It’s a new month, and this Saturday October 3, 2926 Art Parties & Events will keep us all running to see art around Los Angeles. We have openings, art talks, Open Studios in Topanga and much much more. Gallery picks include: Oxy Arts, Louis Stern Gallery, and also Michael Kohn Gallery.
October 3, 2026 Art Parties & Events
West Hollywood…LAAA welcomes art lovers to an art talk at Gallery 825. The conversation takes place in conjunction with four solo shows. Artists include: Karen Hochman Brown, Ed Lightener, Linda Litteral and Heather Scholl. All exhibitions will remain on view until October 16, 2026; Art Talk: 11am; Gallery 825, 825 N. La Cienega Boulevard, LA, 90069; https://www.laaa.org/
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The Open Studios Topanga Canyon has returned today and tomorrow. Unfortunately the Topanga Canyon Gallery has closed, but there are still some incredibly talented artist in Topanga Gallery. Over the years, I have been on many studio tours. The Topanga area is just gorgeous, so take some time to enjoy the art and nature. Moreover, there are over 40 artists participating. While this is a self guided tour, be sure to pick up a map at either of these locations.
1. Topanga Home Grown: 120 S Topanga Canyon Blvd Ste 102, Topanga, CA 90290. Corner of Topanga Canyon Blvd and Pine Tree Circle. (See tent outside)
2. Froggy’s Topanga Canyon Fish Market: 1105 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, Topanga, CA, United States, California (Check-in inside)
The event runs from 10am-6pm; Around Topanga; Visit the website at – https://www.openstudiosoftopanga.com/
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Later in West Hollywood
LEICA hosts an art talk and book signing event featuring renowned photographers Arthur Grace as well as Jim McHugh. They will discuss their work in addition to their creative process.
Following directly after the talk is The West Hollywood Design District‘s Art Walk (see below post for additional info). Art Talk & Book Signing: 12pm; LEICA, 8783 Beverly Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90048; https://leicagalleryla.com/
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Also West Hollywood…One Gallery unveils a new exhibition titled 50+ Years of Gay Rodeo Archives. It features gay rodeo archives from 1976 to the present day. Furthermore, this have been taking place since 2019. The Gay & Lesbian Rodeo Heritage Foundation has supported a traveling exhibit covering approximately 74,000 miles to present a total of 38 exhibits of gay rodeo archives across the U.S., and Calgary,Alberta, Canada. Runs through November 1, 2026; Art Party: 1-3pm; One Gallery, 626 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, 90069; https://www.oneinstitute.org
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Park La Brea area
Fahey/Klein Gallery hosts an art talk in conjunction with its latest exhibition The School of Los Angeles by Herb Ritts, Greg Gorman, and Matthew Rolston. The latter two artists are expected to participate in the conversation, unfortunately Herb Ritts has already passed on. The show runs through November 28, 2026; Art Talk: 2-4pm; Fahey/Klein Gallery, 148 N La Brea Ave, LA, 90036; https://www.faheykleingallery.com/
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LA & WeHo
While the Los Angeles Design Week is taking place through Sunday, WeHo participates by creating a successful West Hollywood Design District ArtWalk running today from 3-8pm. In addition to the gallery stroll, the extended evening programming includes shopping, dining specials, and “ArtWalk After Dark” closing celebrations. There is a complimentary circulator shuttle service running every 30 minutes to connect participating venues. Event: 3-7:30pm; https://www.westhollywooddesigndistrict.com/design-west-hollywood/
Find out more about Los Angeles Design Week on the website – https://www.ladesignweekend.com/
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Hollywood
Regen Projects offers an art talk with Elliott Hundley and Jonathan Alexander.
Elliott Hundley. Ritual, 2026; Courtesy of Regen Projects
The conversation takes place in conjunction with the gallery’s current exhibition Book of Sand which opened earlier this month. The exhibition takes its title from Jorge Luis Borges’ short story The Book of Sand. The exhibition runs through October 24, 2026; Art Talk: 3pm; Regen Projects, 6750 Santa Monica Blvd, LA, 90038; https://www.regenprojects.com/
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Highland Park
Oxy Arts hosts a curatorial walkthrough of Hold Each Other’s Hands with Umi Hsu. The curator will discusd working with the artists and the historical contexts of the archival collection featured in the exhibition. Walkthrough: 4-5pm; Oxy Arts, 4757 York Blvd. LA 90042; https://oxyarts.oxy.edu
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West Hollywood
Louis Stern Fine Arts presents Ynez Johnston: In Search of the Oracle. Celebrating seven decades of Johnston’s art, the solo show will feature painting, drawing, printmaking, as well as sculpture. In Search of the Oracle runs through Jan. 9, 2027;
Art Party: 5-7pm; Louis Stern Fine Arts, 9002 Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood, CA 90069; http://louissternfinearts.com
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Mid Wilshire
TAG throws an opening art party for several exhibitions. In addition to a group show titled Multiverse curated by Marianna Bakerby, several solo shows open as well. Here is the list.
- Laurence Barbera: Creatures of Imitation
- Shirley Asano Guldimann: Mindscapes and New Lines of Inquiry
- Sunhee Joo: Jounrey to Love: A Retrospective
- Mel Smothers: After Dorothea Lange Plus
- Dan Katz Human Art- Underwater
All exhibition will run through October 21, 2026; Art Party: 5 – 8pm The Artists Gallery (TAG), 5458 Wilshire Blvd, LA, 90036; https://www.taggallery.net
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Santa Monica
Gallery 169 presents a new exhibition titled Jack Boul: Intimate Expressions. The solo show will include over 50 oil paintings by the late artist.
Boul’s work has been featured at the National Gallery of Art, the Smithsonian, the San Francisco Museums of Fine Arts, as well as many other public and private collections. Intimate Expressions is curated by his son, David Boul, Santa Monica resident, and longtime senior producer of The Oprah Winfrey Show. Runs through November 2026; Art Party: 5-8pm; gallery 169, 169 W Channel Rd, Santa Monica, CA 90402; http://gallery169.com
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Hollywood Hills
Rock for HARK hosts its annual fundraiser at an incredibly special location – the Hummingbird Temple. The evening will feature live music from String Theory, with wine and cocktails, also appetizers, tacos, and desserts. Additionally guests can enjoy comedy and magic from the famed Magic Castle. Comedian Wendy Liebman will host. Plus there will be a silent auction with incredible items such as a Fender bass guitar signed by Green Day
October 3 2026 HARK
Art Party: 5-9pm; The Hummingbird Temple, 2458, Horseshoe Canyon Road, LA, CA, 90046; https://healingartsreachingkids.org/
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Hollywood
Michael Kohn Gallery celebrates the work of Charles Arnoldi. At 80 years old, he has been creating art for well over five decades. The solo show highlights a series of paintings that Arnoldi created between 2016-2019, titled String Theory. Art Party: 6-8pm; Michael Kohn Gallery, 1227 North Highland Ave LA, 90038; https://www.kohngallery.com
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Beverly/Fairfax area
KP PROJECTS throws an opening art party for Jon Ching Path of Least Resistance. The Los Angeles based artist is a self-trained artist originally from Kaneohe, Hawaii. Path of Least Resistance runs through November 7, 2026; RSVP to info@kpprojects.net if you would like to attend the free event. Art Party: 6-9pm; KP Projects, 633 N. La Brea Ave, LA, CA 90036; https://kpprojectsgallery.net
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Westwood
The Fur Ball at the Skirball is back today to benefit Kitten Rescue Los Angeles. Guests can enjoy a plant-based dinner, inspiring rescue stories, special guests, and an evening filled with celebration. Moreover, it’s all in support of cats and kittens throughout Los Angeles. Event: 6pm; Admission starts at $200; Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90049; https://kittenrescue.org/kitten-rescue-fur-ball/
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