Remember, today our Pick of the Week takes place…the Venice Art Walk & Auctions will be a fabulous event that supports a great cause.

It’s also the 2nd and final day of the Beverly Hills artSHOW which runs from 10-6 pm.  http://www.beverlyhills.org

In Culver City…

Get creative…and take an art class at Word is Art. By popular demand, Kelly Kilmer is teaching a brand new mixed media class.

Roll uKellyKilmer explorlayersp your sleeves, don your aprons and prepare to get messy! You’ll explore a variety of mediums including watercolor, gouache, and much, much more. Create richly painted pages which you will assemble into a canvas covered book. Learn new ways of exploring color and layering in this unique 4-hour workshop.

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

Instructor: Kelly Kilmer
Fee: $75

What: Workshop
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 Silverlake…

LSun-May18-LaLuza Luz De Jesus Gallery offers an art talk with Ave Rose. “Bestiary of the Automata” opened earlier this month. Rose will be appearing in person to discuss her work today

The show runs concurrently with the 3rd Biennial Taxidermy Show, and also highlights recycled materials–both organic and mechanical.

Because most of her pieces are motion works, she really does breath new life into the inanimate.

On view: May 2nd – June 1st

What: Opening reception
Where: La Luz de Jesus Gallery, 4633 Hollywood Blvd. LA 90027
When: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Phone: 323-666-7667
Website: www.laluzdejesus.com

Enjoy the warm weather …Get out there and take in some art and culture! Till next week…see ya then.