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

Last show of the year in LA... and it's a big one...

Yoshitomo Nara

New works at Blum&Poe in Culver City

Opening Reception: Sat, Dec. 20th

December 20th, 2008 - January 31st, 2009

The amazing studio shot above is courtesy of the fine folks over at Arrested Motion. The in progress shot below is from Blum&Poe directly.

Looks to be an amazing show, with lots of work to go around including many smaller works, so get ready all you collectors out there!

For more information check out:
http://www.blumandpoe.com/exhibitions/

Book signing + Q&A with ARMSROCK & ELBOW-TOE today @ Thinkspace...

Please join us for a live Q&A with ARMSROCK & ELBOW-TOE today, Sat, December 13th, from 4-5pm with a book signing to follow at 5-6pm with ARMSROCK for "All My Friends Are Made Of Paper"

ARMSROCK's book features a special introduction by Swoon, a hand screen-printed cover, 96 pages with lots of color images, is limited to 2,000 copies and was printed by the fine folks over at Wooster Collective.

Q&A with ARMSROCK & ELBOW: Saturday, Dec. 13th 4-5PM

ARMSROCK Book Signing: Saturday, Dec. 13th 5-6PM

Thank you to all that came out to the opening last night, it was an amazing evening!!!

More opening night shots posted soon on our flickr...

For now check out some great shots from the folks at Arrested Motion here.

Be sure to keep an eye out about town too... they've been busy.

Show previews now live / don't miss Thinkspace this Fri...

Thinkspace has been a hub of activity for the past week - all three artists have been putting forth their all to make our last show of 2008 one to remember. We're really proud with how the show has come together and hope you all can make it out to view in person...

Mostly Memory preview from ARMSROCK and ELBOW-TOE: http://www.sourharvest.com/thinkspace/2008/mostlymemory/works.php

Life Sentence preview from Jon Todd:

http://www.sourharvest.com/thinkspace/2008/project/lifesentence/works.php

Watch the streets of Los Angeles this week/weekend for sightings from both ELBOW-TOE (shown above) and ARMSROCK... more to follow soon, including a nice recap of the week to be posted by the amazing folks over at www.vimby.com

For more pics from behind the scenes of install week, check out AM here.

Mostly Memory + Life Sentence - both open this Fri, Dec. 12th @ Thinkspace

ELBOW-TOE's massive masterpiece...

ELBOW-TOE

"Brother, Can you Spare A Dime?"
122" x 80"
310cm x 203cm

Massive. Well over 250 pounds. Created in three separate parts. Over 10 feet tall total. This was an undertaking to get hung, but so worth it. Just over powering to stand in front of.

More 'sneak peeks' posted later today on our Flickr and here on the blog.

Digital collector preview going out this evening - hit us up at contact@sourharvest.com if you haven't already to request the preview.

Mostly Memory
Fri, Dec. 12th 7-11PM
Thinkspace

Book your tickets to Japan now!!!

MARK RYDEN

The Snow Yak Show

February 7th - February 18th, 2009

Tomio Koyama Gallery

Tokyo, Japan

http://www.tomiokoyamagallery.com/ (may have issues loading / all in Japanese)

The gallery that debuted his epic new work at this year's Art Basel in Miami announced at the fair their upcoming solo show with Ryden - can't wait!!!

Recommended openings to catch this weekend...

Thurs, Dec. 11th 12PM-9PM
The Downtown Art Walk
The 2nd Thursday of every month, the galleries, museums and studios of downtown LA open to the public for a free self-guided art walk. Thousands fill the streets and there’s always something new popping up, and it continues to grow… check out the website for full details
www.downtownartwalk.com

Thurs, Dec. 11th 7-11PM
Munky King
7308 Melrose Ave in Los Angeles / 323.938.0091
Koibito Signing and Release Party with Yoskay Yamamoto – the official release of the gold edition (500 pcs) and a MK Exclusive edition of 150 (color / details to be kept secret until day of release) – customs also available from Yoskay and more + live DJ action
(One-night only event)
www.munkyking.com

Thurs, Dec. 11th 6-10PM
Safari Sam’s
448 S. Main Street @ The Regent in Los Angeles
Huge group show of over 60 artists with featured artist Michael Pukac – presented by United Cat
www.safari-sams.com

Fri, Dec. 12th 7-10PM
Cerasoli : LeBasse Gallery
8530-B Washington Ave in Culver City / 310.558.0911
“Maritime and Mythology” featuring new works from Evan B. Harris in Gallery 1 + “Gifted” group show of small works in Gallery 2 + new works from Catherine Ryan in the project room
(On view through Dec. 20th)
http://cerasoli-lebasse.com/site/

Fri, Dec. 12th 7-10PM
L’KEG Gallery
311 Glendale Blvd in Los Angeles
“Under The Cover Of Trees” featuring new works from Zoso, Allie Peck, Jane G. Pryor, Christine Monohan and Shannon Ingraham
(On view through Jan. 9th, 2009)
www.lkeggallery.com

Fri, Dec. 12th 7-11PM
thinkspace
4210 Santa Monica Blvd in Los Angeles / 323.913.3375
“Mostly Memory” featuring new works and an installation from ELBOW-TOE and ARMSROCK + “Life Sentence” featuring new works from Jon Todd in our project room
(Both exhibits on view through Jan. 2nd, 2009)
www.thinkspacegallery.com

Sat, Dec. 13th 7-10PM
01 Gallery
530 South Hewitt Street, Barker Block – Suite 141 in downtown Los Angeles / 213.689.0101
New works from Hans Haveron and John Park
www.01gallery.com

Sat, Dec. 13th 6-9PM
Art & Mayhem
3416 Glendale Blvd in Los Angeles / 323.666.7731
Group show honoring the power of heavy metal in art with works from Miran Kim, Ross Sewage, Chris Dodge, Dan Seagrave, Marc Rude, Don of the Dead and many more + DJ action and a live set from Lack Of Interest

Sat, Dec. 13th 7-10PM
Cerasoli : LeBasse Gallery
8530-B Washington Ave in Culver City / 310.558.0911
“Untitled Love Project” book signing from .ISM – no listing of artists available anywhere I’m afraid… it’s a crap shoot as to who will be on hand, and a great line up in the book for sure, so definitely worth swinging by if you aren’t headed out to Riverside with the rest of LA on Saturday…
http://cerasoli-lebasse.com/site/

Sat, Dec. 13th 8-11:30PM
Copro Nason Gallery
2525 Michigan Ave, Space T-5 at Bergamot Station in Santa Monica / 310.398.2643
“Good Samaritan’s Group Show” to benefit Dog & Pony Show + “Like Giving A Kid A Loaded Gun” featuring new works from Matthew Bone in gallery 2
(On view through Jan. 3rd, 2009)
www.copronason.com

Sat, Dec. 13th 7-10PM
Corey Helford Gallery
8522 Washington Blvd in Culver City / 310.287.2340
“These Predicaments” featuring new works from David Stoupakis
www.coreyhelfordgallery.com

Sat, Dec. 13th 6:30-10PM
GR2
2062 Sawtelle Blvd in Los Angeles / 310.445.9276
“Post-It Show 3” featuring works on Post-It notes from a vast array of artists including the likes of APAK!, Gary Baseman, Bigfoot, Tim Biskup, Buff Monster, Jen Corace, Evah Fan, Korin Faught, Matt Furie, Susie Ghahremani, David Horvath, Travis Lampe, LeMerde, Daniel Lim, Jacob McGraw, Brendan Monroe, Mark Murphy, Tom Neely, Martha Rich, Souther Salazar, Keith Shore, Bwana Spoons, Aiyana Udesen, Megan Whitmarsh and many more
(On view through Jan. 14th, 2009)
www.gr2.net

Sat, Dec. 13th 7-10PM
Han Cholo
1549 Echo Park Ave in Los Angeles / 213.482.9180
“Also Known As…” featuring original works on bandanas from Gaia, Shepard Fairey, Ron English, and many more

Sat, Dec. 13th 7-11PM
New Image Art Gallery
7908 Santa Monica Blvd. in West Hollywood / 323.654.2192
“The Cat House” featuring new works and an installation from The Date Farmers (*work shown above)
www.newimageartgallery.com

Sat, Dec. 13th 6-11PM ($5 admission)
Nomad Studios
1993 Blake Ave., Los Angeles
“Peel Here ‘08” curated by Sticky Ricks – adhesive art showcase
www.stickyricks.net

Sat, Dec. 13th 6-8PM
Regen Projects
9016 Santa Monica Blvd in Los Angeles
“Cutting Room Floor – Part Two” featuring works from Raymond Pettibon
(On view through Jan. 24th, 2009)
http://www.regenprojects.com/

Sat, Dec. 13th 7-9PM
Riverside Art Museum
3425 Mission Drive in Riverside / 951.684.7111
“Turning In Circles” featuring new works and an installation from Jeff Soto
(On view through Feb. 21st, 2009)
www.riversideartmuseum.org

Sat, Dec. 13th 7-10PM
Billy Shire Fine Arts
5790 Washington Blvd. in Los Angeles / 323.297.0600
“Anatomy of Sorrow” featuring new works from Daniel Martin Diaz + “Rolling Vengeance” featuring new works from Morgan Slade
(On view through Jan. 3rd, 2009)
www.billyshirefinearts.com

Sat, Dec. 13th 8-11PM
Subliminal Projects
1331 W. Sunset Blvd in the Echo Park region of Los Angeles
“Idealist Propaganda: Major Retrospective” featuring the works of Glen E. Friedman
(On view through Jan. 9th, 2009)
www.subliminalprojects.com

Sat, Dec. 13th 7-10PM
SURU
7662 Melrose Ave in Los Angeles / 323.655.0770
“I Dream, Therefore I Am” featuring new works from The Imaginary Foundation
www.suru-la.com

Sat, Dec. 13th 4-6PM
thinkspace
4210 Santa Monica Blvd in Los Angeles / 323.913.3375
“All My Friends Are Made Of Paper” book signing with ARMSROCK plus artist Q&A with ELBOW-TOE and ARMSROCK
www.thinkspacegallery.com

Sat, Dec. 13th 7-11PM
Track 16 Gallery
2525 Michigan Avenue, C1 at Bergamot Station in Santa Monica / 310.264.4678
“Twenty – Six” featuring new works from RISK
(On view through Dec. 20th)
www.track16.com

Book signing + Q&A with ARMSROCK & ELBOW-TOE this Sat @ Thinkspace...

ELBOW-TOE has arrived...

ELBOW-TOE has now arrived into LA as well... and the gallery is a hub of creativity. We'll be posting up some great shots tomorrow night of both in action, as well as Jon Todd (showing in our project room during 'Mostly Memory') working on his massive mural...

Look for sightings about town soon...

Mostly Memory

This Friday 7-11PM @ Thinkspace

Don't miss it!!!

ARMSROCK - virtual tour of his book / signing this Saturday...

The good folk over at Wooster Collective just posted a lil' "video tour" of the book "All My Friends Are Made Of Paper" that they published last year with ARMSROCK.

Here's the specs if you are interested (we'll have at opening + a special signing that will follow this Sat, Dec. 13th):

"All My Friends Are Made Of Paper"
A Survey of the Work of ARMSROCK
With An Introduction By Swoon

Limited Edition of 2000
96 Pages / Color
Hand Screenprinted Cover
Softcover / 6.5" x 8.5"

ARMSROCK arrives in town...

ARMSROCK just arrived into LA from Germany and is already mad busy on things for Mostly Memory opening this Friday at Thinkspace...

More sneak peek shots soon as ELBOW-TOE just arrived as well.

GenArt Vanguard opening night goes off!!!

The opening night of the GenArt Vanguard Fair during Art Basel drew over 3,000 art lovers out and the house was packed for the full four hour affair - great vibes, strong sales (a real rarity during this year's fairs), and massive ammounts of props from all in attendance really set the night off in a big way. We're stoked we took part in this fair and can't wait for next year's - good things already brewing to make next year's event even bigger and better!

For more on the action, check out here:

http://dailydujour.com/2008/12/06/seen-genart-vanguard-and-obey-in-miami/#more-3284

And here:

http://dailydujour.com/2008/12/04/gen-art-vanguard-fair-preview-highlights/#more-3141

UPDATED - the good folks over at Arrested Motion now have some awesome coverage up too...

Check it here: http://arrestedmotion.com/2008/12/gen-art-vanguard-basel-party/

And here: http://arrestedmotion.com/2008/12/gen-art-vanguard-basel-party/

UPDATED yet again... local press now coming in too:

Miami New Times: http://www1.mia.vvmedia.com/slideshow/view/201556/9?play=true

Miami Sun Post: http://www.miamisunpost.com/archives/2008/12-04/ARTBASEL08/4MS54XXX1204.pdf

We'll be posting a bunch of shots we took soon too, including many of our booth and more. Wish I could have posted them by now, but there's just not enough time in the day down here to see all the art, meet everyone, and still try to get some sleep at day's end. An art wonderland to say the very least.

* Pictures above courtesy Daily DuJour (thanks)

Jon Todd interview / show coming up next week...

Check out a great interview with Canadian artist Jon Todd over at the blog of CommandaX here:

http://commandax.blogspot.com/2008/12/jon-todds-tattooed-underworld.html

Just a super in-depth interview and a great read, please try to check it out if you've time.

View more from Jon Todd here: http://www.jontodd.ca/

'Sneak Peek' at Life Sentence:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/thinkspace/sets/72157606482334419/

Jon Todd

Life Sentence

Opening Reception: Fri, Dec. 12th 7-11PM

In our project room along with Mostly Memory in our main gallery

http://www.thinkspacegallery.com/

Off to Miami...

Joao Ruas
Scowrer
12”x17”
Gouche, watercolor and graphite on 200gr watercolor paper

Our ‘Looking Glass’ exhibit offers a sampling of new works from artists that will be showing with us during our 2009 and 2010 programs and beyond... get ready to see a lot more from Brazil's Joao Ruas very soon... and look for an interview to be posted with him as well here in the near future.

Gen Art Vanguard New Contemporary Art Fair

Charcoal Studios in the Wynwood Arts District

2135 NW 1st Avenue, Miami, FL 33127

Vanguard Website: http://www.genart.org/event.view.htm?itemid=2353

Runs 12-04-08 through 12-07-08 during Art Basel in Miami, Florida

Digital preview for 'Looking Glass': http://www.sourharvest.com/thinkspace/2008/project/lookingglass/works.php

Recommended openings - December overview...

Tue, Dec. 2nd 7-10PM

Corey Helford Gallery

8522 Washington Blvd in Culver City / 310.287.2340

“Illuminate" featuring new works from Mia Araujo, Robert Bellm and Angelique Houtkamp

(On view through Dec. 6th)

http://www.coreyhelfordgallery.com/

Fri, Dec. 5th 9PM-2AM
Blank Canvas Party
1506 Abbot Kinney Blvd in Venice
You Make It Happen – blank canvas live public painting event with featured live painting from Michael Pukac, Phloe, Meex One, DroL and more + free door + free booze – come create and have a good time

Fri, Dec. 5th 7-11PM
C.A.V.E. Gallery
507 Rose Ave in Venice / 310.428.6387
“Trifecta” featuring new works from John Michael Gill, Jeremy Szuder and Michelle Dubin plus live painting from Michael Pukac
(On view through Jan. 2nd)
http://www.cavegallery.net/

Fri, Dec. 5th 8-11PM
La Luz De Jesus Gallery
4633 Hollywood Blvd. in Los Angeles / 323.666.7667
New works from Max Grundy and Alex De Leon
(On view through Dec. 28th)
http://www.laluzdejesus.com/

Sat, Dec. 6th 4-6PM
Arcana: Books On The Arts
1229 Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica / 310.458.1499
Book signing with Ed Templeton for his new book “Deformer”

Sat, Dec. 6th 7PM-2AM ($15 admission before 10PM / $20 afterwards)
Create:Fixate
613 Imperial Street in Los Angeles – The Premier Events Center
One-night only group show and performance featuring a huge grouping of artists, DJ’s, fashion designers, live painting action, video art and much, much more – see site for full lineup of the action
http://www.createfixate.com/

Sat, Dec. 6th 8PM-12:30AM ($8 admission)
Hive Gallery
729 S. Spring St in downtown Los Angeles
Monthly group show with featured artists Naomi Nowak, Carol Powell, Yuki Miyazaki, John Lytle Wilson and Emilio
http://www.thehivegallery.com/

Sat, Dec. 6th
Japanese American National Museum
100 N. Central Ave in Los Angeles / 213.625.0414
“Dreams To Dreams” is a group show put together by the JANM in association with Docosta of Chocalate Soop and is the first custom vinyl show to take place in a museum setting – all artists will be customizing Chocalate Soop’s DCTO (Dream Come True Project), a futuristic vinyl version of a traditional Japanese New Year’s folk toy – participating artists include: Angry Woebots • Barry Stephenson • Brent Nolasco • Cameron Tiede • Camilla d’Errico • Charles Hui • Charuca • Christina Conway • Dacosta • Dan Goodsell • David & Kazumi Svenson • Donna Ikkanda • Gary van der Steur • Hiroshi Yoshii • Itokin Park • Jesse Hernandez • Jester • Joel Nakamura • Judson Beaumont • Julie West • kaNO kid • Kazuko Shinoka (Spicy Brown) • Keith Poon • Koji Takei • Leecifer • MadL • Marilyn Frandsen • Mark Atomos • Mark Nagata • Megan Majewski • Neal Yamamoto • NEMO • PESKIMO • Peter Taylor • PON • Qris Yamashita • Sachiho Hino (Spicy Brown) • Scott Wetterschneider • Shawn O’Conner • Steve Rolston • Steve Talkowski • Stuart Rapeport • Trevor McKay - check site for times and full details
(On view through Jan. 4th, 2009)
http://www.janm.org/

Sat, Dec. 6th 6-9PM
La Luz De Jesus Gallery
4633 Hollywood Blvd. in Los Angeles / 323.666.7667
“From The Outside In” – special book signing event with Alexandra Gibson including a live photo shoot
(One-night only event)
http://www.laluzdejesus.com/

Sat, Dec. 6th 8-11PM
Merry Karnowsky Gallery
170 South La Brea Ave. in Los Angeles / 323.933.4408
“Dreams of Eternity” featuring new works from Viktor Safonkin
(On view through Jan. 10th, 2009)
http://www.mkgallery.com/

Sat, Dec. 6th 6-11PM
Salon Session Studios
112 S. De Lacey Ave in Pasadena / 626.795.8856
{EXIT} presents “Movers and Shakers Vol. 1” featuring a print release/signing with KMNDZ, Ekundayo, Steve Caballero and Lance Mountain + custom bikes on display + works on view from Craig Stecyk and many others + screenings of ‘Bomb It’ and Choppertown and much, much more – presented by Active, Circa, Base 9, Exit Concerts and Thinkspace

Sat, Dec. 6th and Sun, Dec. 7th
Vinyl Toy Network
300 East Green Street, located in the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena
Check out http://www.vinyltoynetwork.com/ for full details and hours – tons of signings and special releases planned

Tue, Dec. 9th 6-9PM (Public Reception) / 9-11PM (VIP Reception)
Gallery 1988 Los Angeles
7020 Melrose Ave in Los Angeles / 323.937.7088
“Without You I’m Just Me” featuring new works and prints from Pete Wentz (Fall Out Boy) and Travis McCoy (Gym Class Heroes) including collaborations with several ’88 regulars like Craola and others
(On view through Dec. 24th)
http://www.nineteeneightyeight.com/

Thurs, Dec. 11th 12PM-9PM
The Downtown Art Walk
The 2nd Thursday of every month, the galleries, museums and studios of downtown LA open to the public for a free self-guided art walk. Thousands fill the streets and there’s always something new popping up, and it continues to grow… check out the website for full details
http://www.downtownartwalk.com/

Thurs, Dec. 11th 7-11PM
Munky King
7308 Melrose Ave in Los Angeles / 323.938.0091
Koibito Signing and Release Party with Yoskay Yamamoto – the official release of the gold edition (500 pcs) and a MK Exclusive edition of 150 (color / details to be kept secret until day of release) – customs also available from Yoskay and more + live DJ action
(One-night only event)
http://www.munkyking.com/

Thurs, Dec. 11th 6-10PM
Safari Sam’s
448 S. Main Street @ The Regent in Los Angeles
Huge group show of over 60 artists with featured artist Michael Pukac – presented by United Cat
http://www.safari-sams.com/

Fri, Dec. 12th 7-10PM
L’KEG Gallery
311 Glendale Blvd in Los Angeles
“Under The Cover Of Trees” featuring new works from Zoso, Allie Peck, Jane G. Pryor, Christine Monohan and Shannon Ingraham
(On view through Jan. 9th, 2009)
http://www.lkeggallery.com/

Fri, Dec. 12th 7-11PM
thinkspace
4210 Santa Monica Blvd in Los Angeles / 323.913.3375
“Mostly Memory” featuring new works and an installation from ELBOW-TOE and ARMSROCK (work shown above) + “Life Sentence” featuring new works from Jon Todd in our project room
(Both exhibits on view through Jan. 2nd, 2009)
http://www.thinkspacegallery.com/

Sat, Dec. 13th 7-10PM
01 Gallery
530 South Hewitt Street, Barker Block – Suite 141 in downtown Los Angeles / 213.689.0101
New works from Hans Haveron and John Park
http://www.01gallery.com/

Sat, Dec. 13th 8-11:30PM
Copro Nason Gallery
2525 Michigan Ave, Space T-5 at Bergamot Station in Santa Monica / 310.398.2643
“Good Samaritan’s Group Show” to benefit Dog & Pony Show + “Like Giving A Kid A Loaded Gun” featuring new works from Matthew Bone in gallery 2
(On view through Jan. 3rd, 2009)
http://www.copronason.com/

Sat, Dec. 13th 7-10PM
Corey Helford Gallery
8522 Washington Blvd in Culver City / 310.287.2340
“These Predicaments” featuring new works from David Stoupakis
http://www.coreyhelfordgallery.com/

Sat, Dec. 13th 6:30-10PM
GR2
2062 Sawtelle Blvd in Los Angeles / 310.445.9276
“Post-It Show 3” featuring works on Post-It notes from a vast array of artists including the likes of APAK!, Gary Baseman, Bigfoot, Tim Biskup, Buff Monster, Jen Corace, Evah Fan, Korin Faught, Matt Furie, Susie Ghahremani, David Horvath, Travis Lampe, LeMerde, Daniel Lim, Jacob McGraw, Brendan Monroe, Mark Murphy, Tom Neely, Martha Rich, Souther Salazar, Keith Shore, Bwana Spoons, Aiyana Udesen, Megan Whitmarsh and many more
(On view through Jan. 14th, 2009)
http://www.gr2.net/

Sat, Dec. 13th 7-10PM
Han Cholo
1549 Echo Park Ave in Los Angeles / 213.482.9180
“Also Known As…” featuring original works on bandanas from Gaia, Shepard Fairey, Ron English, and many more

Sat, Dec. 13th 7-11PM
New Image Art Gallery
7908 Santa Monica Blvd. in West Hollywood / 323.654.2192
“The Cat House” featuring new works and an installation from The Date Farmers
http://www.newimageartgallery.com/

Sat, Dec. 13th 7-9PM
Riverside Art Museum
3425 Mission Drive in Riverside / 951.684.7111
“Turning In Circles” featuring new works and an installation from Jeff Soto
(On view through Feb. 21st, 2009)
http://www.riversideartmuseum.org/

Sat, Dec. 13th 8-11PM
Subliminal Projects
1331 W. Sunset Blvd in the Echo Park region of Los Angeles
“Idealist Propaganda: Major Retrospective” featuring the works of Glen E. Friedman
(On view through Jan. 9th, 2009)

http://www.subliminalprojects.com/

Please know this is by no means a complete listing of all the art happenings in LA, nor do we try to attempt to be that, as there are many great sources for that. 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 lowbrow, pop surrealism, outsider, new contemporary, urban contemporary, graffiti, etc. Enjoy!