Saturday, June 13, 2026 Art Parties & Events present a tremendous group of happenings for all of us to choose from. Arts and entertainment events are just booming in the city of Angels. Tonight’s gallery picks are: Billis Williams, Craft in America, and also Dmst Atelier.
June 13, 2026 Art Parties & Events
Downtown...Hospital of Emotions recently opened inside a former wing of St. Vincent Medical Center. Presented by House of Art and Dreams, ROYVA Group, and also St. Vincent Behavioral Health Campus, it transformed one of Los Angeles’ most historic hospital sites into a fully immersive, large-scale art experience.
Read more about it on the Hospital of Emotions Feature. Admission starts at $55 with discounts available for children, students, seniors and veterans; Hours: 10am-8pm; Hospital of Emotions, 2131 W 3rd St, LA, 90057; www.hospitalofemotions.com
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Downtown
Black on the Block is back for its Juneteenth Festival from 1-7pm at the the Los Angeles Center Studios. Attendees will enjoy live performances by Jacquees and Kenyon Dixon. In addition to food venders there will be over one hundred and fifty black owned brands selling at the event. Plus guests can participate in USTA tennis activations, dance battles, and also a kids zone. The VIP Lounge: A 21+ VIP area will feature an open wine bar (1-3 PM) as well as rooftop views. No backpacks, and no bags or purses larger than 16”x16”; No outside food, or beverages; Event: 1-7pm; Admission begins at $20 on the app; Doors close at 6:30 PM with no re-entry; Kids 12 and under get in free; Los Angeles Center Studios, 500 S Bixel St., LA, 90017; https://www.blackxtheblock.com
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One more Downtown (Pico Union)…as-is Gallery celebrates the opening of two exhibitions today. These include: Vincent Ramos: Notice of Demolition or The Horror Vacui Heavy Haunts House Band for the Haunted House, and Gerard Brane: The Absence of Direction. The first exhibition presents new and recent work in the rich and storied tradition of California collage and assemblage by the veteran Los Angeles artist. While the second exhibition features new and recent artworks by another long-tine LA artist. Runs through through July 18, 2026; Art Party: 2-5pm; as-is Gallery, 1133 Venice Boulevard, LA, 90015, https://www.as-is.la/
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View Park Winsdor Hills
The Southern California Women’s Caucus for Art (SCWCA) hosts an opening art party for Bigger Picture – Your Large Scale Perspective at Range Projects Gallery.
Ronald Markman Falls into His 90th Birthday, Oil on Canvas, 48 x 48 inches by Lori Markman
The group exhibition is part of the organizations 50th anniversary and is juried by Linda Jo Russell. Artists include: Lori Markman, Ronald Markman (posthumou), Rhiannon Isabella Valenti as well as many more. Bigger Picture – Your Large Scale Perspective opened on June 11, and will run through June 27, 2026; Art Party:12-2:30pm; Range Project Gallery, 3718 W. Slausen Ave., LA, https://www.rangeprojects.art/
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Culver City
Billis Williams Gallery brings us thee new exhibitions. These include: LISA GOLIGHTLY: Becoming the Sea, RAYMOND LOGAN: Icons Eclectic, and Featuring: RICHARD PARKER. While Lisa Golightly’s paintings are a nod to the past as viewed through a contemporary eye, Logan is drawn to universal subject matter that creates common ground between painting and viewer. And finally, Parker balances the pristine with a touch of whimsy in his canvases – intimate and almost flawless in their depiction. On view through July 11, 2026; Opening: 3-6pm; Billis/Williams Gallery, 2716 S. La Cienega Blvd., LA 90034; https://www.billiswilliams.com/
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West LA
Open Mind Art Space in collaboration with after / time gallery bring us a new exhibition titled Circuit Riders. The group show spotlights artists from Los Angeles, Pacific Northwest as well as Latin American. Artists include: Carolyn Mason, Todd Molinari, Theresa Knopf Morgan, Laura Mora Osorio, Bryan Ricci, and Peter Sowinski.
Circuit Riders continues through August 2026 , by appointment only; Art Party: 3-6pm; 1672 Colby Ave. #1 LA 90025; https://openmindartspace.com
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Downtown
Gallery Luisotti hosts a closing art party for Lewis Baltz: The Deaths in Newport. Guests can partake in light refreshments to mark the end of this exhibition and the start of summer. Art Party: 3-5pm; Gallery Luisotti at Royale Projects, 818 S. Broadway, 10th Floor, Suite #1001; LA, 90014; Building code 5156#; https://galleryluisotti.com
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Also downtown…Track 16 hosts an art talk with Lane Barden and Lauren Bon. The conversation will include the intersection of art, ecology, imperialism, as well as the environment in relation to Barden’s exhibition. Both artists will speak on their practices. The talk takes place in conjunction with This Was the Landscape of Our Innocence by Lane Barden. It will remain on view through July 18, 2026; Art Talk: 3pm; Track 16, 1206 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90015; https://www.track16.com/
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Beverly Grove Area
Craft in America presents two new exhibitions Cowboy Craft: Traditional Art of the West and Marques Hanalei Marzan: Entwine. Both exhibition were inspired by the recent Craft in America episode, WEST. Cowboy Craft features artwork made by bonafide members of the Traditional Cowboy Arts Association. Founding member, saddle maker, and NEA Fellow Cary Schwarz helped to organize the exhibition. Artists include: Wilson Capron, Beau Compton, Shawn Didyoung, Leland Hensley, Larry Lorang, Pablo Lozano, Ernie Marsh, Cary Schwarz, John Willemsma.
Hawaiian culture bearer and contemporary visual artist Marques Hanalei Marzan is also featured in the recent Craft in America episode, WEST. His skill, knowledge, and experience have long been acknowledged within his community. He is both a mentor and advocate to keep the indigenous art of Hawai‘i alive. Read more about both exhibitions on the June 2026 Craft in America Feature. Art Talk: 3pm; Opening Art Party: 4-6pm; Craft in America, 8415 W. Third St., LA, 90048; https://craftinamerica.org/
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Santa Monica
bG Gallery brings back its annual exhibition, Spectrum Gestalt 2026. The exhibition explores the use of color and form. Now in its 12th year, Spectrum Gestalt features works from floor to ceiling. The group show transforms the gallery into a living gradient-each hue representing a chorus of voices, mediums, and creative perspectives. The 2026 edition will feature a diverse array of artworks, including painting, sculpture, embroidery, photography, and digital media. Runs through July 11, 2026; Art Party: 4-8pm; bG Gallery, Bergamot Station, Arts Center, 2525 Michigan Ave, Suite A2, Santa Monica, CA 90404; https://santamonica.bgartdealings.com/
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Silver Lake
A reading takes place in conjunction with Ellie Krakow- Comfort Corners currently on view at FOYER-LA. Deb Klowden Mann: Pleasant Demeanor, No Outward Signs of Distress proves that you have to be tenacious (both physically and mentally) to survive a chronic diagnosis. The curator/writer experienced a life-threatening illness and will read from her essays about it as well as patient advocacy. Following the reading, Deb will share practical information about navigating our healthcare system. Reading: 4pm; FOYER-LA, 3920 Fountain Ave., LA, 90029; https://www.foyer-la.com
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Downtown
In honor of Juneteenth, Dmst Atelier presents Is It True? featuring the work of five artists. As American history shows after more than two years once the Emancipation Proclamation was signed, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce the end of slavery.
Curated by Marantz Moon, Is It True? examines the distance between liberation promised and liberation lived. More than 160 years after Juneteenth, Black Americans continue to navigate systemic inequities, wealth disparities, redlining, voter suppression, and so much more. Is It True? highlights a variety of media. The group exhibition runs through July 11, 2026; Art Party: 4-7pm; Dmst Atelier, 4614 W Washington Blvd, LA 90016; https://www.dmstatelier.com/
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Another downtown…A group show titled From the Inside opens at the Judith Center tonight. The group exhibition is presented in collaboration by the nonprofit organization Just Detention International (JDI) as well as the Judith Center. It features close to one hundred works by individuals who have experienced trauma while in prison. It also includes work by those who have been subjected to sexual abuse while incarcerated. From the Inside continues through November 21, 2026; Event: 5-8pm; The Judith Center, 1933 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90007; https://thejudithcenter.org/
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Echo Park
Induction Gallery celebrates New York-based artist Lou Neyland with an opening art party. Neyland’s solo exhibition will highlight paintings and architectural interventions of the gallery space. The show runs through August 1, 2026; Art Party: 7-10pm; Induction Gallery, 806 N. Bonnie Brae St., LA, 90026; https://www.instagram.com/induction_gallery/
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LA Theatre
Primary Trust continues its run through June 28, 2026 at the Mark Taper Forum. Written by Eboni Booth and directed by Knud Adams, it is the winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Primary Trust tells the story of a small town book store worker who is suddenly fired. While having to start over, he finds his life is completely changed by the kindness of others. Performance: 7:30pm; Admission starts at $40.25; Visit the website for additional info, and to purchase tickets; Mark Taper Forum, 135 North Grand Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90012; http://CenterTheatreGroup.org
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Studio City
Act Your Age! continues its runs at Two Roads Theatre in the valley. Written by Art Shulman, and directed by Stan Mazin, the world premier comedy/dramais presented by Borough Park Productions, the plot deals with aging. The main character Jake is in denial since he was once the star player of the neighborhood basketball game each weekend. He is once again reminded of his age when attempts to keep up with younger players. Plus he is about to become a grandfather. Performance 7:30pm; Admission $30 with discounts for seniors, students and groups. Purchase tickets HERE; Two Roads Theatre, 4348 Tujunga Ave., Studio City, 91604; https://www.lifebookacting.com/tworoadstheater/
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