Sooo much to do on this Saturday, September 12, 2026 with Art Parties & Events are plentiful. Bergamot Station hosts its FALL Open all day, plus there are several notable exhibition downtown. Our gallery picks include: Luis De Jesus Los Angeles and 515 Bendix. Plus several galleries in the East Hollywood area will be hosting events. Enjoy free music as well as a screening at Tongva Park in Santa Monica.
September 12, 2026 Art Parties & Events
The Bergamot Station Art Center’s Fall Open Event takes place today. Many galleries are participating, but many are hosting events later in the day…see below for our picks. Moreover Marshall Gallery hosted an opening reception yesterday to celebrate Fabiola Menchelli’s third solo exhibition with the gallery. It will also be open all day – so pop in. http://marshallgallery.art
Additional galleries such as the Robert Berman Gallery, Richard Heller Gallery, ROSEGALLERY, Von Lintel Gallery. will also be open. Also, Hannah Sloan will be offering guided walkthrough of all the exhibitions – contact her at hannah@hannahsloan.com;
Be sure to stop by SPARC to view the progress on The 1980s: The Taste of Bitter Fruit. Meet the team, tour the studio, and learn more about the stories and history being brought to life through this monumental mural project. The gallery will be open from 1 -5pm with an an art talk with Alice Bag and Judy Baca at 3pm; Special guest Alice Bag is the co-founder of the Bags, singer-songwriter, author, educator, and feminist activist. Event: 1-5pm; Art talk: 3pm; RSVP HERE TO ATTEND; SPARC, B1; https://sparcinla.org/
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At 3pm, Nüart Gallery will unveil a new exhibition titled William T. Carson: Time Out of Time. The artist utilizes raw coal and focuses on our connection to natural materials. Time Out of Time will remain on view at the gallery until October 3, 2026; Art Party: 3-5pm; Nüart Gallery, B4; https://www.nuartgallery.com/
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Peter Fetterman and Galerie XII join forces to present Paolo Ventura, Robert Doisneau: A Human Pace. The exhibition will be held at the Peter Fetterman Gallery. This is the debut of the collaboration between these two galleries. The exhibition will remain on view until January 9, 2027; Art Party: 3-6pm; Peter Fetterman Gallery, Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave. A1, Santa Monica, 90404; https://www.peterfetterman.com; www.galeriexii.com/en
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More at the Arts Center
Craig Krull Gallery also takes part in the Bergamot Station Art Center’s Fall Open Event.
The gallery offers three new exhibitions – Gronk: X Reason, Jacqueline Valenzuela: Sanctified Steel, and Craig Krull: Walking Venice.All of the exhibitions will runs through October 31, 2026; Art Party: 4-6pm; Craig Krull Gallery, B-3; https://www.craigkrullgallery.com/
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bG Gallery unveils a group show titled Intentional Tranquility. The exhibition features artworks that explore reflection, as well as serenity. Intentional Tranquility will continue until September 14, 2026; Art Party: 4-7pm; bG Gallery, #A2; https://santamonica.bgartdealings.com
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William Turner Gallery throws an opening art party for Greg Miller: What’s Goin’ On. The solo exhibition features new paintings inspired by advertising, comics, Hollywood imagery, and other American Culture. The show runs through November 7, 2026; Art Party: 5-8pm; William Turner Gallery, E1; https://www.williamturnergallery.com/
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Enjoy an opening art party for the 21st annual BLAB! Show at Copro Gallery. Curated by Monte Beauchamp, this wonderful group exhibition features a massive amount of talented artists.
BLAB! Show will remain ov view until October 3, 2026; Art Party: 6-10pm…and beyond; Copro Gallery, T5; https://www.copronason.com
Visit the Bergamot Station website for more details – https://bergamotstation.com/
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Inglewood
Serious Topics will host an art talk at 1pmm in addition to an opening reception beginning at 3pm. Susanna Coffey: GOING DIRECT features self portraits including various night paintings, as well as others. Last week the artist held two en plein air painting sessions in conjunction with this exhibition. The art talk will feature Coffey and also Michael Slenske. Art Talk: 1pm; Art Party: 3-6pm; Serious Topics, 1207 N. La Brea Ave., Down the Driveway, Inglewood, 90302; https://www.serious-topics.com/
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Culver City
Billis Williams hosts an opening for three new exhibitions. These include: Samantha Fields: The Lay of the Land, Barbara Strasen: Inside the Imaginal Realm and Featuring: Carol Inez Charney with Imprint of Silence.
All three shows will run through October 10, 2026; Art Party: 3-6pm; Billis Williams Gallery LA, 2716 S La Cienega Blvd., LA, 90034: http://www.billiswilliams.com
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Downtown
Patricia Sweetow Gallery unveils a group show titled Future Past Tense. The exhibition features artists Esperanza Cortés (New York), Cheryl Derricotte (San Francisco), Karen Hampton (New Mexico), Asa Jackson (North Carolina) and Fay Ku (New York). Future Past Tense runs through October 30, 2026; Art Party: 3 – 5:30pm; Patricia Sweetow Gallery, 1700 S Santa Fe Ave Ste 351, LA. 90021
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Luis De Jesus Los Angeles celebrates new exhibitions with an opening art party. These include: Phung Huynh: Bite The Hand That Feeds You, June Edmonds: Inheritance, and Sherin Guirguis: Into the Lake of Fire (ⲉ̀ϧⲟⲩⲛ ⲉ̀ϯⲗⲩⲙⲛⲏ ⲛ̀ⲭ̀ⲣⲱⲙ).
All three solo shows will remain on view through October 24, 2026; Art Party: 4-7pm; Luis De Jesus Los Angeles, 1110 Mateo St, LA, 90021; https://www.luisdejesus.com
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Silver Lake
Gremlin: Nick Herman and Museum of Commerce opens with a musical performance by the PIT.The exhibition remains on view through October 24, 2026; Art Party: 5-8pm; Performance: 7pm; 3920 Fountain Ave., LA, 90029; https://www.foyer-la.com/
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Mid Wilshire
TAG Gallery celebrates the art of Emil Rutenberg, Lee Cooper, Joe Doherty, The Collymore Oil Painters Atelier, BLKLit, Kathryn Pitt as well as Noah Hass-Cohen & Amit Cohen. Moreover enjo group shows – TAG Artists Present Light, and Atelier by The Collymore Oil Painters. These exhibitions feature various media such as photography, painting, sculpture, ceramics and will run through September 24, 2026; Save the date September 20, 2026 for an art talk from 1-3pm at the gallery; Art Party: 5-8pm; TAG Gallery, 5458 Wilshire Blvd, LA, 90036; https://www.taggallery.net/
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Also in Mid City…Cast Shadows: David Vega & Andy Montiel Phillips opens at Currency Exchange. The two person show features sculptures by Andy Montiel-Phillips as well as large-scale paintings by David Vega. Runs through November 14, 2026; Art Party: 5 – 8pm; Currency Exchange, 4614 W Washington Blvd, LA; 90016; http://cxla.org
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Atwater Village
The Pit Los Angeles invites the public to attend a moderator led exhibition walkthrough of two exhibitions.
These include: Roxanne Jackson: Ovum as well as Chase Biado: Life on Earth. While the walkthrough begins at 4pm, at 5pm, an opening reception will follow. The first exhibition’s title Ovum is the Latin word for egg, hence the ceramic sculptures of Roxanne Jackson focus on birth. Life on Earth highlights ordinary moments that take place in our lives. Both exhibitions will continue until October 22, 2026; Art Party: 5-7pm; The Pit Los Angeles, 3015 Dolores St, LA, 90065; https://www.the-pit.la/
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Lincoln Heights
Keystone Art Space hosts an opening art party for VESTIGES by Alexandra Lopez Iglesias. The new body of work includes paper and clay sculptures. VESTIGES will remain on view through September 20, 2026; Art Party: 5-9pm; Keystone Art Space, 338 S. Ave 16, Los Angeles, CA 90031; http://keystoneartspace.com
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East Hollywood
Track 16 presents Blood Orange by Roberta Gentry. The painter finds inspiration from La Dame à la licorne (The Lady and the Unicorn) tapestries created in Flanders around 1500. The exhibition title refers to the deep red-orange color used in the original tapestries. Thus Gentry utilizes that same hue in her series.
Blood Orange Runs through October 24, 2026; Art Party: 6-9pm; Track 16, 706 Heliotrope Dr, LA, 90029; https://www.track16.com
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Another in the East Hollywood/Melrose Hill area….OCHI debuts Come When Mi Call Yu by Lenworth McIntosh. This is the first solo show with OCHI by Los Angeles-based artist following his 2025 solo presentation at Frieze Los Angeles. Come meet Lenworth McIntosh at the opening. Come When Mi Call Yu runs through October 10, 2026; Art Party: 6-8pm; Ochi Gallery, 605 N Western Ave., LA, 90004; https://ochigallery.com/
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The next gallery over…Wilding Cran Gallery presents a solo show titled Desert Lenses. The exhibition of new work by Ry Rocklen the artist’s second solo exhibition with the gallery. For the past twenty years, Rocklen has portrayed a different side to everyday items. In this exhibition, these simple objects come to life via its surroundings, thus creating something miraculous out of the ordinary. Desert Lenses runs through October 24, 2026. Art Party: 6-8pm; Wilding Cran 607 N. Western Ave., LA 90004; https://wildingcran.com/
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Stay in the area for yet another opening close by…Baert Gallery celebrates its new gallery location in Melrose Hill with a group exhibition. The Transcendence of Memory features various types of media. Needless to say the focus of the show is about transformation. Runs through October 24, 2026: Art Party: 6-8pm; Baert Gallery, 4913 Clinton St, LA 90004; http://baertgallery.com
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West Adams
Thinkspace Projects brings us new solo shows from Raymond Argumedo, Alex Achaval and KCN. Furthermore enjoy FRESH a Spotlight on Local Creatives curated by Cannibal Flower.
All exhibitions run through October 3, 2026; Art Party: 6-10pm; Thinkspace Projects, 4207 W. Jefferson Blvd. & 4217 W. Jefferson Blvd., LA 90016; https://thinkspaceprojects.com
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Hollywood
Make Room Gallery holds an opening art party for a solo show titled Periphery Dreaming: Xingzi Gu. The exhibitions spotlights new paintings from the artist. Periphery Dreaming runs through October 10 , 2026; Art Party: 6 – 8pm; Make Room, 6361 Waring Ave, LA,90038; http://makeroom.la
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Santa Monica
TONGVA TWILIGHT: Sounds & Cinema is back with a concert and film: Emi Secrest – Memphis soul artist, followed by a screening of Summer of Soul. This is the final event of the free series. Bring a blanket and snacks. Performance: 7pm; Tongva Park, 1615 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica; https://www.santamonica.gov/events
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Downtown
515 Bendix hosts a closing art party for Presence, Absence, and Loose Connections.
The group show features the art of Linda Franke, Nancy Ivanhoe, Victoria May, Jenny Rask, and Daniel Wheeler. The artists transform every day industrial and/or found items into objects of wonder. It’s the final day of the show; Closing Art Party: 7-9pm; 515 Bendix, 1206 Maple St., 5th floor, LA; 515bendix.com
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Lettuce performs at the Bellwether LA tonight. The GRAMMY-nominated six-piece funk band tours in support of its latest album Cook. In addition to the new album, the band launches Lettuce World. A new membership platform designed to bring audiences closer to the music, the musicians, and their robust archive of performances throughout the band’s career that spans over three decades. Become a member at LettuceWorld.com; Door open: 7pm; Performance: 8pm; 333 S Boylston St, LA, 90017; https://thebellwetherla.com/
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