Saturday October 26, 2024 art parties and events are brimming over with Dia De Los Muertos events, and of course art –See LAArtParty’s full list of Day of the Dead events in LA or LAArtParty’s list of Halloween events as well. Many events have already kicked off and are running through October 31, 2024.
October 26, 2024 Art Parties & Events
Stop by Grand Park to see the annual Dia de la Muertos Alters. The two-week installation is created to honor the holiday and our loved ones who have passed on. See LAArtParty’s full list of Day of the Dead events in LA. Exhibition on view: 8am-9pm through November 2, 2024; Gloria Molina Grand Park, 200 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012; https://grandparkla.org/diadelosmuertos
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Olvera Street hosts the second day of its nine day Dia de los Muertos festival today. See LAArtParty’s full list of Day of the Dead events in LA. While the entertainment officially begins during the day (11am) the nightly novenario procession begins at 7:00pm, which includes an indigenous blessing ceremony and live performances. Community altars on display in the plaza as well. There are various events taking place through November 2, 2024. 125 Paseo de la Plaza, LA 90012; https://www.olveraevents.com/day-of-the-dead-olvera-street
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Hollywood
The 25th Dia De Los Muertos event takes place all day and through the evening tonight at The Hollywood Forever. CLICK HERE for more info on our Dia De Los Muertos events article.
Event: 10am-12am with 3 entry times – 10am-2pm; 2-6pm; 6-11pm; Admission starts at 53.60 (includes fees); Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90038; https://hollywoodforever.com/dia-de-los-muertos-at-hollywood-forever/
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Downtown
The 15th Festival for All Skid Row Artists returns. The two day event will be held at General Jeff Memorial Park / Gladys Park. Presented by the LA Poverty Department, the grassroots festival features over 150 Skid Row performers, as well as visual artists. Enjoy live music, spoken word, theater and all types of media. Event: 12-4pm; Free; General Jeff Memorial Park / Gladys Park (corner of Sixth Street and Gladys Avenue); https://www.lapovertydept.org/projects/festival/
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Santa Monica – Bergamot Station
bG Gallery throws a closing art party for Ralph Allen Massey’s show Then and Now / Now and Then. The solo exhibition includes works from a range of series, and features the graphic imagery of nostalgic pop art, as well as portraits. Art Party: 3-5pm; bG Gallery, Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave #A2, Santa Monica, CA 90405; https://santamonica.bgartdealings.com/
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Also in the neighborhood…Santa Monica Cultural Affairs, in collaboration with Art at the Airport celebrates the opening of WHIPLASH: Art In The Ever-Changing Now. The group exhibition explores the profound shifts shaping our world today. Curated by Rebecca Youssef, Alexandra Dillon, and April Banks, this exhibition offers a reflective exploration of our times. It showcases the ways contemporary artists interpret and respond to the rapid transformations that affect societal norms. This includes cultural identities, environmental crises, as well as political divisions. Free Parking on Site; Art Party: 4-7pm; Propeller Gallery, 3026 Airport Ave., Santa Monica, 90405;
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In Glendale…Sow & Tailor presents I’m Your Venus by Emily Davis Adams, as well as Barrio Blues by Enio Hernandez. The solo exhibition of new paintings by Emily Davis Adams explores the idealization of the human body, bridging the gap between historical idols and emerging, uncertain technology. AI-generated imagery is utilized in the exhibit along with traditional paintings. Barrio Blues offers a collection of mixed media paintings and photography. Hernandez’s work focuses on the Chicano experience. Art Party: 3-6pm; Sow & Tailor, 157 W 27 St., LA, 90007; https://sowandtailor.com
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Beverly Grove/Fairfax area
Craft in America presents an art talk with Lorraine Bubar. The conversation takes place in conjunction with papercut artist’s current exhibition Papercut Perspectives currently on view at Craft in America.
Furthermore, Bubar will talk about how she was inspired to transition from painting and animation to the long-standing tradition of papercut. Art Party: 3:30-4pm; Please email rsvp@craftinamerica.org to attend the FREE event; Craft in America, 8415 W. Third St., LA, 90048; https://craftinamerica.org/
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Chinatown
We have several exhibitions you should stop into…it the final day of Sick Ass Foos, curated by The Perez Bros. The exhibition includes the art of thirty-four artists and has been running concurrently with The Perez Bros’s solo show in the downstairs gallery. Be sure to check that out as well. Visit the website to sign up for a scheduled visit between 11am-3pm; Charlie James Gallery, 969 Chung King Rd, LA, 90012; https://www.cjamesgallery.com
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Another in Chinatown…FOYER-LA throws an art party to celebrate the opening of Helia Pouyanfar: Breathing House. Art Party: 5-7pm; FOYER-LA, Mandarin Plaza, 970 N Broadway #204, Los Angeles, CA 90012; https://www.foyer-la.com
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Beverly Hills
M+B presents A Report on Hidden Kindness by Dennis Scholl as well as Nurses Under Lake by Catherine Fairbanks. This is the first solo show with the gallery for both of the artists. Art Party: 6-8pm; M+B, 612 N Almont Drive, LA, 90069; https://www.mbart.com
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Mid Wilshire/Mid City area
TAG (The Artists Gallery) throws a closing art party Collected Stories – five solo shows, featuring original work by both California, local and internationally based visual artists.
Artists include: Mel Smothers, Lynette K. Henderson, Gina Leon-Gutierrez, Barbara Tevarotto, and Gianna Vargas. Closing Art Party: 6-9pm; TAG Gallery, 5458 Wilshire Blvd. LA, 90036; https://www.taggallery.net
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Also in Mid City…EK Gallery celebrates the art of Paul Art Lee. The theme of the exhibition is Light of Life – The Love Story. It is his 9th solo exhibition at the EK Gallery. Art Party: 6pm; EK Gallery, 1125 S. Crenshaw Blvd., LA, 90019; https://ek-gallery.com
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Lincoln Park
Antonio Pelayo Productions presents EL VELORIOs 14th Year Anniversary – The Day of the Dead Music & Arts festival. See LAArtParty’s full list of Day of the Dead events in LA. Admission begins at $12.51; Drinks are $10 all night; Art Party: 7pm-12:30am; Plaza De La Raza, 3540 North Mission Road LA, 90031; https://antoniopelayoprod.com/el-velorio
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East Hollywood
Anat Ebgi brings us an opening art party for a new exhibition titled Anna Freeman Bentley: Complete Reality. This is the artist’s first solo show with the gallery. It features ten new oil paintings. Art Party: 5-7pm; Anat Ebgi, 4859 Fountain Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029; https://anatebgi.com
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West Adams
Lowell Ryan Projects presents its second solo exhibition by Upstate New York-based artist Carrie Mae Smith. The exhibition, titled Blue Roses, features a series of still life paintings depicting a particular set of flow blue china in W.H. Grindley’s Rose pattern (c. 1893). Moreover, this series represents a progression in Smith’s artistic practice, showcasing her evolving formal techniques while continuing her exploration of the history and significance of domestic utilitarian objects, especially culinary items. Art Party: 6-8 pm; Lowell Ryan Projects, 4619 W Washington Blvd., LA, 90016; https://www.lowellryanprojects.com/
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Downtown
Irrational Exhibits 13: Juxtaposing Terrains takes over the Bendix Building. Five Galleries will participate in the event – Track 16, Monte Vista Projects, Tiger Strikes Asteroid, Gallery 515, and Durden and Ray. The galleries are located on floors 1, 5, and also 8 (see below for exact suite numbers). Attendees will enjoy an evening of Performance, Video, Sound Art, and Photography. Artists include: Christy Roberts Berkowitz, Claudia Bucher, Joana P. Cardozo, Maria Adela Diaz, Kiyo Gutierrez, Ulysses Jenkins, Marcus Kuiland-Nazario, Ibuki Kuramochi, Simon Leung, Cade Moga, Andrea Nhoch, Mehregan Pezeshki, Saun Santipreecha, Mark Steger, Raymond Tran-Nguyen, Sichong Xie, and Kim Zumpfe. Art Party: 7-9pm; Track 16 (100), Monte Vista Projects (523), Tiger Strikes Asteroid (also 523), Gallery 515 (515), and Durden and Ray (832), Bendix Building, 1206 Maple Ave, LA 90015;
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For additional art exhibitions, and performances as well as culinary events, see LAArtParty’s Upcoming Events Page.
