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October 2020
Pumpkin & Candy Giveaway/Regala Calabaza y Dulces
Pumpkin & Candy Giveaway/Regala Calabaza y Dulces Saturday, October 31, 2020 | 4-7PM Sabado, 31 de Octubre, 2020 | 4-7PM Avenue 50 Studio 131 N. Avenue 50 Northeast Los Angeles (Highland Park), CA 90042 Please wear a face mask & your spookiest costume. Por favor ponte tu mascara y tu disfraz mas espantoso. Thank you to all the families who joined us for the Avenue 50 Studio candy giveaway this past weekend! Avenue 50 Studio wants to thank…
Find out more »November 2020
La Palabra
La Palabra, a program of the Avenue 50 Studio, has been taking place since 2001. On the Fourth Sunday of every month from 2- 4 PM, La Palabra invites the community to come out and read their poetry through an open mic series, followed by a featured poet.
Find out more »La Palabra Autumn Series: Jubi Arriola-Headly
La Palabra Autumn Series 20 Minute Poetry Readings Hosted by Angelina Saenz Featured Poet: Jubi Arriola-Headly FREE When? Sunday, November 29, 2020 at 2PM (PST) Where? Zoom: 854 9355 4801 | Passcode: 2020 Questions or more info: (323)258-1435 | avenue50studio@gmail.com This program is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles, Department of Cultural Affairs
Find out more »December 2020
La Palabra Autumn Series: V. Kali
La Palabra Autumn Series 20 Minute Poetry Readings Hosted by Angelina Saenz Featured Poet: V. Kali FREE When? Sunday, December 6, 2020 at 2PM (PST) Where? Zoom: 854 9355 4801 | Passcode: 2020 Questions or more info: (323)258-1435 | avenue50studio@gmail.com This program is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles, Department of Cultural Affairs
Find out more »THESE DAZE, Curated by: Ramon Ramirez
(Artwork details on graphic by Mario Trillo, Raul Baltazar, Art Meza & Jaime Chavez) THESE DAZE Opening online December 12, 2020 Curated by: Ramon Ramirez Exhibiting Artists: Raul Baltazar | Salina Canizales | Jaime Chavez | Val Echavarria | Yolanda Gonzalez | Gemma Lopez | José Lozano | Belinda Martinez | Art Meza | José Ramirez | Ramon Ramirez | Mario Trillo | with poetry by Lorna Dee Cervantes Curatorial Statement by Ramon Ramirez: The sky has fallen.…
Find out more »La Palabra Autumn Series: bridgette bianca
La Palabra Autumn Series 20 Minute Poetry Readings Hosted by Angelina Saenz Featured Poet: bridgette bianca FREE When? Sunday, December 13, 2020 at 2PM (PST) Where? Zoom: 854 9355 4801 | Passcode: 2020 Questions or more info: (323)258-1435 | avenue50studio@gmail.com
Find out more »La Palabra Autumn Series: Propaganda
La Palabra Autumn Series 20 Minute Poetry Readings Hosted by Angelina Saenz Featured Poet: Propaganda FREE When? Sunday, December 20, 2020 at 2PM (PST) Where? Zoom: 854 9355 4801 | Passcode: 2020 Questions or more info: (323)258-1435 | avenue50studio@gmail.com
Find out more »La Palabra
La Palabra, a program of the Avenue 50 Studio, has been taking place since 2001. On the Fourth Sunday of every month from 2- 4 PM, La Palabra invites the community to come out and read their poetry through an open mic series, followed by a featured poet.
Find out more »January 2021
ART HOUR WITH AVENUE 50: Ramon Ramirez
Join us for Art Hour with Avenue 50! A virtual artist talk with Ramon Ramirez, Curator of 'THESE DAZE.' When? Friday, January 15, 2021 at 7PM (PST) Where? instagram.com/avenue50studio FREE FOR ALL INSTAGRAM USERS! More information about 'THESE DAZE' (Thank you to the Wilhelm Foundation and Los Angeles County Arts Commission for helping us make this programming possible!) [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYBU-EgWg8U] Our artist talk with Ramon Ramirez from 01/15/21 is now live on our YouTube Channel! Please 'like' our video,…
Find out more »ART HOUR WITH AVENUE 50: Yolanda Gonzalez
Join us for Art Hour with Avenue 50! A virtual artist talk with Yolanda Gonzalez, one of the many talented artists in our virtual group exhibition 'THESE DAZE.' Curated by Ramon Ramirez. When? Friday, January 22, 2021 at 7PM (PST) Where? instagram.com/avenue50studio FREE FOR ALL INSTAGRAM USERS! More information about 'THESE DAZE' (Thank you to the Wilhelm Foundation and Los Angeles County Arts Commission for helping us make this programming possible!) [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyrA9QFHNgQ] Thank you to those of you…
Find out more »ART HOUR WITH AVENUE 50: Gemma Lopez
Join us for Art Hour with Avenue 50! A virtual artist talk with Gemma Lopez, one of the many talented artists in our virtual group exhibition ‘THESE DAZE.’ Curated by Ramon Ramirez. When? Friday, January 29, 2021 at 7PM (PST) Where? instagram.com/avenue50studio FREE FOR ALL INSTAGRAM USERS! (Thank you to the Wilhelm Foundation and Los Angeles County Arts Commission for helping us make this programming possible!) [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-mdtHRSaz8] Thank you to those of you who made it for our…
Find out more »February 2021
ART HOUR WITH AVENUE 50: Raul Baltazar
Join us for Art Hour with Avenue 50! A virtual artist talk with Raul Baltazar, whose work is featured in our online group exhibition ‘THESE DAZE.’ Curated by Ramon Ramirez. When? Friday, February 12, 2021 at 7PM (PST) Where? Live at instagram.com/avenue50studio FREE FOR ALL INSTAGRAM USERS! (Thank you to the Wilhelm Foundation and Los Angeles County Arts Commission for helping us make this programming possible!) [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DjF4MeTJFE] Thank you to those of you who were able to make…
Find out more »ART HOUR WITH AVENUE 50: Salina Canizales
Join us for Art Hour with Avenue 50! A virtual artist talk with Salina Canizales, one of the many talented artists in our virtual group exhibition ‘THESE DAZE.’ Curated by Ramon Ramirez. When? Friday, February 19, 2021 at 7PM (PST) Where? Live at instagram.com/avenue50studio FREE FOR ALL INSTAGRAM USERS! (Thank you to the Wilhelm Foundation and Los Angeles County Arts Commission for helping us make this programming possible!) [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSym4pZxI4c] Thank you to those of you who were able to…
Find out more »La Palabra: Don Kingfisher Campbell, Julieta Corpus, Marvin Dorsey
La Palabra Poetry Reading 2021 Hosted by Angelina Saenz February 28, 2021 2PM (PST) This week's featured poets: Don Kingfisher Campbell, Julieta Corpus, Marvin Dorsey Zoom ID: 881 0616 8718 This program is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.
Find out more »March 2021
La Palabra: Felix Guzman, Yago S. Cura, Claudia Elizabeth Duran
La Palabra Poetry Reading 2021 Hosted by Angelina Saenz March 21, 2021 2PM (PST) This week's featured poets: Felix Guzman, Yago S. Cura, Claudia Elizabeth Duran Zoom ID: 881 0616 8718 This program is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.
Find out more »April 2021
ON BECOMING: Open Call for Artists
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: “All this time I told myself we were born from war—but I was wrong, Ma. We were born from beauty. Let no one mistake us for the fruit of violence—but that violence, having passed through the fruit, failed to spoil it.” Ocean Vuong, On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous Proud Asian Women+ is honored to present "On Becoming" a multidisciplinary group show exploring the radical acts of simply being seen and becoming free. A longstanding history of xenophobia…
Find out more »ELEMENTS OF EXISTENCE by dearantler
Temporary Gallery Hours: Walk-ins everyday between 2-4PM (closed Fridays) | or by appointment To Schedule an Appointment: Please send an email to avenue50studio@gmail.com (subject: "GALLERY APPOINTMENT") with information on what show you'd like to come see, what date, what time slot, how many people in your party and contact info (name, email, phone number). Please contact us at least 24 hours in advance. Community Agreements: Please only 5 visitors inside at a time. Visits are limited to 45 minutes. Mask…
Find out more »Evanescence of a dream / : a mixed media installation by Victoria Arriola
Viewable only in-person from April 17-May 29, 2021. Temporary Gallery Hours: Walk-ins everyday between 2-4PM (closed Fridays) | or by appointment Appointment Schedule: Monday - 10:30AM, 11:30AM, 2:00PM, 3:00PM Tuesday - 10:30AM, 11:30AM, 2:00PM, 3:00PM Wednesday - CLOSED Thursday - 10:30AM, 11:30AM, 2:00PM, 3:00PM Friday - 10:30AM, 11:30AM Saturday - 10:30AM & 11:30AM (some Saturdays), 2:00PM, 3:00PM Sunday - CLOSED or by arrangement. Community Agreements: Please only 5 visitors inside at a time. Visits are limited to 45…
Find out more »La Palabra: Vanessa Chica, Brian Sonia-Wallace, Jessica M. Wilson
La Palabra Poetry Reading 2021 Hosted by Angelina Saenz April 25, 2021 2PM (PST) This week's featured poets: Vanessa Chica, Brian Sonia-Wallace, Jessica M. Wilson Zoom ID: 881 0616 8718 This program is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.
Find out more »@Avenue50Studio x dearantler Instagram Takeover (April 26-30, 2021)
The dearantler artist duo, Edith & Jolly de Guzman, take over Avenue 50 Studio's Instagram Feed! When? Monday, April 26 - Friday, April 30, 2021 Monday, May 17 - Friday, May 21, 2021 IG Live Event: Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 2PM (PST) Learn more about their exhibition, Elements of Existence. Please help us keep Avenue 50 Studio going through the pandemic. Kindly send donations to: Venmo @AvenueFifty-Studio PayPal.me/Avenue50Studio Cash.App @$Avenue50Studio Thank you for your generous support!
Find out more »May 2021
@Avenue50Studio x Victoria Arriola Instagram Takeover
Check out our Instagram feed on the dates of Monday, May 10 - Friday, May 14, 2021 for an Instagram Takeover by one of our exhibiting artists, Victoria Arriola! WHERE? instagram.com/Avenue50Studio Follow us to stay up to date! Please click here for more information about Victoria's exhibition, 'Evanescence of a dream."
Find out more »ON BECOMING, presented by Proud Asian Women+
*Flyer artwork by Crystallee Farris. Viewable virtually online and in-person from May 15-June 12, 2021. GALLERY HOURS: Temporary Gallery Hours: Walk-ins everyday between 2-4PM (closed Fridays) | or by appointment To Schedule an Appointment: Please send an email to avenue50studio@gmail.com (subject: "GALLERY APPOINTMENT") with information on what show you'd like to come see, what date, what time slot, how many people in your party and contact info (name, email, phone number). Please contact us at least 24 hours in…
Find out more »Instagram Live with dearantler
The dearantler artist duo, Edith & Jolly de Guzman, take over Avenue 50 Studio's Instagram Feed! When? Monday, April 26 - Friday, April 30, 2021 Monday, May 17 - Friday, May 21, 2021 IG Live Event: Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 2PM (PST) Learn more about their exhibition, Elements of Existence. Please help us keep Avenue 50 Studio going through the pandemic. Kindly send donations to: Venmo @AvenueFifty-Studio PayPal.me/Avenue50Studio Cash.App @$Avenue50Studio Thank you for your generous support!
Find out more »@Avenue50Studio x dearantler Instagram Takeover (May 17-21, 2021)
The dearantler artist duo, Edith & Jolly de Guzman, take over Avenue 50 Studio's Instagram Feed! When? Monday, April 26 - Friday, April 30, 2021 Monday, May 17 - Friday, May 21, 2021 IG Live Event: Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 2PM (PST) Learn more about their exhibition, Elements of Existence. Please help us keep Avenue 50 Studio going through the pandemic. Kindly send donations to: Venmo @AvenueFifty-Studio PayPal.me/Avenue50Studio Cash.App @$Avenue50Studio Thank you for your generous support!
Find out more »La Palabra: Lida Parent Harris, Frankie Hernandez, Vincent Cooper
La Palabra Poetry Reading 2021 Hosted by Angelina Saenz May 23, 2021 2PM (PST) This week's featured poets: Lida Parent Harris, Frankie Hernandez, Vincent Cooper Zoom ID: 881 0616 8718 This program is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.
Find out more »ONE LAST LOOK: A Closing Reception
A closing celebration with dearantler, Victoria Arriola & musical guests The Peanut Butter & Jellies! Performance starts at 4:30PM by the train tacks! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnD7aDCQHZI] Missed the closing performance? You can now check out the recording on dearantler’s YouTube! Bravo! Encore!
Find out more »June 2021
ON BECOMING – Closing Event
Closing Reception Saturday, June 12, 2021 | 2-6PM Performers: 2 Die 4 Softer Marley Otto Seyaa Vendors: Siyo May by Lyndsie Soriano GG Shrooms by Geisha Marianne Cotan (@gg_shrooms) Till I Gain Control Again zine by Alexandra Esperanza Please follow all community agreements when attending. Only 5 visitors inside the gallery at a time. Visits are limited to 45 minutes. Mask required for entry. Avenue 50 Studio 131 N. Avenue 50 Los Angeles, CA 90042 (Highland Park, Northeast Los…
Find out more »La Palabra: Lisbeth Colman, jo reyes-boitel, Donna Spruijt-Metz
La Palabra Poetry Reading 2021 Hosted by Angelina Saenz June 27, 2021 2PM (PST) This week's featured poets: Lisbeth Colman, jo reyes-boitel, Donna Spruijt-Metz Zoom ID: 881 0616 8718 This program is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.
Find out more »August 2021
CALL TO ARTISTS: Dia de los Muertos (2021)
In a year that saw an unprecedented number of deaths due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Black and Brown communities, including Native communities, suffered disproportionately high mortality rates, in part due to economic and cultural systematic racism, including the prevalence of multi-generational families living together in a single household. Thanks to the efficacy of the several vaccines, we now face the important undertaking of healing, not just physically from the disease, but also healing from the emotional pain of loss as…
Find out more »20th Anniversary Silent Art Auction: Celebrating Art in Highland Park
Please save the date for our 20th anniversary Silent Art Auction! Let's join together in a celebration of art, music, poetry, family and friends. When? In-Person Bidding starts: August 16, 2021 - Saturday, September 25, 2021 Online Bidding starts: August 21, 2021 - September 25, 2021 Where? Avenue 50 Studio 131 N. Avenue 50 Los Angeles, CA 90042 (Highland Park, Northeast Los Angeles) Free parking behind the building. Exhibiting Artists: Alexandra Wiesenfeld, Alfonso Aceves, Armando Baeza, Art Carrillo, Benjamin Botello,…
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