Saturday May 18, 2024 art parties and events include all sorts of big events, such as AAPI Cultural Celebration Day at Bergamot Station, a return to the Santa Monica Airport ArtWalk at 18th Street Arts Airport Campus. We have chosen over 28 events to spotlight today/tonight. Plus there are art parties at galleries located all over Los Angeles. Six events take place in Santa Monica with five happening at Bergamot Station as well as 3 more in Culver City.
May 18, 2024 Art Parties and Events
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The Beverly Hills Art Show takes place today and tomorrow. CLICK HERE for additional info about the event. LAArtParty.com sponsors this bi-annual event every year.
Event runs: Saturday and Sunday, May 18 & 19, 2024, 10am to 6pm; Beverly Gardens, 9455 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, 90210; https://beverlyhills.org
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In Venice…There are just two more days of the 45th Annual Venice Family Clinic Art Walk + Auction which started on May 10, 2024. ClICK HERE to find out more about this annual event. Auction: May 10 – 19, 2024, 11am-6pm; 910 Abbot Kinney Blvd. Venice, 90291; http://venicefamilyclinic.org/veniceartwalk
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Santa Monica
It’s AAPI Heritage Month, and Bergamot Station hosts is AAPI Cultural Celebration Day from 12-6pm. The event takes place just outside bG Gallery (A-2) in the B Building parking lot. Basically bG Gallery has collaborated with National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association (NAAPIMHA) for this event. They have put together a program of cultural performances honoring AAPI heritage. The gallery also has an exhibition currently on view in conjunction with AAPI month.
Moon & Stars: Los Angeles Asian Women in Art is curated by Sung-Hee Son. Stop into bG Gallery to enjoy this group exhibition. Event runs: 12-6pm; bG Gallery, 2525 Michigan Avenue, #A2, Santa Monica, 90404; https://bergamotstation.com
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There are many other art parties taking place at Bergamot Station…later in the day, and into the night.
Another exhibition participating in AAPI Cultural Celebration Day opens at Galerie XII Los Angeles. The solo exhibition is titled Symbiosis by Chinese photographer Ziqian Liu. Art Party: 3-6pm; Galerie XII Los Angeles, 2525 Michigan Ave., Suite B2, Santa Monica, 90404; https://www.galeriexii.com
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Also at the arts center…Von Lintel Gallery debuts Wallflower by Catherine Howe. The exhibition of new paintings is the artist’s fifth solo show with the gallery. Art Party: 4-7pm; Von Lintel Gallery, Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave, A-7, Santa Monica, 90404; http://www.vonlintel.com
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More at Bergamot Station
Enjoy a closing art party for Seguimos at the Craig Krull Gallery. The exhibition is presented by Sloan Projects as well as the Craig Krull Gallery. Art Party: 4-7pm; Craig Krull Gallery, Bergamot, 2525 Michigan Ave., B3, Santa Monica, CA 90404; https://www.craigkrullgallery.com
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One more at Bergamot Station in Santa Monica…William Turner Gallery presents two exhibitions. Voyeur by Melanie Pullen features artwork from Pullen’s highly acclaimed High Fashion Crime Scenes in addition to her more recent Voyeur series. Also opening tonight is Aphrodisia, a new series of deeply sensual abstract paintings by Michel Tabori. Art Party: 5 – 8pm; William Turner Gallery, Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave, E-1, Santa Monica, 90404; https://www.williamturnergallery.com
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An Additional One in Santa Monica
The Santa Monica Airport ArtWalk returns. Located in one of the oldest airports in the U.S., the venue features over 30 studios. See the artist’s private studios as well as enjoying artworks of over 60 artists. Artists include: Sally Lamb, Daniela Schweitzer, Crystal Michaelson, Wendy Edlen, Rebecca Youssef, Luigia Martelloni, Susie McKay Krieser, Margaret Oakley, Ameeta Nanji, Gregg Chadwick, Alexandra Dillon, Gwen Samuels, Sabine Pearlman, Maddy LeMel, Paula Rosen, Melinda Smith Altshuler, Claudia Concha, Julie Wiess, Sheila Karbassian, Pamela Simon, M Susan Broussard, Lola Del Fresno, Joan Wulf, Labkhand Olfatmanesh, Mobina Nouri, Isabel Van Aalst, Randy Lopez, Leili Hashemi, Laraine Mestman, Shelly Corwin, Fielden Harper, Gus Harper + Elsie Simms, Daniela Contreras, Sandra Beltran, Chloe Plack, Austin Davis, Melinda Mansell and also Pilot Outfitters.
CLICK HERE to RSVP to attend this free event. Artwork: 1-4pm; 18th Street Arts Center Airport Campus, 3026 Airport Avenue Santa Monica, 90405; https://18thstreet.org
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Palos Verdes
PVAC hosts an art talk with Yulia Gasio in the Norris Galleries. The artist will discuss her new paintings in conjunction with Sunlit Spectra currently on view. Light refreshments will also be served. Art Talk: 1-3pm; Palos Verdes Art Center, 5504 Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275; https://pvartcenter.org/
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West Adams
Shoshana Wayne Gallery presents Zadok Ben-David: From Here, There, and Everywhere as well as Brad Spence: FantasyBoatLoveIsland. A Portugal-based artist, this is Zadok Ben-David’s fourth exhibition with the gallery. While it will also be California-based artist Brad Spence’s fifth exhibition with the gallery. Art Party: 4-6pm; Shoshana Wayne Gallery, 5247 W. Adams Blvd., LA, 90016; http://shoshanawayne.com
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Mid Wilshire/Mid City Area
Space Between the Lines co-curated by Alicja Kwade and Arne Glimcher opens at Pace Gallery. The reception will feature an art talk between Alicja Kwade as well as Pace Founder and Chairman Arne Glimcher. It will be moderated by Pace’s Chief Curator Oliver Shultz.
Alicja Kwade, Der Tag ohne Gestern (Dimension 1-11), 2009 © Alicja Kwade. Photo by Roman März.
CLICK HERE to find out more about the exhibition, Or HERE for additional info about more installation across the world by Kwade on our travel inspired sister site EatTravelGo.com; Art Party: 5-7pm; Pace Gallery, 1201 South La Brea Avenue, LA; https://www.pacegallery.com
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In Miracle Mile…1301PE celebrates its eighth solo exhibition with Los Angeles based artist Kirsten Everberg. Her new body of work focuses on the Hudson River Valley. Art Party: 6-8pm; 6150 Wilshire Blvd., LA, 90048; https://www.1301pe.com/
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In Hollywood…Sean Kelly unveils Never Entered My Mind, an exhibition featuring fifteen artists working in painting and also sculpture. The group show is curated by Los Angeles-based collector and producer Michael Sherman. Art Party: 5-8pm; Sean Kelly LA, 1357 N. Highland Ave., LA, 90028; https://www.skny.com
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West Hollywood…Louis Stern Fine Arts debuts a solo exhibition titled Matsumi Kanemitsu: Traction Avenue. The show features a selection of works by the late Japanese American artist Matsumi Kanemitsu (1922-1992). These sumi inks, watercolors, and acrylics were created while he lived and also worked at 800 Traction Avenue in LA’s Arts District. Art Party: 5pm; Louis Stern Fine Arts, 9002 Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood, 90069; https://www.louissternfinearts.com
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Glendale
The Brand Associates Dance Series continues at the Brand Library & Art Center. Choreographer Jamie Nicholsted curates this series spotlighting top dance companies from Southern California performing site-specific work in non-traditional performance spaces. 
Founded by Malathi Iyengar, Rangoli Dance Company will share the vibrant South Indian dance form ‘Bharatanatyam’ through their production of Vahanas: God’s Own Vehicles. This performance draws from South Indian heritage and conveys a sense of reverence as well as mystery while celebrating universal themes. All performances are free; Limited seating available/accessible entrance; Event begins: 5pm; Brand Library & Art Center, 1601 W Mountain St, Glendale, CA 91201; https://www.brandlibrary.org/dance-series
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Mar Vista…Ducan Miller Gallery hosts a closing art party for April in Paris. Art Party: 6-8pm; Ducan Miller Gallery, 10959 Venice Blvd., LA, 90034; https://www.duncanmillergallery.com/
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Culver City
Blum Los Angeles celebrates multiple exhibitions tonight. JB Blunk: With Work by Gordon Onslow Ford, pascALEjandro: Another World, Roberto Matta: All Things Are Changing in All Dimensions as well as a solo show by Ryan Sullivan all debut tonight. Art Party: 6 – 8pm; Blum, 2727 S La Cienega Blvd., LA, 90034; https://www.blum-gallery.com
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Hashimoto Contemporary unveils Jumping from Ice Floe to Ice Floe, the first solo exhibition of prolific artist and designer Wayne White.
courtesy of gallery and artist
Curated by Heather Hakimzadeh (Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art) the solo show features the varied talents of Chattanooga-born artist. The man behind SpongeBob SquarePants and the stop animation of The Nightmare Before Christmas, he was responsible for both character and set designs on Pee-wee’s Playhouse. Art Party: 6-8pm; Hashimoto Contemporary LA, 2754 S La Cienega Blvd., LA, 90034; https://www.hashimotocontemporary.com
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One more Culver City…Reisig and Taylor Contemporary holds a closing art party for its current group exhibition titled there’s no telling time. Art Party: 6-9pm; Reisig and Taylor Contemporary, 2680 South La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90034; https://www.reisigandtaylorcontemporary.com
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In Larchmont…Morán Morán presents SoiL Thornton’s Painting, the shorter of the longest. The solo exhibition is the artist’s fourth solo exhibition with the gallery. Art Party: 6-8pm; Morán Morán, 641 N. Western Ave., LA, 90004; https://moranmorangallery.com/
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DTLA
Murmurs hosts an art talk with Artists hooz & Cen Freedan O in conjunction with its current exhibition titled Anointment: A Multi-Dimensional Experience Bridging Fine Art, Fashion, and Music. The collaboration between hooz and Cen Freedan O is an immersive presentation that utilizes sensory elements, as well as set design. In addition to fashion, and wearable art, the exhibition also features sculptural installation, performance, and experimental sound. Art Talk: 2pm; 1411 Newton Street. Los Angeles, CA 90021; https://murmurs.la
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Also Downtown…Needle in the Hay opens at As Is Gallery. The group exhibition explores the idea of searching deeply for what you are looking for. It also features visual artists predominately from the LA area who come from different generations and disciplines. Artists iinclude Sophie Barber, Jackie Castillo, Jennifer Cello, Doug Edge, Victor Estrada, Charles Garabedian, Ishi Glinksy, Jody Joyner, Brendan Lynch, Aryana Minai, Christopher Pate, Daniela Gomez Paz, Ken Price, Devin Renolds, Lauren Reynolds, Luke Rogers, Robert Therrien Estate, and Erica Vincenzi. Art Party: 2-5pm; As-Is, 1133 Venice Bl., LA, 90015; https://www.as-is.la
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More Downtown LA
Wilding Cran Gallery celebrates the art of Vanessa Beecroft with an opening reception. Art Party: 4-6pm; Wilding Cran Gallery, 1700 South Santa Fe Avenue Unit 460, LA, 90021; http://www.wildingcran.com
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In the same buiding…Vielmetter Los Angeles presents John Sonsini: Still Life Stories. This is the artist’s third solo exhibition with the gallery; Art Party: 4-6pm; Vielmetter Los Angeles, 1700 South Santa Fe Ave. LA, 90021; https://vielmetter.com
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One more nearby…Francois Ghebaly presents Maia Ruth Lee: hold shimmer wind, as well as Ian Miyamura: Chaos Spawn. Art Party: 6-8pm; François Ghebaly, 2245 E. Washington Blvd, LA, 90021; http://ghebaly.com
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A performance downtown…The LA Opera presents Giacomo Puccini’s Turandot at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Angela Meade and also Russell Thomas star in the iconic opera which is conducted by Music Director James Conlon. Also sets were designed by acclaimed artist David Hockney. CLICK HERE for additional information about the productions. Performance: 7:30pm; Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Avenue, LA, 90012; LAOpera.org/Turandot
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East of Downtown/Boyle Heights
Baert Gallery offers an opening art party for nostos, by Sofia Nifora. The solo show features oil paintings and drawings.
Artwork by Sofia Nifora
Moreover, the exhibit is inspired by the artist’s childhood summers spent in rural Greece. Art Party: 6 -8pm; Baert Gallery, 1923 S Santa Fe Ave., LA, 90021; https://www.baertgallery.com
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Lastly in the area…Corey Helford Gallery (CHG) presents its next major solo exhibition by Australian contemporary Pop Art painter Ben Frost, titled This Way Up. The solo show debuts in the Main Gallery. The pop artist reveals the absurdity of pop culture by incorporating cartoon characters into the packaging of mainstream brands. In Gallery 2, BLOOM by Ontario, Canada-based contemporary painter Troy Brooks, opens. His surrealistic paintings feature elongated women adorned in Hollywood glamor. Art Party: 7-10pm; CHG, 571 S. Anderson St. LA, 90033; https://coreyhelfordgallery.com/
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