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Art Walk Downtown LA
Every first Thursday of each month Downtown Los Angeles hosts a night dedicated to artists. It is called the Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk. Galleries open up and artists have a location to display their creations. The streets pack out with admiring viewers, interesting people, artists and individuals who appreciate excellent gourmet food trucks.
I decided to visit last Thursday evening – I only live 10 minutes away so it isn’t that much of a trek. I went to one of my favorite galleries – the Hive Gallery and snuck a peek at who was showing that evening. I am a huge fan of art that goes outside the box, I find it a bit more interesting and that’s usually what you find at Hive.
Here are some of the artists that were on display at Hive Gallery:
Mixed Media by Walt Hall
Mixed Media Pieces by Walt Hall
Walt Hall is one of my favorite artists right now. I have seen him at a few galleries over the past year. Check out his site by clicking here: http://www.thesappystudio.com/Home_Page.php
"Falling Down" by Alan Deforest
Alan Deforest, you have a new fan!
"St. Elizabeth" by Vicki Berndt & Chris Richardson
Vicki Berndt’s website: http://vickiberndt.com/
Live DJ at Hive Gallery
Another major aspect of Downtown LA Art Walk is the architecture. The old buildings mixed with aspects of modern architecture are pulled off quite nicely.
Art Walk Downtown Los Angeles
Beautiful Buildings at Art Walk
Mural by Claudio Ethos
The Wende Museum Outdoor Exhibit
A night at Art Walk for me wouldn’t be complete without stopping by the Silo Bar or Seven Grand in Downtown LA. I recommend stopping by and paying a visit to both of them. The Silo Bar has a vodka tasting room along with delicious vodka drink creations.
Silo Bar - Downtown Los Angeles
Seven Grand Downtown LA - Hallway
Los Angeles has a huge art scene and a plethora of amazing undiscovered artists. If you live in Los Angeles and haven’t been to Art Walk, I suggest you take a trip. If you plan to visit Los Angeles, I suggest fitting it in your itinerary.
Every time I walk away from Art Walk, I am re-inspired to design and create beautiful projects. I’m lucky to live so close to something this fun and creative.
To check out all the information on Art Walk, please click here to visit their website: Art Walk Downtown LA.
For a final shot – goodnight Downtown Los Angeles and once again thank you for a wonderfully creative evening…
Ow wauw, this looks amazing..
to bad it’s in LA, that’s to far to just go to real quick
Love your site by the way!!
Thanks! Yeah, it’s a lot of fun. If you make your way out here, be sure to have this on your agenda.
Loving Walt Hall – thanks for the heads up on him. I’m in SD and will have to add a trip to LA soon to check this out.
i had never heard of Walt Hall before, but he might be my new favorite, too. kind of reminds me of a slightly darker version of Kurt Halsey, you should check him out.
Kurt Halsey is great! I’m going to try to get an interview with Walt Hall. I met him and he is a really nice guy. I want to see what he does and whatnot. Walt has an installation at a gallery right down the street from my house. That’s where I first discovered him.
St Liz is awesome!
wow. some pretty cool art. but i’m confused the st liz. i feel ignorant in asking this but …
who are those people around her head? LOL
Oh, haha. It’s Elizabeth Taylor and the men in her life. Pretty awesome.
get OUT!! I WANT IT!! lol