Saturday July 20, 2024 brings us art parties and events far and wide in the Los Angeles area. In addition to many art openings in LA, the first two art events below take place in Palos Verdes, and in the San Gabriel Mountains. If these two interest you I would highly suggest making a day of it. My husband Rich and I love to take day trips to explore the outskirts of LA. Read my article A Palos Verdes Day Trip on our art inspired travel site – EatTravelGo.om
July 20, 2024 Art Parties and Events
Start your day heading South to Palos Verdes Art Center Artists (PVACA) for the Malaga Cove Art on the Lawn Show this weekend. All mediums will be featured at the event. Artists from seven art groups affiliated with Palos Verdes Art Center will participate: Artists Open Group (AOG), Pacific Arts Group, Paletteers, Peninsula Artists, Photographic and Digital Artists (PADA), Third Dimlension, and also The Artists’ Studio (TAS). Event runs Saturday, Sunday 10am-5pm; Free parking; Located at entrance to the City of Palos Verdes Estates on scenic Palos Verdes Drive West between Via Chico and Via Corta;
Ming H2 Wu, Pivoting, Underwater Photography 2024; Crystal Archive Paper (Silver Halide Prints) 36” x 24” Limited edition 1 of 7
Later….at 7pm, Palos Verdes Art Center / Beverly G. Alpay Center for Arts Education debuts Ming H2 Wu: IMMERSION. The exhibition features stunning underwater art as well as innovative photographic works.
In addition the arts center also presents The Summer Show, all-media exhibition juried by Hiromi Takazawa. Works have been chosen from the Palos Verdes Art Center’s seven active artists groups listed above. Art Party: 7 – 9pm; Palos Verdes Art Center/Beverly G. Alpay Center for Arts Education, 5504 Crestridge Road Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275; http://pvartcenter.org
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San Gabriel Mountains, near Pasadena
Mount Wilson Observatory presents Of Sea and Sky, as part of its Arts @ the Observatory series. The science/art show by artists Rebeca Méndez and Stephen Nowlin will be on exhibit inside the singular vaulted dome of the 100-inch Telescope. Of Sea and Sky examines human-to-nature relationships against the backdrop of space cosmology and Earth ecology. The exhibition includes an immersive video piece by Méndez projected on a 25-foot diameter screen, and large-scale print works by Nowlin mounted along the dome’s perimeter encircling the massive telescope. In their thematically related practices, both Méndez and Nowlin create art that lives in the intersections of the poetic and scientific.
The exhibition is open 1:00pm to 5:00pm every weekend from July 20 through October 20, 2024, except on these three consecutive Sunday concert dates: August 11, September 8, October 6, 2024.
Event 1-5pm; Mount Wilson Observatory,100 Mt Wilson Circle Rd, Mount Wilson, CA; https://www.mtwilson.edu/events
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Venice
Yiwei Gallery shares a new exhibition titled A Shot@LOVE. The two-person show spotlights the work of emerging artists Vita Kari as well as Peipei Li. This exhibition features a large range artwork such as tapestries, works on canvas, mixed-media sculptures, installations, and also performative art. Both artists create allegorical narratives exploring the themes of queer identity, diaspora, problematic social norms, sexuality, and Taoist philosophy. Art Party: 2-5pm: Yiwei Gallery, 1350 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice; https://yiweigallery.com
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In Hancock Park…Launch LA brings us two solo shows featuring LA based artists, Kaoru Mansour and Chiho Harazaki. Both are immigrants from Japan, who bring a wealth of creativity and life experiences to their unique art-making perspectives. Art Party: 3-5pm; Launch, 170 S. La Brea Ave. LA, 90036; https://launchla.org
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Culver City
Billis Williams Gallery LA presents its annual cityscape show. Titled L.A.ndscape, the artists spotlight their vision of Los Angeles. Art Party: 4-7pm; Billis Williams Gallery LA, 2716 S La Cienega Blvd., LA, 90034: http://www.billiswilliams.com
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In Santa Monica…bG Gallery brings its 2024 edition of Spectrum Gestalt. The annual group exhibition is part curatorial and
part installation, and it utilizes color while showcasing a broad spectrum of contemporary art.
Art Party: 5-8pm; bG Gallery, Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave #A2, Santa Monica, CA 90405; https://santamonica.bgartdealings.com/
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Also in Santa Monica…Ten Women on Main celebrate 30 years. In addition to FREE FOOD, DRINKS, MUSIC, a RAFFLE, guests can meet and mingle with your favorite artists. Art Party: 6-9pm; Ten Women on Main, 2719 Main Street, SM 90405; https://www.tenwomengallery.com/
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Mid City
Chris Sharp celebrates the art of Mark A. Rodriguez with his new show titled Forever. After a four year hiatus from exhibiting in LA, Rodriguez will present an entirely new body of work. Moreover the exhibition revolves around the postage stamp, specifically the Forever Stamp. Art Party: 5-8pm; Chris Sharp, 4650 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016; http://chrissharpgallery.com
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West Hollywood
Tierra del Sol Gallery unveils Hugo Rocha: Grids, Colors, Worlds. This is the artist’s second solo exhibition with the gallery. The work is Inspired by telenovelas as well as cinematic media. Art Party: 6-8pm; Tierra Del Sol Gallery, 7414 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 90046; https://tierradelsolgallery.org
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Then in Hollywood…Tanya Bonakdar Gallery presents Signal Fires, a group exhibition which brings together twelve artists with ties to Southern California. Additionally, all of the artists are negotiating concepts of communication across vast distances: conceptually, formally, spiritually, and geographically. Art Party: 6-8pm; Tanya Bonakdar Gallery, 1010 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038; https://www.tanyabonakdargallery.com
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West Adams
Lowell Ryan Projects unveils two new exhibitions – Busby Electric a solo exhibition by South Carolina-based artist James Busby, and also 7 Islands by Richard Dupont.
Busby Electric is the gallery’s second collaboration with Jame Busby. The solo show consists of a series of intimately scaled abstract works on panel. Richard Dupont’s second solo show at the gallery, 7 Islands features seven works on paper from the artist’s Islands series. Art Party: 6-8pm; Lowell Ryan Projects, 4619 W Washington Blvd., LA, 90016; https://www.lowellryanprojects.com/
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Downtown
Starting at 4pm…Vielmetter Los Angeles presents three exhibitions – Erasing A Flower by Nick Aguayo, Steve Roden’s floating over the silent world, as well as Always Already Anew by Maya Kabat. Art Party: 4-7pm; Vielmetter Los Angeles, 1700 S Santa Fe Ave #101, Los Angeles, CA 90021; http://vielmetter.com
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In the same building….Nicodim presents Stanley Edmondson: Stanley’s Playground, and also Tomas Harker: The Lightness of Being. Art Party: 4-7pm; Nicodim, 1700 S Santa Fe Ave #160, Los Angeles, CA 90021; http://nicodimgallery.com
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In the DTLA arts district…GDCA celebrates two exhibitions – a group show titled Elemental, as well as A Life in Layers by Sondra Jolles. Artists in the group show include: Susanne Belcher, Richard Bell, Carol Cirillo-Stanley, Elizabeth Decker, Dave Graham, Karen Hansen, Cheryl Hrudka, Stan Johnson, Sondra Jolles, Suki Kuss, Crystal Michaelson and Christina Ilene Thomas. Art Party: 6-10pm; GDCA, 727 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014; http://www.GDCAgallery.com
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Chinatown
Charlie James Gallery debuts Erick Medel: Vidas, the artist’s first exhibition with the gallery. Erick Medel creates intimate portraits of immigrant life using a sewing machine and thread much like one would use a paintbrush and oils. Art Party: 6-9pm; Charlie James Gallery (2nd location), 961 Chung King Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90012; http://cjamesgallery.com
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Also close by…Foyer-LA presents a poetry reading by Chiwan Choi and Artists Discussion. Artists include: Ida Applebroog, Jonathon Hexner, Jesse Robinson, Gabriela Salazar, and Connie Walsh. Event 6-8pm; Foyer-LA, Mandarin Plaza, 970 N Broadway #204, Los Angeles, CA 90012; https://www.foyer-la.com/
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Bendix Building
Two openings take place at two of Track 16 Gallery’s spaces. Track 16’s first floor gallery space will exhibit a two person show titled Calavera 8. The exhibition name is the same title as of one of twelve works from the Calaveras by the Argentine art collective Mondongo. The duo’s series was created between 2009 and 2013. Art Party: 6-9pm; Suite 100 (first floor of the Bendix Building.
Next, the upstairs gallery (Track 16’s tenth floor space) offers an opening reception for a new exhibition titled When the Summer Bullet Sings. The group show features thirty-five artists organized by gallery director Sean Meredith and curator Diana Sardaryan. Art Party: 6-9pm; Track 16 Gallery, Bendix Building, 1206 Maple Ave, Suite 1005, LA, 90015; https://www.track16.com/
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On the 5th floor…TSALA supports another artist run gallery (Elephant) who lost their own space in 2023 by hosting an exhibition tilted Dayjobs. The group show includes the work of Elephant’s six longest-time members. Artists include: Astri Swendsrud, Bianca D’Amico, David P. Earle, Jason Kunke, Matt MacFarland and Quinn Gomez-Heitzeberg. Art Party: 7-10pm; Bendix Building, 1206 Maple Ave, Suite 523, LA, 90015; https://www.tigerstrikesasteroid.com/
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On the same floor…515 hosts a large group exhibition titled Hot Summer Night. Visit the website to see the full list of artists: Art Party: 7-9pm; 515, Bendix Building, 1206 Maple Ave, Suite 515, LA, 90015; https://www.515bendix.com/
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One more in the Bendix Building
Durden and Ray (on the 8th floor) presents Loss as Presence: Embracing Impossible Spaces. The group show is curated by Richard Davey, Dani Dodge, David Leapman, and also Jenny Hager. Artists include: Susan Arena, Edith Baumann, Sarah Casey, Christopher Collins, Dani Dodge, Jenny Hager, Kathryn Hart, Alexander Kroll, David Leapman, Natania Rosenfeld,Liza Ryan, Shaun Sisco, Christopher P Wood as well as Poet Natania Rosenfeld; Art Party: 7-10pm; Durden and Ray, 1206 Maple Ave., #832 Los Angeles, CA 90015; http://www.durdenandray.com/
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Marina Del Rey
Drive-By Truckers performs at Burton Chace Park tonight. The band includes: keyboardist/guitarist Jay Gonzalez, bassist Matt Patton, and drummer Brad Morgan. Event: 7pm; Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey; 424.526.7900; https://www.visitmarinadelrey.com/events/free-summer-concert-series
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For additional art exhibitions, and performances as well as culinary events, see LAArtParty’s Upcoming Events Page.
Let’s not forget all the free music happenings in LA. View our FREE summer concert list.
