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Curatorial Walkthrough: A New Song: Langston Hughes in the West
California African American Museum
A curatorial walkthrough of the exhibition 'A New Song: Langston Hughes in the West' at the California African American Museum.
In Focus Tour: Fashioning Chinese Women
LACMA
A guided in-focus tour exploring the exhibition on fashioning Chinese women, held at BCAM Level 2.
In Focus Tour: Collecting Impressionism at LACMA
LACMA
A guided in-focus tour exploring LACMA's Impressionist collection, held at the Resnick Pavilion.
Gallery Tour: Modern Art
LACMA
A guided gallery tour focusing on modern art, held at BCAM Level 3.
Gallery Tour: Deep Cuts
LACMA
A guided gallery tour titled 'Deep Cuts,' held at the Resnick Pavilion.
HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT: Manzanar's Camo Net Factory
18th Street Arts Center
An exhibition currently on view at 18th Street Arts Center exploring the Manzanar Camo Net Factory.
Spotlight: Evan Trine - Ketchup & Mustard
Vielmetter Los Angeles
A spotlight exhibition by Evan Trine titled Ketchup & Mustard, presented in the Viewing Room at Vielmetter Los Angeles.
Bek Hyunjin: Seoul Syntax
Tanya Bonakdar Gallery
An exhibition by Bek Hyunjin at Tanya Bonakdar Gallery's Los Angeles location.
Lisa Williamson
Tanya Bonakdar Gallery
An exhibition by Lisa Williamson at Tanya Bonakdar Gallery's Los Angeles location.
Docent Led Saturday Tour - August
Museum of Latin American Art
Fifty-minute Docent guided tours available with paid admission or free for members. Parties meet in lobby.
In No Particular Order
The Gabba Gallery
Group exhibition featuring L. Croskey, Thrifty Davinci, Steven Lopez, John Park, and Karen Payton.
Arthur Jafa: The White Album
Hammer Museum
Assembled from found and produced footage, Arthur Jafa's 30-minute experimental film examines how visual media can transmit the 'power, beauty, and alienation' of Black music in American culture.
The American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce
Bowers Museum
A featured exhibition exploring the history and commerce of American quilts. Currently on view at Bowers Museum through the summer of 2026.
Sawdust Art Festival 2026
Sawdust Art Festival
An annual outdoor art festival in Laguna Beach featuring handmade works across woodworking, textiles, photography, painting, mixed media, metal, leather, jewelry, illustration, glass art, drawing, and ceramics. Open daily with live music and entertainment on three stages.
Docent Led Sunday Tour - August
Museum of Latin American Art
Fifty-minute Docent guided tours available to all guests during Free MOLAA Sundays. Parties meet in lobby.
M\OTHER
Luis De Jesus Los Angeles
Exhibition featuring artists Tanya Aguiñiga, Marthe Aponte, Zackary Drucker, Gina Herrera, and Nike Schroeder, centering fiber and textile-based practices to challenge traditional ideas of matriarchy and femininity.
Sizzling Summer Nights
Autry Museum
A recurring Thursday evening event series at the Autry Museum running through the summer.
Kinship & Community: Selections from the Texas African American Photography Archive
California African American Museum
An exhibition featuring selections from the Texas African American Photography Archive, on view at Art + Practice.
Rahim Fortune: Between a Memory and Me
California African American Museum
A solo exhibition by photographer Rahim Fortune, presented at Art + Practice.
Ongoingness
Vielmetter Los Angeles
An exhibition presented in Gallery III at Vielmetter Los Angeles.
Roberto Diago: Presence
Vielmetter Los Angeles
An exhibition by Roberto Diago titled Presence, presented in Gallery II at Vielmetter Los Angeles.
KARLA DIAZ AND GABRIEL SANCHEZ: LET US GATHER IN A FLOURISHING WAY
Luis De Jesus Los Angeles
Exhibition explores contemporary Latinx artists' innovations and interventions within established traditions of painting, inviting discussion on a variety of themes. The fifty-eight exhibiting artists encourage us to interrogate the relevance of boundaries, from political borders to disciplinary confines.
SPACE IS THE PLACE: Selections from the Hammer Contemporary Collection
Hammer Museum
Taking its title from the 1973 studio album and 1974 film by Sun Ra, this group exhibition considers 'space' as a conceptual framework through themes of afro-futurism, belonging, placemaking, and the act of taking up space.
A Look to the Future: America at 350
Thinkspace Projects
A juried group exhibition presented by Thinkspace Projects.
Frank Cuprien: For the Love of the Sea
Laguna Art Museum
An exhibition celebrating the work of Frank Cuprien at Laguna Art Museum, exploring his deep connection to the sea.
250th Celebration: Banner Artwork Competition
Huntington Beach Art Center
A banner artwork competition displayed on the Art Center Exterior as part of the 250th Celebration, running through September 2026.
Ellen Garvens: Up in the Air
Koplin Del Rio Gallery
A solo exhibition by Ellen Garvens currently on view at Koplin Del Rio Gallery.
20th Anniversary Group Show - August Edition
Corey Helford Gallery
A large-scale group exhibition celebrating Corey Helford Gallery's 20th anniversary, featuring works by over 100 artists including Caia Koopman, Alex Gross, Shepard Fairey, Sylvia Ji, Ray Caesar, and many more. The August Edition showcases a diverse roster of contemporary lowbrow and pop surrealism artists.
DEEP DIVE IN THE ARCHIVE - Gallery 2
Corey Helford Gallery
An archival exhibition presented in Gallery 2 at Corey Helford Gallery.
ORNÉLIE AND MOLLY DEVLIN - Gallery 3
Corey Helford Gallery
A duo exhibition featuring Ornélie and Molly Devlin presented in Gallery 3.
Deep Cuts: Block Printing Across Cultures
LACMA
An exhibition exploring the art of block printing across diverse cultures and time periods, presented in the Resnick Pavilion.
Deep Cuts
LACMA
Contemporary art exhibition featuring lesser-known works and emerging perspectives.
A New Song: Langston Hughes in the West
California African American Museum
An exhibition exploring Langston Hughes's connections to the American West. On view at the California African American Museum.
The Sound of Gordon Parks
California African American Museum
An exhibition dedicated to the work of Gordon Parks, exploring the intersection of his visual artistry and sound. On view at the California African American Museum.
The House America Built
UCI Langson IMCA
An exhibition on view at UCI Langson IMCA through September 2026.
Jon Serl: As One, As Many
UCI Langson IMCA
An exhibition featuring works by Jon Serl, currently on view at UCI Langson IMCA.
The Expanding Field: MOCA's Collection from the 1940s to 1970s
MOCA
An exhibition drawn from MOCA's collection spanning works from the 1940s to 1970s, currently on view through September 20, 2026.
Andy Moses: Into the Light
Laguna Art Museum
An exhibition featuring the work of Venice artist Andy Moses at Laguna Art Museum. The show explores light through Moses's distinctive paintings.
Derrick Adams: Heavy is the head that wears the crown
Gagosian
A monumental portrait by Derrick Adams of Koyo Kouoh, curator of the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, displayed as a banner installation on the façade of Palazzetto dello sport Giobatta Gianquinto.
OBRAS DE LUZ (Works of Light) at the Mercado La Paloma
Japanese American National Museum
A photo exhibition about the SoCal Japanese American Community through the lens of Rafu Shimpo photojournalist Mario Gershom-Reyes.
The Art from Cruising J-Town Pop-Up
Japanese American National Museum
A special display presented at the Japanese American National Museum, showcasing art from the Cruising J-Town pop-up exhibition.
ReVOlt 1680/2180: Sirens & Sikas
Autry Museum
An ongoing exhibition at the Autry Museum, currently on view through October 2026.
Staging California in Early Hollywood
UCI Langson IMCA
An exhibition exploring the representation of California in early Hollywood cinema, on view at UCI Langson IMCA.
Collection Dialogues with Staging California in Early Hollywood
UCI Langson IMCA
A collection dialogue exhibition presented in conjunction with Staging California in Early Hollywood, on view at UCI Langson IMCA.
Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind
The Broad
Yoko Ono's first solo museum exhibition in Southern California, featuring seven decades of her art practice. Visitors are invited to participate in works that turn simple acts into peace and connection.
Fashioning Chinese Women: Empire to Modernity
LACMA
An exhibition exploring the history of Chinese women's fashion from empire to modernity, presented at BCAM Level 2.
Lost. Found. Returned.
Getty Center
An exhibition at the Getty Center running from late June through mid-October 2026.
Stendahl's World: Marketing Ancient Mexico and Modern Art in Los Angeles
Getty Center
An exhibition exploring how ancient Mexican art and modern art were marketed in Los Angeles, on view at the Getty Center.
Raymond Saunders: Flowers from a Black Garden
UCI Langson IMCA
An exhibition featuring works by Raymond Saunders, on view at UCI Langson IMCA.
Odilon Redon: Otherworldly Visions
Getty Center
An exhibition dedicated to the visionary works of Odilon Redon at the Getty Center. Free admission.
Willie Birch: Stories to Tell
California African American Museum
An exhibition featuring works by artist Willie Birch, presenting narratives and stories through his distinctive artistic practice. On view at the California African American Museum.
California Fibers: The Languages of Fiber
Huntington Beach Art Center
An exhibition exploring fiber arts displayed across Galleries 1-3, celebrating the diverse languages and traditions of fiber as an artistic medium.
TIERRA
Craft Contemporary
An exhibition at Craft Contemporary running through the summer and fall of 2026.
EARTHEN COMFORTS: AIRING EARTH
Craft Contemporary
A current exhibition at Craft Contemporary running concurrently with TIERRA through late October 2026.
Five Centuries of Works on Paper: The Grunwald Center at 70, Part II
Hammer Museum
This exhibition marks the 70th anniversary of the Grunwald Center, celebrating its history through a selection of significant works that reflect the collection's breadth and diversity.
Matthew Beehler Art Opening: Be.Neath & Be.Yond
The Lab Anti-Mall
Costa Mesa artist Matthew Beehler's exhibition 'Be.Neath & Be.Yond' opens at The LAB. Free to attend, with the exhibit running through October 30.
More From the Vault: New Art on View
The Broad
Nearly two-thirds of the collection galleries are being reinstalled through October, with fresh selections each month offering a chance to see more of The Broad's over 2,000-work collection.
Antonio Palomo: Taken from EARTH
Grand Central Art Center
Taken From EARTH reflects on the rocket's double meaning as one of humanity's most powerful inventions, exploring how childhood wonder at rockets became complicated by their misuse and growing normalization.
The Egyptian Book of the Dead
Getty Center
An exhibition at the Getty Villa exploring ancient Egyptian funerary texts and their artistic representations. Free admission.
Alfonso Gonzalez Jr.: In Between Stops
LACMA
An exhibition by Alfonso Gonzalez Jr. presented in the Kendall Concourse at LACMA.
Pablo Picasso—Portraits in Disguise
LACMA
An exhibition showcasing Picasso's portraits, exploring themes of identity and disguise, presented at BCAM Level 3.
Danse Macabre: Death in Print from Durer to Dix
LACMA
An exhibition examining the theme of death in printmaking from Dürer to Dix, presented at BCAM Level 3.
john gerrard: SPIRITS
LACMA
A contemporary art exhibition featuring work by artist john gerrard.
Terranova Redux
Murmurs LA
A solo exhibition by Marsha Pels at Murmurs LA.
In the Garden of Earthly Delights: I Bend to Paradise
Murmurs LA
Current exhibition by Ruben Ulises Rodriguez Montoya.
The Inside World
Murmurs LA
A solo exhibition by Rebecca Levinson at Murmurs LA.
Horse to Water
Murmurs LA
A solo exhibition by Estefania Puerta at Murmurs LA.
Lonely Never Knows Jealousy, Only Despair
Murmurs LA
A solo exhibition by Rodrigo Ramírez Rodríguez at Murmurs LA.
Collecting Impressionism at LACMA
LACMA
An exhibition highlighting LACMA's collection of Impressionist works, presented in the Resnick Pavilion.
Eileen Cowin: Between Panic and Paradise
LACMA
An exhibition featuring work by Eileen Cowin, presented at BCAM Level 2.
Hammer Projects: Mike Cloud
Hammer Museum
Chicago-based artist Mike Cloud makes mixed-media assemblages typically composed of stretcher bars configured into geometric shapes and universal forms with objects embedded in thick oil paint.
Misty Choi: CuppyBreak
Grand Central Art Center
Misty Choi's ongoing project CuppyBreak (2023–ongoing) consists of broken, misshapen, or dysfunctional cups activated through open studio and interactive performance, transitioning from an open studio phase to an interactive performance activation in September 2026.
De La Torre Brothers: The Tipping Point
Laguna Art Museum
An exhibition featuring the work of the De La Torre Brothers at Laguna Art Museum. The show runs from August 2026 through January 2027.
Sculpted Portraits from Ancient Egypt
Getty Villa
Exhibition showcasing ancient Egyptian sculptural portraits.
Life, Liberty, and Los Angeles
Autry Museum
An exhibition on view at the Autry Museum exploring themes related to life, liberty, and the city of Los Angeles.
Free and Queer: Black Californian Roots of Gay Liberation
California African American Museum
An exhibition examining the pivotal role Black Californians played in the gay liberation movement. On view at the California African American Museum.
The Making of a Medieval Manuscript
Getty Center
An exhibition at the Getty Center exploring the craft and history behind medieval manuscript creation. Free admission.
Momo Nagano: Archeology of Motherhood
18th Street Arts Center
An ongoing exhibition by Momo Nagano currently on view at 18th Street Arts Center.
Haruka Yamada: "Sun of the City" Mural
18th Street Arts Center
An ongoing mural installation by Haruka Yamada currently on view at 18th Street Arts Center.
Creative Continuities: Family, Pride, and Community in Native Art
Autry Museum
An exhibition celebrating family, pride, and community through Native art, on view through June 2027.
Sadie Barnette: How to Fly
California African American Museum
An ongoing exhibition featuring works by Sadie Barnette, exploring themes of freedom, identity, and heritage. On view at the California African American Museum.
In the After: Cara Levine: Silverlinings
18th Street Arts Center
An ongoing art program or exhibition by Cara Levine titled Silverlinings, presented as part of the 'In the After' series at 18th Street Arts Center.
In the After: Felix Massey: Through the Smoke
18th Street Arts Center
An ongoing art program or exhibition by Felix Massey titled Through the Smoke, presented as part of the 'In the After' series at 18th Street Arts Center.
Lauren Bon: Meandros
18th Street Arts Center
An ongoing exhibition by Lauren Bon currently on view at 18th Street Arts Center.
Rhizome's Solar Server
18th Street Arts Center
An ongoing installation by Rhizome featuring a solar-powered server, currently on view at 18th Street Arts Center.
Hilla Toony Navok: Yellow Marquee
18th Street Arts Center
An ongoing installation by Hilla Toony Navok currently on view at 18th Street Arts Center.
This Week
Curatorial Walkthrough: The Sound of Gordon Parks
California African American Museum
A curatorial walkthrough of the exhibition 'The Sound of Gordon Parks' at the California African American Museum.
Lunchtime Art Talk on Fred Wilson
Hammer Museum
Curator Erin Christovale leads an in-person discussion of Fred Wilson's work.
A New Song: Poets Respond to Langston Hughes
California African American Museum
A poetry event in which poets respond to the work of Langston Hughes, held in conjunction with the 'A New Song' exhibition at CAAM.
Art Happy Hour: Summer Fridays
UCI Langson IMCA
An art happy hour event held on select summer Fridays at UCI Langson IMCA, open to the public.
VAALA Presents: Make it Home
Huntington Beach Art Center
An upcoming exhibition presented by VAALA (Vietnamese American Arts & Letters Association) in Gallery 4, exploring themes of home and belonging.
Off-site program: Edgar Arceneaux & Frank Lawson: Place Is the Space
Hammer Museum
Presented at the UCLA Nimoy Theater, this four-hour immersive performance experience combines live jazz improvisation, theatrical storytelling and multimedia design inspired by Sun Ra's philosophy and his film Space Is the Place.
Andy Moses: Into the Light Exclusive Walkthrough
Laguna Art Museum
An intimate walkthrough of the Andy Moses exhibition with the Venice artist, offering attendees the opportunity to ask questions about his work and practice.
Public Tour
UCI Langson IMCA
A public guided tour of current exhibitions at UCI Langson IMCA.
"Irvine Annual" Juror Walkthrough & Artist Mixer
Irvine Fine Arts Center
Join Arts in Irvine for a walkthrough with the jurors of the Irvine Annual exhibition and select award-winning artists at the Irvine Fine Arts Center.
Sean Sarmiento: Dirty Slate
Grand Central Art Center
An upcoming exhibition by Sean Sarmiento opening in Fall 2026 at Grand Central Art Center. Part of GCAC's programming exploring topics of social relevance through contemporary art practice.
Every Minute Is History: Five Views of Los Angeles
Getty Center
An exhibition presenting five distinct perspectives on the history of Los Angeles through art. Free admission.
Instante/revelación: Moments in Mexican Photography
Getty Center
An exhibition showcasing pivotal moments captured in Mexican photography. Free admission.
The Intersection with Crazy Space Returns
18th Street Arts Center
An art intersection event featuring Crazy Space, held at 18th Street Arts Center.
Upcoming Events
Sculpted Portraits from Ancient Egypt
Getty Villa
Exhibition showcasing ancient Egyptian sculptural portraits.
Haruka Yamada: "Sun of the City" Mural
18th Street Arts Center
An ongoing mural installation by Haruka Yamada currently on view at 18th Street Arts Center.
ReVOlt 1680/2180: Sirens & Sikas
Autry Museum
An ongoing exhibition at the Autry Museum, currently on view through October 2026.
Lauren Bon: Meandros
18th Street Arts Center
An ongoing exhibition by Lauren Bon currently on view at 18th Street Arts Center.
Sadie Barnette: How to Fly
California African American Museum
An ongoing exhibition featuring works by Sadie Barnette, exploring themes of freedom, identity, and heritage. On view at the California African American Museum.
Deep Cuts: Block Printing Across Cultures
LACMA
An exhibition exploring the art of block printing across diverse cultures and time periods, presented in the Resnick Pavilion.
Creative Continuities: Family, Pride, and Community in Native Art
Autry Museum
An exhibition celebrating family, pride, and community through Native art, on view through June 2027.
Rhizome's Solar Server
18th Street Arts Center
An ongoing installation by Rhizome featuring a solar-powered server, currently on view at 18th Street Arts Center.
john gerrard: SPIRITS
LACMA
A contemporary art exhibition featuring work by artist john gerrard.
Collecting Impressionism at LACMA
LACMA
An exhibition highlighting LACMA's collection of Impressionist works, presented in the Resnick Pavilion.
Terranova Redux
Murmurs LA
A solo exhibition by Marsha Pels at Murmurs LA.
In the Garden of Earthly Delights: I Bend to Paradise
Murmurs LA
Current exhibition by Ruben Ulises Rodriguez Montoya.
The Inside World
Murmurs LA
A solo exhibition by Rebecca Levinson at Murmurs LA.
Horse to Water
Murmurs LA
A solo exhibition by Estefania Puerta at Murmurs LA.
Lonely Never Knows Jealousy, Only Despair
Murmurs LA
A solo exhibition by Rodrigo Ramírez Rodríguez at Murmurs LA.
The Expanding Field: MOCA's Collection from the 1940s to 1970s
MOCA
An exhibition drawn from MOCA's collection spanning works from the 1940s to 1970s, currently on view through September 20, 2026.
Alfonso Gonzalez Jr.: In Between Stops
LACMA
An exhibition by Alfonso Gonzalez Jr. presented in the Kendall Concourse at LACMA.
Deep Cuts
LACMA
Contemporary art exhibition featuring lesser-known works and emerging perspectives.
The Egyptian Book of the Dead
Getty Center
An exhibition at the Getty Villa exploring ancient Egyptian funerary texts and their artistic representations. Free admission.
KARLA DIAZ AND GABRIEL SANCHEZ: LET US GATHER IN A FLOURISHING WAY
Luis De Jesus Los Angeles
Exhibition explores contemporary Latinx artists' innovations and interventions within established traditions of painting, inviting discussion on a variety of themes. The fifty-eight exhibiting artists encourage us to interrogate the relevance of boundaries, from political borders to disciplinary confines.
Andy Moses: Into the Light
Laguna Art Museum
An exhibition featuring the work of Venice artist Andy Moses at Laguna Art Museum. The show explores light through Moses's distinctive paintings.
Frank Cuprien: For the Love of the Sea
Laguna Art Museum
An exhibition celebrating the work of Frank Cuprien at Laguna Art Museum, exploring his deep connection to the sea.
A New Song: Langston Hughes in the West
California African American Museum
An exhibition exploring Langston Hughes's connections to the American West. On view at the California African American Museum.
Hammer Projects: Mike Cloud
Hammer Museum
Chicago-based artist Mike Cloud makes mixed-media assemblages typically composed of stretcher bars configured into geometric shapes and universal forms with objects embedded in thick oil paint.
SPACE IS THE PLACE: Selections from the Hammer Contemporary Collection
Hammer Museum
Taking its title from the 1973 studio album and 1974 film by Sun Ra, this group exhibition considers 'space' as a conceptual framework through themes of afro-futurism, belonging, placemaking, and the act of taking up space.
The Sound of Gordon Parks
California African American Museum
An exhibition dedicated to the work of Gordon Parks, exploring the intersection of his visual artistry and sound. On view at the California African American Museum.
Free and Queer: Black Californian Roots of Gay Liberation
California African American Museum
An exhibition examining the pivotal role Black Californians played in the gay liberation movement. On view at the California African American Museum.
The Art from Cruising J-Town Pop-Up
Japanese American National Museum
A special display presented at the Japanese American National Museum, showcasing art from the Cruising J-Town pop-up exhibition.
Kinship & Community: Selections from the Texas African American Photography Archive
California African American Museum
An exhibition featuring selections from the Texas African American Photography Archive, on view at Art + Practice.
Rahim Fortune: Between a Memory and Me
California African American Museum
A solo exhibition by photographer Rahim Fortune, presented at Art + Practice.