First quarter of 2009 show preview...

David MacDowell

Debut Los Angeles solo show this March @ thinkspace

Below is a lil' preview of the goodness that lay ahead in the 1st quarter of 2009 for us lucky art lovers in the Los Angeles area.

Please know this is by no means a complete listing of all the art happenings in the LA area, nor do we try to attempt to be that, as there are many great sources for overall listings like Art Slant and others. We strive to direct you towards exhibits that we plan to check out ourselves. Most shows we suggest fall within the realm commonly referred to as new contemporary, lowbrow, pop surrealism, outsider, urban contemporary, graffiti, etc.

Many more shows to be announced soon and our regular weekly show update posts and e-mail updates will resume come 1st week of January. The big show at Blum & Poe this Saturday is sort of a year end wrap up of sorts, hope to see many of you out. Happy Holidays everyone!

Coming this January (date/details TBA soon)
Subliminal Projects
1331 W Sunset Blvd in Los Angeles / 213.213.0078
Photo show from New York’s very own Martha Cooper
http://www.subliminalprojects.com/

Fri, Jan. 2nd 8-11PM
La Luz De Jesus Gallery
4633 Hollywood Blvd in Los Angeles / 323.666.7667
New works from Alan Frobes and Mark Todd
(On view through Jan. 25th)
http://www.laluzdejesus.com/

Sat, Jan. 3rd 7-10PM
Corey Helford Gallery
8522 Washington Blvd in Culver City / 310.287.2340
New works from James Naccarato and Erik Alos + new works from Lauren Bergman in the loft
http://www.coreyhelfordgallery.com/

Sat, Jan. 3rd 8:30PM-12:30AM ($8 admission)
The Hive Gallery
729 South Spring Street in downtown Los Angeles
“Temple Of Visions” group show featuring works from Alex Grey, Allyson Grey, James Zar, Michael Brown, Delphia, Voytek Nowakowski, Orion, Sensei, Robert Venosa, Martina Hoffmann and many, many more plus an installation from Shrine, live DJ action, live music and much more

http://www.thehivegallery.com/

Thurs, Jan. 8th 7-10PM
Gallery 1988
7020 Melrose Ave in Los Angeles / 323.937.7088
“Under The Influence: An Official Tribute To The Beastie Boys” featuring works by over 100 artists – go to http://www.88beasties.blogspot.com/ to view the complete list and for more info
(On view through Jan. 29th)
http://www.nineteeneightyeight.com/

Fri, Jan. 9th 7-11PM

C.A.V.E. Gallery

507 Rose Ave in Venice

“Winter Light” group show featuring works from Terri Woodward, Zoso, Macsorro, Shahid Brown, Walt Hall, Zombienose, L. Croskey, Andy Haynes, Nathan Cartwright, Johnny Siu and much more plus live DJ action and live painting from J. Martin

(On view through Jan. 24th)

http://www.cavegallery.net/

Fri, Jan. 9th 7-11PM
Thinkspace Gallery
4210 Santa Monica Blvd in Los Angeles / 323.913.3375
“From The Streets Of Brooklyn” curated by Ad Hoc Art – featuring installations from Gaia and Rachel Lowing in the front room, Imminent Disaster in our project room and chalk art on the streets from Ellis G. in addition to works from almost 50 artists in our main gallery all representing the streets of Brooklyn
(On view through Feb. 6th)
http://www.thinkspacegallery.com/

Sat, Jan. 10th 7-10:30PM
Black Maria Gallery
3137 Glendale Blvd. Los Angeles / 323-660-9393
“Welcome to the Greenhouse” featuring new works from Renee Lawter + on the Project Wall: “The Soreheads” featuring new works from Vanessa Matthews & Nancy Mancini
(On view through Jan. 31st)
http://www.blackmariagallery.com/

Sat, Jan. 10th 8PM-Midnight
Carmichael Gallery
1257 N. La Brea in Los Angeles / 323.969.0600
“Man Is The Bastard” featuring new works from Ericailcane
http://www.carmichaelgallery.com/

Sat, Jan. 10th 6-10PM
POVevolving Gallery

939 Chung King Road in Los Angeles
“It’s Just A Ride” featuring new works from Derek Albeck
http://povevolving.com/

Sat, Jan. 10th 7-10PM
Billy Shire Fine Arts
5790 Washington Blvd in Culver City / 323.297.0600
New works from Esther Pearl Watson + Jessica Joslin
(On view through Feb. 7th)
http://www.billyshirefinearts.com/

Sat, Jan. 17th 8-11:30PM
Copro Nason
Bergamot Station in Santa Monica
“Zap Masters” with works on view from Robt. Williams, S. Clay Wilson, R. Crumb and Rick Griffin
(On view through Jan. 31st)
http://www.copronason.com/

Sat, Jan. 24th 7-10PM
Corey Helford Gallery
8522 Washington Blvd in Culver City / 310.287.2340
“Tracking The Wounded” featuring new works from Joey Remmers
http://www.coreyhelfordgallery.com/

Sat, Jan. 24th 7-10PM
New Image Art
7908 Santa Monica Blvd. in Los Angeles / 323.654.2192
“15th Anniversary Show” with works from Faile, Bast, Jeff Soto, Judith Supine, Deanna Templeton, Megan Whitmarsh, Antonio Diaz, Rich Jacobs, Skullphone, Caroline Hwang, Neck Face, Jamie Williams, The Date Farmers, Kelsey Brookes, Jo Jackson, Anthony Lister, Cleon Peterson, and David Ellis
http://www.newimageartgallery.com/

Sat, Jan. 24th 5-7PM ($8 admission)
Oceanside Museum of Art
704 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA, 92054 / 760.435.3720 (20 miles north of San Diego on the coast)Lowbrow Art: Nine San Diego Pop Surrealists featuring the works of Mary Fleener, Scott Saw, Tim McCormick, Scrojo (Craig Haskett), Jason Sherry, Charles Glaubitz, Ron Wharton, Pamela Jaeger and Jen Trute - complete with wine and scrumptious hors d’oeuvres prepared by OMA’s own Culinary Arts Council.
(On view through May 24th)
http://www.oma-online.org/

Thurs, Feb. 5th 7:30-9PM
Riverside Art Museum
3425 Mission Inn Ave in Riverside / 951.684.7111
“Turning In Circles” special signing with Jeff Soto for his new book Storm Clouds
(One night only special signing event – “Turning In Circles” on view through Feb. 21st)
http://www.riversideartmuseum.org/

Fri, Feb. 6th 8-11PM
La Luz De Jesus Gallery
4633 Hollywood Blvd in Los Angeles / 323.666.7667
New works from Daniel Peacock
(On view through Feb. 27th)
http://www.laluzdejesus.com/ Angeles

Fri, Feb. 13th 7-11PM
Thinkspace Gallery
4210 Santa Monica Blvd in Los Angeles / 323.913.3375
“Dreamgirls and Ukes” featuring new works from Amy Crehore + “The Silent Treatment” featuring new works from Anthony Clarkson in the project room
(On view through March 6th)
http://www.thinkspacegallery.com/

Sat, Feb. 14th 7-10PM
Billy Shire Fine Arts
5790 Washington Blvd in Culver City / 323.297.0600
New works from Bob Dob + Francisco Rodriguez Maruca
(On view through March 7th)
http://www.billyshirefinearts.com/

Sat, Feb. 21st 7-10PM
New Image Art
7908 Santa Monica Blvd. in Los Angeles / 323.654.2192
“Yeah, The F*cking Crap Of Life…” featuring new works from Megan Whitmarsh
http://www.newimageartgallery.com/

Fri, March 6th 8-11PM
La Luz De Jesus Gallery
4633 Hollywood Blvd in Los Angeles / 323.666.7667
The Annual ‘Everything But The Kitchen Sync’ group show
(On view through March 29th)
http://www.laluzdejesus.com/ Angeles

Fri, March 6th 7-11PM
C.A.V.E. Gallery
507 Rose Ave in Venice
“Apocalypse Soon?” featuring new works from Jennifer Springman and a small group show (line up TBA)
(On view through March 28th)
http://www.cavegallery.net/

Fri, March 13th 7-11PM
Thinkspace Gallery
4210 Santa Monica Blvd in Los Angeles / 323.913.3375
“Untitled (New Works)” featuring new works and an installation from Matthew Feyld + “The Sins Of Atticus Finch” featuring new works from David MacDowell in the project room
(On view through April 3rd)
http://www.thinkspacegallery.com/

Sat, March 14th 7-10PM
Billy Shire Fine Arts
5790 Washington Blvd in Culver City / 323.297.0600
New works from Ana Bagayan, Eric Finzi, Gregg Gibbs and Matjames Metson
(On view through April 4th)
www.billyshirefinearts.com

Sat, March 28th 7-10PM
New Image Art
7908 Santa Monica Blvd. in Los Angeles / 323.654.2192
New works from Clare Rojas, Andrew Jeffrey Wright and Lydia Fong
www.newimageartgallery.com