Best Things to See & Do at DTLA Artwalk- FLUXbranding studios are the epicenter of DTLA Artwalk. Here’s insider tips for spots to see and visit at DTLA Artwalk.
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DTLA Artwalk Galleries…check links as listing change frequently:
Art Walk Lounge- Each month, the Art Walk Lounge is where you can pick up maps, complementary refreshments and giveaways. The Art Walk Lounge, is the “it-spot” to meet up with friends on Art Walk Thursdays! It is the official “Visitor’s Center” of the Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk.
Art Meets Architecture- The Eastern Building features 21st Century Art presented in extraordinary architectural settings. Exhibitions change monthly.
Crewist Gallery- This is one of my favorite galleries at Artwalk. If you like graffiti or urban art, Crewist is always featuring the freshest in urban art. They also usually have a DJ spinning music.
The Crocker Club- Located in the basement of the Crocker Citizens National Bank Building (reborn as the Spring Arts Tower, at 5th and Spring), The Crocker Club is the handiwork of Hollywood nightlife denizen Vincent Terzian. Decor is plush-vault and a great place to go get a cocktail before you start your journey at Artwalk. Dress code is formal avoid athletic wear, faded jeans, baggie clothing.
The Continental Gallery This space hosts a variety of flash events throughout the year specifically for Artwalk.
Cortrutza Gallery- This gallery features the work of Claudia Cotrutza, who is known as a fine craftsman in the restoration of icons and antiquities as well as a published poet while still a student, proceeding to the creation cutting edge textile hangings, abstract paintings, and portraiture.
CB1 Gallery- CB1 Gallery was established in early 2010 and exhibits and promotes an intellectually demanding yet aesthetically pleasing group of younger and mid-career artists who cross disciplines and political perspectives. The gallery’s artists work in a range of media including painting, drawing, sculpture, installation, and photography. The gallery will mount up to 15 solo and curated group exhibitions annually, including smaller shows in the CB1 Project Room, adjacent to the main CB1 Gallery.
Crack Gallery- Crack Gallery features pop art and clothing. The white walls in the gallery are filled with pop art, most painted by local artists. Great place to check out some cool local clothing designers and pop art.
Colosseum Fine Arts- The mission of Colosseum Fine Arts is the curation of exhibits that juxtapose deceased masters works with those of international emerging artists while discovering and fostering the career of artists and new collectors alike.
DAC Gallery- A non-profit gallery in Downtown Los Angeles’ Gallery Row District.
Dialect- Dialect was founded by Mike Russek, who has been curating and hosting art events and galleries in Los Angeles for the last 8 years. Mike is a prolific designer and sculptor, and his newest sculptures and custom furniture line are showcased in the gallery.
El Nopal Press Fine Art Public
Fidm Museum & Galleries- Exhibitions are installed throughout the year, and range from traveling exhibitions to FIDM Students’ work and FIDM-developed installations. These exhibitions feature costumes from the previous year’s best films and television programs including samplings of Academy Award®-nominated and Emmy® Award-nominated costumes.
Gary Leonard / Take My Picture- During the past thirty years Gary Leonard has photographed the streets and neighborhoods of Los Angeles recording the famous and not so famous as they navigate the currents of life in Southern California. The gallery features photos in and around LA.
Outside Gary Leonard "Take My Picture" Storefront
Gloria Delson Contemporary Arts Gloria Delson Contemporary Arts is a full-service contemporary arts gallery. In 2010, GDCA created a new division specializing in Residential and Corporate Sales. They have diversified body of works that include paintings, sculpture, graphics, original prints, and photography. 215 W. 6th Street, Los Angeles, Ca
Grammy Museum The GRAMMY Museum explores and celebrates the enduring legacies of all forms of music and the history of the premier recognition of excellence in recorded process; and the history of the GRAMMY® Awards, the premier recognition of recorded music accomplishment.
The Hive Gallery & Studios- Founded in Spring of 2005, The Hive Gallery and Studios is a truly unique and vibrant gallery/studio experience. It is a virtual think-tank, buzzing with 5 featured artists a month, two full galleries, 25 working artists, and an artist-made item store.
LA Times Tour- LA Times starting giving tours at the LA Times building starting last Artwalk. Attendance is limited and reservations are first-come, first-served. RSVP at The Tour includes free parking for the evening in the Los Angeles Times lot at 2nd and Spring. This is a rare opportunity for a fascinating behind-the-scenes look into photojournalism in today’s nano-second world.
Latino Museum of History Art and Culture- The Latino Museum is dedicated to celebrating the diverse history, art, culture and vitality of the Latino heritage.
MOCA- MOCA is the only museum in Los Angeles devoted exclusively to contemporary art. It is committed to the collection, presentation, and interpretation of work produced since 1940 in all media, and to preserving that work for future generations.
Gallery Mujo Featuring 3D artist, Tomiyo Tajiri.
In addition to the galleries, Artwalk features Downtown LA Artpark, hosting street artists, vendors, and <a href="http://thefoodtrucker.com/icalrepeatdetail/2011/6/9/4749">Food Trucks </a>. This event is FREE to the public.
Museum of Neon Art- This is one of my favorite museums at Artwalk. Enjoy a collection of neon arts. The mission of the Museum of Neon Art is to encourage learning and curiosity through the preservation, collection, and interpretation of neon art.
The Gallery at Redcat- Read reviews.
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