July 4, 2026: Independence Day Events
Well July 4th will be here before you know it. Since it lands on a Saturday this year, there is not much of an art buzz happening that weekend. So, we have decided to take a summer break. Visit our sister site EatTravelGo.com to find out where we are headed. Not to worry, we will be listing 2026 4th of July Events, as usual. We at LAArt Party.com hope you and yours have a great holiday. If you receive our
July 11, 2026: William Turner Gallery, Ed Moses
On Saturday, July 11, 2026 William Turner Gallery debuts Moses @ 100, celebrating Ed Moses' centennial. The gallery will host an opening art party from 5-8pm and the exhibition will remain on view through September 5, 2026. Moreover, it features selected works spanning more than six decades of innovation. Moses @ 100 William Turner The exhibition invites viewers to reconsider Moses' lasting influence. Today, painters still explore process, authorship, and materiality. Consequently, his work remains remarkably relevant. Ed was an
Desert Pearl Inn, an Artist’s Inspiration
Attention artists, as well as all creative types. If you are looking for something new to spark your creativity, I recently stayed in a wonderful hotel. Desert Pearl Inn is located at the entrance to Zion National Park in Springdale Utah. It's about a seven hour drive from LA, but so worth it. Enjoy an artist retreat in Springdale Utah. Grab your easel, paints or camera and indulge in the wonders of Zion National Park. Zion National Park; photo
Artist Spotlight: Tim Truby
Tim Truby is an award winning landscape photographer who uses post production to add depth and nuance to overcome the camera’s flattening and therefore create a more immersive experience. Landscape Photographer “I’ve developed post techniques that mirror how a painter works. The result - the viewer begins to see the photograph as an interior space to be inhabited.” Sunset, Thor’s Well, Pacific Northwest Portfolio The tidal pool photograph, “Sunset, Thor’s Well” was taken in coastal Oregon under particularly challenging
Art Spotlight: Meet the Artists of The Acoma House in Denver CO
As my LAArtParty subscribers know, I adore art. I love spotlighting it, as well as the artists that create it. Being a Los Angeles art writer for the past 20 years has been an incredible experience. Therefore branching out to include art in other parts of the world was obviously the next step. Since the launch of LAArtParty’s sister site EatTravelGo.com in 2018, I’ve been doing a lot of traveling. Of course the pandemic did slow me down, but I
The Upper West, Best Burger on the Westside of LA
If you love burgers, head to the Upper West in Santa Monica, and enjoy one of the restaurant’s popular items on the menu. Chef Nick Shipp has supercharged an Americana classic. The Flannery Beef Cheeseburger features American cheese, Worcestershire-caramelized onions, pickles, arugula, so-cal sauce. Best Burger Westside LA photo by Chef Nick Shipp; courtesy of the Upper West The Upper West also offers a happy hour Wednesdays through Sundays from 4:30 to 7:00pm (drinks only). Also on Thursday
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 through July 31, 2026: Hospital of Emotions
On May 27, 2026 art will take over a former wing of St. Vincent Medical Center. Hospital of Emotions is presented by House of Art and Dreams,ROYVA Group, as well as St. Vincent Behavioral Health Campus. Curated by House of Art and Dreams, the project will breathe new life into the historic property. The exhibition will run through July 31, 2026. Hospital of Emotions This unique setting alone creates a new artistic experience unlike any gallery show. In addition to
Running thru July 2026: Otis College of Art & Design, Art Talks, Openings, Screenings
In Westchester, Otis College of Art & Design hosts a series of openings, along with screenings, and art talks. This series is ongoing, Find out more on the Otis Events Page. For additional info about Otis College of Art & Design, visit the website - see the Otis Events Page. About the Ben Maltz Gallery Ben Maltz Gallery at Otis College of Art and Design showcases regional, national, and international established and emerging artists. It showcases their work to the Otis