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“The last 10 years has brought upon a
rash of self-guided ART WALK events now
taking place in almost every city across
the nation. Taking the stuffy sales staff
and “hushed” gallery experience and
turning it into more of a festive atmosphere, ART WALKS expose thousands of
people to new experiences in an artistic
wave of creative influence.”
LA MAGAZINE – JULY 2014
“Downtown’s Art Walk turns the streets
into an artistic carnival. Here on Gallery
Row -- bounded by Main and Spring
streets from 2nd to 9th streets -- the
scene is as eclectic as the people it
has attracted: haircuts being given on
sidewalks; saxophone melodies wafting
through the smoggy air; a retrofitted
1940s school bus shuttling attendees to
off-site galleries. Inspired by the scene,
artists let the environment dictate the
imagery as they paint on makeshift canvases taped to chain-link fences.”
LA TIMES - FEBRUARY 2009
ART WALK NEWS
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“Pomona may be a king among men–
when it comes to art walk. With smiling
faces, crowds that make the air sticky
and food trucks that will make your
mouth water, Pomona is where it’s at.”
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THE
SEDIMENT
For Lovers of Finely Crafted Ales and Wines
Jamil C. Williams offers wisdom and insight into the world of
natural winemaking. Be careful, though, with a taste of his picks,
you won’t be able to go back to your supermarket standards.
Ladies and gentlemen, I believe drinking natural wine will keep you free
from hangovers. And I am not being facetious when I say this. This past new
year’s eve, I drank nothing but natural wine.
I steered clear of beer and other alcoholic spirits as wine was the only
thing I allowed to dare touch my lips. I’d say I drank roughly two and a half
bottles worth, and I woke up without a hangover. In fact, I woke up feeling a
bit energized.
If wine was a faith, I would be a member of the clergy. The world contains
enough alcoholic atheists as it is, and I don’t feel like adding to that number.
But I’m not the only one who subscribes to this doctrine. The “natural wine”
scene has been exploding the past couple of years as “natural” has become
the new buzzword for wine newcomers and enthusiasts alike. As it turns out,
France alone has over 400 natural wine producers, and that number is growing daily. Natural wine producers are springing up all over the world, and
even lesser-known regions such as Slovenia, Georgia and Serbia are following suit. Wine drinkers across the globe are going crazy for this movement.
After having been hijacked by fashion trends and consumerism, it’s nice
to see natural wine making a comeback. But the commodification of the old
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as “new” can seem misleading. Despite the media hype, natural wine is not
new. It’s as old as Faith itself. For thousands of years, wine was made simply
from crushed grapes that fermented into wine. They were not made in a laboratory with packets of yeast, vitamins, enzymes, reverse osmosis, powdered
tannins, sacks of sugar or tartaric acid.
Natural wine is like a nostalgic snapshot of what wine was like before
technology got involved. It’s like dusting off your 35mm print photo albums
and reminiscing through life’s true memorabilia captured on celluloid that
you can actually hold in your hand rather than swiping monotonously
through some digital pixelated manifestations on your smartphone that have
been rendered with that fake tilt-shift and color saturation to make them
appear more “appealing” and “film-like.”
Natural wines are made from grapes
that are farmed organically or biodynamically, harvested manually, and then made
without adding or removing anything
during the vinification process. Yes, I said
anything. However, don’t be fooled by terminology. Just because a wine is deemed “organic” does not necessarily guarantee it was made
without intervention. Winemaking regulations are
still pretty loose, and with a little parsing of words,
vintners can take full advantage of organic’s
powerful marketing message without actually
practicing what they preach. They can talk
the talk without having to walk the walk.
So, be careful. It’s a vinous jungle out there.
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C E L E B R AT E S
16YEARS
Join China Art Gallery’s sixteenth anniversary
celebration on May 2nd as they host a group show of
artists including Katherine Bernhardt (shown above),
Sarah Braman, Bjorn Copeland, Billy Childish, Julia
Dault, Kim Fisher, Morgan Fisher, Karin Gulbran,
Mark Hagen, Thomas Helbig, Sean Landers, JP Munro,
Seb Patane, Jon Pylypchuk, David von Schlegell, Eric
Wesley, Pae White, Thomas Zipp and many others.
Named after a box sign that had been left behind
by the space’s previous tenant, China Art Objects was
founded by Peter Kim, Amy Yao, Mark Heffernan, Steve
Hanson and Giovanni Intra. Shortly after its opening
however, the gallery became a project of critic Intra and
musician/librarian Hanson. The gallery was instrumental in bringing about a renaissance in Los Angeles art
and in particular the Chinatown district, where it was
the first gallery to set up shop along Chung King Road.
Designed by artist Pae White, the gallery officially
opened its doors in January 1999.
China Art Objects’ success quickly attracted other
galleries and alternative art spaces to Chinatown. With
China Art Objects at its center, Chinatown grew to
become one of the primary commercial art gallery districts in Los Angeles – most importantly for emerging
art.
China Art Objects moved from its landmark Chinatown location in 2010 to Culver City. 6086 Comey
Avenue, Culver City, CA 90034 (323) 965 – 2264
BEAUTIFUL NOISE AT
THINKSPACE
Thinkspace is pleased to present Beautiful Noise,
the gallery’s fourth solo exhibition for Japanese artist
Yosuke Ueno. A self-taught painter, Ueno has been creating fantastic worlds and characters as long as he can
remember. Like tightly knit universes unto themselves,
his bizarre and wonderfully unhinged worlds feature
a recurring cast of characters and repeated motifs. An
intensely emotive painter who, by his own admission,
allows his cathartic approach to dictate the
development of his works as they’re made, Ueno’s take
on pop surrealism is at times explosive and at others
meditative, but is consistently seeking the reconciliation
of darkness and whimsy.
Inspired by Japanese graphic cultures such as manga and anime, and drawing on the unique stylization
of Japanese street fashion, Ueno’s graphic paintings are
galvanized by his love of visual culture. Channeling
both anger and optimism in the creation of his creatures and surreal landscapes, he seeks the transformation of the negative by invoking hope and positivity
through his imagery, even when it betrays trauma and
distress in equal parts. The multiplicity of characters in
Ueno’s works, and there are over a thousand, hails from
the artist’s connection to Japanese Shinto; the polytheistic spiritual tradition in Japan that reveres the greatness
in all small things in nature, and seeks the presence
of the divine in the minute. Each individual part is as
important as the whole. Yosuke Ueno’s works, though
beautiful, contemporary and graphic, are loaded with
a symbolism that betrays the artist’s deeper spiritual
connection to making. Giving his imagination free rein
to create on impulse, Ueno builds a surreal cosmos with
infinite possibilities. 6009 Washington Blvd, Culver
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is located
on the eastside of Spring
Street between 4th
and 5th, and is where Art
Walk visitors have been eagerly cramming to get “through”
on their way to-or-fro the Old Bank
District galleries on 4th and Main. The
crowd moves slow and steady, and carries
with it an array of enthusiatic faces, each person given a chance to meet the artists, buy art
and get a glimpse at every creative set up.
W
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side gates
of SPRING
STREET PARK,
a.k.a. The Row have
become another epicenter worthy of attention
during the DT ART WALK,
proving again, that no matter
where the artists go the people are
sure to follow.
Over the past year, every 2nd THURSDAY
over two dozen independent artisans have been
arriving the earliest, between the hours of 10am
and 1pm for a chance to earn space and set up
their displays in time for the massive 6 o’clock
crowds of the DT ART WALK.
Despite past efforts to keep the artists from,
setting up, hanging their works on the park’s
gate, being on the park’s outside landscaping
or occupying the sidewalk after 10pm, the Row
remains as the day turns to night during the DT
ARTWALK, with an abundance of art sales and
eager patrons.
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The future of the Row is uncertain, but
DT ART WALK artists have their hopes
that the Row will permeate...So far, at least
they have gained enough support from
public officials to be able to stay...if not inside, outside the park...not to mention the
support they have gained from thousands
of DT ART WALK attendees.
DOWNTOWN
ARTISTS FIND
R E F U G E AT
LOS ANGELES
CENTER THEATER
...ANOTHER DOOR OPENS.
Although the park gates are locked during
the DT ART WALK the artists have secured
the public sidewalk just outside the park and
are ready to put forth a united effort to request
park officials to allow them to possibly open the
park for the artists of the DT ART WALK.
Opening the park would allow for adequete
security, illiminate side walk limitations and
public safety issues, provide power for art displays, and give an iconic atmosphere for what
the artists have to offer.
ART WALK NEWS contacted the park
keepers back in January of 2015 in an effort to
support opening SPRING STREET PARK for
independent artists during the DT ART WALK
but has not yet been given a response.
ART WALK AT BATCHELDERS
With the closing of Batchelder’s 100 Year Old Coffee
Shop Museum on 6th and Spring and the Downtown
gap
Art Walk’s ART MART on 6th and Main, came the
between galleries on Spring (4th and 7th), independent
artisans are feeling the down side of not being able to
from
secure a permenant space to gain economic support
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RETURN OF THE
ART WALK SHUTTLE.
ATTENTION": Downtown Art Walkers! PREPARE YOURSELF for some awesome additions THIS MAY 14TH, including the return of the ART WALK SHUTTLE, a 15 seat
passenger ride spanning over 15 city blocks of the DTLA
ARTWALK - in one night.
Passengers sign up for two, and receive a Bus Pass, free
gifts, and a not so small - BUY ART button - and drink and
food specials good at participating venues.
ART WALK SHUTTLE STOPS: Explore the artwork of the
night, at all four major Downtown gallery locations for
meet and greet with the curators and the artists, including
a list of galleries and pubs offering drink specials including
ViP Sseating, no waiting , $4 drafts beers and half priced
cocktails.
ART WALK SHUTTLE is loaded with trivia information
about the Historic Core, free gifts, art work live music and
theatrical performances. Buy a yearly pass for two for $45 or
just ride for one night for $15 (includes +1 Guest). Special
restrictions apply must be 21 or older to ride!!!
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DOWNTOWN
ARTWALK TOUR.
Three days after the official announcment of the Return
of the Art Walk Shuttle the Downtown Art Walk announced their UPCOMING ART WALK TOUR, lead by
Tour leader, Jeremy Quant. Quant who has worked with
the Art Walk Board as an artist and event planner over
the past three years, will provide tour goers with gallery
visits, artists meet and greets, and background information
about the DT ARTWALK past, present and future. The
tour cost is $20 per person and is available for purchase on
Eventbrite. Tour is limited to 10 people.
historic MURAL TOURs.
The successful Historic Core Mural Tour beginning at
Grand Central Market (3rd and Broadway), has made a
successful effort to educate the public about public art for
over a year. Brought to the art walk by the Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles, every 2nd Thuraday, the tour mixes
in with the crowds Art Walk but focuses in on the many
fantastic murals in and around the Historic Core.
The Mural Conservancy Tour has been so successful the
Downtown Art Walk released plans to create a similar tour
designed around the Historic Core, adding special presentations by local artists and gallery owners.
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LA WINE ADVENTURER
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DOWNTOWN
ANGEL CITY BREWERY’S
3RD ANNUAL HERITAGE FEST
Los Angeles Wine Tasting and Andrew Weiss Gallery collaborated together to
create one of a kind event that joins art, music, theatre and fashion in an atmosphere that evokes and compliments the time period and essence of the featured
artists that emphasize the subject matter of their work being replayed instead of
displayed through the experience of live performances.
BY GEORGE MARTIN
PHOTOS BY ANA GIBERT PHOTOGRAPHY
On Saturday, April 11 Los Angeles Wine Tasting hosted a celebration event at the Luxe Sunset
Boulevard Hotel for unique Rendezvous honoring unforgettable women of the Hollywood
studio era. The event entitled, Femmes D’Hollywood featured live entertainment choreographed
in the style of Classic Hollywood spectaculars
with
Cabaret Versatile, fashion by
Clever Vintage
Clothing and an
exclusive exhibition and silent
auction of rare
Hollywood fine
photography presented by the Andrew Weiss Gallery that spanned
over forty years.
Sponsored by Los
Angeles
Magazine Femmes D’Hollywood benefited the
Downtown Women’s Center. While listening to
DJ Marlon Fuentes’ curated soundtrack of sultry female voices, guests indulged in gourmet
amuse-bouches created by Chef Olivier Rousselle and a sip by the pool of Piper-Heidsieck
Champagne as well as boutique wines from
around the world cherry picked by Langdon
Shiverick.
In addition to singing and dancing, the celebration continued with music and fashion col-
liding poolside when Clever Vintage Clothing
showed its unique collection of vintage garments
on live models. Founders, Dave Temple and Sabino Gutierrez have dressed up characters on
stage, screen and television for over a decade.
Best known for their mid-century looks for productions such as Mad Men and American Horror
Story, the “Dynamic Duo of Vintage” is based in
Downtown Los
Angeles, but travels the
world buying inventory. Their most recent
acquisition was a department store in rural Colorado containing over 6,000 pieces
of never worn 1960s
clothes stored away
for over forty years.
During
the
event, just before
the start of the live
performances, an
exclusive exhibition and silent auction by the Andrew
Weiss Gallery. There were total of twenty photographs on display with each one framed in black
wood, mounted on tripods and set on top of the
tables for everyone to see, featuring original
photographs by the most famous photographers
of the studio era that included George Barris,
George Hurrell, C.S. Bull, Bert Stern and Kashio
Aoki. Taken from 1920s to 60s. Each photograph
was signed by the original photographer and
portrayed Hollywood’s biggest stars such as Marilyn Monroe, Katherine Hepburn, Jean Harlow
and Greta Garbo. Continued on page 16
Angel City Brewery presents the 3rd
Annual Heritage Festival Art Show, curated by Cartwheel Art complete with
installations, bringing together over 75
artists inspired by the many neighborhoods of Downtown Los Angeles.
The festival offers, live painting, music,
art exhibits and of course plenty of Angel
City Brew. Artists in the exhibition include some of Downtown’s favorites, Michael Chearny, Emmeric Konrad, Jennifer Korsen, Stone Larkin, Colette Miller,
Alex Schaefer, Heath Satow, Gronk, and
Teale Hatheway. The 3rd Annual Heritage Festival opening reception takes
place at Angel City Brewery and its annex located at 215 E. Second Street, The
show takes place from May 3rd to 17th
with reception, Monday, May 11th.
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LA FEMME
DEFONCE
@EBANO’S CROSSING
Downtown Los Angeles ArtWalk travels back in time to 1929 in this all female
talent showcase set in a bizarre side show
setting. Hosted by La Madame, wife of
famed Robert Ripley, commissioned to
find freaks for his sideshow throughout
the world and tame them enough as to
not attack and devour the events attendees, La Femme is a walk on the wild side.
Professional makeup artists led by Yadira Moreno, create the freaks pre-performance with glamour and special effects
prosthetics. The Show features Interactive games and prizes with live dj, burlesque, singer songwriters, hoola hoopers, aerialists, contortionists and female
comediennes.
La Femme Defonce, as been held sporadically over the past 7 years in downtown galleries and nightclubs including:
Zero One, MJ Higgens, Club 720 and
most recently, Ebano’s Crossing on Hill
and 2nd. Doors open at 8pm, show
starts at 9pm, May 14th.
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LIVE PAINTING RITUALS SET FOR
LIGHTENING IN A BOTTLE
“The Lucent Temple of Consciousness, in the heart of the festival, is the place
to get inspired by world renown visionaries, wisdom keepers, master teachers,
healers, activists, performers, and musicians. Absolutely everything The Temple offers is designed to activate your body, expand your mind, and open your
heart.” - DO ART FOUNTATION
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MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
At Lightning in a Bottle, you have a unique opportunity
to stumble upon many experiences outside of the musical
stages that are full of lively, participatory fun and shenanigans. The interactive areas at LIB truly allow you to lose
yourself in an entire universe of play. From fully immersive
environments to roving interactive stations and pop-up art
car environments, be sure to take some time to stop by and
drop into an entirely different world that will make your
LIB experience unforgettable and uniquely yours.
FEATURES OF THE FESTIVAL INCLUDE:
The LIP ARTWALK is on Sunday from 7pm until Midnight in front of the Do Art Booth. This is the final opportunity to place your bids and take home your favorite
piece of art or order prints to be shipped and sent to you
or someone you love! Money from these sales goes directly
to the artists, and supports the creation of public art programs.
THE GRAND ARTIQUE
For the 6th year in a row the Grand Artique will be back
at Lightning in a Bottle, and this year they are aiming to go
bigger than ever. Bringing back to life their town Frontierville, a fully immersive Trading Post/ General Store, and a
heavy hitting line up to rip up their own Live Music Stage,
the Grand Artique is one interactive area of LIB you don’t
want to miss out on! Don’t forget to dig through your treasures and bring something to trade! See you at the Grand
Artique!
LIGHTNING IN A
PAINTCAN
For the 9th year in a row Do Art Foundation, the public
art non-profit of The Do LaB will be exhibiting works that
will be inspired and created at the festival – transforming
into incredible paintings over the course of the event. This
year we will be auctioning canvases as well as pre-selling
prints of the works so that everyone will have the opportunity to participate in taking artwork home – and hang to
memorialize what will be the best festival year yet! Scattered throughout the festival grounds will be many of your
favorite live painters, at the stages on showcase – creating
their amazing artwork during your LIB experience. We
will hold a silent auction of work on Sunday night at our
famous LIP ARTWALK for those that want to take an original piece home.
ART INSTALLATIONS
Installation art is an integral part of the Lightning in a
Bottle experience. We encourage you to take time out to
explore, experience and gather inspiration from the installations, which range from smaller interactive pieces to
larger-than-life sculptures and architectural pieces.
ABOUT DO ART FOUNDATION
As a vehicle for cultural, social, and civic development,
Do Art serves the public, first and foremost, and aspires
to improve and augment the overall quality of life of those
individuals, communities, and neighborhoods it services.
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POMONA
ARTWALK
Every month on the 2nd Saturday
the Pomona Arts Colony brings big
crowds to the streets. Over 3 dozen
galleries host artist receptions for
their latest exhibits. Many shops,
studios and restaurants open late.
There is no better way to get a feel
for the lively community that hundreds of artists have built here. Experience the diverse array of top
quality art work, ceramics, fiber,
jewelry, mixed media, painting,
photography and more.
It’s FREE. Bring your friends and
family!
Art Walk starts at 6pm. Come Early and Stay Late! Hours are from
6:00-9:00pm.
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CULVER CITY
15 PAINTINGS
BLUM + POE
5PM - 7PM
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3
5
CULVER CITY
IN BLOOM
MARC MOORE
GALLERY
6PM - 9 PM
DTLA
MUSE ON MAIN
5 STAR BAR
8PM - 1AM
6
LA ARTCORE
WENDELL DAYTON
BREWERY ANNEX
1PM - 10PM
7
SANTA MONICA
INCOGNITO
SANTA MONICA
MUSEUM OF ART
11AM - 6PM
ART APPETITE LA
3RD & SPRING
3PM - 11PM
8
DTLA
UPROOTED STRATA
PF KAUFMAN
7PM - 10PM
ART WALK SHUTTLE
DT ARTWALK
6PM - 11PM
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12
ARTS DISTRICT
ANGEL CITY
BREWERY
HERITAGE FEST
7PM - 11PM
EAST LA ARTWALK
2PM - 9PM
ARTS21
DISTRICT
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18
LEIMERT PARK
VILLAGE ART SCENE
EVERY SUNDAY
22 - 10PM
12PM
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ARTS DISTRICT
MIRROR EFFECT
THE BOX
6PM - 8PM
HOLLYWOOD
WORLDS GREATEST
TRIBUTE BANDS
WHISKEY GOGO
6PM - 8PM
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ARTS DISTRICT
AUSTIN ERVING
WILDING CRAN
GALLERY
6PM - 9PM
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BERGAMONT
STATION
LIVE TALK
W/GREG LIES
WILLIAM TURNER
GALLERY
8PM - 10PM
EXPOSITION PARK
DEAD SEA SCROLLS
CALIFORNIA SCIENCE
CENTER
10PM - 5PM
20
DTLA
MILAGRO CHILENO
HUMAN RESOURCES
7PM - 9PM
27
BERGAMOT
STATION
ANN CHAMBERLIN
LORA SCHLESINGER
GALLERY
5PM - 7PM
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14
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DTLA
WHO IS
GIL SCOOT HERON?
REGENT
8:30 - 12AM
LONG BEACH
KORDA
MUSEUM OF LATIN
AMERICAN ART
11AM - 5PM
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DTLA
EXPOSURE
LA CITA BAR
8PM - 1AM
VENICE
NEW CODAC
SOCIAL AND
PUBLIC
ART RESOURCE
CENTER
4PM - 8PM
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DTLA
HECTOR BOURGES
RED CAT
7PM - 9PM
MID WILSHIRE
DRAWING IN LA
1960S - 1970S
11AM - 8PM
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DTLA
LINE ATTACK
HIVE GALLERY
8PM - 11PM
DISH LATINO
HOLA FESTIVAL
LA LIVE
7PM - 11PM
LA FEMME DEFONCER
EBANOS CROSSING
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DTLA
BLACK
PHOTOGRAPHERS IN
LOS ANGELES
CALIFORNIA
AFRICAN AMERICAN
MUSEUM
1PM - 3PM
SANTA MONICA
24 ANNUAL
SANTA MONICA FEST
11AM - 6PM
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DTLA
HUEY P NEWTON
GRAND
PERFORMANCES
1:30PM - 4:30PM
PASADENA
VEGAN WINE AND
FOOD FEST
23
DTLA
IN FOCUS
GETTY CENTER
10AM - 5:30PM
MONTHLY ART WALKS
1ST THURSDAY - LAGUNA BEACH
1ST FRIDAY - ABBOTT KINNEY
1ST FRIDAY - LONG BEACH BIXBY
2ND THURSDAY - DT ARTWALK
2ND SATURDAY - POMONA/
NELA/LONG BEACH EAST
SHORE
2ND SUNDAY - EAST LA ARTWALK
LAST SUNDAY - LIEMERT PARK ARTWALK
MID WILSHIRE
ART AND OTHER
TACTICS
CRAFT AND FOLK ART
MUSEUM
6PM - 9PM
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PASADENA
CYCLAVIA
9AM - 5PM
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LA’S
JEAN BAPTISTE
WINE ADVENTURER
Jean-Baptiste Dhalluin,
founder and CEO of Los
Angeles Wine Tasting, did an outstanding job organizing and
hosting the entire event, complete with fine Hollywood photography and stunning performances by Cabaret Versatile and
Clever Vintage Clothing fashion show all remixed with jazzy
electronic lounge that was pleasing to everyone’s senses. Having
a huge passion for
wines and spirits,
Jean-Baptiste has
worked in this
industry for almost fifteen years,
both in Europe
and the United
States. As a host
of
educational wine events,
Je a n - B a p t i s t e
is also a representative of a
boutique wine distributor that targets high-end hotels, restaurants, wine bars and wine and gourmet stores
in all of Southern California. In the words of
Jean-Baptiste, “The world of wine is a great way
to meet interesting people and you are now part
of it… Cheers!!”
What is the most rewarding aspect
about working in the wine industry?
“Wine is very social and entertaining way to engage in a relaxed atmosphere and have fun exploring the human communications with people who share the sense of community that wine brings together. When I travel to France and
other countries and visit sites, meet entertainment groups, I get
inspired to create new events incorporating music, theatre and
fashion that will bring a unique and memorable experience to
our guests.” said Baptiste. “For every event I bring wines and
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spirits that are proper to the theme. For example, Femmes
D’Hollywood guests enjoyed Piper-Heidsieck Chapmpagne because it was Marilyn’s favorite Champagne and the wines were
reminiscent of old Hollywood era.”
At the end of the evening, a portion of the auction proceeds
were donated to help the Downtown Women’s Center, founded
in 1978 it is the only non-profit organization in Los Angeles exclusively dedicated to addressing the needs of women overcoming poverty and homelessness in Skiddaw. The Downtown Women’s Center mission is to offer permanent
supportive housing and a safe and healthy community
fostering dignity, respect, and personal stability. In addition, Downtown Women’s Center happens to be one
of the largest provid- ers of permanent supportive
housing for
women in the United States
with ninety-five percent success rate.
Finally, when asked
about the next event for
Los Angeles Wine Tasting, Jean-Baptiste replied. “May 16 will be
our next event entitled
“L’Experience Sensorielle” that will
focus on the educational aspect of wine and
more details are on the website. Our
mission and philosophy is to educated people on wine and gourmet food delicacies, and help them
navigate the world of wine with confidence, whether they are
neophytes or already connoisseurs. These lifestyle events take
place in a casual, interactive and fun atmosphere, providing opportunity for quality connections.” In order to dedicate more
time and creativity for these lifestyle events, Jean-Baptiste had
resigned from the wine sales job recently.
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HIGHLAND PARK
NELA GALLERY NIGHT
Every Second Saturday ushers a
self-guided tour of this gallery,
non-profit and artists run evening
event located in Highland Park.
Northeast Los Angeles (NELA) is
dedicated to increase the visibility of
its thriving arts community and has a
long tradition in the arts. Many working artists now continue this tradition
by making their homes and having
their studios here. The neighborhood
is also home to many galleries, alternative arts spaces and arts organizations.
NELAart provides a resource
to share information and
ideas, and assist
in promoting
galleries and
organizations.
Please join in
celebrating the
arts in Northeast
Los Angeles.
Why We Have Love
MONTEBELLO
ARTISTS BREW AT THE
MONTEBELLO ARTWALK
The next Montebello Artwalk event,
“Artist Brew”, is on Saturday, May 16th.
The Montebello Art Walk is run by
ArtwalkMTB, a non-profit organization created by local artists from the
city of Montebello and other neighboring cities. Keeping the art culture alive
by raising awareness and bringing the
community together through the arts,
the Montebello Art Walk host, independent artists, live bands and food
vendors outdoors with local business
support. The location is held adjacent
to The Daily Brew Coffee Bar at 137
Montebello Blvd. 6pm to 9pm.
for artwalks
CREATION: Everyone in the world
is on a quest to experience the most from the
universe and all things in it. Each day we embark on a perpetual path to collect those experiences in hopes that we can eventually lend
them to our long list of life fulfilling moments.
What will you watch and comprehend today? What will you eat? What music will you
listen to? Who will you touch? Will you discover something new? And what will be the
end all be all?
A discovery of Self: ART WALK is
Sight, Sound, Taste and Excitement.
ART: the conscious use of the imagination in
the production of objects intended to be contemplated or appreciated
while at the same instance
being totally subjective
in a person’s mind rather
than the external world.
What ever you want it to
be - voila it is, and pretty
much means, anything
goes, but also, that it’s not
to be rushed or easily forgotten.
WALK: to go on foot
Gallery exhibits, fashion shows, live
music, local eateries, and mobile popups create individual artistic-interactive vis-
itor hubs, turning the entire region into one
festive party which purifies the spirit of the
neighborhood and lends to the stimulation of
the local economy.
So many different people from all
ethnic backgrounds, young and old have no
trouble bonding with the energy of the night
and over all feeling of being united under aesthetics.
For artists, the night proves just as profitable as collectors are everywhere during an
Art Walk. While some may be well versed in
the arts, its likely the Art Walk will help mold
plenty of future collectors
as well.
Independent artists at art parks and pop
ups may sell art for less
than hundreds of dollars
while galleries with well
represented artists, who
are supported by their collectors, may go skies the
limit.
Collectors may be the
for pleasure or exercise;
type that collect a particduring an ART WALK
ular style such as photogis like taking a stroll on
raphy or abstract, or just
the Avenue of Creative
attached to a particular
Expression, mixing and
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impulse buyer who finalhigh fashion with hundreds
ly got exposed to a place in their mind they
sometimes thousands of your fellow open- thought they would never know. These are
night-air explorers.
the types of thought provoking pieces you can
purchase at Art Walks.
Dozens of participating businesses
keep a rotation of artists, creative installations,
and product specials ready in conjunction
with the night, either working together or independently to create a memorable experience
for thousands of purposely-timed ART WALK
visitors.
At Art Walk, the artists and art institutions
are ultimately given highlights as art stays the
main focus of the night’s festivities. Art Walk is
an exploration into the 5 senses; sight, touch,
taste, feel, smell and sound.
Bottom line__ its good for the soul.
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– MAY 20 comes to any rash decisions can
have a
FIGHTASCOPE
“Rhythm is everything in boxing.
Every move you
make starts with
your heart, and
that’s in rhythm
or you’re in
trouble.”
– SUGAR RAY
ROBINSON
With a Full Moon
coming to your house of relationships on
the 3rd, it’s all about balancing your projects with your love life. Mercury’s retrograde on the 18th, will make your progress feel a bit “two steps forward, three
steps back”, but as frustrating as it may
seem try not to take that frustration out
on your significant other. You don’t want
to end up like Sugar Ray Robinson (May
3, 1921 – April 12, 1989) frequently cited as the greatest boxer of all time who
once went on a 91 fight unbeaten winning
streak but still ende=d up 0 and 3 with the
ladies.
GEMINI:
MAY 21 – JUN 20
“I am not going to
become crazy in
the ring, because I
am already crazy.
And I am not going
to die in the ring. I
am going to die in
bed as an old man.”
– Manos De Piedra
ROBERTO DURAN
Mercury in retrograde on the 18th will
hit you harder than the other signs dear
Gemini, making this month at true test
of your endurance. Like Roberto Duran,
(Born June 16, 1951) the versatile Panamanian boxer who earned 104 wins
with 69 KOs and you’ll need to pay close
attention to your mental health in hopes
to keep your projects from becoming chaotic or confusing. The calmer you stay the
more focus you will become leading you to
an inevitable victory no matter challenges your project may face.
CANCER:
JUN 12 – JUL 22
“Everyone has a
plan ’till they get
punched in the
mouth.” – Iron
MIKE TYSON
Although new ideas
may seem like the
right thing to do at
the time dear cancer, keep in mind that
stunning effect on loosely planned projects. Remember, to think back to see
how far you’ve come and use your past
to make solid moves towards plans the
future. Like Mike Tyson, (born June 30,
1966) known for having one of the greatest knock out punches of all time, you’re
seen as fearless and unbeatable with
plenty of collectors in your corner. Just
be careful to limit your emotions and fits
as not to become your own worst foe.
LEO:
JUL 23 – AUG 22
“Tired? I don’t
think so. I’m in
such good shape
that I could box
even 25 rounds.”
Iron Fist - VITALI
KLITSCHKO
Like Vitali Klitschko
(born July 19, 1971)
who began his career as a boxer in the Ukraine later to become Mayor of Kiev you don’t know what
it’s like to be knocked off you feet. With
the Full moon on the 3rd, family will be
most important and your refusal to get
into unnecessary matches that may lead
to drama with kinfolk. Even with Mercury in Retrograde this month, you know
you have the determination and durability to be a powerful influence on your collectors so just keep pushing forward and
you will find there are no limits to what
you can do.
VIRGO:
AUG 23 – SEP 22
“Why waltz
with a guy for 10
rounds if you can
knock him out in
one?”
The Raging Bull
- ROCKY
MARCIANO
Yeah, with Mercury in retrograde for
the second time this year there is going to
be some rage. Like Raging Bull’s Rocky
Marciano (September 1, 1923 – August
31, 1969) however, you aren’t afraid of
turmoil and invite it only so you can test
your own particular set of artistic skills.
Marciano is the only World Champ never
to have his belt taken by an opponent and
like him not only does completing your
projects in a timely manner ease your
pains, you know by doing so you’ll have
plenty of time for relaxation once the
project is done.
LIBRA:
SEPT 23 – OCT 22
“It is not the size
of a man but the
size of his heart
that matters.”
The Real Deal
- EVANDER
HOLYFIELD
With the full moon
on the 3rd and
Mercury in retrograde you can
guarantee your going feel like opponents
are trying to nibble away at your very
foundation, but don’t worry dear Libra,
this feeling will pass. Like Evander Holyfield (born October 19, 1962) the only
four-time Heavyweight Champion of the
World, you’re going to feel very emotional
about your projects this month and that’s
a good thing, the more heart you put into
your works the harder you can hit your
collectors where they’d least expect it…
the imagination.
SCORPIO:
OCT 23 – NOV 21
“I’m like the
drunk in the bar
who wants just
one more for the
road.”
The Old
Mongoose
– ARCHIBALD
MOORE
May is going to be very busy but you
will still have to fight the tendency to
want to over do it. The Full moon on the
3rd may make it hard to slow down, and
there will be no way to put a cap on your
imagination as the New Moon will have
you grounded in Taurus. Like Archibald
Moore (December 13, 1916 – December
9, 1998) who once trained using trucks
and ladders you will be able to pull from
unconventional recourses giving your
projects the added edge to attract a whole
new breed of collectors.
CAPRICORN:
DEC 22 – JAN 19
“The Service you
do for others is the
rent you pay for
your room here on
Earth.”
– The Greatest MOHAMMED ALI
Like Muhammad Ali (born January 17,
1942) you know your self-worth and always available to do the world a great
service. You’re not afraid to stand up for
what you believe in and quick to take over
the conversation, which makes selling
yourself and your works easy this month
despite Mercury retrogrades ability to tie
your tongue at the precise moment you
have something profound to say about
your inspirations.
AQUARIUS:
JAN 20 – FEB 18
“There is always
space for improvement.”
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The Golden Boy
- OSCAR DE
LAYOLA
Looking good Aquarius as this month’s
full moon has you stepping out with confidence and style. Like Oscar De La Hoya
(born February 4, 1973) not only are you
talented but you have a keen business
mind and award winning creative nature. The Full moon will remind you how
important it is not to take anything for
granted and Mercury in retrograde will
have you analyzing your art projects to
single out flaws in an honest attempt to
make yourself and your work better.
PISCES: FEB 19 – MAR 20
“Most people should be talking about
how I work extremely hard to get to
where I’m at. Instead, all you hear is
hate and jealous remarks from
critics.”
Pretty Boy - FLOYD MAYWEATHER
May is all about communication, dear
Pieces but that could be a double-edged
sword. No matter what you accomplish,
if you don’t communicate the right way,
you’ll find yourself surrounded by people who think you no longer need their
support. Like Floyd Mayweather, (born
February 24, 1977) undefeated Welterweight Champion of the World, many may
think you are just bragging, but rest assured you have the artistic skills to back
up your words. Just try to be humble in
your wording so others can see you more
for what you have accomplished.
ARIES:
MAR 21 – APR 19
“Don’t let your
dreams be your
dreams”
- The Galveston
Giant - JACK
JOHNSON
This month will have you pondering a
long vacation or fabulous trip of some
kind. Like Jack Johnson (March 31, 1878
- June 10, 1946), whose mother was the
first in history to send her son back into
the fight until he came home a winner,
you will need to use all your energetic a
this energy to help boost your confidence.
in search of new collectors and artistic
adventure.
BREAKING THE DOWNTOWN ARTWALK
Indie Artists: the Glue That Helps Keep DT ARTWALK Together
Editorial by Art Hunter
Last month, during the peak hours of the
DOWNTOWN ARTWALK, the Historic BID Patrol (HDBID) forced at least 20 independent artists off a section of Spring Street. According to artist, Martin Anaya, who makes hand-lettered signs,
the artists were told the dimly lit, non-operational
and seemingly lifeless building they had set up in
front of, for the past two years, had requested the
neighborhood street patrol force them to pack up
and move, and later remained as an active deterrent for the remainder of the Art Walk making
sure no other artists could set up.
For the first time in DOWNTOWN ARTWALK history, instead of celebrating one night
of creativity for the hundreds of artists who flock
to Downtown, artists were forced to break down
their side walk set ups, (some of which had been
there as early as 9am), in hopes to make the “record breaking sales” independent artisans have
been used to making as they’ve supported and
promoted the night’s event for the past 10 years.
To add insult to injury, the past 3 years has seen
the closure of over 20 local galleries in the original
Art Walk perimeter. Add the closure of numerous
indie pop-up markets; ART MART at the Alexandria, the Merchandile Lofts, Billys Cafe, Art Walk
at Batchelder’s, Art Theme Park, I ART YOU at
the Medallion, ART SQUARE, Truck It Fest, and
what’s left? A 1000 sq. ft. ART WALK LOUNGE
with one or two artists features, and LA THEATER’s recent indie rejuvenation.
There are now roughly about 12 galleries inside the original art walk perimeter, 7 of which in
some way sponsored, coordinated or endorsed, by
the Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk non-profit
stakeholders.
WHAT’S IN A NAME?
Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk does not
equal the DOWNTOWN ARTWALK. Can you
tell which is which? Neither can most people.
One is an event started around 2004 by artists,
indie event coordinators and local galleries, the
other is a non-profit started in 2011 with $200,000
in yearly earnings to contain and maintain their
non-profit entity, which throws public and private
events only they themselves coordinate during
the DOWNTOWN ARTWALK. The Downtown
Los Angeles Art Walk is a non-profit, which list
the HDBID on their website as one of their main
sponsors. The non-profit, who’s mission statement
reads, “a non-profit 501c3 that provides monthly
showcases celebrating the best galleries, artists,
photography, restaurants, bars, and shops and
businesses located in Downtown Los Angeles.”
no where states the non-profit being responsible
for every attendee or indie artists, or the event itself, or it’s clean up fee, or settlements sought for
anyone else who may participate outside of their
own endeavors during the DOWNTOWN ARTWALK.
Yet, in a continuing effort, with local media
support, to brand their name as the Official and
only, DOWNTOWN ART WALK organizers, the
non-profit has been for the past three years doing nothing short of what this read would call
“friendly bullying” of members of the community, local businesses, independent artists and
outside event coordinators who have supported
the DOWNTOWN ART WALK for years; many
of which have been suddenly cited or shut down
while making honest attempts in support of the
arts during the DOWNTOWN ARTWALK.
If the Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk
non-profit happens to stumble upon any event coordinator using the words, “Downtown ArtWalk”
to market an event during the DOWNTOWN
ARTWALK, they’re sure to get a friendly yet stern
letter of concern from the non-profit stating that
others may be getting their event “misconstrued
as a program that is presented/endorsed by the
Official Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk.”
That’s the same as starting a business and naming it CHRISTMAS and telling every one who
wanted to celebrate on the 25th, they can no longer use the name CHRISTMAS when inviting
friends and family over for ______ dinner, or
even when describing CHRISTMAS, during the
holiday season. No more “Christmas” music, it’s
just “music” now, no more gifts, no more jolly, no
more elves, no more eggnog!
And how do they pick and choose who gets
their endorsement? Out of 100s of artists and
event coordinators that frequent the DOWNTOWN ARTWALK, only a few familiar names
and locations are mentioned in the their event
programs or on their social media month-after
month-after-month.
But there are hundreds of artists and coordinators hanging on, being ignored or condemned
for participating in one way or another, and last
month’s gentrification of the indie artists was just
one of them.
What was once a booming indie arts economy
of over 1000 artists, with almost every local business eager to participate in the DOWNTOWN
ARTWALK, IN JUST 3 YEARS has become “just
another Thursday night” to many locals.
Yet still voices of enthusiasm for what the night
is meant for, ring out on a daily basis on the streets
of DT. Indie artists still flock to the DOWNTOWN ARTWALK in an attempt to feed their
families. Even though the crowd’s =in smaller
numbers, art lovers still migrate to the DOWNTOWN ARTWALK to find and support them.
The Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk
non-profit does throw interesting and informative
exhibits with style and grace, and has a team dedicated to the survival of their own endeavors. But
if they ever act in wonder or express fears about
what the DOWNTOWN ARTWALK has become,
well then that’s the case for Scooby Doo, because
the DOWNTOWN ART WALK is more than just
their own endeavors and ambitions. It’s the ambitions of thousands of inspired youth of all ethnic
backgrounds coming to explore what downtown
has to offer. They are the future and they want to
celebrate and shine.
The Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk nonprofit aren’t the only ones dedicated to the night’s
event, nor should they be. Art is subjective, colorful, thought provoking, liberating, emotional,
but if only one person paints, then eventually all
the paintings are going to turn out the exact same.
Colors are going to be left out. Only one buyer will
show up and the event will die.
While other art walks springing up across the
nation are inviting and encouraging local businesses and indie artists it’s time for the DOWNTOWN ARTWALK to take back its title as being
the most diverse, most entertaining, and best
Downtown Los Angeles event in support the artistically gifted, not just the economically secure.