Happy New Year 2026 from the Crew at LAArtParty.com & EatTravelGo.com
Well the holidays flew by and it's almost time for the New Year 2026. The crew at LAArtParty.com are still on winter hiatus. I am thoroughly enjoying our break! We will return with the first post of 2026 on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. The crew at LAArtParty.com and also EatTravelGo.com wish you all a Happy New Year 20226! If you stay in LA, see our art inspired travel site (sister site) EatTravelGo.com for lots more things to do. Plus check out
Running Now: The Hammer Museum at UCLA, Made in L.A.
The Hammer Museum at UCLA launches its seventh edition of its celebrated Made in L.A. biennial this fall. It opened on October 5, 2025, and will run through March 1, 2026, the exhibition highlights 28 artists from across the greater Los Angeles region. Made in LA at the Hammer Museum Curators Essence Harden and Paulina Pobocha organized this year’s show, shaping it through extensive studio visits and conversations. They explored artist-run spaces, museums, and galleries across Los Angeles County before
Running Now: LACMA Exhibitions, LAArtParty Staff Picks
While LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art) undergoes some exciting redevelopment, the beloved museum is still home to many impressive exhibitions. Our LAArtParty staff voted on their LACMA Favorite Exhibitions - enjoy our staff picks! LACMA Favorite Exhibitions Zheng Chongbin, Golden State, 2024, Detail, courtesy of the artist, © Zheng Chongbin, photo: Zhang Hong The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) presents Zheng Chongbin: Golden State. The exhibition features the art of Zheng Chongbin. The solo show
On View thru January 4, 2026: Hauser & Wirth Downtown LA, CRADLED
Hauser & Wirth Downtown Los Angeles debuts CRADLED on November, 20, 2025. Suzanne Bocanegra and Frances McDormand conceived and curated the exhibition in collaboration with the Shaker Museum in Chatham, New York. CRADLED Suzanne Bocanegra Frances McDormand The LA version expands the 2024 presentation staged in upstate New York. It explores Shaker caregiving and communal life through objects, as well as sound, and activations. The exhibition immerses visitors briefly in a world shaped by Shaker devotion and shared labor. Additionally,
On View thru January 4, 2026: Skirball Cultural Center, Common Ground
Skirball Cultural Center presents Common Ground, a community-activated artwork by Los Angeles–based artist Adam Silverman. The exhibition celebrates American pluralism while also fostering human connection through shared meals and collaborative installations. It is currently on display in Ruby Commons through January 4, 2026. It is FREE to see for all Skirball visitors. Skirball Cultural Center Common Ground Silverman initiated the participation of nearly one hundred people from across the country. The artist collected clay, water, and wood ash from all
Running thru January 11, 2026: The Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square
The Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square in downtown LA is back for the holidays. It officially opened on November 20, 2025, and it will run through January 11, 2026. So get out there and experience this winter wonderland during the holiday. Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square For over 25 years, the rink has delivered winter fun to sunny Los Angeles. Moreover, its 7,200-square-foot surface makes it the city’s largest outdoor rink. It offers professional-quality ice and welcomes more than 45,000
January 7-11, 2026 LA Art Show at the LA Convention Center
On January 7-11, the 2026 LA Art Show will be hosted at the LA Convention Center. This is the 31st edition for LA’s longest-running fair and it is being held at a much earlier date this year. So mark your calendars. 2026 LA Art Show The 2026 LA Art Show underscores innovation, dialogue, as well as public engagement. Producer and director Kassandra Voyagis, continues to highlight the art fair’s expanding global reach. Once again this year, DIVERSEartLA will be back as
On View thru January 10, 2026: Musichead Gallery, Jersey Poets
Jersey Poets, a group exhibition honoring Bruce Springsteen and Patti Smith opened on November 14, 2025 at Musichead Gallery. However it runs through January 10, 2026, so you have the entire holiday season to view this fantastic exhibition. Bruce Springsteen & Patti Smith The show highlights two groundbreaking New Jersey artists who reshaped the bond between sound, language, and visual identity. Moreover, it features photographs by Adrian Boot, Allan Tannenbaum, Bob Gruen, Danny Clinch, David Gahr, David Rose, Frank Stefanko,
January 11, 2026: dnj Gallery and ArtandMed Celebrate Artists with Epilepsy
Pamela Schoenberg, owner/director of dnj Gallery, and Ted Meyer, founder of ArtandMed, co-present Conquer Your Own Rhythm: A Group Show by Artists with Epilepsy. The gallery will host an opening art party on January 11, 2026 from 2-5pm. dnj Gallery organizes a program titled Art and Med. The series features a ten-week exhibit and correlating events highlight a chronic illness. The purpose of the program is to continue education, raising awareness and gaining funds for charities. dnj Gallery ArtandMed Celebrate Artists with