Downtown Los Angeles’ only monthly gallery guide in print, distributed during the month’s largest art event and locally afterwards in the Historic Core and surrounding areas.
FEATURED: Art Meets Architecture: Main Street is that core of Downtown 
America, the great equalizer, where rich and poor converge, crossing paths and for one instant, stepping into each other’s footfalls. It is here at 446 South Main Street, where photographer, Gary Leonard has gathered 300 Angelinos to stand for portraits. Attached to the corrugated gates of the Arcade Theatre, the paper mache wings of artist, Colette Miller, serve as backdrop. As a unifying force, these wings provoke everyone from mayor to meter reader, to radiate with seraphic goodwill and to inhabit these new appendages with the intent of becoming the everyday angels, for which our city was made. The Fine Arts Gallery exhibition will include 17 portraits curated from the Angels on Main Street series. Photographer Gary Leonard is a Los Angeles Icon who has been photographing Los Angeles for more than thirty years. Leonard’s photos have appeared in the LA Weekly, the LA Reader, Rolling Stone Magazine, Interview Magazine, People Magazine, Der Spiegel, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times & Los Angeles Magazine. His column Take My Picture appears weekly in LA Observed & in The Downtown News, where his photography is a regular staple. Leonard has published three books; Make the Music Go Bang, Take My Picture Gary & Symphony in Steel. His photography is in many collections.These portraits, ranging from dignitaries to local denizens, capture Angelinos, who despite their differences show a collective desire to be more like the angels that name our city. Opening Night Artist Reception. May 8th 6-8 pm Live Jazz. Fine Arts Gallery ~ Fine Arts Building. 811 West 7th Street ~ Los Angeles. www.artmeetarchitecture.com
Art Walk Lounge. featured artist this month is Michelle Matthews, a Southern California based embroidery artist. Her work revolves on the idea of the landscape around us and our relationship with it. Her embroidery work is developed through the use of photography, textile, and machinery. This juxtaposition of industrial spaces in tactile embroidery embodies a strong sense of irony that parallels our personal relationships with the built environment.
Make Art Stick! — “Art is important to my community because…”will be an interactive installation and community art project gathering opinions of the importance of art in our daily lives. Art Walkers are invited to participate by writing their response on a Post-it note to help build the ‘Make Art Stick’ wall.
The United Friends of the Children, a non-profit will be providing information about their services empowering current and former foster youth on their journey to self-sufficiency.
Maps provided by LA Times will be available at the Lounge, participating galleries and local businesses. Perrier will be providing complimentary refreshments and WSS will be holding special giveaways. 634 S. Spring Street., Los Angeles 90013. http://downtownartwalk.org/artwalk-lounge
Blackstone Gallery. “Kilduff Motors.” John Kilduff, an artist also known as Mr. Let’s Paint, creates a cardboard car dealership to Blackstone. Opening reception: May 8th, 6pm to 9pm. Runs through June 8th. 901 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, 90015. blackstonegalleryla.com. (909) 746-6308
Carol Cirillo Stanley Studio Gallery. A haven for fine arts photography in the heart of the Fashion District, past shows of Ms. Cirillo-Stanley’s have included “Paper Walls,” a photography exhibition that presented “the shapes, colors, and fantastic design found along the walls in Tuscany, Italy.” 112 W. 9th St. Suite 507, Los Angeles 90015, 949-633-8961, www.carolcirillostanley.com
CB1 Gallery. “Redesigned, Repurposed, Re-everythinged” feat. Jaime Scholnick. Scholnick casts her eye on what it means to live in today’s culture through a series of collages featuring subdued color palettes and miniature compositions. Opening Reception: Sunday, May 4th, 5-7pm. Runs through June 8th.
“Introductions: DTW >>> LAX” feat. Anna Breininger, Erica Mahinay, and Lauren Satlowski. The first in a series introducing young artists, CB1 exhibits the work of three MFA graduates from the Cranbrook Academy of Art. Opening Reception: Sunday, May 4th, 5-7pm. Runs through June 8th. W. 5th Street, Los Angeles 90013. (213) 806-7889. www.cb1gallery.com
CLADE Gallery. Developed and produced in Los Angeles by designer Maya Reynolds, CLADE’s artisanal collection is made in exclusive runs from high quality, natural materials. Aside from displaying their wares, their outpost on Spring St. plays host during ArtWalk to events like photography exhibitions from Dig Wayne, jewelry galleries by artists Delovo, Valou & Ray Wiley, and other fashion-centric shows. 600 South Spring Street Studio 105, Los Angeles, California 90014. Clademan.com
Diego Cardoso Gallery. An ongoing exhibition of works from artist Diego Cardoso, who seeks to explore “urban environments through combining perception with the imagination creating a ‘magical realism’.” Art Walk: May 8th, 6pm – 10pm. 738 S. Los Angeles Street (Santee Village Courtyard), Los Angeles 90014, (310) 625-5861
El Nopal Press. The 5th Street gallery “publishes fine arts prints and lithographs addressing social issues relevant to the cross-border dialog between Los Angeles and Mexico City artists.” Look for monthly Art Walk demonstrations and showcases. 109 W. 5th St., Los Angeles 213-239-0417 | www.elnopalpress.com/
Gallery 1927 at the Fine Arts Building. “Angels on Main Street”. Iconic LA photographer Gary Leonard displays 17 curated selections from his 300-strong collection of Angelinos portraits. Each subject, from dignitaries to local denizens, is photographed with paper mache angel wings against the gates of the Arcade Theatre. Artist Reception with Live Jazz Performance: Thursday, May 8th, 6pm-8pm. 811 W. 7th St., Los Angeles. 213-489-4054. www.artmeetsarchitecture.com
Gary Leonard/Take My Picture. The artist presents exhibitions drawing from a wealth of his acclaimed photographic work. Call for Opening Hours. 860 S. Broadway, Los Angeles 90014, 213-622-2256,www.takemypicture.com
Gallery Mujo. Taking its name from the “Buddhist concept of impermanence, of nothing lasting forever,” this gallery collects spiritual artworks that place an emphasis on Buddhist values and “a special impact on the heart. Hours: Tue – Sat: 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm. 137 East Third Street, Los Angeles CA 90012. GalleryMUJO@yahoo.com. (909) 573-3627
Gloria Delson Contemporary Arts. “Kiss”. A group show celebrating the mediums of photography, painting and sculpture, with participating artists Angelique Antoniou, Daniel Bosler, Jaime Collindres, Lori Dorn, Yuki Fujita, Michael Moon, Tanya Ragir, Xion Smith, Robert Toll & Cody York.Art Walk Reception: Thursday, May 8th, 12pm-10pm. Runs through May 31st. Gallery Hours: 12 noon– 7pm (Tuesday – Friday), 12 noon-‐3pm (Saturday & Sunday), Mondays and evenings by appointment. Visit www.GDCAgallery.com or call Petra at (323) 309‐2875.
The Hive Gallery, “Line Attack 3!!! The Art of the Doodle” feat. Michael Divine, Aanchal Anand, Grace Fong, Champoy and Miles Robertson, and many more. A mixture of featured artists and resident Hive artists, this exhibition delves into the act of doodling at its many forms. Opening Reception: May 3rd, 8-11:30PM, $5 Suggested Donation. Runs through May 31st. 729 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014. Hivegallery.com
Hollywood Junkys. Exhibiting their wares and ethos during Art Walk, this Los Angeles St. space “creatively markets and recycles the interesting and forgotten specializing in objects, clothing, music and books.” 721 Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, 323 356 0777, www.hollywoodjunkys.com
Jennifer Main Gallery. The artist presents her works of vibrant color in all mediums, but “mostly acrylics as well as mixed media, incorporating collage and painting.” Call for Opening Hours. 617 S Grand Ave., Los Angeles, http://www.jennifermaingallery.com
The Jungle Showroom. DTLA’s newest collective merging art, fashion, and music offer regular performances, openings, and showcases. Open for May 8th Artwalk. 727 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, California 90014
LA Artcore. “LA of LA” feat. Jaime Sabatte, Guadulesa Rivera, Raoul de la Sota, Yando Rios, Miguel Angel Murillo, and Lore Eckelberry. This group exhibit showcases a perspective of Latin American artists residing in Los Angeles, its six participants providing “an arena of passionate engagement as they express and relate their inner worlds.”Opening Reception: May 4th, 3-5PM. Conversation with the Artists: 4PM. Union Center for the Arts, 120 Judge John Aiso St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. (323) 276-9320, http://www.laartcore.org
LACDA.
Ryan Linkoff, Parsons Curatorial FelloW - LACMA (L.A. County Museum of Art). Entrants submit three JPEG files of original work. All styles of artwork and photography where digital processes of any kind were integral to the creation of the images are acceptable. Video stills are acceptable. This call is international, open to all geographical locations.
“Ten Year Represented Artists Retrospective” On the tenth anniversary of their collection of artists’ involvement, LACDA opens its doors for a selection of their work. Artists include Yolanda Klappert, Colleen Corcoran, Ole Terslose Jensen, Roxanne Brousseau-Felio, John Haubrich, and many more. Runs through May 24th. 104 East Fourth Street between Main and Los Angeles Streets. (323) 646-9427. lacda@lacda.com
Machine Inspired Art (MIA) Gallery. “Artwalk Exhibition” Aiming to “explore and showcase the role and application of technology, in specific computational technology, within the creative process, the Main St. gallery celebrates Art Walk while exhibiting works from resident artists. May 8th, 6pm – 11pm. 530 South Main Street, Los Angeles, CA. (213) 293-9442. http://www.machineinspiredart.com
MB Abram Gallery. Celebrated architect and artist Ted Tokio Tanaka presents a monthly selection of drawings and paintings, which fall under contemporary, tribal, and African art. Open for May 8th Artwalk. 525 West 7th St, Los Angeles, 90014. 310-738-5235, www.mbabramgalleries.com
Miguel Osuna Art Studio. The Spring Street studio is the brainchild of the Guadalajara, Mexico-born Osuna, who specializes in evocative landscape and abstract works. Past exhibitions include “Spin,” where several artists contributed to spinning paintings, drawings, photography, sculpture and video.” 410 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90013. www.miguelosuna.com
MOCA – Geffen Contemporary. “Mike Kelley”. A celebration and exhibition of over 250 pieces from of the highly influential artist, who used staples of American culture and filtered them through a variety of “modernist and alternative traditions.” The largest collection of the Detroit-born Kelley’s to date. Through July 28th. 152 North Central Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012. (213) 626-6222. http://www.moca.org/museum/moca_geffen.php
MOCA on Grand. “Cinema Vezzoli”. Rife with “art-historical and autobiographical references and showcasing the artist’s love of embroidery, classic European cinema, and Hollywood stardom”, Francesco Vezzoli brings his charming approach to MOCA with an all-star lineup of subjects, including Marisa Berenson, Milla Jovovich, Eva Mendes, Helen Mirren. Through August 11th, 2014.
“Selections From The Permanent Collection Featuring “selected large-scale works or single-artist presentations from MOCA’s renowned Permanent Collection”, the museums invites you to take a glance at work from Jean-Michel Basquiat, Hanne Darboven, Jorg Immendorff, Franz Kline, Barry Le Va, and others. Ongoing. 250 South Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012. http://www.moca.org/museum/index.php?
NWO Gallery. The brainchild of artist Curtis Simmons’ hits DTLA with its unique “infusion of photography, paint, and societal concepts”. Shows include regular exhibitions and “Art and Alcohol” every Saturday, in which the first 20 patrons receive one free drink. 200 S Hill Street, Los Angeles, California 90012
REDCAT Gallery. “Games are forbidden in the labyrinth” feat. Javier Tellez. In his first solo exhibition on the West Coast, the artist/filmmaker Tellez uses new works to “question “the definitions and social prejudices established between the concepts of normality and pathology.” Runs through June 1st. 631 West 2nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. (213) 237-2800. REDCAT.org
Robert Reynolds Studio and Gallery. The workspace of the distinguished artist opens its doors monthly for Art Walk, displaying its permanent and touring exhibitions to the public from 1pm-9pm. 408 South Spring St. Los Angeles 90013. Gallery Hours: Mon thru Fri, 11am-6pm. By Appointment, please call (213) 308-8896.
Spring Arts Tower. The Gathering – Artists David Lovejoy, Liz Huston’s Art and Curiosities, Andrea Bogdan’s Studio, Jena Priebe’s The Fold, and Evi Piorunek’s Gather share a nest of galleries above the Last Bookstore, while painter Mary Antonelli exhibits her work on the ground floor. Open during May 8th Art Walk, 6pm-10pm. 453 S Spring St., Los Angeles, 213-623-4636, www.springartstower.com/
Steven Rowe Art Studio. The Australian-born artist exhibits his diverse range of drawings, paintings and window installations in his space in The Arty gallery. Open during May 8th Art Walk, 634 South Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014.http://www.stephenroweart.com/
Terrell Moore Gallery. Los Angeles-based artist Moore, an “abstract process-and-materials” painter, exhibits his work and that of others in his Hope Street gallery. Past shows include “Perspective”, “Cutting Edge”, and “Downtown: Incomplete LA”. 1601 South Hope Street, S Hope St, Los Angeles, CA 90015. (213) 744-1999
Think Tank Gallery.