Upcoming Shows!
The Glow Show
The Goth Assemblage
Group of Nine
Vera Arutyunyan
Vera Arutyunyan’s solo exhibition presents a dynamic collection of new paintings created through an intensely physical and intuitive process. Rather than using brushes, Vera paints directly with her hands, allowing movement, gesture, texture, and emotion to guide the work. Her expressive surfaces reveal a powerful connection between the artist and the act of painting, inviting viewers to experience each work as an energetic and evolving encounter. Curated by Susan Karhroody, the exhibition celebrates Vera’s distinctive approach and her fearless exploration of color, movement, and abstraction.
End of Heatwave Party
END OF THE HEAT WAVE: NEON COSTUME PARTY
Los Angeles, we survived the heat… now let’s glow!
Join us at The Los Angeles Makery for a night of fluorescent fun, wild costumes, art, music, drinks, and all-around neon chaos.
🧪 BLACKLIGHTS + NEON EVERYTHING
👽 COSTUMES ENCOURAGED
🎨 ART + MAKERS + GOOD VIBES
💃 COME READY TO GLOW
✨ Wear your most radiant, outrageous, UV-reactive costume and come celebrate the end of the heat wave with us!
📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026
⏰ 5–9 PM
📍 The Los Angeles Makery
260 S Los Angeles St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Come cool down, light up, and glow your way into fall.
#LosAngelesMakery #NeonParty #CostumeParty #BlacklightParty #UVParty #NeonCostumes #DTLA #DTLAArts #LosAngelesEvents #DTLAEvents #ArtParty #HalloweenVibes #NeonArt #GlowParty #LosAngelesArt
Second Saturday
💕 SECOND SATURDAY AT THE LOS ANGELES MAKERY 🎨
Looking for something different for date night? Skip the dinner-and-a-movie routine and come make art and see art together!
Join us for Second Saturday at the Los Angeles Makery for an evening filled with creativity, art, and connection. Explore our galleries, check out the latest exhibitions, and get hands-on with the creative energy of the Makery.
Whether it’s a first date, a longtime love, a night out with your best friend, or simply an excuse to do something fun and different—we’ve got you covered. ✨
Come make art. See art. Meet artists. Make memories.
📍 Los Angeles Makery
260 S. Los Angeles St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
🗓 Saturday, September 12, 2026
⏰ 6–9 PM
Bring your date. Bring your friends. Bring your creativity. 💫
#SecondSaturday #DateNight #DTLADateNight #DTLAArt #DTLAArts #LosAngelesArt #LosAngelesArtists #ArtNight #GalleryNight #MakeArt #SeeArt #CreativeDate #LosAngelesMakery #MakeryLA #LittleTokyo #DTLA
Common Thread exhibition Opening
COMMON THREAD
Fiber Art & Mixed Media Exhibition
September 3–27, 2026
Los Angeles Makery | Little Tokyo, Downtown Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Makery presents Common Thread, a dynamic fiber art and mixed media exhibition bringing together the work of more than 24 artists across two floors of the Makery.
At the heart of Common Thread is the transformation of material—what is discarded, overlooked, or left behind becomes a starting point for artistic exploration. Many of the works incorporate discarded remnants and samples donated by interior design and architectural firms, giving new life to fabrics, textiles, surfaces, and materials that might otherwise have been destined for waste.
The exhibition explores the many ways artists work with fiber and unconventional materials to create connections between craft and contemporary art, sustainability and beauty, architecture and personal expression. From intricate textile works to experimental mixed-media pieces, Common Thread celebrates the tactile, the handmade, and the unexpected.
Spanning two floors of the Los Angeles Makery, the exhibition offers an immersive look at the diverse possibilities of fiber-based and material-driven art, bringing together more than two dozen artists with distinct approaches, stories, and techniques.
✨ Soft Opening
Thursday, September 3, 2026 | 6–9 PM
Join us for an informal first look at the exhibition, meet artists, explore both floors, and experience Common Thread before the official opening ceremony.
🎉 Opening Ceremony
Sunday, September 6, 2026 | 2–5 PM
Celebrate the artists and officially welcome Common Thread to the Los Angeles Makery with an afternoon gathering, art, community, and conversation.
On view September 3–27, 2026
📍 Los Angeles Makery
Little Tokyo • Downtown Los Angeles
Come discover how discarded materials can become something unexpected—and how seemingly separate materials, artists, and ideas can become part of a Common Thread.
LELA’s Expressions of Peace Closing
✨ CLOSING RECEPTION | EXPRESSIONS OF PEACE ✨
Join us at the Los Angeles Makery on Sunday, August 30 from 2:00–5:00 PM for the closing reception of Expressions of Peace, presented by LELA International.
Come experience an inspiring collection of artwork created by talented artists exploring the many meanings, emotions, and possibilities of peace. As we bring this beautiful exhibition to a close, we invite you to gather with the artists, community, and fellow art lovers for an afternoon of connection and celebration.
🎨 FREE COLLAGE WORKSHOP
Beginning at 2:00 PM, join us for a hands-on collage workshop and create your own piece inspired by the themes of peace, connection, and community. No experience necessary — just bring your creativity!
✨ Sunday, August 30
🕑 2:00–5:00 PM
📍 Los Angeles Makery
Come make art, meet artists, connect with community, and celebrate the powerful role creativity can play in imagining a more peaceful world.
Everyone is welcome. We hope to see you there! 💙
#ExpressionsOfPeace #LELAInternational #LosAngelesMakery #ClosingReception #ArtExhibition #PeaceThroughArt #CollageWorkshop #FreeWorkshop #LosAngelesArt #DTLAArts #ArtAndCommunity #ContemporaryArt #CreativeCommunity
South Bath with Sarah Pigion featuring art by Caron G Rand
Soundbath with Sarah
Sunday, July 19 | 2–4 PM | Los Angeles Makery
Unwind in the main gallery amid Caron Guerrant Rand’s solo exhibition DARK/KARD for an immersive sound healing session with Sarah Pigion. Drawing on Tibetan and crystal singing bowls, frame drum, chimes, tuning forks, and her voice, Sarah guides participants through vibrational frequencies designed to restore calm and balance. Bring a mat, blanket, and pillow to lie back and let the sound wash over you.
I Speak in Colors
I Speak in Color
Color as Language
Color is more than what we see—it is something we feel, something we carry.
In this body of work, color and texture come together through an intuitive process, creating layered surfaces that speak beyond words. Each piece is an invitation to pause, to notice your response, and to consider how memory, emotion, and experience shape what you perceive.
There is no single way to read this work. Meaning shifts. Color moves. What you feel is part of the conversation.
Here, color is not decoration—it is the voice.
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 6 from 2:00 - 5:00pm
Location: The Los Angeles Makery
Sign Making Wksp
Get your signs ready.
Join us March 22nd from 2–4 PM at the Los Angeles Makery for a hands-on activist sign-making workshop led by artist Lisa Tomczeszyn.
With the nationwide “No Kings” protests happening March 28, 2026, this is your chance to prepare your message and make it bold.
Lisa will bring pre-cut stencils so you can print your activism onto clothing, tote bags, hats, or any paintable surface.
Supplies are provided (bring your own brushes if you’re picky).
$10 suggested donation
📍 Los Angeles Makery
260 S Los Angeles Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012 (Little Tokyo)
Make something loud. Make something visible. Make it count.
#LosAngelesMakery #SignMakingWorkshop #ArtAndActivism #NoKings #NoKingsProtest #ProtestArt #ActivistArt #LAEvents #LittleTokyoLA #DTLAArts #CommunityArt #PrintYourProtest #ArtistsForChange #ResistWithArt #LAArtScene
Root to Wings Juried Exhibition (LELA International)
Come experience amazing artworks by fantastic artists!
Please join us for the opening reception of the Roots to Wings exhibition by LELA International at the Los Angeles Makery on
March 7th, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM.
Enjoy live music by Cameron Joel and light refreshments.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
"Made in Clay" Artist Talk
Join us for an evening artist talk in conjunction with DTLA ArtNight as part of Made in Clay: Contemporary Los Angeles Ceramics, an exhibition celebrating the depth, diversity, and innovation of LA’s ceramic community.
Participating artists will discuss their practices, materials, processes, and the ideas shaping contemporary ceramics in Los Angeles. The conversation offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from a wide range of artists working across functional, sculptural, and experimental approaches to clay.
Participating Artists:
Alexandra D’Italia, Evah Hart, Rian Dittme, Marta Cisneros, Phyllis Martinez, Kei Nguyen, Freshteh Mirmirani, Makay Finley, Sara Benowitz, Cristi Lyon, Todd Hays, Christine Lathrop, Brooke Goldstein, Mary Mallman, Dave Lovejoy, Susan Karhoody
The exhibition runs January 17 – February 22, 2026.
Free and open to the public.
📍 Los Angeles Makery
🕕 Artist Talk: 6–8 PM on February 5th.
Urban Plein Air
Closing Event: Urban Plein Air
Today • Until 6 PM
Los Angeles Makery
Join us for the closing moments of Urban Plein Air, a vibrant exhibition capturing the pulse, grit, and poetry of the city through works created on site and in real time. This final gathering is your last chance to experience the full collection, meet fellow art lovers, and soak in the creative energy that’s been flowing through the Makery.
Come wander the space, revisit your favorite pieces, and celebrate the artists who stepped into the streets and translated the urban landscape into living, breathing art.
✨ Free and open to the public
📍 Los Angeles Makery
260 S.Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
⏰ Today, now through 6 PM
🎄✨ Holiday Party + Open House at the Los Angeles Makery! ✨🎄
🎄✨ Holiday Party + Open House at the Los Angeles Makery! ✨🎄
Join us on December 14th from 2–5 PM for our festive annual Holiday Party & Open House in the Main Gallery!
While you’re here, don’t miss our Holiday Market in SubTerra, featuring unique, handmade gifts — all under $100. Perfect for last-minute shopping, supporting local artists, and finding something truly special.
Enjoy art, community, creativity, and some holiday cheer across all three floors of the Makery. 🎁❤️
📍 Los Angeles Makery
260 S. Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
⏰ December 14, 2025 | 2–5 PM
Disability Drawing Club
✏️ Disability Drawing Club at the Los Angeles Makery ✏️
Join us during Opulent Mobility for a warm, creative, and accessible drawing session led by the incredible Renée Reizman!
🗓 December 14, 2025
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM — Disability Drawing Club
🖼 12:00 – 6:00 PM — Gallery open for Opulent Mobility
Whether you’re a seasoned artist or exploring drawing for the first time, this space welcomes all abilities and creative expressions. Come make art, connect, and enjoy the exhibition!
📍 Los Angeles Makery
260 S. Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
10th Anniversary Opening for Opulent Mobility
✨ OPENING DAY ✨
We’re thrilled to open Opulent Mobility in the Main Gallery of the Los Angeles Makery — celebrating disability art, culture, and imagination.
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of artwork, performance, and community.
🗓 Opening Reception
December 7, 2025
⏰ 1–4 PM
🎶 Live music by Tom Peters
✍🏽 Interactive skin-writing performance by Teresa Bernadette
Experience powerful works from 31 artists reimagining disability as opulent, visionary, and deeply creative.
📍 Los Angeles Makery — Main Gallery
260 S. Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Opulent Mobility returns for its 10th year under the curation of A. Laura Brody and disability arts pioneer Anthony Tusler.
This year’s exhibition continues the mission of celebrating disabled artists and sharing stories that shift perspectives and spark connection.
“The Glass Show” Closing Event
✨ Closing Event — The First Annual GLASS SHOW ✨
Join us this Sunday, December 7th, from 1–4 PM as we celebrate the final day of our inaugural Glass Show at The Los Angeles Makery/LAM Gallery.
This exhibition has showcased the incredible range, innovation, and craft of contemporary glass artists. Come experience the work one last time, connect with the artists, and be part of closing out our very first annual show in this series.
📍 The Los Angeles Makery / LAM Gallery
260 S Los Angeles Street • Little Tokyo
Opulent Mobility
✨ Opening This Week at the Los Angeles Makery ✨
We are honored to host the 10th Annual Opulent Mobility Exhibition, celebrating disabled artists and disability arts supporters from around the world.
Join us as we reimagine disability as opulent, powerful, and deeply creative.
📍 Los Angeles Makery
260 S. Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Exhibition Dates
🗓 December 4–28, 2025
🕐 Sundays: 1–4 PM
🕐 Tues–Sat: 12–5 PM by appointment
📞 Call 213-392-2611 to schedule a visit
Special Events
✨ Dec 4, 6–9 PM — Exhibit Preview
✨ Dec 7, 1–4 PM — Opening Reception
• Live music by Tom Peters
• Interactive “skin writing” performance by Teresa Bernadette
📅 Dec 14 — Disability Drawing Club w/ Renée Reizman (11 AM–12:30 PM)
📅 Dec 21 — Masks Required Day (1–4 PM)
📅 Dec 28 — Hybrid Artist Talk (1–2 PM), gallery open until 4 PM
Featuring 31 Artists
April Bermudez, Teresa Bernadette, Ashley Bravin, A. Laura Brody, Kat Chudy, Sky Dai, Adeola Davies-Aiyeloja, Susan Else, Liane Enkelis, Dellis Frank, Ash Hagerstrand, Bailey Ryan Hammond, Josephine “Joey” Hernandez, David Isakson, Kellianne Jordan, KYRIANNA, Heidi Latsky Dance, Ellen Mansfield, Monica Marks, Dennis Miller, Joy Murray, Alexis Neumann, Kristen Olinger, Marina Otchuda Say Gynt, Tom & Linda Peters, Priya Ray, Lee Rosen, Abigail Stockinger, Emily Tironi, Kacy Treadway.
Accessibility
📝 Large-print and QR-coded artwork descriptions
🤟 ASL interpretation for the Dec 28 online artist talk
♿ Fully wheelchair accessible
💬 Contact us 5 business days in advance for parking/access needs — we’re here to help.
A huge thank you to Numotion Foundation for their generous support.