As promised here are some additional art parties to check out in January! LAArtParty.com is an official sponsor of several art fairs –LA Art show, photo l.a., MOPLA, and stARTUp Art Fair Los Angeles! – *MOPLA denotes its an OFFICIAL MOPLA EXHIBITION.

January 6, 2017:
Beyond The Lines Gallery is bringing the magic of the ocean and beaches to its gallery in a group exhibit of local LA artists expressing moments explored, experiences captured, colors, movement and more.

Come enjoy the blue sea, sandy beach and sea creatures waiting at the opening art party Friday January 6 from 5pm-9pm. There will be live musical performaces, wine, food, vendors, live painting and beautiful art to experience, share and take home! On view thru January 25, 2017; Visit our Upcoming Event Feature for more info on this exhibition.

Opening Reception – Friday, January 6, 2017, 5:00pm – 9:00pm; Beyond the Lines Gallery, Bergamot Station, (G8), 2525 Michigan Avenue, SM, 90404; As of December 2022, the website is no longer up

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January  6, 2017:
For her Los Angeles gallery debut artist Tallulah Willis presents a suite of new line drawings featuring charming and peculiar creatures that defy taxonomy and present a timely commentary on millennial ennui. On View from January 6th – February 12th, 2017; Opening Reception – January 6th, 2017, 6-9pm; 8271 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles; (310) 651-9844;  https://www.ericbuterbaugh.com/

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January 7, 2017:
Please join Marc Selwyn Fine Art at 11:00am for the closing reception of “Jay DeFeo Paintings on Paer 1986 – 1987” Enjoy a light brunch and walk through with Leah Levy (Executive director of th Jay Defeo Foundation; 9953 Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA; http://www.marcselwynfineart.com/

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January 7, 2017:
Susanne Vielmetter Los Angeles Projects presents Karl Haendel’s solo exhibition, “BY AND BY.” The exhibition includes several inter-connected works that address the loaded nature of portraiture: the role of this genre in establishing how we, as a culture, remember the acts of public figures, describe who occupies certain positions in our society, and whose images are recorded and why. On view: January 7 – February 11, 2017; Reception: 6-8pm; Susanne Vielmetter Los Angeles Projects, 6006 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, California 90232. (310) 837-2117; http://vielmetter.com

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January 8, 2017:
During the first full weekend of the New Year, the Zadik Zadikian Project Studio will open with a special reception on Sunday, January 8 from 3:30 – 6:00pm.  New work by Zadikian, Kaloust Guedel, and KuBO will be introduced. There will be remarks from art critic Peter Frank at 4:30PM. Organic light bites and festive drinks will be served.
pieces, and artists make their marks. Visit our Upcoming Event Feature for more info on this exhibition. Opening reception – Sunday, January 8, 3:30pm – 6:00pm; The Project Studio, 1318 E 7th. Street, L.A, CA 90021; http://www.zadikzadikian.com

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Janury 12, 2017:
GDCA Gallery presents a group exhibition titled “Intentions.” The work of artist Stuart Marcus will be featured in the exhibition. The event takes place during the Downtown Art Walk. See our Upcoming Event Feature  For more info about Stuart Marcus, visit his website at https://www.stuartmarcusart.com

GDCA Gallery / 727 South Spring Street / Los Angeles, CA 90014 (between 7th & 8th Streets); Thursday, January 12 – 12:00pm – 10:00pm; http://www.gdcagallery.com/

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January 13, 2017: OFFICIAL PHOTO L.A. VIP AFTERPARTY
MaRS Gallery hosts an AFTER Party for photo l.a. and art party for Vijat Mohindra: “Always Believe That Something Wonderful Is About To Happen.” This event is open to all photo l.a. VIP ticket holders or by invitation only. *MOPLA event

Many of Vijat Mohindra’s subjects, such as Amanda Lepore and drag performer Amazon Ashley, perform transgressive versions of femininity that do not conform to gender norms. In these highly constructed stage sets, saturated with primary colors, their fluid spectrum of sexuality and gender acts as a kind of prism, refracting the infinite number of colors within those individual monochromes. On view: November 5, 2016 – January 4, 2017; Reception: 7:30-9:30pm; 649 S Anderson St, Los Angeles, CA  90023; http://www.marsgallery.net/vijat-mohindra/

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January 13, 2017:
David Kordansky Gallery is very pleased to announce an exhibition of new work by John Armleder.

See image: Dip, 2016, mixed media and acrylic on canvas, diptych, overall: 88 1/2 x 118 x 2 inches (225 x 300 x 5 cm)

The show, which will take place in both of the gallery’s exhibition spaces, will open on January 13 and remain on view through February 27, 2017. This is the artist’s first solo exhibition at the gallery, and his first Los Angeles solo exhibition in over 15 years. On view: January 13 – February 25, 2017; Reception: Friday, January 13, 6:00pm until 8:00pm. David Kordansky Gallery, 5130 W. Edgewood Pl., Los Angeles, CA 90019; http://davidkordanskygallery.com/

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January 14, 2017:
KP Projects Gallery is pleased to announce the upcoming Solo Exhibition of “HUEMAN ‘Hyperlimbo’ from 7-10pm; KP Projects Gallery, 170 S. La Brea Avenue, In the ART 170 Building, A 90036; https://kpprojectsgallery.net/

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January 14, 2017:
Charlie James Gallery presents its first solo show with gallery artist Patrick Martinez. Born and raised in the San Gabriel Valley, Patrick Martinez’s L.A. suburban upbringing and his diverse cultural background (Filipino, Mexican and Native American), provided him with a unique lens through which he interprets his surroundings. On view: January 14 – February 18; Reception: 6-9pm; 969 Chung King Road, LA 90012; http://www.cjamesgallery.com/

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January 14, 2017:
Guinotte Wise and Geneva Costa’s work will be presented at Lois Lambert Gallery in “Wise Objx” and “Transfiguration”. Wise is an award winning writer, creative director, and sculptor. Wise’s sculptural work draws from his own background in poetry and advertising to form a story embodied by each physical piece. On view: Jan 14 – March 12, 2017; Reception: 6-9pm *Jan 14, 2017; Lois Lambert Gallery, Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave. Building E3; http://loislambertgallery.com

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January 14, 2017:
Art Share LA presents a juried group show titled ‘Mod Squad.”  Retro-chic, design-inflected exuberance radiates from the works of these artists. You can almost hear the “Yeah, baby!” in the Op-Art joy and musicality of their dashing visions, where stylish panache and chromatic flair are the order of the day.

See image: Promotional image made with original work by Brandy Wolfe.

Artshare LA will welcome over ninety artists this year to exhibit in eight juried group shows. Director Cheyenne Sauter has organized an excellent group of jurors. This year’s jury panel includes Rick Robinson, Heidi Johnson, and Shayna Nys Dambrot. On view: January 11, 2017 – January 29, 2017; Reception: 7:00pm – 10:00pm – January 14, 2017; ArtShare LA, 801 E 4th Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90013; http://artsharela.org/

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January 14, 2017:
The Loft at LIz’s offers an opening reception of Gay Summer Rick’s Solo Exhibition: “Calm and Bright in the City of Angels” and Miles Regis’s Solo Exhibition: “Unapologetic Truth.” The exhibition will run through February 14th, 2017. Reception: 7-10pm. Loft at Liz’s, 453 S. La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles; http://www.theloftatlizs.com/

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January 19, 2017:
Enjoy a MOPLA-curated group show titled “Wanderlust” happening at Space 15 Twenty in Hollywood January 19-30. *MOPLA event. Urban Outfitters’ first concept store, Space 15 Twenty brings together retail with a space for art, events, performances and pop-up shops in the center of Hollywood — a curated environment for discovering artists, experiencing the city, and connecting with like minded locals. Reception: 7-9pm; Space 15 Twenty, 1520 North Cahuenga Blvd., Suite #1, LA 90028;  http://www.uospaces.com/15twenty

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January 21, 2017:
Edward Cella Art & Architecture hosts an opening reception for “Guerrero: Calder & Nevelson, In Their Studios,” an exhibition of captivating photographs from the estate of Pedro E. Guerrero.  Best known for his images of the life and work of American architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, this exhibition highlights for the first-time, Guerrero’s intimate documentation of renowned sculptors Alexander Calder and Louise Nevelson in their homes and studios. On view: January 21 – March 4, 2017; Art talk: 4:30; Reception: 6-8pm; Edward Cella Art + Architecture, 2754 S. La Cienega Blvd., LA 90034; http://www.edwardcella.com/

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January 21, 2017:
ROBERT BERMAN GALLERY presents “LOOKING BACK: 10 YEARS OF PHOTOGRAPHY FROM ROBERT BERMAN GALLERY.” *MOPLA event

This exhibition will feature photography by every photographer ROBERT BERMAN GALLERY has exhibited over the past ten years. Artists include: Alex Prager, Marla Rutherford, Lauren Marsolier, John Colao, Sharon Johnson-Tennant, Jeff Charbonneau & Eliza French, Gerald Slota, Christopher Felver, John Valadez, Dietrich Wegner, Ted Soqui, Julian Wasser, Sarah Danays, Ian and Erick Regnard, and others. On view: January 14 – February 11, 2017. Reception: 5-8pm; ROBERT BERMAN GALLERY, Bergamot Station Arts Center, 2525 Michigan Ave., Suite B7, Santa Monica, CA 90404; http://www.robertbermangallery.com/exhibitions/

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January 21, 28 2017:
Skidmore Contemporary Art presents “David Ashwells: People and Places.” The gallery will hosts two receptions…on January 21 and 28.

“People and Places” consists of two exhibitions – “A Different Point of View” features Ashwell’s new landscape paintings, “Yesterday’s Children” showcases works from his project for Save the Children (portraits of people who have influenced popular culture). The paintings are based on photos of them as children.

Also on view: “Riverscapes and Waterways”  is currently on view at Skidmore Contemporary Art. The solo exhibition features the paintings of Clay Vorhes…his third one-person exhibition with the gallery. On view: January 21 – February 25; Two receptions: January 21, 4-6pm; January 28, 4-6pm; CLICK HERE to find out more about this event. Skidmore Contemporary Art, Bergamot Station 2525 Michigan Avenue, B-4 Santa Monica, 90404; 310-828-5070; http://www.skidmorecontemporaryart.com/

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Art Los Angeles Contemporary (ALAC) returns as the premier International Contemporary Art Fair of the West Coast at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica from January 26–29. Celebrating its eighth year, the fair offers an unrivaled perspective to the galleries and artists that continue to shape Los Angeles’ position as one of the world’s preeminent art capitals. For the 2017 edition, Art Los Angeles Contemporary is pleased to announce Banc of California as its official sponsor. The 2017 fair includes over 60 local and international exhibitors, and welcomes a number of new galleries to the fair from Asia and Latin America. For additional info about this event, see the Upcoming Event Feature 

Tickets are $25 (+$2.37 fee) for a 1-day pass Friday, Saturday, or Sunday; $30 (+$2.64 fee) for an all weekend pass Friday thru Sunday; $65 (+$4.57 fee); Opening night party on Thursday, January 26; Thursday, January 26, 7–9pm; Friday January 27, 11am–7pm; Saturday, January 28, 11am–7pm; Sunday, January 29, 11am–6pm; The Barker Hangar 3021 Airport Avenue Santa Monica, California 90405; https://artlosangelesfair.com/

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January 27 – February 19 2017 (Fridays & Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays @ 7 p.m.):  How bout some theatre? 
Future Sex, Inc. – What does the future hold for sex? Blending Lady Gaga-esque popstar theatricality with Blade Runner’s dark comic vision, Future Sex, Inc. (a new version of the earlier production Siamese Sex Show) is the naughty pop musical which takes place in the dystopian future.

The mysterious conglomerate Monocorp fabricates an epidemic condemning intimacy to profit from its “safe” new pseudo-sex product called the Love Light. At an underground “intimacy” speakeasy called “The Siamese Sex Show,” four fallen popstars gather in collusion to plan their revenge against Monocorp’s devious CEO. As the world teeters on the brink of destruction, can these unlikely heroes overcome their differences in time to stop Monocorp’s evil agenda? The musical includes rap lyrics from hip-hop legend Kool Keith, Mistah Fab, and J Diggs. The show humorously explores the importance of connecting and potential loss of intimacy in an increasingly technological world. Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm; Sundays @ 7pm The Lounge Theatre, 6201 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA  90038; Admission: $30; (323) 960-7738; http://www.plays411.com/future

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January 28, 2017:
Beyond The Lines Gallery is bringing the magic of the ocean and beaches to its gallery in a group exhibit of local LA artists expressing moments explored, experiences captured, colors, movement and more.

Come enjoy the blue sea, sandy beach and sea creatures waiting at the opening art party Friday January 6 from 5pm-9pm. There will be live musical performances, wine, food, vendors, live painting and beautiful art to experience, share and take home! On view thru January 25, 2017; Visit our Upcoming Event Feature for more info on this exhibition.

Closing Reception – January 28, 2017, 5:00pm – 9:00pm; Beyond the Lines Gallery, Bergamot Station, (G8), 2525 Michigan Avenue, SM, 90404;  

Update: As of December 2022, the Beyond the Lines website was not working

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