Art Share-LA

THE NOT REAL ART GRANT IS BACK! This Grant is a $12,000 annual award designed to empower the practice of emerging contemporary artists. If you're an emerging contemporary artist, THERE’S NO EXCUSE NOT TO APPLY! It’s More Than Money! Not Real Art doesn’t just give the grant winners money and say goodbye. NOT REAL ART Grant winners get a platform and community to tell their stories and promote their work. They feature the winners on their podcast, interview them and create f...eature articles about them. THATS NOT ALL! The winner get an art exhibition featuring their work! Click the link in our bio to learn more and submit your work! @notrealartworld

This is Terry Ellsworth, he needs no introduction. You’re looking at the gem of the arts district and we’re so happy/grateful he received the first round of the COVID-19 vaccine! WE LOVE THIS MAN, WE’RE SO INCREDIBLY GRATEFUL FOR THIS MAN and we can’t wait for him to continue to change lives when Art Share opens again.

Big THANK YOU to the LA County COVID-19 Arts Relief Fund for acknowelding Art Share's work of sustaining arts and culture in our community! We are fighting to stay a resource for emerging artists and it is grants like this that keep us open. This program would not be possible without the leadership of the elected LA County Board of Supervisors, who allocated a portion of federal COVID-19 funds for arts and culture. THANK YOU @hildasolis We are doing what we can during this uncertain time to continue to be a safe space and resource for artists. Go to our website and sign up for our artist opportunities to learn more and stay in the know!

SNAPSHOT: LA Artist Highlight! @alvaro_naddeo creates work criticizing social inequality and consumption. He creates spaces we can imagine ourselves in, making us second guess the waste we create. ... @bunnieluvrocks work is heavily influenced by her Eastern European background, with its tradition of folk art, bright colors, and community engagement. Her extensive travels have also added an extra layer of conversation, which makes her creations unique. CLICK THE LINK IN OUR BIO TO ORDER A COLORING BOOK!

Big thanks to everyone who purchased a Snapshot: LA Artists Coloring Book! FEEL GOOD! You are giving back to the Los Angeles community as a portion of the proceeds of our book go back to the original artists, Art Share, and the Midnight Mission! Time for a Coloring Book Artist Highlight or two. We were so excited to work with Jeremy Novy again! @jeremynovy is a California based street and stencil artist best known for his stencils of koi fish, efforts in support of gay ...activism, and Paint the Town! His work has been featured in numerous publications, including SF Weekly, the Wisconsin Gazette and Missionlocal.org. We love his coloring book pages and spotting his work all over LA! @artbyheto was a featured artist in our Better Homes show back in January and its been great to work with her again. Hedy is a Mexican-Immigrant working, producing, achieving, and living in L A. Her work is about the representation of people who lack visibility. Her Invisible Hands series strives to honor immigrants, elevating their existence and contribution to the Los Angeles community. Head over to our website for more info on these artists and click the link in our bio to purchase a coloring book!

Join us for the reveal of Say Their Names LA, a protest graveyard for the 622 lives taken by law enforcement in LA under DA Jackie Lacey The Why? Since December 3, 2012, when Los Angeles District Attorney Jackie Lacey took office, there have been 622 lives ended by the hands of LAPD and LASD, and zero prosecutions. Say Their Names LA aims to serve as both a display of remembrance and awareness for the number of lives lost during this critical period before the upcoming Novemb...er election. Say Their Names LA will resemble a graveyard comprised of the 622 victims’ tombstones. We will meet at 2 pm in the Art's District at COLYTON ST and E 5th ST to reveal the installation and listen to speakers. At 3:30 pm, we will march and perform a die-in. Families of the victims: Please specify who your loved one is so that we can make sure you are the person holding their stone. Dress Code: Families please wear white. Everyone else please wear black. RSVP HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/say-their-names-la-a-visual-re

Thank you Kathy Gallegos for this amazing opportunity. Local Artists to the Highland Park and East LA community, please submit! Good Luck! If you have questions or need help email [email protected]. We are here to help you succeed!

VOTE VOTE VOTE! MORE political art highlights! We were so inspired by the work posted that we decided to go on the hunt for more political art/artists to share with you! @primitivepopla is working with "VoteAsIf.org, a nonpartisan organization that believes every citizen is heard when they cast a ballot. His work graces public bus stops, billboards, and skyscrapers reminding us of our duty to vote. @obeygiant became a household name with his 2008 Hope posters for Obama.... His work continues to educate and speaks to all who are frustrated with how little power we have as individuals, Our power is through democracy in numbers! ENOUGH of Trump. a collection of work Decrying the racism, corruption, incompetence, and fascistic proclivities of the Trump administration, these artists, @edruschaofficial, @dr_amalia_says , along with other established artists have created these pieces not only as prints for sale but as social media-ready assets in a voting advocacy toolkit. ENOUGH of Trump. Proceeds fund PFAW’s get out the vote actions in these crucial last 100 days. https://enoughoftrump.org/ When @bunnieluvrocks isn't painting a big old wall or chasing kittens, catch her creating work for the 2020 election. We love seeing these artists encourage people to vote using any means necessary, whether it be the top of a building or the sail of a boat. @milesregis we see you! His usual work taps into the experiences of exotic cultures around the world, recently he's been focusing on inspiring us to VOTE. If you haven't seen his collection of VOTE work merch we suggest you swing over to his site. https://www.milesregis.com We could go on and on talking about these powerful artists... SO WE WILL! @ericjunker has been busting ass with murals, free posters, and wheat pasting. His posters are giving us life! Check out his insta for details! We're going to finish off this post with a few talents we found while perusing Instagram. @globalinheritance, a group focussed on Reinventing activism to reclaim the planet. Tasked artists to create poster concepts that would motivate people to vote. @alijhae.arts @mrsosbornette and @carverillustration answered the call! See more

POLITICAL ART HIGHLIGHTS! Both big name and emerging artists are lending their voices to the 2020 vote! They are creating a trove of shareable imagery to spread across social media. The message? THE IMPORTANCE OF VOTING! There are artists working on the @planyourvote initiative; featuring original and new iterations of preexisting work from more than 60 artists! A @calidagarciarawles painting of a woman submerged in water, a charcoal drawing from sound artist @chrisun...kim , and work by @lauriesimmons and @samtaylorjohnson are amongst the ones shown. Check out planyourvote.org for all the artists featured! Other artists like @ryn.davis are creating daily design challenges to spread the word and stay motivated! We've also been inspired by @colorsofhoney and @mara.penny who focus on reminding us that elections have consequences, your vote has a consequence, YOU ARE NOT JUST ONE VOTE YOU ARE PART OF A COLLECTIVE! @monkeymindesign creates inclusive work urging us to do the research, invest the time in learning about what it even means to have the power to vote. Moral of the post, VOTE, MAKE WORK, INSPIRE THOSE AROUND YOU TO RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE AND WEIGHT OF USING OUR VOICES!

Today we celebrate Indigenous peoples' day! a holiday that celebrates, honors, and commemorates Native American peoples and their histories and cultures. The "Undiscovered America" Mural was created by Earth Crew 2000 artists, Erick Duke Montenegro, Benjamin James Frank Jr., Rogelio Angst Cabral, and Joseph Nuke Montalvo in 1992. After 25 years Art Share assisted with helping original artist Joseph Nuke Montalvo with the restoration, focusing on the importance of its historical context. This mural was created to acknowledge the greatness of the ancestral cultures that resided in the Americas for thousands of yearsand still reside here. It represents the little known and underappreciated achievements of Native American nations from Alaska to Argentina.

CALL FOR MUSICIANS AND PERFORMERS! Happy Friday y’all! It’s only a couple of weeks until the next Home Share Presents and WE NEED AN OPENING ACT! the gig pays $50 and studio time, for a 30 minute performance at Art Share! All styles of music and performance art are welcome to apply! SERIOUSLY,SUBMIT THAT WORK! SUBMIT BELOW OR TAG YOUR PERFORMER FRIENDS... https://forms.gle/DjHM9kmUgJ7EQ7Cj9 Next Show date is October 28!

CALL FOR ARTISTS! Racial equality poster contest/exhibit HOPE FOR UNITY! The deadline has been extended to Wednesday, October 14. This contest is open to all student and practicing artists! ... An exhibit of selected entries will be held Oct.24 - Nov. 22,2020 at the Neutra Gallery. Sponsor Baller Art Ware is offering a 20% discount with this flyer! To enter, please take a clear close-up shot of your artwork and email it to [email protected] by Oct. 14. Additional directions will be sent to you, if your art is selected for exhibit. The Hope for Unity Art Contest will be judged on: 1)The Overall Message: How it brings us closer together 2) Originality & thought 3) The artistry or skill involved 4) Adherence to guidelines The size of the poster must be 18 x 24 vertical. Canvas, Illustration and Bristol Board are preferred. All mediums are accepted. When notified of acceptance, art must be ready to hang. AWARDS: There are three (3) $150 Top Honors awards. One of the top posters will be reproduced and distributed throughout the Greater Griffith Park community.

Last night's Home Share was a blast! Thank you to @matthewcuban for hosting and opening our live zoom show and big shout out to our headliner @Forever Kofi, performing live on the Art Share stage! Felt like old times! So great to see performers at Art Share again! ( yes, everyone wore masks!) Thank you to everyone who tuned in and donated! If you know of anyone interested in performing at our next Home Share Presents on October 28, the submission link is below! https://forms....gle/HCJPQcgdiSDGZcoT7 SEE YOU AT THE NEXT ONE!

Home Share Presents returns as a monthly performance series! This month we will be featuring the talents of @foreverkofi and @daviaspain. Tune in on Wednesday, September 30 at 7:00PM. To reserve a spot for the livestream show, RSVP through our Eventbrite. Check out our stories to swipe up for the link! The Zoom link will be provided once you RSVP. Special shoutout to @raymondfrankarevalo for designing this beautiful flier.

Home Share is back and better than ever! Tune in every month for Home Share Presents! Join us on zoom September 30th at 7:30 pm pst for the first show in the new iteration of Home Share! This inaugural performance is sure to capture your attention! We can't wait to welcome Forever Kofi and Davia Spain to the Art Share zoom! Meet the artists:... Davia Spain is a musician, filmmaker, and performance artist creating work that explores art as a mode for personal and communal healing. https://www.instagram.com/daviaspain/ Forever Kofi is a recording artist, songwriter, actor, and host of Buzzfeed's cooking up! https://www.instagram.com/FOREVERKOFI/

SNEEK PEEK AT TOMORROWS GARDEN PARTYTomorrow at 5 pm, hit the zoom link in our bio to join an evening amongst the Garden with Art Share! @rissi.molejo will perform a piece inspired by the work in our GARDEN show. She’s created a beautiful narrative with the work through dance #swoon. THATS NOT ALL! Grab your sketchbook because following the performance @palomaresblvd will be LIVE PAINTING in the gallery! Join us for a Bob Ross meets paint and sip Art share style. Don’t miss this collision of the arts! SEE YOU TOMORROW NIGHT!

Check out our interview with Arit Emmanuela Etukudo! Arit is a Nigerian-American visual artist who uses her background in filmmaking, creative writing, and theater to create self-portraits that dissect ideas of the self, identity, and life experience. Arit's piece in the Garden show, Madonna Alone, discusses the equinox between death and rebirth. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoircD-s2So&feature=youtu.be