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Saturday November 15

Junc Gallery
APAK, Aya Kakeda, Betsy Walton: November 15 - December 21,
Opening Reception Saturday November 15 , 7:30-10:30 p.m.
www.juncgallery.com

 

Image APAK

"Under Alvarado: There Is A Beach"
Tiny Creatures goes to Mexicali
@Mexicali Rose Centro de Arte/Medios
In Mexicali, Mexico

Friday, November 14th, 2008

Time: 7pm-3am
Music provided by:
Holy Shit, Nikki Obscure
DJ's: Eggy, and their resident DJ

Artwork by: Tall Paul, Samuel Vasquez, Eli Langer, Ry Rocklen, Rachel Detroit, Bobbi Woods, Jed Ochmanek, Kelly Coats, Jason Grier & Julia Holter, Jason Yates, Hedi El Kholti, Skylar Haskard, Matt Fishbeck, and a wall of Tiny Creatures Permanent Collection and Paraphernalia, curated by Janet Kim.

Sport Equipment Basketball from Eastbay

 

www.tiny-creatures.com
contact: janet@tiny-creatures.com

 

Sandi Calistro @ Black Maria

Two shows Saturday August 1st @ Black Maria

Sandi Calistro: Celestina
AUGUST 2ND THROUGH AUGUST 12TH, 2008
Opening Reception: Saturday, 2nd of August, 7:00 - 10:30p

AND

Group Show: get the lead out
AUGUST 2ND THROUGH AUGUST 12TH, 2008
Opening Reception: Saturday, 2nd of August, 7:00 - 10:30pm

Materials and Applications @ Glow

SLGA's own Materials and Applications had an amazing piece in the Glow festival. Unfortunately only about 200,000 people attended.

"Michelle Dickens, left, takes a different look at the Santa Monica Ferris Wheel trough "The Amazing Mental Scope" by infranatural, on the Santa Monica Pier during Glow."

More pictuires of the festival can be seen on the L.A. Times website.

Flaunt @ JUNC June 21

www.juncgallery.com
Flaunt: June 21 - July 31 2008

Opening Reception Saturday June 21, 7:30-10:30 p.m

Featuring new drawings, paintings and sculpture by: Austin McCormick, Martha Rich, Mark Todd, Sharlina Lin, Lynn Baik, Andy Holder, Aaron Smith, Freida Gossett, Kyoko Kawasaki, Tasha Kusama, Nolina Burge, Jason Holley, Eric Sandberg, Sean Cassidy and David Jien .

Bloggers Wanted!

Art and culture savvy people wanted to write occasional posts about interesting arts related events in and around Silver Lake, Los Feliz, Echo Park, Atwater, Glassel Park downtown. Also person needed to compile weekly, concise neighborhood art and events list. In return we can offer credit and advertising on the SLGA website for you or your business. Please email sl_galleryalliance@hotmail.com and tell us a little about yourself. Look forward to hearing from you!

SLGA Art Shows

Tons of great art stuff coming up (and going on) in the Five Boroughs (permanent post)

SLGA Openings:November February 7- 12

The Trinity @ Thinkspace

featured New works and an installation from Tony Philippou, Zach Johnsen & Marion Bolognesi

Opening Reception: Friday, Feb. 8th 7-11PM Show runs through March 8

SLGA Openings:November January 17- 24

The Girly Show (group show) @Ghetto Gloss

Thursday, January 17, 2008 Opening Reception: Thursday, January 17, 7pm to Midnight

3D Art Exhibition (group show) @Black Maria

JANUARY 19TH THROUGH FEBRUARY 16TH, 2008 Opening Reception: Saturday 19th January, 7:00 - 10:30pm

L.A. MUNICIPAL ART GALLERY Presents: Spirits of LA

January 18 - April 20, 2008 Opening Reception: Sunday, January 20, 2-5 pm with music provided by Charangoa

Showcasing the work of Armando Baeza, Rauol Baltazar, Patricia Boyd, Roberto L. Delgado, Kathi Flood, John H. Jones, Leo Limon, Pola Lopez, Dorothy Magallon, Toti O Brien, Paul Pitsker, Annie Sperling, Cindy Suriyani, and Linda Vallejo. Curated by Raoul de la Sota

ABOUT LAMAG: The Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery is facility of the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs and is located at 4800 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90027. Admission for Adults is $7; Seniors and Students, $3; Children under 12 with Adults are free. Admission is free during First Fridays (first Friday of each month). The Gallery is open Fri-Sun, 12 noon to 5 p.m. For general information, the public may call 323.644.6269.

Love Me (group show) @DRKRM

January 19- February 24, 2008 Opening Reception: Saturday, January 119, 7pm to 10pm

SLGA Openings:November Decmber 7- 13

Sadly Beautiful: A Vinyl Show @Black Maria

December 8th through December 22nd, 2007 Opening Reception: Saturday 8th December, 7:00 – 10:30pm

Rock Fight @ Junc Dec 8 2007 Reception Saturday December 8, 7:30-10:30 p.m.
featuring: Allison Cole , Jesse Dickerson and Rami Kim

That Show! 2@ Gallery Revisited

Featuring: The return of the Faux Living Room - a pun on couch paintings: living room courtesy of our friends The Living Room also in silver lake!

Holiday Arty Party with refreshments and shopping*: December 8th 6pm to 10pm ish *that's right! it's THAT SHOW! 2

Snow Angels @ Thinkspace

featured installation from Stella Im Hultberg and new works from Caia Koopman, Nouar, Jeaneen Carlino, Lilly Piri, Kelly Vivanco, Angelina Wrona, Catherine Brooks, Tina Anderson & Sophia Pottish

Also showing in our project room: Greener Grass featuring new works and an installation from Jesse Hotchkiss

Opening Reception: Friday, Dec. 7th 7-11PM

JORDIN ISIP & JASON HOUCHEN @La Luz De Jesus

Conversations with Gronk and Ricardo Garcia

Conversations with Gronk and Ricardo Garcia this Thursday

Metro Gallery / Thursday Sept. 20, 2007 / 7:30 pm / RSVP

"Please join us for a conversation with artists, Gronk and Ricardo Garcia as they discuss their paintings, their inspiration, and the details behind their interesting collaboration, "Momento." The exhibition will run through September 29 at Metro Gallery. Please RSVP as this promises to be a great
night of conversation and art."

If you know even a little about the Los Angeles art scene you know what a long shadow Gronk's cast. This sounds like an absolutely fabulous opportunity don't pass it up!

We Need Your Tips!

Do you have breaking news that would be of interest to the residence of Silver Lake, Echo Park, Atwater Village, Los Feliz or surrounding communities,  if so drop us a line. We're looking for community partners to help us spread the word about this vibrant neighborhood and its rapid development.

What could be easier or more rewarding!

*No event listings please at this time although we hope to include in the future*

Ronald Kurniawan

Ronald Kurniawan is an amazing talent. A recent graduate of Art Center College of Design he already has numerous exhibitions under his belt and an allstar list of clients. We almost fell of our chair when we saw the final version of the SLGA promo card.  Look for it at galleries and discriminating locations near you! In the meantime check out Ronald's amazing work at http://www.ronaldkurniawan.com 

Thanks Ronald!

Openings April 20-26

A Sense of Place @ Metro
Featuring:  Ann Mitchell
Reception Saturday, April 21 , 2007 from 6PM until 10PM
through may 19
http://www.metrogallery.org/site.html
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Bound & Gagged @ Black Maria Gallery
featuring: Vahé Berberian, Gin Stevens, Jason Houchen, Jack Howe, Chris Goodman, Eduardo Benedetto, James Brooks, Joe Girandola, Eliana Dominguez, Lorenzo Moran, Drew, Man One, Vyal, Werc.
Opening Reception:  Saturday 21st April, 7:00 – 10:30pm
through May 15, 2007
www.blackmariagallery.com