Launching Your Art Career: A Practical Guide for Artists Book Signing & Discussion

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Alix Sloan of Sloan Fine Art Gallery in New York put out the definitive guide for launching and advancing one’s art career earlier this year. The book includes contributions from working artists and art dealers, including Thinkspace Gallery’s owner and curator Andrew Hosner. This expertly curated guide of advice will come to life September 20th at La Luz De Jesus Gallery with a book signing and paneled discussion. Join author Alix Sloan with artists Roni Feldman, Camille Rose Garcia and Aaron Smith, along with Billy Shire and Thinkspace’s Andrew Hosner as they discuss the elusive art world moderated by La Luz de Jesus Gallery Director Matt Kennedy. Any serious artists in the Southern California region should come out to this meeting of the minds, so visit La Luz de Jesus website for full details.

Launching Your Art Career:
A Practical Guide for Artists by Alix Sloan
Book Signing & Discussion
Sunday, September 20th, 4-7pm
With special guests Roni Feldman, Camille Rose Garcia, Andrew Hosner, Aaron Smith, and Billy Shire.

Recommended openings to catch this weekend…

Travis Louie
“The Most Dangerous Comb Over” 11×14″ / acrylic on board
Showcasing as part of Travis’ solo this Saturday at Copro Gallery

Fri, May 8th 6-9PM
La Luz De Jesus Gallery
4633 Hollywood Blvd. in Los Angeles / 323.666.7667
“Miss Mindy’s Sassy Paper Doll Bonanza” book release party & signing
(one-night only special event)
http://www.laluzdejesus.com/

Fri, May 8th 7-11PM
thinkspace
4210 Santa Monica Blvd in Los Angeles / 323.913.3375
“…Away From the Things of Man” with Kathleen Lolley + “A Brief History” from Allison Sommers in the project room alongside “Inner Myth Pt. 1” from Joao Ruas as part of the “Fresh Faces” series
(On view through June 5th)
http://www.thinkspacegallery.com/

Sat, May 9th 7-10:30PM
Black Maria Gallery
3137 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles / 818.613.9090
“These Are Strange Times My Dear” featuring works from CJ Metzger, Catia Chien, and Danny Paragouteva
(On view through June 6th)
http://www.blackmariagallery.com/

Sat, May 9th 3-7PM
Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art
1257 N. La Brea Ave in West Hollywood / 323.969.0600
“Total Sao Paulo: A Guide To The Unexpected” special book signing event with complimentary Brazilian cocktails courtesy of Leblon Cachaca – plus you can take in Thais Beltrame’s debut LA solo and the ‘Get Rich Quick’ group show that both just opened on Thursday evening
http://www.carmichaelgallery.com/

Sat, May 9th 8-11:30PM
Copro Gallery
2525 Michigan Ave, Space T-5 at Bergamot Station in Santa Monica / 310.398.2643
“Strange Grooming Habits” from Travis Louie + “Sentimental” from Kathie Olivas
(On view through May 30th)
http://www.copronason.com/

Sat, May 9th 7-11PM
Exhibit A Gallery
1086 S. Fairfax in Los Angeles / 323.954.7295
“Die Posers, Die!” featuring works from Steve Caballero, Tony Alva, Chris Pastras, Steve Olson, Lance Mountain and many more – limited prints and gift bags for those that get there early
http://www.exhibitagalllery.com/

Sat, May 9th 6:30-10PM (dog adoptions 4:30-8:30)
GR2
2062 Sawtelle Blvd in Los Angeles / 310.445.9276
“Free To A Good Home: Art Exhibition and Dog Adoption” featuring works from Apak!, Robert Bellm, Evah Fan, Susie Ghahremani, David Horvath, Michael Hsiung, Little Friends of Printmaking, Justin “Scrappers” Morrison, Tom Neely, Tru Nguyen, Martin Ontiveros, Albert Reyes, Martha Rich, Rob Sato, Edwin Ushiro, and many more + dog adoptions on site too day of event from Los Angeles Animal Services
(On view through June 10th)
http://www.gr2.net/

Sat, May 9th 7-10PM
LeBasse Projects
6023 Washington Blvd in Culver City / 310.558.0200
“Hello and Goodbye” featuring new works from Yoskay Yamamoto + new works from Melissa Haslam in the project room
(On view through May 28th)
http://www.lebasseprojects.com/

Sat, May 9th 7-11PM ($100 at the door)
MOCA Fresh Silent Auction
At the Geffen Contemporary / 152 North Central Ave in Los Angeles / 213.633.5381
Annual benefit auction to raise funds for the MOCA – food, drinks, and music courtesy of DJ Rashida
www.moca.org/auction

Sat, May 9th 7-10PM
Billy Shire Fine Arts
5790 Washington Blvd. in Los Angeles / 323.297.0600
New works from Mars-1, Damara Kaminecki, Chris Roberts-Antieau and Ray Abeyta
(On view through June 6th)
http://www.billyshirefinearts.com/

Sun, May 10th 6-9PM
Billy Shire Fine Arts
5790 Washington Blvd. in Los Angeles / 323.297.0600
Dr. Sketchy Los Angeles Session #000 with Shag and Tim Biskup + a few surprise guests – join Baby Tattoo and the gang at BSFA for what promises to be a very fun evening
http://www.billyshirefinearts.com/
http://www.drsketchyla.com/

The 12th Annual ‘Everything But The Kitschen Sync’ group show at La Luz De Jesus opens this eve…

La Luz De Jesus Gallery proudly presents its 12th annual juried group exhibition, ‘Everything But the Kitschen Sync’. This gigantic, no-theme exhibition will feature work from some of the most relevant artists working today. The team over at La Luz has invited commercial illustrators, tattooists, scenic painters, students, and animators to submit work of a more personal nature. The show includes artists who have previously exhibited at La Luz, as well as a large selection of work from a brand new batch of undiscovered, underground talent. This is a wonderful forum to check out the latest art trends and get the first glimpse of tomorrow’s stars. It is also an incredible opportunity for art collectors to peruse more than 150 pieces of juried artwork by over 100 artists all in one viewing, and obtain undiscovered art at recession busting prices.

PARTICIPATING ARTISTS INCLUDE:
Ron Adkins, Adam Alanz, Jun Alvarado, David Amoroso, Lea Barozzi, Steve Bartlett, Luke Berliner, Lisa Brawn, Scott G. Brooks, Dan Brown, Michael Brown, Mark Bryan, Christopher Buzelli, Trent Call, Sean Christopher, Melissa Contreras, JAW Cooper, Jeremy Cross, Bryan Cunningham, Glen C. Davies, Skinner Davis, Richard Day, Alex De Leon, Marti Jones, Dixon, Bob Dob, Eben Dodd, Yvette Dudiot, Dave Dziemian, Bruce Eichelberger, Daniel Elson, Patrick Fatica, Barry Fitzgerald, Mary Fleener, Yana Frank, Mark Gleason, Brad Greenwell, Max Grundy, Tamara Guion, Conrad Haberland, Gale Hart, Danny Heller, Scott Holloway, Jack Howe, Bree Hranek, Charlie Immer, Jordin Isip, Jennifer Jelenski, Kristine Kadlec, Ayami Kawashina, Miran Kim, Michael Koehler, Norbert H. Kox, Eunbyul Kwak, Dennis Larkins, Craig Larotunda, Loud-tree, Carl Lozada, Alpha Lubicz, Christopher Lyles, David MacDowell (image pictured above), Dion Macellari, Tim Maclean, Jon Macnair, Chris Madans, Liz Mamorsky, Apricot Mantle, Sara Antoinette Martin, Jeff McMillan, Paul Nagel, Nikki Nash, Hadley Northrop, Richard Oliver, Chase Osbourne, Nathan Ota, Misato Otake, Katerina Perdue, Chris Peters, Brian Poor, Jenn Porreca, Micael Pukac, Donna Thasdao, Pungprechawat, Linda Quakenbush, Bonni Reid, Allison Reimold, Dave Richard, David K. Rose, Samvel Saghatelyan, Patrick Segui, Maria Sena, Rusty Scherell, Kim Scott, Dale Sizer, Sean Stepanoff, Adam Strange, Jared Tharp, Paul Torres, Magda Trzaski, Pol Turgen, Marlana Vassar, Andrew Verhoeckx, Heather Watts, Mel Weiner, Jasmine Worth, Crazy Al, Rubenimichi, and Star27

TONIGHT – Fri, March 6th 8-11PM

La Luz de Jesus Gallery
4633 Hollywood Blvd in Los Angeles
(On view through March 29th)
http://www.laluzdejesus.com/

Recommended openings to catch this weekend…

Brian Viveros (showing in the ‘Super School’ exhibit at Copro Gallery)
Thurs, March 5th 7-10PM
Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art
1257 N. La Brea Ave in West Hollywood / 323.969.0600
“Hymn To Beauty” from Hush + “Seiva Bruta” from Flip in the rear gallery and new works from Veng of Robots Will Kill in the office area
(On view through March 26th)
http://www.carmichaelgallery.com/

Thurs, March 5th 8-11PM
Show Cave
1930 Echo Park Ave in Los Angeles
Special event celebrating the release of Jessie Rose Vala’s new book, “The Tortuous Veil” with masks, prints & t-shirts available + live musical performance from Rain Machine
(One-night only special event)
http://www.showcave.org/

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 featuring Zoso, Shervin Iranshahr, Johnny Siu, Euthanasia and Gosha Levochkin + live painting from Michael Pukac
(On view through March 28th)
http://www.cavegallery.net/

Fri, March 6th 7-11PM
Hibbleton Gallery
112 W. Wilshire Ave in Fullerton / 714.441.2857
“Spare Change” featuring works from Chris Yormick, Russ Pope, Andy Jenkins, Mike Meyers and Chris Pastras
(On view through March 29th)
http://www.hibbleton.com/

Fri, March 6th 8-11PM
La Luz De Jesus Gallery
4633 Hollywood Blvd in Los Angeles / 323.666.7667
The 12th Annual ‘Everything But The Kitschen Sync’ group show featuring work from over 100 artists
(On view through March 29th)
http://www.laluzdejesus.com/

Fri, March 6th 7-11PM

POVevolving
939 Chung King Road in Chinatown section of downtown Los Angeles
Closing party for the big “Movers & Shakers” group show that waas curated by Gino Joukar and features works from the likes of Amy Sol, Ana Bagayan, Anthony Ausgang, Brandi Milne, Brian Viveros, Chet Zar, Chris Ryniak, Dave Cooper, Ekundayo, Eric White, Glenn Barr, James Naccarato, Jeff Soto, KMNDZ, Joshua Clay, Kelly Vivanco, KuKula, Lola, Martin Wittfooth, Nathan Spoor, Nicoletta Ceccoli, Paul Barnes, Retna, Robert Pokorny, Ron English, Scott Radke, Tessar Lo, Yoskay Yamamoto, Yosuke Ueno and many
(Final night to view this amazing show)
http://www.povevolving.com/

Fri, March 6th 8-11PM
Subliminal Projects
1331 W. Sunset Blvd in the Echo Park region of Los Angeles

“Post Future” a retrospective exhibit from John Van Hamersveld
(On view through April 4th)
http://www.subliminalprojects.com/
http://www.post-future.com/

Sat, March 7th 7-10:30PM
Black Maria Gallery
3137 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles / 818.613.9090
New works from Jenna Colby on the project wall
(On view through April 5th)
http://www.blackmariagallery.com/

Sat, March 7th 8-11PM
Canvas Los Angeles
441 N. Fairfax Ave in Los Angeles / info@canvasla.com
“Fist Full Of Metal: The Art of the Jean Jacket” sponsored by Levi’s and featuring customized jean jackets from the likes of Hannah Aitcheson, Kim Saigh, Corey Miller, Shawn Barber, Chris Garver, Civ, and many, many more
(On view through April 18th)
http://www.canvasla.com/

Sat, March 7th 8-11:30PM
Copro Gallery
2525 Michigan Ave, Space T-5 at Bergamot Station in Santa Monica / 310.398.2643
“Natural Beauties” featuring new works from Lola + “Superschool” group show curated by Lola featuring new works from Brian Viveros, Scott Musgrove, Travis Louie, Chet Zar, Heiko Mueller, Dan May, Gary Baseman, Sas Christian, Martin Wittfooth, Chris Ryniak, Nathan Spoor, Kris Lewis, Michael Page, Carrie Ann Baade, Ana Bagayan, Kevin Peterson, Naoto Hattori, Amy Sol, Francesco LoCastro, Reinier Gamboa, Mia, Dan Quintana, Tin and more.
(Both exhibits on view through March 28th)
http://www.coprogallery.com/

Sat, March 7th 7PM-3AM ($15 before 10PM / $20 after)
Create:Fixate
(The Premiere Events Center, 613 Imperial St. in Los Angeles)
“Wisdom Within Us” group show & performance with art, photography, sculpture, installation, live painting, live DJs playing house, techno, breaks, dub, world rhythms and more + live music & much more – see site for full details
(One-night only special event)
http://www.createfixate.com/

Sat, March 7th 5-8PM
C4 – Cucaracha Club of Culver City
2646 LaCienega Ave in Los Angeles
“The Artist As A Victim Of The Economic Meltdown” group show with all works under $499 or less from the likes of Kalynn Campbell, Alice Dean (aka Patrice), Paul Gronner, Rachel Peterson, Israel, Diego Marcial Rios and William Tunberg – curated by David Adler
(On view through March 31st)

Sat, March 7th 8PM-12:30AM ($8 admission / $5 if dressed in black & yellow)
Hive Gallery
729 S. Spring St in downtown Los Angeles
Monthly group show and performance with 10 total live acts/DJs and a group show with:
Featured Artist 1: Grant FuhstFeatured Artist 2: Christopher UlrichTall Wall Artist: Snow MackSmall Wall Artist: Prince of CakeInstallation Artist: Jason Hadley
(On view through March 28th)
http://www.thehivegallery.com/

Sat, March 7th 7-10PM
Melt Gallery @ Meltdown Comics
7522 Sunset Blvd in Los Angeles / 323.851.7223
“Physical Nostalgia” group show that will serve as an examination of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbon’s graphic novel WATCHMEN and how the themes and images contained therein have permeated pop art culture featuring works from Eldon Asp, Steven Daily, Howard Hallis, Mack Hill, Jim Mahfood aka FOOD ONE, Kiyoshi Nakazawa, Jeret Ochi, Osgood Perkins, Raymond Persi, Renfield, Fill Marc Sagadraca, Christopher Stangl, Elan Trinidad with items from the private collections of John Cogan and David Mandel
http://www.meltcomics.com/
(On view through March 22nd)

Sat, March 7th 7-11PM
Nucleus Gallery
210 E. Main St., Alhambra / 626.458.7482
“Home Slice” featuring new works from Scott Campbell
(On view through March 23rd)http://www.gallerynucleus.com/