Well it’s a super busy Saturday, June 8, 2024 with many art parties and events…TWENTY three EVENTS…just for today/tonight. We’ve got film screening events, art talks, performances, festivals, and of course art parties.
June 8, 2024 Art Parties and Events
In Venice…Beyond Baroque hosts the 9th Annual Fine Arts Film Festival (FAFF). The annual event presents 101 films from 32 countries. The films will be shown for in person audiences June 10 – 11, and online from June 10 – 19.
Moreover, the festival is dedicated to showing selected films about art, photography, collectors and artists of all mediums in and out of their studios, galleries, museums, public art, and alternative art spaces – many premiering for the first time anywhere. For the schedule, tickets, and more information, visit the website. Event: 11am- 10pm; Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice, CA 90291; https://www.veniceica.org/fineartsfilmfestival
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Glendale
Sow & Tailor debuts The Longest Cornrow, a live performance by Los Angeles based artist Devin Troy Strother. The performances take place June 6 – June 9, however, the artist reception is today – 12:00pm to 6:00pm. The Longest Cornrow delves deeply into themes intrinsic to Devin Troy Strother’s practice, encompassing identity, heritage, aesthetics, and personal maintenance. This work scrutinizes traditional practices related to beauty, presentation, and also cultural stereotypes. By employing relational aesthetics, the performance encourages active participation, creating an interactive experience for viewers. Reception: 12pm-6pm; Sow & Tailor, 157 W 27 St., LA, 90007; https://sowandtailor.com/
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Early Downtown…LA Pride in the Park takes place today LA State Historic Park.
It’s going to be an incredible music festival event with vendors as well as food and drinks too. In addition to headliner Rick Martin, attendees will enjoy Tokischa, MUNA, JoJo Siwa, Latrice Royale, Sasha Velour, Priyanka, Isaac Dunbar, Jaida Essence Hall, and also RaiNao. Gates Open: 1pm; Admission runs $99 and up; LA State Historic Park, 1245 N. Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90012; https://lapride.org
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Silverlake
Enjoy an opening for an A.I. generated portrait exhibition titled Prospex Park: Frontier Drops. The artist is known for embracing as well as utilizing the cutting edge format and will offer an A.I. look at the American Frontier and the Wild West as we know it. Art Party: 2-8pm; 3110 Gallery, 3110 W Sunset Blvd, LA 90026; https://www.prospexpark.com/
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In the Miracle Mile area…CMAY GALLERY hosts an art talk for Colore curated by Carl Berg. The group show features four LA-based artists Katy Ann Gilmore, Lies Kraal, Douglas Meyer and Lainey Racah.
PRJCTLA @ CMAY Gallery
The theme explores the relationship between color and paint in contemporary art. Art Talk: 3-4pm; CMAY GALLERY, 5828 Wilshire Blvd., LA, 90036; https://cmaygallery.com
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Early in Boyle Heights
The Boyle Heights Youth Festival returns with a free in-person event. It was established to address the rising violence impacting local families and youth during summer breaks. Over time, it has evolved into a source of positivity and creativity for the community. Moreover, the festival is led by individuals aged 13-24, and it’s a testament to the power of young voices. Weekly meetings since February have led to the formation of entertainment, logistics, marketing, and volunteer committees, shaping every aspect of the festival. Celebrity special guests will honor each youth contributor on stage. They include Xolo Maridueña (Blue Beetle, Cobra Kai) and Xochitl Gómez (Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Dancing with the Stars); Event runs: 3-7pm; 2130 1st Los Angeles 90033; https://www.bharts.org/
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Beverly Grove Area
Craft in America celebrates the opening of Building Blocks: Process & Wood. The group show features new interpretations of wood in traditional methods. Artists include: Reuben Foat, Martin Alexander, Ryan Taber, Lauren Verdugo, Larry White and Max Wilson.
Art Party: 3-5pm; Craft in America, 8415 W Third St., Los Angeles, CA 90048; https://craftinamerica.org/
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Right next door…Freehand Gallery *(a sister gallery to Craft in America) unveils new work by 15 established and emerging jewelry artists from around the country. The works focus on the transformative powers of wearing bold and engaging jewelry. Art Party: 4-7pm; Freehand Gallery, 8413 W Third Street, LA, 90048; https://www.freehand.com/
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Also in the Beverly Grove area…Babst Gallery presents a two-person exhibition – Athena LaTocha / Sarah M. Rodriguez. The exhibit features a large-scale work on paper by Athena LaTocha as well as three new sculptures by Sarah M. Rodriguez. Art Party: 5 – 7pm; Babst Gallery, 413 South Fairfax Ave. LA, 90036; https://babstgallery.com/
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West Adams
Lowell Ryan Projects throws an art party for Innerscapes by San Francisco-based artist Nicole Mueller. This solo exhibition is Mueller’s first exhibition in LA as well as with the gallery.
Innerscapes focuses on self-portraiture, and highlights a series of emotions. Art Party: 5-8pm; Lowell Ryan Projects, 4619 W Washington Blvd., LA, 90016; https://www.lowellryanprojects.com
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Santa Monica
At Bergamot Station…Summer Survey opens at bG Gallery. Curated by Sung-Hee Son the group exhibition features Gay Summer Rick, Linda Smith, Gil Bruvel, Stuart Rapeport, Susan Lizotte, Ted Gall, Wrona Gall, and Robin Walker. Art Party: 5-8pm; Bergamot Station 2525 Michigan Ave., (A2) Santa Monica, 90405; https://santamonica.bgartdealings.com/
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Culver City
CadFabCreative Gallery host an artist reception to celebrate the opening of Super Bloom by Linda Lawrence and Sally Primm. The painter and collage artists invite the public to reconnect with the natural world, and to appreciate its ever changing beauty. Art Party: 5-8pm; CadFabCreative Gallery, 6023 Washington Blvd.,Culver City, 90232; https://cadfabcreative.com/
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Silverlake
Gobi Los Angeles celebrates the grand opening of its new space and presents an inaugural exhibition. It is located on the border of Silverlake and Virgil Village! Art Party: 6-9pm; Gobi Los Angeles, 1017 N Madison Ave, LA, 90029; https://gobi.la/
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Hollywood
Diane Rosenstein Gallery debuts two new exhibitions…a group show titled Twelve, as well as a A New Season, a solo show. Twelve celebrates 12 years of the Diane Rosenstein Gallery. Artists include: Alex Hedison, Eben Goff, Arnold Helbling, Roland Reiss, David Schafer, Aaron Fowler, Dan Miller, Julian Stanczak, Emma Webster, Marty Schnapf, Vanessa Prager, Ilona Szwarc, Abe Odedina, Amir Zaki, Kenwyn Crichlow, Jason Stopa, as well as many more.
Emma Webster, Detail, An Aside 2018, oil on canvas, 40-x-30 inches; From the group show Twelve; Courtesy of gallery
The latter featuring new paintings by Brooklyn-based artist Sarah Mikenis. The exhibit spotlights a suite of seven new gradient paintings in the Project Room. This is her second solo exhibition with gallery. Art Party: 6-8pm; Diane Rosenstein Gallery, 831 North Highland Ave., LA, 90038; https://dianerosenstein.com
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Downtown
Hauser & Wirth DTLA hosts a performance and art talk with Jeremy Toussaint-Baptiste in conjunction with its current exhibition Jason Rhoades: DRIVE. This exhibition features cars as readymade works of art. Toussaint-Baptiste’s mobile sculpture is a decommissioned Ford Crown Victoria—with tinted windows and a carceral security barrier—that has been transformed from an object of surveillance and violence into a low-frequency musical instrument and amplifier of Black cultural practice. In addition to viewing from the outside of the vehicle, attendees can also climb into the driver’s seat. An art talk with the artist will follow. RSVP for the FREE Website on the website. Performance: 4-5pm; Hauser & Wirth DTLA, 901 East 3rd St. Los Angeles, CA 90013; https://www.hauserwirth.com
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In Chinatown…Foyer-LA premieres Is it Safe. The group show features the art of Ida Applebroog, Jonathon Hexner, Jesse Robinson, Gabriela Salazar, and also Connie Walsh. Art Party 6-8pm; Foyer-LA, Mandarin Plaza, 970 N. Broadway St. #204, LA, 90012; https://www.foyer-la.com/
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Another Downtown…Good Mother Gallery LA hosts an opening art party for A Scratch in the Paint. The exhibition brings together three Oakland artists Landon Pointer, Esteban Samayoa, and also Jahlil Nzinga. The group show explores California’s true identity, and therefore celebrates the diverse tapestry of the West Coast. Art Party: 5-8pm; Good Mother Gallery, 1212 S Santa Fe Ave, LA, 90021; https://goodmothergallery.com
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Bendix Building, Downtown
We have listed several art parties taking place in the Bendix Building tonight…
Track 16 celebrates two exhibitions – the first one is on the first floor (#100). Streets and Borders, features the art of Bronx-based artist Lenny Silverberg. The work tackles human rights, in addition to political issues, and also mental health. Art Party: 6-9pm; Suite 100;
Head upstairs on the tenth floor at Track 16’s other location, and enjoy Lived Perspective, by Frank Ryan. The solo show features large-scale oil paintings as well as small works on paper, spanning over 20 years of living in LA. Moreover, this is the gallery’s first exhibition with the painter. Art Party: 6-9pm; Track 16 Gallery, Bendix Building, 1206 Maple Ave, Suite 1005, LA, 90015; https://www.track16.com
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Durden and Ray debuts a new exhibition titled Bed. The group show pairs Southern California artists with artists from the United Kingdom as well as the Republic of Ireland. An everyday piece of furniture where extraordinary life events unfold is the focus of the exhibition. Artists include: Jorin Bossen, Steph Goodger, Jenny Hager, Susie Hamilton, David Leapman, Lee Maelzer, Andy Parsons, Sarah Sparkes, and Lorraine Wake. Art Party: 7-10pm; Durden and Ray, 1206 Maple Ave., #832, LA, 90015; http://www.durdenandray.com
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5th Floor at Bendix
TSALA (Tiger Strikes Asteroid LA) presents Encounters, an exhibition by Makenzie Goodman and Adam Stacey. The exhibition focuses on people who claim to have come into contact with UFOs in the Mojave Desert. The series began at Joshua Tree Highlands Artist Residency in 2019, and it is an ongoing collaboration. Art Party: 7-10pm; TSALA, 1206 Maple Ave #523, LA, 90015; https://www.tigerstrikesasteroid.com
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Lastly one more in the Bendix Building, on the same floor…515 presents a group exhibition Share-A-Wall Initiative: PUSH ANDPULL. Artists include:Fatemeh Burnes, Founder and also Curator, Elana Kundell, Janet Neuwalder, and Carol Shaw-SuGon; Art Party: 7-9pm; 515 Gallery, Bendix Building, 1206 Maple Avenue #515 LA 90015; https://www.515bendix.com
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Downtown Arts District
One more…(NOT in the Bendix Buldg) Hive Gallery throws an art party for its 9th annual Hive Circus Show featuring over fifty artists. The gallery will also celebrate the opening of additional exhibitions titled TRXTR WXRLD, as well as The Greenman’s Parade. Additionally, featured artists include Margaret Larabel, Zenbunny Studios, and also Zuriel Runyan. Art Party: 8-11pm; $5 suggested donation; Clown Costumes encouraged; The Hive Gallery, 729 S Spring St, LA 90014; https://hivegallery.com
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