The Weekend Artguide : May 2007

Thursday, May 31, 2007

the WEEKEND ARTGUIDE for JUNE 1-3, 2007

the WEEKEND ARTGUIDE for JUNE 1-3 2007
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FRIDAY JUNE 1 2007

Bar Keeper (3910 West Sunset Blvd., LA CA 90029)
Another Chance – work by John Marin
7:30pm to 10:00pm
http://www.barkeepersilverlake.com

Boardners (1652 North Cherokee, LA CA 90028)
Profusion – group show with over 75 artists
9:30pm to 2:00am
18 & up
http://www.liquidcityproductions.com

Corey Helford Gallery (8522 Washington Blvd., Culver City CA 90232)
Happy Squirter – work by Buff Monster
8:00pm to 11:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 23, 2007
310-287-2340
http://www.coreyhelfordgallery.com

Gallery at the End of the World (2475 North Lake Avenue, Altadena CA 91001)
Group show with work by Jennifer Carle, Robert Lee, Roger Trivinos, Matt Foote, Cammy Jones, Kris Blaze and more
7:00pm to 1:00am
$5
Exhibition runs through June 3, 2007
626-794-8779

New Image Art (7908 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood CA 90046)
Brodeo – group show with work by Bast, The Date Farmers, Evan Hecox, Eric White and more
An in The Project Room, Skullphone Gas Stations by Skullphone
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through July 7, 2007
323-654-2191

Scalo/Guye (302 North Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90048)
Summer White – work by Patricia von Ah and Roger Eberhard
7:00pm to 9:00pm
310-358-9396
http://www.scaloguye.com

Skin Haven (300 North Cresent Heights Blvd., LA CA 90048)
Work by Kandace Kota
6:30pm to 8:30pm
323-658-skin
http://www.skinhaven.com

SATURDAY JUNE 2 2007

626 Art Gallery at Studio B (626A South Spring Street, LA CA 90013)
Artistic Mystic – a Charles Bibbs Art exhibition
4:00pm to 8:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 27, 2007
213-614-8872
http://www.626artgallery.com

Chango (1559 Echo Park Avenue, LA CA 90026)
Lucid – new photographs by Edwin Maguire
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 29, 2007
http://www.myspace.com/changocoffeehouse

Culver City Art Walk
12:00pm to 8:00pm
Full list of participating galleries at:
http://www.culvercity.org

D.e.n. Contemporary (6023 Washington Blvd., Culver City CA 90232)
I’m Falling so Dance with me – work by Nicola Vruwink
Flat Globe 2007 – work by Noriko Ambe
5:00pm to 8:00pm
310-559-3023

Don O’Melveny Gallery (5472 Wilshire Blvd., LA CA 90036)
The Convergence of 5 – work by Janna Stern, Sandra Cooper, Georganne Heller, Lark and Lili Muler
5:00pm to 9:30pm
exhibition runs through June 13, 2007
310-473-0890
http://www.omelvenygallery.com

Fordbrady (720 North Figueroa Street, LA CA 90012)
Summer event cocktail party with work by Tobias Keene
7:00pm to 11:00pm
(sample sale during the day from 11am to 6pm)
213-620-1066
http://www.fordbrady.com

Fringe Exhibitions (504 Chung King Court, LA CA 90012)
Home is Where the Heart Is: Toward a Home of a Higher Reality, Physcial Speculations On a Future State – work by Kal Spelletich
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 30, 2007
213-613-0160
http://www.fringexhibitions.com

Geffen Contemporary at MOCA (152 North Central Avenue, LA CA 90013)
FRESH – Moca’s summer party and silent auction with work by Matt Greene, Dave Muller, Stephanie Pryor, Ed Ruscha, Alex Slade and more
6:00pm to 11:00pm
$100 in advance, $125 at the door
http://www.moca.org

Hive Gallery (729 South Spring Street, LA CA 90014)
Monthly group show featuring work by LD Grant, Paul Torres, Andy Haynes, Alex Schaefer and Daron Nefcy
8:00pm to 12:30pm
Exhibition runs through July 1, 2007
$7
http://www.thehivegallery.com

jferrari Gallery (3015 Glendale Blvd., LA CA 90039)
Cityscapes, Landscapes & InBetween – black and white photography show with work by Nathan French, Walt Jones, Angela Maria Ortiz S., and more
7:00pm to 11:00pm
Exhibition runs through July 2, 2007
323-877-5542
http://www.jferrarigallery.com

Koplin Del Rio (6031 Washington Blvd., Culver City Ca 90232)
Fragments – work by Wes Christensen
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Exhibition runs through July 14, 2007
310-836-9055

Left Coast Galleries (12324 Ventura Blvd., Studio City CA 91604)
Wheels of Passion – work by Tommy Hollenstein
6:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 30, 2007
818-760-7010
http://www.leftcoastgalleries.com

Louis Stern Fine Arts (9002 Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood CA 90069)
Infinate Distance – architechtural composition by Helen Lundeburg
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Exhibition runs through August 25, 2007
310-276-0147
http://www.louissternfinearts.com

Phantom Galleries (269 Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills CA 90210)
Light Action: light/CONCENTRIC 2007
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 3, 2007
213-626-2854
http://www.phantomgalleries.com

Pounder Kone Art Space (3407 Glendale Blvd, LA CA 90039)
Fully-Fledged – Pamela Mower Conner, Artis Lane, Dominique Moody, Echikp Ohira and Franceska Schifrin
6:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through July 29, 2007
323-913-2247
http://www.cchpkas.com

Raid Projects (602 Moulton Avenue, LA CA 90031)
Crazy Gang Presents... - Ethan Ayer, Brad Eberhard, Michael Erickson, Katie Ryan, Aaron Turner.
Artist In Residence Hannah Furmage (Australia) in the North Gallery
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 30, 2007
http://www.raidprojects.com

Tarryn Teresa Gallery (2525 Michigan Avenue, G8A, Santa Monica CA 90404)
Homebound – collages by Sunny Scarlett
5:00pm to 7:00pm
Exhibition runs through July 7, 2007
310-453-4752
http://www.tarrynteresa.com

Thinkspace (4210 Santa Monica Blvd., LA CA 90029)
Re:Mission – group show to benefit Children’s Hospital LA
6:00pm to 11:00pm (one night only)
323-913-3375
http://www.thinkspacegallery.com

Tinklark Gallery (6671 Sunset Blvd., No. 1512, Hollywood CA 90028)
re:VIEWS – work by Catherine Ryan, Scott David Johnson and Megan Wilson
4:00pm to 7:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 30, 2007
323-463-0039
http://www.tinlark.com

Track 16 Gallery (2525 Michigan Avenue, C1, Santa Monica CA 90404)
Then and Now – women Artist of Southern California. Work by Jacki Apple, Bernice Coleman, Lies Kraal, Sheila Pinkel, Ruth Weisberg, Connie Zehr and more
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 30, 2007
310-264-4678
http://www.track16.com

Unitard (706 East 1st Street, LA CA 90012)
June Loon – work by Reeve Schumacher
8:00pm to 2:00am
http://www.aplacecalledunitard.com

West Hollywood Art & Design Walk
4:00pm to 8:00pm
For info and list of galleries, visit:
http://www.artontheavenues.com

SUNDAY JUNE 3 2007

Bergamot Art Center (2525 Michigan Avenue, Santa Monica CA 90404)
Art for Clare – group show with over 35 artists (also music, food, drawing, etc)
2:00pm to 5:00pm
$25
http://www.clarefoundation.org

Folk and Craft Museum (5814 Wilshire Blvd., LA CA 90036)
And I See – high school student exhibition present by Create:Fixate and Vox Box as part of the 8 Sundays series
2:00pm to 5:00pm
http://www.createfixate.com

Friday, May 25, 2007

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FRIDAY MAY 25 2007

BLU-82 (2023 Sawtelle Blvd., LA CA 90025)
Sickly Sweet – a solo exhibition from Melissa Contreras
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 19, 2007
310-558-0200
http://www.risingartistseries.com

Paul Kopeikin (6150 Wilshire Blvd., LA CA 90048)
Of a Lost Utopia – multi media work by Jody Zellen
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 23, 2007
323-937-0764
http://www.paulkopeikingallery.com

truxtop (2876 Rowena Avenue, LA CA 90039)
Nothing is Wasted but the Whale Itself – drawing installation by Jim Holyoak
7:00pm to late
Exhibition runs through June 22, 2007
323-661-1665
http://www.truxtopgallery.com

SATURDAY MAY 26 2007

ACME (6150 Wilshire Blvd., LA CA 90048)
Tambalamb – work by Neal Tait
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 23, 2007
323-857-5942
http://www.acmelosangeles.com

Andrewshire Gallery (3850 Wilshire Blvd., #107, LA CA 90010)
You Must Be High – work by Kip Fulbeck, Corrie Gregory, Kerry Horvath, Lindsey Kuhn and Sergio Mora
6:00pm to 8:30pm
Exhibition runs through June 23, 2007
213-389-2601
http://www.andrewshiregallery.com

Bandini Art (2635 South Fairfax Avenue, Culver City CA 90232)
Nightlight – paintings by Susan Holcomb
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 30, 2007
310-837-6230
http://www.bandiniart.com

Billy Shire Fine Arts (590 Washington Blvd., Culver City CA 90232)
Ether – a solo exhibition of work by Tim Biskup
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through July 7, 2007
323-297-0600
http://www.billyshirefinearts.com

Denizen Gallery (8600 Venice Blvd., LA CA 90034)
Isamu Tokizono, Lighting Designer
Joe Cariati, Glass Artist/Designer
Daniel Ogassian, Optic Kenetic Designer
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Rsvp to rsvp@denizendesigngallery.com
310-838-1959
http://www.denizendesigngallery.com

Honor Fraser (1337 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice CA 90291)
Damage Control – paintings by Erik Parker
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Exhibition runs through July 21, 2007
310-401-0191
http://www.honorfraser.com

Jancar Gallery (3875 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1308, LA CA 90010)
Belfry – new video installation by Nancy Buchanan
8:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through May 27, 2007
213-384-8077
http://www.jancargallery.com

L2Kontemporary (990 North Hill Street, #205, LA CA 90012)
New paintings by Ted Kerzie
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 23, 2007
626-319-3661
http://www.l2kontemporary.com

Lawrence Asher Gallery (5820 Wilshire Blvd., LA CA 90036)
Room Service – work by Robert Rossoff
Saints and Sinners – work by Tim Anderson
6:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 23, 2007
323-935-9100
http://www.lawrenceasher.com

Merry Karnowsky Gallery (170 South la Brea, LA CA 90036)
Heavyweight – work by Sandra Bermudez
Every Good Girl Does Fine – work by Santiago Rubino
8:00pm to 11:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 16, 2007
323-933-4408
http://www.mkgallery.com

Micro Los Angeles (2008 East 7th Street, LA CA 90021)
Inaugural group exhibition with local and national artists
7:00pm to 11:00pm
323-350-2935
http://www.myspace.com/microlagallery

Milo Gallery (6130 Wilshire Blvd., LA CA 90048)
Black & White & Read all Over – new paintings by Dean Styers
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 23, 2007
323-935-3662
http://www.milogallery.com

Orange County Center for Contemporary Art (117 North Sycamore, Santa Ana CA 92701) *worth the trek*
TWO SHOWS, ONE VENUE - - -
untitled LOVE project, Vulnerability is a necessity. Phases 1-3 – group show with work byAmy Sol, Joshua Clay, Julie Lee, Seizer-One, Josh Hart, P.Williams, Mike Maxwell, Erik Abel, Carrie Anne Baade, Jennifer Tong and many more
little SQUARES project, Emotion squared. Express yourself. - group show with work by Ashley Wood, Brandt Peters, Darin Owen, Julie Rasmussen, Luke McGarry, Kevin Staniec, Raz, and many more
7:00pm to 10:00pm
http://www.untitledLOVEproject.org
http://www.ismcommunity.org/projects/littlesquares.html

Taylor de Cordoba (2660 South La Brea Blvd., LA CA 90034)
Life is Real Only When I Am – paintings, works on paper, a scent and audio by Timothy Hull
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 23, 2007
310-559-9156
http://www.taylordecordoba.com

Walt Disney Hall (111 South Grand Avenue, LA CA 90012)
Pravda – lots of music, amazing visuals and incredible live painting
10:00pm to 3:00am
$30 - $50
323-850-2000
http://www.laphil.org

SUNDAY MAY 27 2007

Autry National Center (4700 Western Heritage Way, LA CA 90027)
California Style: Art and Fashion From the California Historical Society
10:00am to 5:00pm
Free admission day to thank firefighters for their efforts on the Griffith Park fires
323-667-2000
http://www.autrynationalcenter.org

Thursday, May 17, 2007

the WEEKEND ARTGUIDE for MAY 18-20, 2007

FRIDAY MAY 18 2007

All Saints Church (504 North Camden Drive, Beverly Hills CA 90210)
A view from the Streets – work by Richard MacDonald, Gloria Vanderbilt, Barbara Lazaoff, Tony Charmoli and Cole Sternberg
7:30pm
310-275-6060

Autry National Center (4700 Western Heritage Way, LA CA 90027)
Pistols: Dazzling Firearms – Wild Bill Hickok and Annie Oakley’s firearms on display
Exhibition runs through August 12, 2007
$9 adults, $5 students & seniors, $3 children (3-12), under 3 years old is free
323-667-2000
http://www.autrynationalcenter.org

BLK/MRKT Gallery (6009 Washington Blvd., Culver City CA 90232)
Horse Stories – a collection of new paintings and book sculptures by Mike Stilkey
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 16, 2007
310-837-1989
http://www.blkmrktgallery.com

Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock (2225 Colorado Blvd., LA CA 90041)
Something Good to Look At – work by Joey Burns, Jeff Zenick, Fort Guerin, The LA Drawing Club, Johnny Lieberman, Maura Vazakas, Christian Cummings, Michael Decker and Michael Smoler
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 29, 2007
323-226-1617
http://www.centerartseaglerock.org

Farmlab (1745 North Spring Street, Unit 4, LA CA 90012)
Garden of Brokenness (gallery talk) - Join Garden of Brokenness project artist Lauren Bon and fellow Farmlab Team members as they answer questions and otherwise discuss Garden of Brokenness, a project proposed for Confluence Park, and which celebrates Los Angeles as a broken paradise.
12:00pm
Free
http://www.farmlab.org

LA City Hall – Bradley Tower (200 North Spring Street, LA CA 90013)
H.O.P.E. Art Exhibit – a benfit for Darfur with work by Shepard Fairey, Larry Bell, Jeremy Corbell, amd more
7:00pm to 10:00pm
$20
310-663-9688
http://www.hopeartists.org

La Luz De Jesus Gallery (4633 Hollywood Blvd., LA CA 90027)
Museum of Mystery – work by Glen C. Davies
8:00pm to 11:00pm
Exhibition runs through May 27, 2007
ALSO
From 7:30pm to 9:30pm a silent auction to benefit Kim Maria of Revelation Studios – auction includes work, items, lunches and more by Shepard Fairey, Mark Todd, Craig LaRotonda, Gary Baseman and more. Some work is available to view and bid for online...
323-666-7667
http://www.laluzdejesus.com

La Mano Press (1749 North Main Street, LA CA 90031)
Prints Bite – work by Artemio Rodriguez
ALSO
The unveiling of Muerto Rider, a 1968 customized Impala
ALSO
Graphic Reality: Mexican Printmaking Today – a group exhibition by Mexican printmakers
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Exhibition runs through Sunday, May 20 2007
http://www.lamanopress.com

SATURDAY MAY 19 2007

5-x-b (5017 Exposition Blvd., LA CA 90016)
Peace of Fury – work by Austin Blasingame
4:00pm to 9:00pm
323-733-9592
http://www.austinblasingame.com

Avenue 50 Studio (131 No. Avenue 50, Highland Park CA 90042)
Artists in Discussion: Brito, Noriega - Influences and Concepts - In support of the current exhibition, "La Linea - The Line", the Avenue 50 Studio will be hosting a panel discussion presenting Armando Brito and Ramses Noriega.
2:00pm to 4:00pm
323-258-1435
http://www.avenue50studio.com

The Balmoral (1522 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice CA 90291)
Despite the Light – work by Martin Kippenberger, Jeremy Shaw, Steven Shearer, Tom Simpson, David Ostrem and Santos Vasquez
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 23, 2007
310-392-3635
http://www.gallerybalmoral.com

Benway Music (306 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica CA)
Splat! - a night af art and music with artwork by William Attaway, Jimmy Herciuk, O, Kelly Benway, James Davis and David Hinnebusch
6:00pm
310-396-8898
http://www.myspace.com/benwayrecords

Beverly Gardens Park (along Santa Monica Blvd, from Rodeo to Rexford/9400 Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills CA 90210)
Affaire in the Gardens Art Show - Meet and buy directly from first-rate artists. Original Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking, Photography, Ceramics, Etc Ceramics-making demonstrations by experienced, award-winning ceramists Biliana Popova and Christy Beckwith will also be featured
10:00am to 6:00pm
Continues through Sunday May 20, 2007
This a a free and all ages event
310-550-4796
http://www.beverlyhills.org

Black Maria Gallery (3137 Glendale Blvd., LA CA 90039)
Peristalsis – a solo show of work by Billy Reynolds
7:00pm to 10:30pm
Exhibition runs through June 10, 2007
323-660-9393
http://www.blackmariagallery.com

Dangerous Curve (1020 East Fourth Place, LA CA 90013)
A Hymn for World Peace – work by Anna Kim
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 23, 2007
213-617-8483
http://www.dangerouscurve.org

High Energy Constructs (990 North Hills Street, Suite 180, LA CA 90012)
Time Machine – work by Elonda Billera, Jessica Bronson, Joyce Campbell, Scott Cassidy, Greg Colson, Mike Cronin, Sean Duffy, Alexandre Lobaniv, Dana Maiden, Monique Prieto, Antonio Adriano Puleo and Ian Svenonius
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 16, 2007
323-227-7920
http://www.highenergyconstructs.com

House of Campari (405 North Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood CA 90048)
Distinctive Messengers – an exhibition highlighting the work of emerging artist from LA based galleries curated by Simon Watson and Craig Hensala
12:00pm to 8:00pm
http://www.campariusa.com

Judson Studios (200 South Avenue 66, LA CA 90042)
Art Sale and Benefit – featuring many local artists and benfiting the Glendale Community Projects and Ghapan
1:00pm to 5:00pm
$35/children under 12 free
818-242-8488

Junc Gallery (4017 Sunset Blvd., LA CA 90029)
Immaterial Assemblies – work by Michele Blade, Michelle Carlson and Kelly Lynn Jones
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 23, 2007
http://www.juncgallery.com

Kim Light/Lightbox (2656 South la Cienega Blvd., LA CA 90034)
New Paintings – a solo exhibition of paintings by Thomas Kovachevich
ALSO
Watercolor works by Robert Hawkins in the project room
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 23, 2007
310-559-1111
http://www.kimlightgallery.com

L.A. Louver (45 North Venice Blvd., Venice CA 90291)
Concentric – recent paintings and sculptures by Don Suggs
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 16, 2007
310-822-4955
http://www.lalouver.com

LACE (6522 Hollywood Blvd., LA CA 90028)
Taste – an auction of art with over 100 works (Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions is a nonprofit contemporary art center located in the heart of Hollywood. Internationally recognized as a pioneer among art institutions, LACE curates and produces art and events that inspire the public imagination and engage with timely issues that shape local and global life.)
7:00pm
323-957-1777
http://www.welcometolace.org

Mark Moore Gallery (2525 Michigan Avenue, A-1, Santa Monica CA 90404)
Glam Trance – new oil paintings by Ben Weiner
5:00pm to 7:00pm
Exhibition runs through July 7, 2007
310-453-3031
http://www.markmooregallery.com

Mr. Musichead Gallery (7511 West Sunset Blvd., Hollywood CA 90046)
A creative mixed media approach to iconic rock images created by Steve Joester
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 10, 2007
323-876-0042
http://www.mrmusichead.com
http://www.myspace.com/mrmusichead

Phantom Galleries – Pasadena (680 East Colorado Blvd., Pasadena CA 91101)
Work by Eduardo Bonilla, Carl Burnmeister, Phillip Stearns and Kira Vollman
7:00pm to 10:00pm
http://www.phantomgalleries.com

Sixspace (5803 Washington Blvd., Culver City CA 90232)
So Many Daunting New Complexities – an exhibition of work by Karin Weiner
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 16, 2007
323-932-6200
http://www.sixspace.com

Tracy Park Gallery (1431 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica CA 90401)
Storybooks and Visionscapes – work by Stewart Michael Bruce
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through May 30, 2007

Van Eaton Galleries (13613 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks CA 91423)
Lexiconic – original artwork and prints by California artist Ragnar
6:00pm
818-788-2357
http://www.vegalleries.com

Venice Art Walk
Self-driving, docent-led tours through modern green homes in Santa Monica and Venice, or homes with distinctive art collections on the Marina Peninsula
$50
Full details on website
310-392-9255
http://venicefamilyclinic.org

Venice Contemporary (12222 Venice Blvd., LA CA 90066)
Scoundrels – work by Lola, Eric White, Alli Good, Kris Lewis, Joel Dugan, Bob Dob, nathan Spoor and more
7:00pm to 11:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 10, 2007
http://www.thevenicecontemporary.com

SUNDAY MAY 20 2007

Benway Music (306 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica CA)
Splats! - a night af art and music with artwork by William Attaway, Jimmy Herciuk, O, Kelly Benway, James Davis and David Hinnebusch
8:00pm
310-396-8898

Beverly Gardens Park (along Santa Monica Blvd, from Rodeo to Rexford/9400 Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills CA 90210)
Affaire in the Gardens Art Show - Meet and buy directly from first-rate artists. Original Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking, Photography, Ceramics, Etc Ceramics-making demonstrations by experienced, award-winning ceramists Biliana Popova and Christy Beckwith will also be featured
10:00am to 6:00pm
This a a free and all ages event
310-550-4796
http://www.beverlyhills.org

Carlotta’s Passion Fine Arts (2012 Colorado Blvd., LA CA 90041)
The Life and Works of Carlos Almaraz – a panel discussion with Robert Squires as Facilitator
This is a free event
5:00pm to 7:00pm
323-259-1563
http://www.carlottaspassion.com

Ex-Plex (1152 Glendale Blvd., LA CA 90027)
A community Record Fair – art, books, clothes and records!
2:00pm to 2:00pm
This is a free, all ages event
http://www.dublab.com

Venice Art Walk
More than 60 private artists’ studios, homes and special exhibits! This year, for the first time ever, the Studio Tours expand south of Venice Boulevard, to include a fascinating new bastion of artists, photographers, and furniture and jewelry designers in the lofts and studios of Victoria Avenue.
$50
More information on website.
310-392-9255
http://www.venicefamilyclinic.org

VIVA (13261 Moorpark Street, Sherman Oaks CA 91423)
There’s No Stopping Her Now – Womens Painters West Juried Exhibition
2:00pm to 4:00pm
Exhibition runs through May 26, 2007
818-385-0080
http://www.vivagallery.org

Friday, May 11, 2007

the WEEKEND ARTGUIDE for MAY 11-13, 2007

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FRIDAY MAY 11 2007

Corey Helford Gallery (8522 Washington Blvd., Culver City CA 90232)
William S. Schwartz – 2nd exhibition from thte William S. Schwartz Estate Collection
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through May 26, 2007
310-287-2340
http://www.coreyhelfordgallery.com

thinkspace (4210 Santa Monica Blvd., LA CA 90029)
Smitten – featuring new works form Audrey Kawasaki, KuKula, Stella Im Hultberg, Amy Sol and Brandi Milne
Selections from Picks of the Harvest: Batch Four in the Project Room
7:00pm to 11:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 1, 2007
323-913-3375
http://www.thinkspacegallery.com

SATURDAY MAY 12 2007

Altered Space Gallery (1221 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice CA 90291)
Thomas Mann, In Person – and exhibition and sale of art jewelry created by Thomas Mann.
1:00pm to 5:00pm
310-452-8121
http://www.alteredspacegallery.com

Avenue 50 Studio (131 No. Avenue 50, Highland park CA 90042)
La Linea—The Line – featuring paintings and drawings from Armando Brito and Ramses Noriega
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 3, 2007

Berth 87 at the Port of Los Angeles (intersection of 1st and Harbor Streets in San Pedro)
Art on the Waterfront Festival 2007 - Event includes art and video installations in cargo containers, artisan fair, chalk art exhibitions, and more
11:00am to 5:00pm
Reception for the artists: 7:00pm to 9:00pm
310-519-0936
http://www.angelsgateart.org

Biscuit Company Lofts (1850 Industrial Street, Penthouse 703, LA CA 90021)
3 Nights at the Biscuit – a night of music and art with work by Amanda Visell, Gary Baseman, Josh Taylor, Nick Walker, Paul Insect, Sixe and many more
8:00pm to 1:00pm
Rsvp required: rsvp@sethcarmichael.com
http://www.biscuitcompanylofts.com

Cactus Gallery (4534 Eagle Rock Blvd., Eagle Rock CA 90041)
A show of photography by the students from Odyssey Charter School
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 7, 2007
323-256-6117
http://www.eclecticcactus.com

Carlotta Passion Fine Art (2012 Colorado Blvd., LA CA 90041)
Flying High with Francisco Toledo – fifty art kites signed by Francisco Toledo will be on exhibition. A variety of etchings will also be shown.
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 3, 2007
323-259-1563
http://www.carlottaspassion.com

Crewest Gallery (110 Winston Street, LA CA 90013)
Yo! What Happened to Peace? Book Signing – This book features a die-cut stencil cover with color images of over 200 prints from the traveling poster show. A handful of artists will be in attendance to sign copies of the book.
5:00pm to 7:00pm
213-627-8272
http://www.crewest.com
http://yowhathappenedtopeace.org
(HUGE after-party from 10pm to 2am at Mountain Bar in Chinatown where some of the Yo! posters will be on display. This event is hosted by Club Ultraluxx and is free to attend though you must be 21&up. 473 Gin Ling Way, LA CA 90012, www.ultraluxx.com)

Found Gallery (1903 Hyperion Avenue, LA CA 90027)
Spring Awakenings - paintings by Austrian artist, Wolfgng Bauer
Exhibition runs through June 12, 2007
5:00pm to 8:00pm
323-669-1247
http://www.foundla.com

Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art (Pepperdine, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu CA 90263)
A View Within - Selections from the Permanent Collection of the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art
Exhibition runs through August 5, 2007
Call for gallery hours and other information: 310-506-4851

Gallery 825 (825 North La Cienega Blv., LA CA 90069)
Dancing Girls Don’t Need Safety Nets – installation by Sharon Kagan
Transits – a sculptural exhibition of work by James Thegerstrom
Accidental Arsonist – mixed media work by Corey Stein
Crackerjack – group show exhibition addressing the mastery of process and technique in Contemporary Art
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Exhibitions run through June 8, 2007
http://www.laaa.org

Gallery Revisited (3204 Sunset Blvd., LA CA 90026)
Rethinking (what has already been committed to memory)– a conceptual activity based site-specific installation by David E. Stone
6:00pm to 10:00pm
On view through June 16, 2007
626-253-5266
http://galleryrevisited.com

Jail (965 North Vignes, 5A, LA CA 90012)
Between Now and Then – work by Mara Lonner
Everything is a Love Song – work by Angel Chen
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 13, 2007
213-621-9567
http://www.thejailgallery.com

Jan Baum Gallery (170 South La Brea Avenue, LA CA 90036)
Oil on linen by Michael Abraham
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 30, 2007
323-932-0170
http://www.janbaum.com

jFerrari Gallery (3015 Glendale Blvd., Atwater Village CA 90039)
1 Year Anniversary Show – group show with work by David H. Alexander, Susan Berkowitz, William Conklin, Christine Curry, Rob Dalzell, Jazmin Ferrari, Ian Flynn, Bea Gold, Lee Jordan, Anahita Kia, Farzad Kohan, Eban Lehrer, Alyse Livingston, Nico Macciocca, Angela M. Ortiz S., Vanessa Prager, Julie Rasmussen, Rachel Rifat, Robert Selvaggio, Jason Schaper, Preston Smith, Cole Sternberg, Treiops Treyfid, Rebekah Waites, Steven Wolkoff, Dan Wooster and Yume.
2:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibitions runs through May 31, 2007
323-877-5542
http://www.jferrarigallery.com

I-5 Gallery (2100 North Main Street, #A9, LA CA 90031)
OPEN CALL – a 58-Artist Group Show juried by Mat Gleason
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through May 12, 2007
323-342-0717
http://www.myspace.com/i_5_gallery

Junglerush Gallery (1001 1st Street (at Santa Fe Avenue), LA CA 90012)
Spring Art Show – group show with work by Patrick Chapman, Aunia Kahn, Helen Babis, Alyce Harlequin, Sean Luhring, Terry Who?, Carson Marjamaa, Yvette Beltran, Erica Steiner, Julie Rasmussen, Ane, Aaron Castro and more
9:00pm to 3:00am
213-494-7608
http://www.junglerushgallery.com

Koo’s Art Center (540 East Broadway, Long Beach CA 90802)
New works by Bryan Schnelle
5:00pm to 11:00pm
$5
Exhibition runs through May 31, 2007
562-491-7584

Lab 101 Gallery (8530-B Washington Blvd., Culver City CA 90232)
Kid n Play – new paintings and kid friendly installation by Sam Flores
4:00pm to 9:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 6, 2007
310-558-0911
http://www.thelab101.com

Latin American Masters (264 North Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills CA 90210)
Recent paintings and drawings by Jose Alberto Marchi
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 30, 2007
310-271-4847
http://www.latinamericanmasters.com

Morrison Hotel Gallery (7517 West Sunset Blvd., Hollywood CA )
The Photography of Danny Clinch – an exhibition of photographs of the popular music scene taken by Danny Clinch
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 3, 2007
323-874-2068
http://www.morrisonhotelgallery.com

NELA Second Saturdays
A self guided tour to the galleries and studios in Northeast Los Angeles including Acorn Gallery, Another Year in LA, Avenue 50 Studio, Cactus Gallery, drkrm, Judson Studios and more. See site for complete gallery list, map and other details.
7:00pm to 10:00pm
http://www.nelaart.org

Overtones (11306 Venice Blvd., LA CA 90066)
In Plain Sight - a two person exhibition featuring work by Margi Scharff and Orville Stoeber
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 17, 2007
310-915-0346
http://www.overtonesgallery.com

Pasadena Museum of History (History Center Galleries, 470 West Walnut Street, Pasadena CA 91103)
African Amercian Quilts from the Robert and Helen Cargo Collection
Exhibition runs through August 5, 2007
$5 donation, children under 12 free
626-577-1660 x10
http://www.pasadenahistory.org

Patricia Correia Gallery (2525 Michigan Avenue, E-2, Santa Monica CA 90404)
Work by Connie Arismendi and Kathy Vargas
5:00pm to 8:00pm
Exhibition runs through July 7, 2007
310-264-1760
http://www.correiagallery.com

Pomona Art Colony Second Saturdays
A self guided tour to the galleries and studios of Pomona
See site for participating galleries, studios and artists:
http://pomonaartcolony.com

Scion Installation LA Gallery (3521 Helms Avenue, Culver City CA 90232)
Walking Back to Houston – an exhibition curated by Union featuring work by Clos, Rob Abeyta, Jr. and Z$
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 2, 2007
310-815-8840
http://www.scion.com/space

Tobey C. Moss Gallery (7321 Beverly Blvd., LA CA 90036)
Memorial Exhibition – mixed media work by Jay Rivkin
Inspiring Women – work by Dorr Bothwell, Claire Falkstein, Ynez Johnston, Helen Lundeberg and Joyce Treiman
2:00pm to 5:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 30, 2007
323-933-5523
http://www.tobeycmossgallery.com

Topanga Canyon (120 Pine Tree Circle, Topanga CA 90290)
Mind.Body.Soul – a group show featuring the work of Tony Dow
5:00pm to 8:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 3, 2007
310-455-7909
http://www.topangacanyongallery.com

SUNDAY MAY 13 2007

HAPPY MOMMY DAY!!!!

LACMA (5905 Wilshire Blvd., LA CA 90036)
Light installations by Dan Flavin
Exhibition runs through August 12, 2007
Please visit site for museum hours, prices and other details:
http://www.lacma.org

Friday, May 04, 2007

the WEEKEND ARTGUIDE for MAY 4-6, 2007

FRIDAY MAY 4 2007

A+D Museum (5900 Wilshire Blvd., LA CA 90036)
Crosswired – an interactive installation and performance that explores the confluence of architecture, design, experimental electronic music and motion visual art
8:00pm to 10:00pm
21&up | Rsvp required – 310-494-0357
http://aplusd.org

American Museum of Ceramic Art (340 South Garey Avenue, Pomona CA 91766)
President’s Show: Extreme Clay – work by the American Ceramic Society So Cal Design Center
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Exhibition runs through May 26, 2007
909-865-3146
http://www.ceramicmuseum.org

Another Year in LA (2121 North San Fernando Road, #13, LA CA 90065)
Valley Girls – drawings and paintings by artist, Kasper Kovitz who utilizes the most unconventional materials including jellies and marmalade, pine sap, uhu glue, and more.
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 15, 2007
323-223-4000
http://www.anotheryearinla.com

Bar Keeper (3910 West Sunset Blvd., LA CA 90029)
Mixing it Up! - mixed media work by John Edward Marin
7:00pm to 10:00pm
323-669-1675

CSUN Art Gallery (18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge CA 91330)
Annual Juried Art Student Exhibition – an exhibition by CSUN graduate and undergraduate students in all media of the visual arts.
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Exhibition runs through May 30, 2007
818-677-2156
http://www.csun.edu/artgalleries

Harmony Gallery (5911 1/2 Franklin Avenue, LA CA 90028)
Drawings by Choncey Langoford
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 4, 2007
323-957-7965

Harvest Gallery (938 North Brand Blvd., Glendale CA)
Chidren of Hayk – 25 silver gelatin prints from Garik Gyurjyan’s upcoming book of the same title
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through May 20, 2007
818-546-1000
http://www.harvestgallery.com

La Luz De Jesus Gallery (4633 Hollywood Blvd., LA A 90027)
Six-String Masterpieces: The Dimebag Darrell Art Tribute – a sneak peak of guitars hand painted by the biggest names in rock and roll which will be auctioned of on May 17th at House of Blues (Hollywood) to raise funds for Little Kids Rock. Includes guitars painted by Billy Corgan, Dave Grohl, Sammy Hagar, Tommy Lee, Marilyn Manson, Mike Shinoda, Rob Zombie and more
8:00pm to 11:00pm
Preview runs through May 16, 2007
323-666-7667
http://www.laluzdejesus.com

Michael Dawson Gallery (535 North Larchmont Blvd., LA CA 90004)
Puzzles and Pieces – an exhibition of photography by Rondal Partridge that includes individual hand made platinum photographs and large format assemblages
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 30, 2007
323-469-2186
http://www.michaeldawsongallery.com

SATURDAY MAY 5 2007

ArtHouse Gallery at TVA (416 Broadway, Santa Monica CA 90401)
Unaffected Language: a conversation between the artist and materials – recent works by m. Rheuban
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 10, 2007
310-393-0901
http://www.arthousegalleryattva.com

Autry National Center (4700 Western Heritage Way, LA CA 90027)
Cinco de Mayo at the Autry Center – Mexican and Mexican American artists and craftspeople including Consuelo Campos, Judith Duran, Emelda Guitierezz, Julie Soto and more display and sell their works
11:00am to 4:00pm
Continues through May 6, 2007
323-667-2000
http://www.autrynationalcenter.org

Chango Coffeehouse and Gallery (1559 Echo Park Avenue, LA CA 90026)
Mom’s Quilts – an exhibition of homemade and affordable quilts by Ellen Wery
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through May 28, 2007
323-243-0658
http://www.myspace.com/changocoffeehouse

Crewest Gallery (110 Winston Street, LA CA 90013)
Cinco – 5 year anniversary group show with work by Edgar Hoill, Gregg Stone, Ritzy Periwinkle, Overton Loyd, Codak, Kofie, Estevan Oriol, Dabs and more
6:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 3, 2007
213-627-8272
http://www.crewest.com

Davis Patton Los Angeles (5006 1/2 York Blvd., LA CA 90042)
Between the Clock and the Bed – group show with work by David Hughes, Pamela Jorden, Michael Mahalchick, Rebecca Morris, Ian Pedigo, Amy Sarkisian and Tyler Vlahovich
7:00pm to 10:00pm
323-478-1966
http://www.davidpattonlosangeles.com

Hive Gallery (729 South Spring Street, LA CA 90014)
2 year anniversary group show with Nathan Seubert featured artist along with Jason Hadley, installation artist Justin Ryan Polinsky and wall Aatists Ken Dougherty & Lucien Shapiro
8:00pm to 12:30pm
$7 suggested donation
Exhibition runs through May 27, 2007
http://www.thehivegallery.com

Raid Projects (602 Moulton Avenue, LA CA 90031)
Graham Hudson – mixed media work by the artist
Second Life – recent paintings by Nick Lawrence in the North Gallery
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through May 26, 2007
323-441-9593
http://www.raidprojects.com

Santa Fe Art Colony (2401 South Santa Fe Avenue, LA CA 90058)
18th Annual Open Studios - Named for its' location on Santa Fe Avenue, the colony houses 57 studio residences. Once a year, over 40 residents of the colony open their private studios to the public. Also participating are some non-resident artists and sponsors providing art-related products.
12:00pm to 6:00pm
Continues through May 6, 2007
323-587-5513
http://www.santafeartcolony.com

Santa Monica Civic Auditorium (1855 Main Street, Santa Monica CA 90401)
Los Angeles Modernism Show & Sale – exhibit and sale of decorative and functional fine and applied arts from 1900-2001
11:00am to 7:00pm
Continues through Sunday May 6, 2007
$15
http://www.lamodernism.com

S B London (3740 West Sunset Blvd., LA CA 90026)
TRANSformation: Nature Decoded – 18 light boxes illuminate a microscopic leaf pattern piece by piece
6:00pm to 10:00pm
323-668-0734
http://sblondon.com

Shooting Gallery (7403 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood CA 90046)
Bande a part – photos of the New York underground 60’s, 70’s and 80’s by Roberta Bayley, Godis, Gerard Malanga, Billy Name, Marcia Resnik and more
7:00pm to 11:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 9, 2007
http://www.theshootinggallery.org

Susanne Vielmetter Los Angeles Projects (5795 West Washington Blvd., Culver City CA 90232)
The Weight of Relevance – work by Andrea Bowers that mirrors and reflects upon the AIDS Memorial Quilt
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 16, 2007
323-933-2117
http://www.vielmetter.com

Terrence Rogers Fine Art (1231 Fifth Street, Santa Monica CA 90401)
Seen at Night – paintings by Michael Chapman
4:00pm to 7:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 16, 2007
310-394-4999
http://www.trogart.com

Track 16 Gallery (2525 Michigan Avenue, C-1, Santa Monica CA 90404)
Ablutions of a Nefarious Nature – a retrospective of costumes, photos and video directed by performance artist, Johanna Went
Performance at 8:00pm
Other performance on May 12 & 19 also at 8:00pm
Exhibition runs through May 19, 2007
310-264-4678
http://www.track16.com

Western Project (3838 Main Street, Culver City CA 90232)
Breathe work by Los Angeles artist, Nancy Riegelman
5:00pm to 8:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 2, 2007
310-838-0609
http://western-project.com

SUNDAY MAY 6 2007

Autry National Center (4700 Western Heritage Way, LA CA 90027)
Cinco de Mayo at the Autry Center – Mexican and Mexican American artists and craftspeople including Consuelo Campos, Judith Duran, Emelda Guitierezz, Julie Soto and more display and sell their works
11:00am to 4:00pm
323-667-2000
http://www.autrynationalcenter.org

Cactus Gallery (4534 Eagle Rock Blvd., Eagle Rock CA 90041)
Found: an art show of recycled objects – a cash and carry event for the exhibition with many of the artists in attendance.
12:00pm to 3:00pm
323-256-6117
http://www.eclecticcactus.com

Celebrity Centre International (5930 Franklin Avenue, LA CA 90028)
10th Annual Rose Variety Arts Show – silent art exhibit and auction
11:00am to 4:00pm
Those in attendance are encourage to wear white...
310-274-1130
http://www.artistsforabetterworld.com

Municipal Art Gallery at Barnsdall Park (4800 Hollywood Blvd., LA CA 90026
COLA 2007 Individual Artist Fellowship Exhibition - The visual/design artists with work in the exhibition are: Paul J. Botello, Aya Dorit Cypis, Caryl Davis, Andrew Freeman, Clement S. Hanami, Rubén Ortiz-Torres, Coleen Sterritt, Lincoln Tobier, Carrie Ungerman, and J. Michael Walker.
2:00pm to 5:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 24, 2007
323-644-6269

Pasadena Museum of California Art (490 East Union Street, Pasadena CA 91101)
Little Sunshine – artist talk to coincide with the exhibition of working including video, performance and photography by Kent Anderson Butler
2:00pm
Exhibition is up until May 13, 2007
http://www.pmcaonline.org

Santa Fe Art Colony (2401 South Santa Fe Avenue, LA CA 90058)
18th Annual Open Studios - Named for its' location on Santa Fe Avenue, the colony houses 57 studio residences. Once a year, over 40 residents of the colony open their private studios to the public. Also participating are some non-resident artists and sponsors providing art-related products.
12:00pm to 6:00pm
323-587-5513
http://www.santafeartcolony.com

Santa Monica Civic Auditorium (1855 Main Street, Santa Monica CA 90401)
Los Angeles Modernism Show & Sale – exhibit and sale of decorative and functional fine and applied arts from 1900-2001
11:00am to 5:00pm
$15
http://www.lamodernism.com