TWordisArtLogowindowJorahe Word is ART Gallery offers a workshop called Cultivating You: A Journal Process with instructor Kelly Kilmer.

Kelly Kilmer explains, “Get ready to dive into this class by creating a truly unique book form using a variety of handmade and decorative papers selected by you (and provided by me.)

Jan2014-WordisArt-KellyKilmerA variety of new techniques will be demonstrated, discussed and built upon during the workshop. Walk out with several pages started and full of new ideas that will keep you working on this journal days later!”

The fee: $75.00, and the workshop with be held at the gallery.

To register for classes: http://thewordisart.com/classes

What: Opening reception
Where: The Word is ART Gallery, 9349 Venice Blvd. Culver City 90232
When: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Phone: 310.558.0856
Website:
http://thewordisart.com/

In Topanga…Topanga Canyon Gallery, 120 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd. , Suite 109 offers an artist reception from 2-4pm. http://topangacanyongallery.com/

photola-logoIt’s the final day of photo l.a. Head downtown to the LA Mart. This is the largest exposition floor to date.

photo l.a. 2014  hosts 90+ national and international exhibitors, from January 16-19, including special installations “A Life in Pictures,” by Douglas Kirkland, “Deviled Eggs,” by Jeff McLane, a short film by Allan Sekula, “Vanishing Siren,” a study via film and polaroid by John Knuth, live tintypes by Will Wilson, Classic photo l.a., and more.

Here’s the line up for the program for today, Sunday, Jan. 19:
9:30 am: Sunday Docent Tour
11:30 am: Fashion Photography
1:30 pm: Moving Still, The Art of Gabriel Figueroa: A Legacy of Images, From Cinema to Stills
3:30 pm: Photographic Fictions: Technology and the Digital Document

Sun-jan19-photo-la-AlexHoernerArt Project Paia will have a presence at Photo L.A (Booth 422). Catch the work of Shawna Ankenbrandt, Franck Berthuot, Tatiana Botton, Joel Conroy, Alex Hoerner (see image), Mallory Morrison, Michael Torquato de Nicola, Pablo Pro and Sharon Johnson-Tennant.

Admission rus as low as $20, $30… all they way up to $599 for VIP access….Check the website as there is a large variety of tickets and weekend passes.

What: photo l.a.
Where: L.A. Mart, 1933 Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90007
When:  11-6pm;
Website:  http://www.photola.com/

DLAArtSHow logonon’t forget, the LA Art Show is still going on…if you have not yet had the chance to stop in….be sure to head downtown to the Los Angeles Convention Center.

The Palm Beach Show Group presents both the LA Art Show and the Los Angeles Jewelry & Antique Show under the same roof. The 2014 LA Art Show features top galleries and programming, including lectures, tours, and special exhibits. It features an eclectic variety of art, contemporary, modern, historic and traditional art, and more.

Sat-Jan18-KarrieRoss-04a-8in-72-cc-1See image: by Karrie Ross, “Bejeweled Fish” – 30″x22″ watercolor, pen&ink, oil, acrylic on arches

You can see the work of Karrie Ross at Fabrik’s booth. http://www.karrierossfineart.com/

A complete art experience, the fairs-within-a-fair will showcase four sections of work: The Modern & Contemporary Section, The Historic & Traditional Contemporary Section, The Vintage Poster Section and The IFPDA Los Angeles Print Fair.

The Los Angeles Jewelry & Antique Show will run simultaneously to the LA Art Show 2014. Guests of both shows will have the opportunity to attend the other to experience the finest art, antiques and jewelry in the world, all in one place –all at one time.

Tickets for one day show ticket are just $20 ($15 if you order onlne); A four day pass is $40 ($35 online).

What: The LA Art Show
Where: Los Angeles Convention Center, South Hall J and K; 1201 Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015
When:  11-5pm
Phone: (213) 741-1151
Website: http://www.laartshow.com/   http://www.lawintershow.com

Also Downtown…LA Artcore Union Center for the Arts, 120 Judge John Aiso St., LA 90012 offers a reception from 3-5pm. http://www.laartcore.org/  And CB1 Gallery, 207 W. 5th St holds an opening from 4-5pm. http://www.cb1gallery.com/

Get out there and take-in some art….See ya next Friday at noon!!!