Art in Los Angeles

Natura Naturata: Nature’s Actionphotography

_Natura Naturata: Nature’s Action_ features the work of eight female artists who explore their bond with the natural world through contemporary photography and video. The exhibition is open at the Sturt Haaga Gallery from January 24–May 31, 2026, 10am–4pm daily.

Journal of Therolinguisticsexhibition

This exhibition explores the concept of non-human languages in nature through works by seven international artists, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the expressive worlds of plants and animals.

Mastering the Mood: Atmospheric Emotionpainting

This exhibition features works by contemporary artists exploring emotional resonance in nature's evocative moments, from mist-covered mornings to dramatic dusk light and shadow.

Exhibition Walkthroughbuddhist art

Sign up for an exhibition walkthrough of 'Manifesting Icons: The Materials and Making of Buddhist Visual Culture in Asia'.

ARTS OPEN SAN PEDROfestival

Dive into local vibes and cool creations at Arts Open San Pedro—where creativity meets community! Get ready for the 2nd Annual Arts Open San Pedro, an awesome in-person event where creativity takes center stage! Explore amazing artworks, meet local artists, and soak up the vibrant atmosphere, and rock out to some music.

Wende Museum Spring 2026 Exhibition Openingopening

Opening of new exhibition on Bucharest's mobile churches and a new guardhouse piece, plus the premiere of a previously censored performance.

Natura Naturata: Nature’s Actionphotography

Natura Naturata: Nature’s Action features the work of eight female artists who explore their bond with the natural world through contemporary photography and video. The exhibition is open at the Sturt Haaga Gallery from January 24–May 31, 2026, 10am–4pm daily.

Journal of Therolinguisticscontemporary art

The Boddy House transforms into a living research center exploring the concept of non-human languages in nature through works by seven international artists.

Obsessed: Fashion and Nostalgia in the ‘90sfashion

An exhibition exploring fashion and nostalgia from the 1990s.

Brewery Artwalk – Spring 2026artwalk

The Fall Artwalk 2025 will be held on October 25th & 26th from 11am – 6pm each day. Residents who register to participate open their studios to the public.

In the Vault: Ontario’s Baseball Legacyhistory

This event is likely an exhibition or presentation related to Ontario's baseball history, held at the museum.

ARTS OPEN SAN PEDRO San Pedro Explorers: Rolling Gallery aboard the San Pedro Red Trolleysart gallery

Experience a rolling art gallery aboard the San Pedro Red Trolleys as part of ARTS OPEN SAN PEDRO.

Cultural Demonstration: Bonsai by Andrew Robsonbonsai

Join us for a bonsai presentation by Andrew Robson at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center. Bonsai, literal translation tree-in-a-tray, is the art and science of miniature trees.

“New Voices” opening receptionstudent art

Join us for the opening reception of New Voices: The 2026 ELAC Juried Student Art Exhibition. The exhibition highlights exceptional artworks produced at East Los Angeles College during the Spring 2025 through Fall 2025 semesters.

In Gallery: Bennett Simpson Walkthrough of MONUMENTScontemporary art

Please join us for a walkthrough led by MONUMENTS co-curator and MOCA Senior Curator Bennett Simpson.

Reviving the Past: Egyptian Portraits from a Period of Conquestegyptology

Join Egyptologist Lawrence Berman to learn how sculpted portraits from Egypt's Late Period intentionally evoked the past while also pointing to the future, thus forging a visual tradition that adapted, innovated, and thrived.

Anton Roland Laub: Mobile Churches in Ceausescu’s Bucharestphotography

This exhibition features photographs by Anton Roland Laub combined with archival material, revealing a dramatic and little-known chapter in the urban and political evolution of the Eastern Bloc.

Arts Open San Pedro

This event is part of the Arts Open San Pedro, a community-wide celebration of arts and culture.

planchettegroup show

An exhibition featuring works by Rachel Harrison, Liz Larner, and Rebecca Morris.

Exhibitions on viewexhibition

Experience new work on view for the first time in the United States alongside a live performance which was subject of a recent censorship controversy.

Artist Talk: Bob & Bobartist talk

A gallery talk with Bob & Bob moderated by Craig Krull.

Sip & Paintpainting

Join a sip and paint event at Prella Nail + Beauty Bar in Los Angeles.

Lynn Aldrich: Romance and Reality Will Kiss One Another

An exhibition featuring the work of Lynn Aldrich.

Van Hanos: Van Hanoscontemporary art

An exhibition by artist Van Hanos.

ARTS OPEN SAN PEDROfestival

Dive into local vibes and cool creations at Arts Open San Pedro—where creativity meets community! Get ready for the 2nd Annual Arts Open San Pedro, an awesome in-person event where creativity takes center stage! Explore amazing artworks, meet local artists, and soak up the vibrant atmosphere, and rock out to some music.

Orcas: Our Shared Future

Explore the powerful connections between orcas, people, and the oceans we share through life-size orca replicas, dynamic installations, and captivating art by Indigenous artists.

Natura Naturata: Nature’s Actionphotography

Natura Naturata: Nature’s Action features the work of eight female artists who explore their bond with the natural world through contemporary photography and video. The exhibition is open at the Sturt Haaga Gallery from January 24–May 31, 2026, 10am–4pm daily.

Journal of Therolinguisticscontemporary art

This exhibition transforms the Boddy House into a living research center exploring non-human languages in nature through works by seven international artists, focusing on communication across species as acts of ecological kinship.

The Barn that Made Hollywood: 40 Years of the Hollywood Heritage Museumhistory

In celebration of its 40th anniversary, Hollywood Heritage Museum presents an exhibit on its history as a preservation advocacy group and the Lasky DeMille barn.

Turning the Portcommunity art

A community clay project reimagining our relationship to the Port of Los Angeles. Join artists, neighbors, and families in shaping vessels that hold stories of labor, water, migration, industry and belonging.

ARTS OPEN SAN PEDRO San Pedro Explorers: Rolling Gallery aboard the San Pedro Red Trolleysart gallery

Experience a rolling art gallery aboard the San Pedro Red Trolleys as part of ARTS OPEN SAN PEDRO.

Paint Nite Brand Creative Eventspainting

Participate in a Paint Nite creative event at Echo Park Pitfire Pizza.

Alexandra Grantcontemporary art

Alexandra Grant transforms chosen texts into patterns of color, shape, and form, giving them new life. Her collaborations with Michael Joyce and Hélène Cixous inspired The Ladder Quartet, a series of four large-scale drawings that become wordscapes or landscapes of language.

Selections from the Collectioncontemporary art

Drawing from MOCA’s collection, this exhibition focuses on artworks from the 1940s to the 1970s, demonstrating the collection’s historical depth and global awareness. It includes key highlights and recent acquisitions by artists such as Mark Rothko, Luchita Hurtado, and Piet Mondrian.

Dania Bayan Solo Art Show Opening Night Receptionsolo show

Opening night reception for a solo art show by Dania Bayan.

Light Bringer Project Student Art Exhibition Openingart-exhibition

Arts Open San Pedro

This event is part of the Arts Open San Pedro.

Natura Naturata: Nature’s Actionphotography

Natura Naturata: Nature’s Action features the work of eight female artists who explore their bond with the natural world through contemporary photography and video. The exhibition is open at the Sturt Haaga Gallery from January 24–May 31, 2026, 10am–4pm daily.

Journal of Therolinguisticscontemporary art

This spring, the Boddy House at Descanso Gardens transforms into a living research center exploring the concept of non-human languages in nature through works by seven international artists.

Natura Naturata: Nature’s Actionphotography

Natura Naturata: Nature’s Action features the work of eight female artists who explore their bond with the natural world through contemporary photography and video. This diverse body of work delves into themes related to our connection with the environment, as well as complex examinations of human impact on nature.

Journal of Therolinguistics

This exhibition transforms the Boddy House into a living research center exploring non-human languages in nature through works by seven international artists.

Sketch Partydrawing

Bring your pens and pencils! We’re hosting another Sketch Party at Benny Boy Brewing. FREE ENTRY / 21+.

Natura Naturata: Nature’s Actionphotography

Natura Naturata: Nature’s Action features the work of eight female artists who explore their bond with the natural world through contemporary photography and video. The exhibition is open at the Sturt Haaga Gallery from January 24–May 31, 2026, 10am–4pm daily.

Journal of Therolinguisticsexhibition

The exhibition Journal of Therolinguistics explores communication across species as acts of ecological kinship and fascination.

Obsessed: Fashion and Nostalgia in the ‘90sfashion

An exhibition exploring fashion and nostalgia from the 1990s.

Lunchtime Art Talk on David Hockneyart talk

The Hammer's curatorial department leads free, insightful, short discussions about artists every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. This talk on artist David Hockney is led by curatorial assistant and collection specialist Jennie Waldow.

FRIDA KAHLO: PAINT AND SIP SPEAKEASY EXPERIENCEpainting

A paint and sip speakeasy experience featuring Frida Kahlo. Purchase tickets to attend this event.

MOLAA Zoom Project – Mercedes Gertz (Mexico, 1965)artist talk

Join a conversation with artist Mercedes Gertz and MOLAA Chief Curator Gabriela Urtiaga, delving into the ideas and inspirations behind her artwork. This is an online event.

Weirdos of NoHo Pop Up Art Showpop-up

A pop-up art show on the patio.

Natura Naturata: Nature's Actioncontemporary photography and video

Natura Naturata: Nature’s Action features the work of eight female artists who explore their bond with the natural world through contemporary photography and video. The exhibition delves into themes related to our connection with the environment and human impact on nature.

Journal of Therolinguistics

The exhibition Journal of Therolinguistics explores communication across species as acts of ecological kinship and fascination.

Spring 2026 Grad Show Previewstudent exhibition

A preview of the Spring 2026 Grad Show at Art Center College of Design - Hillside Campus.

Maker-in-Residence featuring Vince Skelly – Source Materialwoodworking

Artist Vince Skelly will be on-site at Craft Contemporary as part of our Maker-in-Residence program. Visitors are invited to meet and speak with Vince, see pieces he has created, and view his on-site setup featuring woodworking tools and works in progress.

Roski School of Art and Design Annual Student Exhibition Preview Receptionstudent art

Preview Reception for the USC Roski Annual Student Exhibition.

Journal of Therolinguistics

The Boddy House at Descanso Gardens transforms into a living research center exploring the concept of non-human languages in nature through works by seven international artists.

Natura Naturata: Nature’s Actioncontemporary photography and video

Natura Naturata: Nature’s Action features the work of eight female artists who explore their bond with the natural world through contemporary photography and video. The exhibition is open at the Sturt Haaga Gallery from January 24–May 31, 2026, 10am–4pm daily.

P3SPECTIVESphotography

P3SPECTIVES is a premier photographic exhibition featuring the distinct works of Mustapha El Basti, Joseph Foster, and Mark James, exploring the quiet poetry of the human condition.

LACE’s A Tender Excavation Travels to CECUT in Tijuana, Mexico

LACE announces the international presentation of the exhibition A Tender Excavation at the Tijuana Cultural Center (CECUT), marking a significant milestone in LACE’s nearly 50-year history.

Roski School of Art and Design Annual Student Exhibitionstudent art

Be a part of the USC Roski Annual Student Exhibition at the USC Fisher Museum of Art. The exhibition is open to any undergraduate student enrolled in a 2018-19 USC Roski course.

THE ART OF HUMAN FORMfine art

An art exhibition presented by the Santa Clarita Artists Association featuring the art of the human form in all fine art mediums.

Star Wars: Where's The Wookiee?art exhibition

Celebrate the anniversary of the hit seek-and-find book Where's The Wookiee? with artist and illustrator Ulises Farinas. Original ink drawings and spreads from the book will be on display and available for purchase, with Ulises Farinas in attendance for a signing.

Journal of Therolinguistics

This exhibition explores the concept of non-human languages in nature through works by seven international artists, curated by Oscar Salguero.

Natura Naturata: Nature’s Actionphotography

Natura Naturata: Nature’s Action features the work of eight female artists who explore their bond with the natural world through contemporary photography and video. This diverse body of work delves into themes related to our connection with the environment, as well as complex examinations of human impact on nature.

Fleur-ish All Media Juried Exhibition 2026juried exhibition

A curated exhibition of floral perspectives featuring traditional still life's, botanical studies, garden scenes, and abstracted interpretations. The exhibition runs from May 2nd to May 16th.

Frog in the Fall: pt 2 (Linnea Sterte Solo Exhibition) - Receptionillustration

A new selection of original pieces by Linnea Sterte from her award winning comic "A Frog in the Fall" will be on display and available for sale.

Fleur-ish All Media Juried Exhibition 2026 Artist Reception & Awards Ceremonyreception

An artist reception and awards ceremony for the Fleur-ish All Media Juried Exhibition, with awards typically announced at 7:00 PM.

First Saturday Art Walksart walk

Grand Central Art Center participates in the First Saturday Art Walks, offering extended hours for visitors to explore exhibitions.

Our Fantabulously Furry Feline Friendsgroup show

Group exhibit featuring new works from numerous artists including Abars, Jesus Aguado, Allison Bamcat, and many more.

Forest Slumberpainting

Young-Ji Cha presents her exhibition 'Forest Slumber' at the ThinkSpace Art Gallery.

Pae White: pushmi-pullyumixed media

Pae White presents a dazzling universe of creatures in colorful thread paintings, tactile textiles, and vibrant ceramics at Galerie Neugerriemschneider.

Mementovisual art

An exhibition featuring the works of Fumi Nakamura.

Spring 2026 Grad Showstudent exhibition

The Spring 2026 Grad Show showcasing student work at Art Center College of Design - Hillside Campus.

Joseph Peragine: Pass the Ammunition

GCAC presents exhibitions, installations and performances by local, regional, national, and international artists, exploring topics of social relevance through contemporary art practice.

Thomas Demandphotography

A solo exhibition of new works by Thomas Demand, known for his photographs of meticulous paper models. The exhibition features smaller-scale images printed on copper, exploring the paradoxes of perception.

Communities Create LA! Nature’s Wonderful Imprintsabstract landscape

Inspired in the exhibition *Grounded*, construct an abstract landscape using earth tones and natural materials, like clay, rice, and grass elements.

CAROLEE CAMPBELL of NINJA PRESSbook arts

Carolee Campbell, who founded Ninja Press, publishes limited editions of contemporary poetry which she designs, handsets in metal type, prints letterpress, binds, & often illustrates. Following Carolee’s engaging presentation, explore the expressive possibilities of Sumi ink.

Zox Pop Upoil painting

The pop-up show will be on display at bG Gallery at Bergamot Station on May 3, 2026 3-7pm. Renowned artist Zox, celebrated for his iconic contributions to music history, announces a series of oil-on-canvas portraits as he marks the 50th anniversaries of these landmark works in 2026.

(5/3) Wine & Cheese Sketch Nightsketching

Sketch, sip, and paint with artist Opoku.

Nostalgic Glory ~ "ARTS & CRAFTS"arts and crafts

Join Nostalgic Glory for an arts and crafts event at Thief & Barrel Winery and Tasting Room.

Exhibition Walkthroughbuddhist art

Sign up for an exhibition walkthrough of 'Manifesting Icons: The Materials and Making of Buddhist Visual Culture in Asia'.

Communities Create LA! Stamped Storiesprintmaking

Inspired by the exhibition Deep Cuts, explore printmaking traditions from around the world. You’ll experiment with simple print techniques and designs that reflect your life and culture.

Obsessed: Fashion and Nostalgia in the ‘90sfashion

An exhibition exploring fashion and nostalgia from the 1990s.

Community Art Exhibition (Free Event!)community

Come to Playhouse Plaza for the City of San Gabriel’s Cinco de Mayo Mercado on Friday evening, May 1st from 5:30pm-9:00pm. Purchase handicrafts from local artisans, grab a bite to eat, and watch cultural performances on the outdoor Plaza stage!

Josh Kline: Don’t have hope, be hope!contemporary art

Josh Kline will participate in the inaugural group exhibition on the new Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo island in Venice 2026. His work questions how emergent technologies are being used to change human life in the 21st century, focusing on work and class.

Hugh Hayden: Permanent Commission on San Giacomosculpture

Hugh Hayden unveils a monumental new work, a full-scale, slanted chapel skewed forty degrees forward, rising on San Giacomo. The brick structure blends American and Italian architectural vernaculars into a universal archetype of belief, power, and endurance.

Drawn2Art Pasadena Pop-Up Art Show Returns!pop-up art show

Back by popular demand! Please join us outside on the Paseo for a special pop-up art show with Drawn2Art Pasadena outside on the Paseo. Stroll through and view artwork from students and meet the st...

Ofelia Esparza Closing Celebrationretrospective

Join VPAM for a special closing celebration of Ofelia Esparza: A Retrospective, marking the culmination of the exhibition on view since October 2025. This free, public program brings together community members, artists, and longtime supporters of Esparza’s work for an afternoon honoring women as artists, educators, and culture bearers.

Porfirio Gutiérrez Lecture & Special Sale of Artist’s Functional Worktextile

Learn about Porfirio Gutiérrez’s practice as a multidisciplinary textile artist who has created a visual language to reinterpret Zapotec tradition, followed by a sale event focused on weavings dyed with plants from the 2025 fall harvest.

Place in Translation Openingpainting

Opening reception for the 'Detour' exhibition, featuring works that explore movement as a condition of contemporary life.

PIA PAULINA GUILMOTH + JESSE BULL SAFFIRE | FISHWORMart

Artist reception and book signing for the 'FISHWORM' exhibition by Pia Paulina Guilmot and Jesse Bull Saffire.

CHRISTINE RASMUSSEN + SHARON FEDERgroup show

An exhibition showcasing the works of Christine Rasmussen and Sharon Feder at Billis Williams Gallery.

Otobong Nkanga: In Minor Keyscontemporary art

Otobong Nkanga has been invited to participate in the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia by Koyo Kouoh. Her multidisciplinary practice examines the complex social, political, and material relationships between bodies, territories, minerals and the earth.

Poppy De Havilland Weighted Versepainting

An upcoming exhibition featuring new works by artist Poppy De Havilland.

Finnish Folk Art Museumfolk art

The Finnish Folk Art Museum exhibits hand-crafted Finnish items and objects that are centuries old. It is open on the 2nd Saturday of the month.

Solo Shows: Hiro Alexander(n)solo show

A solo exhibition by Hiro Alexander, presented alongside other solo shows.

Solo Shows: Mar Yebra (s)solo show

A solo exhibition by Mar Yebra, presented alongside other solo shows.

Solo Shows: Elizabeth Gorcey (c)solo show

A solo exhibition by Elizabeth Gorcey, presented alongside other solo shows.

Solo Shows: Phyllis Martinez (w)solo show

A solo exhibition by Phyllis Martinez, presented alongside other solo shows.

Robert Burridge’s Abstract Acrylic Painting and Collage Workshop + Gallery Exhibit!painting collage

A 5-day 'Loosen Up Painting Retreat' workshop focusing on abstract acrylic painting and collage techniques, culminating in a gallery exhibit of student work alongside Bob Burridge.

Bancroft Middle School group art exhibitgroup art

A group art exhibit featuring works from Bancroft Middle School students. More details are coming soon.