Angeles, and as the annual contemporary art fair takes over the Paramount lot in Hollywood from February 15-17, 2019, we’re excited to see so much happening in the DTLA Arts District as well. Saturday, February 16, is a great opportunity to get out and explore our neighborhood. We’ve…

SAVE THE DATE: Ralph Ziman’s “The Casspir Project” Opens at The Rendon Gallery (Off-Site) – Thursday, February 7, 2019

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SAVE THE DATE: Ralph Ziman’s “The Casspir Project” Opens at The Rendon Gallery (Off-Site) – Thursday, February 7, 2019

The Rendon Gallery, which launched last week with KFiSH’s collaborative pop-up show, BLEND, will open its first off-site exhibit on Thursday, February 7. The Casspir Project features the work of interdisciplinary artist Ralph Ziman. Ziman was born in Johannesburg and now lives in Los Angeles. He draws from his experiences growing up in post-Apartheid South…

INTERVIEW: Michael Torquato deNicola Talks About His Torquato Character, His Grandma, and His Upcoming Show at FATHOM

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INTERVIEW: Michael Torquato deNicola Talks About His Torquato Character, His Grandma, and His Upcoming Show at FATHOM

Artist Michael Torquato deNicola started out as a professional surfer, and if you saw his installation at Art at the Rendon’s Hidden Rooms last June, you know surfing is still a big part of his life. His next art show, “Torquato Says, ‘Love More…’” opens at FATHOM in Brentwood on Saturday, February 2, and features…