East of Eden Art Show @ Barnsdale Art Park This Weekend
The event is free to the public and will be a unique opportunity for patrons, collectors and the public to view and purchase exemplary new works by emerging and established artists who are indicative of the significant contemporary art being fostered in this region. While there is no over arching critical doctrine that unites them philosophically, all the participating galleries are representative of a new generation of determining art culture and share in an inherent formative energy that has resulted in a significant strain of art in Los Angeles.
Exhibition organizer Zara Zeitountsian notes: We are really looking forward to this exhibition because for the first time the public is going to experience in a central location the range of art being shown here. Because there is no central hub, the public doesnt normally have the opportunity to see the big picture of whats going on in the area. I think people will be surprised by the scope of the work. I predict its going to be a major event that will have historical implications for the future of Los Angeles art and how the East Side is perceived.
The Saturday night gala will be a multi gallery event with a portion of the art sales being donated to The MOCA Contemporaries, a volunteer fundraising support council of The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA). The three day exhibition will also host guest curated project spaces, including Guey Smart: Emerging Latino Artists Exhibition and the Interactive FreshPressed T-shirt printing workshop.
The exhibition will be held at the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery at Barnsdall Park. Founded in 1951, the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery is a historic, 10,000 square foot facility located on the sprawling grounds of Olive Hill overlooking the city of Los Angeles and is home to the famous Frank Lloyd Wright Hollyhock House and Arts Complex.
Participating Galleries Include:
La Luz de Jesus
Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery
Black Maria
drkrm Gallery
Gallery Revisited
Ghetto Gloss
Junc Gallery
Materials & Applications
Metro Gallery
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Bert Green Fine Art
Acuna Hansen
David Patton
Farmlab
De Soto
East of Eden is made possible with the generous support of Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, the MOCA Contemporaries, the Los Angeles City Council, The Office of Eric Garcetti and the Silver Lake Gallery Alliance.
Special Thanks to: Mark Greenfield and the Los Angeles Municipal Gallery
SCHEDULE AND EVENTS
All events are free to the public. Saturday Between 6:30-8 is invitation only.
Friday September 19
4:00-9:00 p.m. Artist and Press preview. The public is invited to join us for a light Friday reception for the and press.
Saturday September 20
12:00-5:30 Doors open to the public.
6:30-8 Invitation Only: MOCA Contemporaries Members Cocktail Hour
8pm-12am Multi-gallery Gala
Sunday September 21
12:00- 5:00 Doors open to the public
2:00 Artist Talk: Learn more about the critical and creative process by participating artists and discover how Los Angeles disparate cultures influence production.
About the Silver Lake Gallery Alliance:
The Silver Lake Gallery Alliance (SLGA) is a partnership of galleries located in the Boroughs surrounding the Silver Lake Reservoir. The SLGA was formed to create active support and collaboration amongst its members, in order to further the region as an important destination showcasing the next generation of leaders in contemporary art. SLGA will ensure a dynamic, evolving methodology to a rapidly evolving artistic landscape within our community and beyond.
About The Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery:
The Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery is a facility of the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs and is located at 4800 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90027. Admission is free. The Gallery is open Thursdays through Sundays, 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. Hours are extended to 9:00 p.m. on First Fridays. For general information, please call 323.644.6269.
About DCA:
The Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) serves as a leader to generate and support high quality arts and cultural experiences for Los Angeles residents and visitors. DCA also advances the social and economic impact of the arts and assures access to arts and cultural experiences through grant making, marketing, public and community arts programming, arts education, and creating partnerships with artists and arts and cultural organizations in every community in the City of Los Angeles.
DCA grants $3.4 million annually to over 300 artists and nonprofit arts organizations and awards the Artist-in-Residence (A.I.R.) and City of Los Angeles (C.O.L.A.) Individual Artist Fellowships. It provides arts and cultural programming in numerous Neighborhood Arts and Cultural Centers, theaters, and several arts and education programs for young people. The Department operates two historic monuments, directs public art projects, and manages the Citys Arts Development Fee, Art Collection, and Murals Program. DCA markets the Citys cultural events through development and collaboration with strategic partners, design and production of creative promotional materials, and management of the culturela.org website.
About The MOCA Contemporaries:
One of the Southland's premier cultural support organizations, the MOCA Contemporaries provides financial support for the museum through a variety of fundraising programs, and cultivates future leadership for MOCA by nurturing the next generation of art collectors and community leaders. Members enjoy a full calendar of exciting social and educational events, including studio and gallery visits, MOCA exhibition tours, lectures, day trips, and fundraisers. These activities promote awareness of the museum as well as a broader understanding of contemporary art and culture. E-mail contemporaries@moca.org <
Sponsors:
ArtScene, Art Ltd. Magazine, Department of Cultural Affairs, Eric Garcetti Council District Thirteen, East Hollywood Neighborhood Council, State Farm Insurance, Lee Joseph Publicity, MOCA Contemporaries, Silver Lake Gallery Alliance, THE Magazine, Artillery Magazine, Citizen LA, Gingergrass Restaurant, Andiamo Silver Lake, Fresh Pressed Screen Shops, Redwood Bar & Grill, Poma, ArtScene.