Los Angeles Art Show

LA Art Show 2016 was really fun! So many different genres of art, so many different interpretations… The Art Show is hosted in LA Convention Center in DTLA. Paid parking lots all over the place, we found one lot for $ 15 flat rate. Admission is $ 20 at the door, but you can purchase online for $ 15 or even less if you snatch a Groupon deal. I luckily found that Groupon deal AND had a 20% off promo code, so paid $ 16 for me and the boyfriend. Yeee.
The Art Show itself was hugeeee. If you really want to see everything it can take between 3 – 5 hours. We whizzed past the art pieces that we weren’t that into, and managed to go around the entire place within 3 hours.
I would say it’s hard to describe all the different art pieces, but it went from beautiful oil paintings to real-​live humans lying on a patch of flowers. Another interesting one was a girl wearing her undies/​bra enclosed in a see-​through box, all the while texting on her phone and the screen was available for us to see on the wall. Definitely some creative stuff.
Alcoholic drinks and snacks available for purchase.
I think I would want to come back next year, but depends. It was fun, but not 5 star worthy!

They oversold the event and we couldn’t get in the convention center. When we asked for a refund and they said it wasn’t their fault and that we had to take it up with the convention center. Really bad form. I would be very cautious about purchasing tickets. Seems like a scam.

Downtown LA on Sunday was a wind tunnel! Brrrrr!!! We were totally leaning forward into the wind while walking from the parking lot to the convention center. Our parking, you see, was far away, since the lots were already full by 2pm. Humph!
Once inside, there was so much to see! We spent hours trying to experience every exhibit, but that gets hard when something interesting catches your eye and leads you away from the «planned» route. I think we saw 99%, at least, however.
It was a really fun afternoon. There were many pieces that I would have loved to buy, but I don’t have that much expendable income! At least, not for something to hang on my wall. Maybe for something to put on my finger or around my neck… haha. There was a jewelry section, but I know myself, so I steered clear of that as if my life depended on it!
All the way to the right, there was a lady in this box. People were mobbing it, so it was hard to see. The way she was moving, and the lighting inside, made it look like she was buoyant and in water. She was a little scary and discomfiting, and the music reminded me of a fright maze at Knott’s Scary Farm or something like that. Still, it was interesting, and I’d like to come back next year.

First time going to the la art show and it was amazing! I went with my friend since she got me a free ticket (awesome) and we just went around looking at everything and taking pictures. They also serve alcohol which I thought was pretty cool. Such a tiring day but an awesome experience. Will look forward for next year’s art show: D

So much to see. The best was Cakeland by Steve Hove.
Park across the street for $ 8 and walk your ass.

The Los Angeles Art Show is a great event where the attendees are presented with the opportunity to view the art of both up-​and-​coming and established artists alike — all in one location.
The Los Angeles Art Show is presented yearly at the L.A. Convention Center. It is housed in one of the Convention Center’s large wings so there is always a ton of galleries showing their wares from across the globe. For the art lover, it is truly an awesome experience.
From a personal perspective, I have been attending every year since it launched in ’97 and, in fact, prior to that back into the 1980s before it was rebranded. I have never been disappointed. There is a wide variety of art that will suit every taste.
If there is a downside to The Los Angeles Art Show it is that some of the art dealers can be pretty heavy-​handed. I realize that is their job to sell the art they represent but it can be a bit disconcerting when the dealers come-​up and latch themselves onto you trying to make a sale. It can ruin the entire experience of viewing the art in their booth. But, that is just one of the by-​products of The Los Angeles Art Show. I’m just telling you this so you can be prepared.
Overall GREAT event! If you love to see new and inspiring art, this is the place to go.

I’m stoked for the LA ART SHOW this year. My gallery will be in the Littletopia section and is doing something super special. Come say hello for a special treat! YAY!!! We’re called Daniel Rolnik Gallery.

Review in #Haiku:
Super dope ass time
Soaking in modern fine art
With some real Monet?! O. o

So happy we checked this outs, great energy cool art and fun people
Hope to head back again next year
Way better than a museum

What a cool experience this was I am glad I went. I have never done anything like this and to go and take it all in was such a nice change of pace. For $ 15.00 buck this was a great way to kill an afternoon. I recommend checking it out even if your not into this kind of thing.
I got to see so many cool things. I got to see a Picasso in person and Andy Warhols that were $ 50,000+ super cool to see but man is art expensive. I will defiantly visit this when it comes back next year. Maybe one day I will be able to afford a nice canvas for my home, but for now I will stick with the posters. CHEERS!!!

Definitely interesting and lots of head-​tilting, all mixed with either «Ooooohh» or «Huuuuh?» Great mix of modern and classic styles that would appeal the a large audience. It does get pretty crowded though, so it definitely takes away some enjoyment factor because you have people constantly bumping into you or getting in your pictures.

*3.5 stars*
It’s always nice to see such culture in L.A. I love art and didn’t realize there were so many art galleries in the So. Cal area.
Whatever the type of art you’re into, they had it. I appreciated how many different styles that were displayed. There really was something there for everyone.
There were demonstrations and sculptures. In one area, they even had jewelry, silver goods and Chanel purses for sale. I thought that to be a little odd, but ok.
I do wish that the event had been better organized. There was no rhyme or reason to the sections. One of the live demonstrations was right next to an artists’ display space. It would have been nice if they had the art work categorized by style. Abstract, impressionist, etc. I think by organizing it better, it would have made for a more educational experience.
The food served there was definitely quality. Short braised ribs, baked fish with capers, a full fruit spread, etc. I thought that $ 30 per person for the food was a bit much, however. Especially since DTLA and all the culinary goodness it has to offer was right at our feet.
Also, I don’t know how it works with the artists and the L.A. Art Show, but it would be nice if they had some less expensive pieces there. $ 5−10k for a piece, albeit beautiful and worth every dime, just isn’t feasible for everybody. Maybe next year can we get some artists selling their pieces starting at, let’s say, $ 1,500−3,000?

A fun little art show with a diverse group of artists. I really think their might be something for everyone. The show does lean a little heavier on the contemporary side. I like low brow art so I enjoyed the Littletopia section of the exhibit. There is also a small section with furniture & jewelry with one vendor selling vintage Chanel & Hermes handbags, be still my beating heart!
I always enjoy looking at art, so this was definitely a nice way to spend a Saturday afternoon.

This was a GREAT show! I came here Sunday when they first opened and strolled around for a couple hours. There is some amazing art and it was great to meet some of the artists and agents to hear more about the pieces.
It’s easy to park at the convention sent (I believe parking was $ 15), but there are plenty of alternatives that are walking distance, as well. It was pretty easy to get in/​out of the exhibit and they had a couple bar areas (woot woot!!), as well as, food options at the show.
I definitely recommend checking it out the next time it’s in town!

Unilocalers! Mark your calendars for this super-​fun event which takes place at the LA Convention Center every January. Imagine a giant museum where you can talk, get really close to the art, take as many pics as you want, and even ask «hey how much does this cost?» That’s the LA Art Show!
Admission is $ 20, but tons of on-​line links for $ 10 tix. Parking costs are proportionate to your distance from the convention center, but just 100 feet away can spell big savings. Across from convention center parking lot? $ 20. One block up from there? $ 5! You feel rich before you even get inside.
Inside, there’s something for every taste, from old masters to contemporary and everything in between. At the 2014 show, there was a huge exhibition of modern art from China. Art hater? About 200 booths sell fancy-​pants jewelry and classic Hermes bags and the like. Beware. Before making comments such as, why, a _​_​_​year old could have painted that, be aware that many booths are staffed by the artists themselves.
Though pets are not permitted, you would never know it. The arty crowd is apparently also the ‘companion pet’ crowd; there were well-​over 25 dogs at this ‘no pet’ event on Saturday, on hand to prevent possible anxiety attacks of their owners.
Limited food, drink and booze here, as all are provided by the unimaginative LA Convention center food vendor. Too many great places to eat downtown, pre– or post– show, anyway! Take away? The Art Show is a hit!

Pointillism, impressionism, realism– you name the «ism», the Los Angeles Art Show’s got it. So if you don’t find at least 1 piece you like, you probably just don’t like art.
In its 20^th year, this annual gala filled up the LA Convention Center exhibition hall with art from 22 countries, including a large section from Asia. Charlie Chaplin’s visage interpreted through Chinese calligraphy? Now I’ve seen it all.
Food choices were few, including a lavish-​looking buffet for around $ 30. Libations, on the other hand, were aplenty with mini bars throughout. Sip on a drink, gaze more deeply into the artwork. Don’t fall in; it can happen after one too many a cup.
Admission is $ 20 at the door, but you can buy online for $ 15 or even less if you snatch a Groupon deal. Parking in the garage adjacent to the convention center is $ 15. The price of the artwork you want to take home? That’s entirely up to your discretion.
While I enjoyed many of the individual pieces, I prefer to visit museums where the art is curated and displayed thematically. It’s the dividing line between «That’s so neat!» and «That’s really meaningful.» Context enriches.
Minimalism, expressionism, surrealism– you name the «ism», the Los Angeles Art Show’s got it. Without careful selection and arrangement however, the whole was not greater than the sum of its parts.

Bought the deal on Livingsocial for $ 10 (one day admission)
The Show: Great artists coming from all over the world. Lots of pictures taking opportunity. Majority of the art works are for sale. It is great to be able to meet with the artists in person. There are a few seminars of different topics about art each day. Very informative.
The Food & Beverage: There are a few bars and one coffee stand in the showroom. They also sell sandwiches and hot food. Lots of seating areas.
The Parking: Found a parking lot ($ 5) on Pico & Hope. Next to the metro station.

Will NEVER miss this show, it is amazing.
This year, we saw original Van Goghs, Toulouse-​Lautrec, Rembrandt (!!) and countless other masters. You’d spend a fortune going to museums to see this caliber of art. I get my tickets usually on Groupon or Living Social a month or two before the event and its 10.00 per person. So worth it. Great for older kids too.
The downside is there is some sections where the art is pretty awful. But make sure you do the whole go-​around. Every year, more and more quality artists are represented.
Love the convention center location, I park a couple clocks away, and if you go early, like before 1pm, the parking is cheaper. Walking distance to LA LIve, the Grammy Museum, and there’s also a light rail right there, I think it goes to and from West L.A. I’d love to be able to take public trans next time, I’ll have to see if that can be done from Covina…

Definitely a good feeling to live in LA and see so many people out to enjoy a day of art (modern/​contemporary and historic/​traditional). See, east coast, we enjoy culture, especially if it means we get to post a pic of it on social media to show how much depth we have.
I didn’t go through the process of purchasing tickets for this, but I imagine it was fairly easy since a GF had discounted e-​tickets in her possession within about 5 – 10 minutes of an email asking me if I would be interested in popping by.
It’s super overwhelming when you first walk in. The friend and I veered to the right where we saw neon lights and bright colors and odd shapes (as opposed to the antique-​y looking left side with green walls and not so flattering lighting). There wasn’t a map, but there was a key of gallery spaces represented, so you had to be in the know or do your homework before attending to avoid walking around aimlessly like we did. Though, walking around aimlessly has its perks, too, because you discover pieces or artists you wouldn’t seek out otherwise. We got lost/​turned around about six times even though we were trying our best to meander through the aisles in some kind of disciplined fashion.
So, logistics aside, I really enjoyed all the variety of art on display. Definitely no shortage of interesting pieces, artists, gallery collabs. If you have a whole day to explore, I definitely think it’s a great way to spend the day when it comes around again (they’ve even got little food/​beverage — including alcohol — outlets to keep the hunger/​thirst pains at bay).
This might seem super juvenile, but maybe a a fun map that begs you to follow a certain path (pieces that have a common theme, artists that have a similar point of view, etc) might be a fun way for someone who’s not super knowledgeable about the local art scene better navigate the massive space.

If you ever want to get your art fix on, come here, in fact at the very end your mind may feel numb due to the overload of art pieces. This is truly a spectacular event that only occurs once a year at the LA Convention Center. Someone said «can’t imagine coming here all four days.» I can, where else can you walk around with a cup of wine all dressed in black and mingling with other artist. Or perhaps stare mindlessly into the abyss of a painting.
The nice touch about this event is the international presence, its intriguing how certain regions of the world have different styles. They also hold Q & A panels with famous artist. What I loved about this year was the street art exhibits and creators themselves. It definitely has a different vibe from most art exhibits. Here some artist would approach you and ask what you thought of their piece without telling you who they were… smooth move.
I’d recommend looking up livingsocial coupon online, save yourself 10 bucks and if you really want to save on parking. There is free street parking on the other side of the 110. I’d only recommend parking there during the daytime, otherwise it gets a little sketchy at night. As for the food, meh passed when there are far more inexpensive spots around the convention center. Expect to spend 3 to 4 hours, crowd on Sunday was average, I assume Saturday was packed. Overall a perfect way to end the weekend with great company.