April 4, 2024
6:00-9:30pm
Aperire :: April
a group show featuring the work of 48 members of the Arroyo Arts Collective.
And it’s First Thursday!
See a preview of Fresh Take, A Photography Show
Curated by Cathy Immordino and Richard S. Chow
in Sub Terra Gallery
Into the Fold Workshop
Embark on a creative journey at The Los Angeles Makery in downtown Los Angeles, with "Into the Fold," a free mini-book making workshop that promises to ignite your imagination. Using a captivating maze folding technique, participants will craft enchanting books without the need for glue, immersing themselves in the art of paper manipulation. All materials will be provided, ensuring a seamless and immersive experience. RSVP is required to yvonnejongeling@gmail.com, ensuring your spot in this thrilling adventure. Donations are encouraged and will go towards supporting The Susan Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, adding a philanthropic dimension to this inspiring event. Join us on Sunday, April 14th, from 1-2pm, and unlock the magic of bookmaking while contributing to a noble cause.
Arroyo Arts Collective
Aperire :: April a group show featuring the work of 48 members of the Arroyo Arts Collective.
Curated by Susan Savory
April 4th through April 28th.
Opening reception from 6 to 9:30 be a
Lots of art, live music, part of DTLA Art Night's First Thursday Artwalk.
@arroyoartscollective @losangelesmakery @spiritboxsocal
Playtime Closing Golf Tourney
Playtime has been such a wonderful show for us at the Los Angeles Makery to host. Unfortunately/Fortunately we have to make way for our next show, and all shows do have to end. Since we have the fabulous Corn Maze Mini Golf Hole from Mojaveland, we thought it would be fun to have a little tournament, AKA a tourney for the show’s last hurrah. Come play golf, enjoy the show, buy some art, have a snack. Good times for sure. See you there.
Playtime Artist Talk
Join the artists of the Playtime show, and listen to why and where and what and all it took to make the art that they are showing. Since the art is so playful it will be interesting to hear what everyone has to say. Come on by! March 3, 2024, from 1-4pm.
Fuerte!
EXHIBITION: Fuerte! Curated by Betty Ann Brown and Eva Montealegre
ON VIEW: March 3, 2024 – March 30, 2024
LOCATION: The Makery, 260 S. Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, CA
BETTY ANN BROWN AND EVA MONTEALEGRE CELEBRATE STRONG WOMEN ARTISTS AT THE MAKERY OPENING MARCH 3, 2024
LOS ANGELES, CA – January 2024 – The Makery announces its forthcoming exhibition, Fuerte! The exhibition will be on view opening 11-1pm, March 3, 2024 Betty Ann Brown will moderate an artist panel with selected artists and Eva Montealegre will do a curator’s walk through the exhibit. Fuerte! is on view through March 30, 2024. Open for the Downtown Artwalk March 7th, 6:30 – 9 pm.
Brown and Montealegre have gathered strong women artists who contribute significantly to the West Coast art scene. A curator's talk and an artist panel will be scheduled that will highlight the topics that concern this select group of multi-cultural artists as they approach their work and their contributions to the art world in their inimitable styles. An exhibition catalog featuring each artist in the exhibit and a scholarly reflection by Betty Ann Brown will also be available.
Adeola Davies-Aiyeloja
Roxane Berger
Dellis Frank
Susanne Hannon
Debbie Korbel
Eva Montealegre
Richelle Rich
Leigh Salgado
Hiroko Yoshimoto
Linda Vallejo
LELA International ArtistsLove & Lust
The opening event for this show is February 4, 2024, 2-5pm.
Opulent Mobility
Opulent Mobility at the Makery
Opening Sunday, January 7 from 1-4 PM. Show runs January 7- January 31, 2024.
The 9th annual Opulent Mobility asks artists to re-imagine disability as opulent and powerful. Celebrate disability in its many forms at the Los Angeles Makery!
The Makery is located in Little Tokyo at 260 S. Los Angeles St, LA, CA 90012. Contact opulentmobility@gmail.com for accessibility features and handicapped parking information.
Curated by A. Laura Brody and Anthony Tusler.
January First Thursday - Opulent Mobility Preview
It’s the first First Thursday of 2024 and we’re previewing our newest show, Opulent Mobility, curated by A. Laura Brody and Anthony Tusler. Laura has planned some cool activities for the evening. There will be Squeakers and Coasters, making craft hats and coasters. Come by sometime between 6-9pm and hang out.
Make Ornaments with Us!
There will be glass blowing demonstrations, and ornament making, as well as making small stockings. Stop by to kick start your holiday spirit, if you haven’t already. We’re planning on having fun. Join us! 6-9pm.
SCWCA presents Beloved Planet
Delighted to announce the participating artists in "Beloved Planet" exhibition at The Makery in downtown LA. Works were selected by noted art historian, curator and critic Betty Brown. The show opens on Sunday, December 10th from 11-1pm.
Artists:
Judith Amdur, Nurit Avesar, Lisa Bahouth, Katy Bishop, Joanne Chase-Mattillo, Alexandra Corwin, Pam Douglas, Danielle Eubank, Bruria Finkel, Dellis Frank, Aazam Irilian, Ann Isolde, Yvonne Jongeling, Beanie Kaman, Susan R. Karhroody, Faina Kumpan,Debbie Lanino, Nancy Goodman Lawrence, Sinan Revell, Gemma Lopez, Monica Rickler Marks, Karena Massengilll, Eva Montealegre, Sandra Mueller, Roxanne Norman, Cindy Rinne, Juanita Rivas-Raymer, Fay Samimi, Karen Schifman, Kerrie Smith, Michiko Smith, Linda Arreola and Lisa Tomczeszyn.
Artist of the Valley
Join the Artists of the Valley for Open Call. Opens November 2, 2023 and closes November 25, 2023, from 2-5pm. Come see the art before it’s gone.
Pastey Whyte Sale!
Come on down for the sale to beat all sales! We have Pastey Whyte and his fantastic and affordable art. Most items are priced at $10, and it’s cash and carry, and do we mean cash. The art comes in all shapes and sizes, and it’s all Pastey.
Along with art, Ed and Linda are bringing their Discount Poetry to entertain and inform all of you. Good times will be had and you’ll just piss yourself off if you miss this one night, pop-up event. See you there! Bring Cash!
The “Missing Children of…”)
The “Missing Children of…”
The Makery Los Angeles in Little Tokyo, DTLA is proud to present
“Missing Children of…”, an exhibition of contemporary art expressing
the multifaceted sides of disillusionment by a collective of artists
composed of Anahid Boghosian, Carolyn Kramer, Daniel Hustwit,
Donnal Poppe, Kathryn Pitt, and Rick Friesen.
This group has formed a unique bond and although their work is
varied they have all found the beauty in the weird, in the ironic and in
dark humor which has culminated in this thought provoking exhibition.
Missing they might be, but their art is here.
The show will run from October 3 to October 29, 2023 with an
Opening Reception on Saturday, October 7, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm,
and will feature works in various media, including painting, sculpture
and photography.
First Thursday Enter the Goddess
The gods have had their time... now it is high time for the goddesses to take center stage!
Enter the Goddess
Enter the Goddess(es)
Opening Sunday, September 3, 2023 1-4 PM. Show runs September 3- September 28, 2023, first Thursday event September 7th.
The gods have had their time... now it is high time for the goddesses to take center stage!
Celebrate the Divine Feminine at the Los Angeles Makery in Little Tokyo- 260 S. Los Angeles St, LA, CA 90012.
Curated by A. Laura Brody, founder of of Opulent Mobility
The artists are Regina Argentin, A. Laura Brody, Oscar "Vomit" Cano, Troy Cantu, Mary Cheung, Rebecca Contreras, Edith and Jolly de Guzman, Elizabeth Estrada, Patricia Fortlage, Malcolm Hoffman, Shireen Jamehdor, Lois Keller, Austin Lubetkin, Lola Mitchell, Mahtab Mohammadi, Penny Richards, Adele Satori, Catherine Singer, Kellie Thomas-Walker, Lisa Tomczeszyn, and Cheyenne Washington.
Artist Talk for “A Bridge to Peace” & Japanese Tea Ceremony
Step into the serene world of Japanese tea ceremonies and immerse yourself in the rich traditions of this ancient art form. Join us at the Los Angeles Makery on August 19, 2023 from 3-6pm, for an enchanting experience that blends the elegance of tea preparation with the beauty of artistic expression.
Indulge in the delicate flavors of authentic Japanese tea while witnessing the meticulous rituals performed by skilled tea masters. Discover the harmony between nature, mindfulness, and aesthetics as they guide you through each graceful movement.
Afterward, join us for an artist talk where innovative creators will share their inspirations and insights. Engage in thought-provoking conversations about the intersection of art and culture, and gain a deeper appreciation for the creative process.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to witness the artistry and grace of a Japanese tea ceremony while connecting with fellow art enthusiasts. Mark your calendars for August 19, 2024, and prepare to be transported to a world of tranquility and creativity.
There is a $10 suggested donation to cover the cost of the Japanese Tea Ceremony.
44th Annual Peace Exhibition - "A Bridge for Peace"
"A Bridge for Peace"
44th Annual Peace Exhibition - "A Bridge for Peace"
Aug 06, 3:00 PM PDT – Aug 27, 6:00 PM PDT
Opening Reception: August 6 from 3-6pm
Closing Reception: August 27 from 3-6pm
Peace Show Introduction
The argument for a peaceful, safe, and habitable planet should have been easily won. Seemingly, such endowments are a through-line of all our desires. And yet, humanity often seems far from realizing the goal.
Forty-three years running, the Nagasaki Museum of Art and the artist Hideo Sakata, under the aegis of LELA International, has been quietly, serenely making the case for peace. On August 9th, 1945, Sakata, now a long-established Los Angeles artist, was a child playing in a family garden when the nuclear bomb ending WWII fell into his Nagasaki neighborhood.
The horror remains undeniable. And, regrettable, even among those who made the decision at the time to develop and use the weapon.
With brush and pen, stone chisel, and wood-saw, now film and video, serving as forms of expression, an aggregation of peace-driven artists from all walks of life, ages, ethnicities, genders, have returned to ground zero on the ninth day of August to reassert our solidarity with Sakata and the people of Nagasaki.
Moreover, we seek to commemorate the fallen, and celebrate tolerance and understanding among all people.
Sakata, soon-to-be eighty-eight years of age, painting in his Southern California garden at least four hours daily, will this year bring the “8.9 Peace Show” of LELA International to The Makery Gallery in the Downtown Los Angeles Arts District. Fittingly, the DTLA art community borders the vibrant and historically important Los Angeles neighborhood known as Little Tokyo.
Hideo Sakata and the directors of LELA hope you will join us in the promotion of memory and hope, and a quiet resolve to achieve peace.
William Hemmerdinger
Los Angeles, California 2023
Photo Los Angeles - An Alternative Photography Show
The organic nature of the Alternative Photography processes lend themselves to limitless creativity, presentation options, as well as artistic commentary - we are exhibiting the recent creations of this group of artists, promoting awareness of the ancient methods of alternative photography, as well as how far the boundaries can be pushed with a variety of photographic materials.
The type of art work included, but not limited, to cyanotype, lumen, cyanolumen, platinum-palladium, ambrotype, van dyke, gum bichromate, photogravure, tintype, wet plate collodion, mordançage, chemigram, transfers and lifts, salt prints, hand-painted, and any combination of alternative process photography.
First Thursday DTLA Art Night
It’s that time again. DTLA Art Night and here at the Los Angeles Makery we’re making…we’re working on a cool mosaic and we need some assistance. You’ll get a preview of our newest show, Photo Los Angeles, a show of alternative photography techniques. Good times! Swing by! And after we can head over to the Peking Tavern.
Photo Los Angeles
Photo Los Angeles - An Alternative Photography Show
Opening Reception: Saturday, July 8, 2023 from 4:00 PM 10:00 PM
The Los Angeles Makery
The organic nature of the Alternative Photography processes lend themselves to limitless creativity, presentation options, as well as artistic commentary - we are exhibiting the recent creations of this group of artists, promoting awareness of the ancient methods of alternative photography, as well as how far the boundaries can be pushed with a variety of photographic materials.
The type of art work included, but not limited, to cyanotype, lumen, cyanolumen, laser type, van dyke, photogravure, tintype, wet plate collodion, chemigram, transfers and lifts, fuse graph, silver gelatin, mixed media, assemblage, encaustic, chlorophyll print, pinhole, sabatier, photo-polymer, hand-painted, and any combination of alternative process photography.
Including these amazing photographic artists:
Veronica An, Andrew K. Thompson, Louis Jacinto, Cathi Milligan, Jean Brantley, Liz Covington, Kassandra Eller, Catherine Singer, Richard S. Chow, Susan Kaufer Carey, Bogdan Mihai, Steve Engelmann, Karen Johanson, Cathy Immordino, David Lovejoy, Chung-Ping Cheng, Sho Stewart, Patricia Fortlage, Travis Robinson, Kat White, Austin Lubetkin, Michelle Robinson, and A. Laura Brody.
Hiding the Unnecessary
A new collaborative art exhibition - Hiding the Unnecessary - showing at the Makery from the 2nd-23rd June.
Opening reception 2nd June 5-8.30pm. Come and see the work and meet the artists and enjoy music and refreshments. All are welcome!
Curated by Kathryn Pitt, the show features 12 artists-
L. Aviva Diamond
Austin Lubetkin
Derek Bertelsen
Cheryl Panlilio
Donal O Sullivan
Veronica Marshall
Nicole Katano
Kathryn Pitt
Rachel Berkowitz
Merrilyn Duży
Robyn Sanford
Lynn Heinz
First Thursday DTLA Art Night
Come on by The Makery this First Thursday for Downtown Los Angeles Art Night! We’re on the map. You can participate in our Community Mosaic, which will be installed somewhere in our fabulous space, upon completion. You can also get a preview of our next show, Hiding the Unnecessary, a group show curated by Kathryn Pitt. The show will open June 2nd and be up through the 23rd.
So join us for some fun and be a part of art night!
Visiones 4
Vision 4
Featuring fresh new work from Enrique Brito, Alan Albert, Miguel Velez, and Efren Montiel. Come by and see their art. 7:30-9:30 pm.
Spring Invitational
Come join us this Sunday for our first annual Spring Invitational. See art that is inspired by spring or springs, up to them. We expect to have a fabulous time, so we’ll see you between 1pm - 4 pm. Thanks!!
First Thursday at the Los Angeles Makery
The Downtown LA art walk is back and we’re on their map! Come down to celebrate! We currently have the Glendale Art Association Show, Nature Renews hanging in our front gallery. Laura Brody will be leading a Community Weaving project. Become part of Makery history! And come see what our residents are working on.
March First Friday
March First Friday 3 D Collage Night!
Come by and glue shit to other shit. Have fun! Listen to music and make new friends. It is First Friday at The Makery after all. And we have Foo Dogs!! Come and get a Foo Dog. Grab some prosperity and good fortune at The Makey! 6-9pm!
L'Amore & More
LELA International presents L'Amore & more at The Los Angeles Makery. Opening Sunday February 5th 2023, 2-5 PM
Curated by LELA International