Cartwheel Art

09/11/2021

kicks off their latest pop-up exhibition tomorrow, Sept. 12 from 1:00-5:00 pm! 🎉

The solo exhibition by artist , titled ✨MOC (My Own City) is an installation of 50 unique buildings that represent a welcoming neighborhood in a utopian city.

Created as a site-specific installation, these miniature structures (houses and various community buildings) are created mostly out of found wood with added embellishments to further define what they represent. The buildings are set on ramps and wooden beams on various levels, allowing the viewer to wander through the neighborhood.

Visits are by appointment only❗️Please head to to make an appointment and RSVP for the events:

🎉 Opening Reception
Sunday, September 12, 2021
1:00 – 5:00 pm PT
DTLA (Location upon RSVP)

🎉 Virtual Artist Talk & Exhibition Walk-Through:
Sunday, September 26, 2021
3:00 – 4:00 pm PT
*Livestream only*

❓Want to visit the show but can’t make the opening? Email [email protected] to schedule an appointment while the show is on view through October 7.

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03/21/2021

Join us on Zoom tonight at 6pm PT for launch of INSIDE THE RENDON // ARTISTS SALON!!

Have you ever wondered what goes on in the mind of an artist before, during, and after a event? Find out at 🔹INSIDE THE RENDON // ARTISTS SALON🔹, a discussion with the artists, actors, musicians, and dancers behind the multidimensional productions at the historic Rendon Hotel.

Each episode will focus on the art and performances that have taken place in individual rooms at The Rendon, revealing/exposing 👀 how its community of creatives helped bring the historic hotel back to life.

💥 EPISODE 1 premieres LIVE on Zoom with Dave Lovejoy (Hidden Rooms), Danny Hackin (Stories) and Scott Breadman (Rhythms of the City)
➡️ Sunday, March 21, 2021 | 6 – 7 pm PT. RSVP on ArtAtTheRendon.com

03/14/2021

Have you ever wondered what goes on in the mind of an artist before, during, and after a public event? Find out at Inside The Rendon // ARTISTS SALON, a discussion with the artists, actors, musicians, and dancers behind the multidimensional Art At The Rendon productions at the historic Rendon Hotel.

CHECK OUT THE TRAILER HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8jdQZR8604

Each episode will focus on the art and performances that have taken place in individual rooms at The Rendon, revealing/exposing how its community of creatives helped bring the historic hotel back to life.

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Join us next Sunday, March 21st (6-7pm PT) on Zoom, for the premiere of EPISODE 1 // ROOM 43 as artists from HIDDEN ROOMS, actors from STORIES, and musicians from RHYTHMS OF THE CITY reunite for an hour-long presentation on how these individuals transformed THE RENDON building during three unique immersive events.

Focusing on one room, ROOM 43, we’ll talk about how our community of creatives who helped bring The Rendon back to life as an art space—and find out what they’ve been up to since. Cindy Schwarzstein, The Rendon’s Director of Programming, Projects & Community Partnerships will moderate a panel discussion with Dave Lovejoy (HIDDEN ROOMS), Danny Hackin (STORIES) and Scott Breadman (RHYTHMS OF THE CITY), and offer an inside perspective on the past, present, and future of Art At The Rendon.

RSVP on Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inside-the-rendon-artists-salon-tickets-145336859459



Art At The Rendon was launched in 2018 as an ongoing series of creative programs featuring art, musical performances, lectures, artist residencies, and film screenings, all designed to celebrate and support the arts. In keeping with the rich history of the site, ART AT THE RENDON seeks to continue fostering creativity in the Downtown Los Angeles Arts District by generating a dynamic space for art, performance, and celebration.

Background photo of The Rendon taken during HIDDEN ROOMS is by Fred Hoerr.

10/10/2020

Two must-see virtual events are happening this weekend!

In conjunction with Photo London Digital, The Rendon Gallery of Art At The Rendon, is hosting the virtual world premiere release of DTLA based visual artist and award-winning film director, Ralph Ziman's The Casspir Project Documentary today (Saturday), then tomorrow ( Sunday) join Ralph Ziman in conversation with noted BBC presenter as they tour Ziman’s studio together. Get up close and personal, virtually. Studio visit starts at 11 am and can be seen via Instagram Live at and
More details can be found on the Facebook invite here: https://www.facebook.com/events/442638706714421

09/23/2020

🌊 This Sunday at 4pm, Cartwheel Art's Zoom discussion series continues! Join artist and surfer Michael Torquato deNicola live on Zoom from his art studio in Downtown Los Angeles for Reef Paintings – Live on Zoom with Michael Torquato deNicola

Free with Eventbrite RSVP! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reef-paintings-live-on-zoom-with-michael-torquato-denicola-tickets-122146004989

Join artist and surfer Michael Torquato deNicola on Zoom from his art studio. He will discuss his response to our oceans in crisis with art

09/14/2020

On October 17, the ICA LA (Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles) is taking its INCOGNITO benefit virtual with host Joel McHale. Learn more and get tickets! http://www.cartwheelart.com/2020/09/12/ica-la-incognito-2020/

The Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, organizes a benefit event called INCOGNITO every two years, and it’s happening online in 2020!  ICA LA, an innovative art museum, is our neighbo…

08/27/2020

♀️ TONIGHT! -->Thursday, August 27, at 7pm, join Cartwheel Art for a live Zoom discussion, "Powerful Women from LA History," led by historical journalist Hadley Meares. RSVP on Eventbrite for the Zoom link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/powerful-women-from-la-history-tickets-117698239603

Add it to your calendar: Powerful Women from LA History – Live on Zoom with Hadley Meares

08/20/2020

Hey, ! Join Cartwheel Art for Powerful Women from LA History – Live on Zoom with Hadley Meares, Thursday, August 27, at 7pm. RSVP on Eventbrite for the link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/powerful-women-from-la-history-tickets-117698239603

Powerful Women from LA History – Live on Zoom with Hadley Meares

07/30/2020

Happening tonight!!! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/la-underground-ii-haunted-ground-live-zoom-with-hadley-meares-tickets-114766192772

LA Underground II: Haunted Ground - Thursday, July 30 | 7pm | FREE

07/27/2020

This Thursday, July 30, at 7pm, Cartwheel Art's Zoom series continues with L.A. Underground II: Haunted Ground - Live Zoom! Join Hadley Meares as she shares stories of LA’s most mysterious and macabre locations, including the Sowden House (possible site of the killing of the Black Dahlia); Greystone Manor; and Spahn Ranch, the home of the Manson family. RSVP on Eventbrite for the Zoom link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/la-underground-ii-haunted-ground-live-zoom-with-hadley-meares-tickets-114766192772

07/11/2020

We are really excited to join the virtual opening reception of Gary Wong’s “Drive By Picture Show | Word Pictures - Drawings & Paintings” presented by Eastern Projects Gallery this evening. Heres the zoom information. Hope to see you there!

VIRTUAL OPENING RECEPTION: JULY 11TH, 2020 5:00-8:00 PM
Show Runs: July 11, 2020 - August 8, 2020
CHINATOWN, LOS ANGELES
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/6899237694…

Meeting ID: 689 923 7694
Password: 0pTFdL

EASTERN PROJECTS is proud to present: GARY WONG
“DrivebyPictureshow/WordPictures”
Drawings & Paintings

This will be our first “VIRTUAL “ OPENING RECEPTION, join us this SATURDAY, JULY 11, 5-8pm.

A California native, Gary S. Wong moved with his family from Oakland to Los Angeles at a time when City Hall was the tallest building in the basin. The vantage point of his ethnically diverse E. 21st Street neighborhood just south of Downtown, and the cultural undulations of the time, deeply influenced his artistic, musical, and spiritual life. From an early age, Wong was collecting images, painting and making things, more often than not reflecting a societal underbelly, an underdog or outsider perspective. In high school, he won a contest for a poster he created regarding illegal detainment. Shortly thereafter, he was arrested and jailed for peaceful protesting the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church. When the Watts riots were in full swing, Wong was studying at Chouinard Art Institute with master abstract expressionists Emerson Woelffer and Matsumi Kanemitsu. Woelffer taught him the spiritual aspect of the intent and ex*****on of painting. From Kanemitsu, he learned a respect for the qualities the tools and methods bring to the work. Gary Wong’s work is an exploration into the intrinsic qualities of paint and the internal dialogue of American abstract painting.

07/10/2020

Happening now with RISK and Dave Navarro. Check it out here on IG Live https://www.instagram.com/riskrock/live/

"HAPPY HOUR" with RISK! Thursday 7/9 IG Live! 6 PM PST Guitarist and painter. Dave Navarro - One of alternative rocks first true guitar heroes. Risk talks to Dave about painting and his love of art.

06/30/2020

Join Cindy Schwarzstein, our Cartwheel Art founder, TONIGHT at 6pm for LARABA Arts District Virtual Neighbor Nights.

This months speaker highlights include Stone Dread and Bridget Vagedes with Resident (Bar), Alex Couto with The Couto Bros. (Artist) and Susan Hutchinson with L.A. City Hall Farmers' Market (Business), along with neighborhood updates by Cheyanne Sauter, director of Art Share-LA and board member of Arts District Los Angeles and Julia Jaye Posin, co-founder and CEO of Steel Straw, and board member of Arts District Little Tokyo Neighborhood Council.

Here is the direct Zoom information:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84955004258

Meeting ID: 849 5500 4258

Hope to see you on Zoom soon!

06/20/2020

Our next live Zoom discussion is Tuesday, June 23, at 6pm! Join historical journalist Hadley Meares as she shares stories about historic women from L.A.'s rich past. RSVP on Eventbrite for the Zoom link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/historic-women-of-los-angeles-live-on-zoom-with-hadley-meares-tickets-110358025826

Add it to your calendar: Historic Women of Los Angeles - Live on Zoom with Hadley Meares

06/13/2020

Tomorrow!! Sunday, 6/14, 3pm, on Zoom, filmmakers Stephen Seemayer and Pamela Wilson, creators of the documentary, Tales from the American, discuss the history of the American Hotel, a Downtown Los Angeles landmark. Free! RSVP on Eventbrite for the Zoom link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tales-of-the-american-hotel-by-stephen-seemayer-pamela-wilson-tickets-108482193160

Add it to your calendar: Tales of the American Hotel – Live discussion

Tales of the American Hotel – Live discussion by Stephen Seemayer & Pamela Wilson

06/11/2020

This Sunday, June 14, at 3pm, join filmmakers Stephen Seemayer and Pamela Wilson, creators of the documentary Tales of the American, for a free Zoom discussion on the history of the American Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles. RSVP on Eventbrite for access: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tales-of-the-american-hotel-by-stephen-seemayer-pamela-wilson-tickets-108482193160

Facebook event: Tales of the American Hotel – Live discussion

Want to see the Tales of the American documentary? It's available on Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/Tales-American-John-Rabe/dp/B07F37ZBY9

05/29/2020

😍Thank you L.A. Weekly Arts & Culture for including Steve Grody's Graffiti L.A. free Zoom talk, "Explore L.A.'s Graffiti Scene" in this list: https://www.laweekly.com/arts-at-home-and-outdoors-may-28-31/

Register on Eventbrite to join us Sunday, 5/31, at 3pm: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/explore-las-graffiti-scene-with-steve-grody-tickets-106892939660

05/28/2020

This Sunday on Zoom, Cartwheel Art hosts a free talk with graffiti documentarian (and Cartwheel Art tour guide) Steve Grody! RSVP on Eventbrite to explore the scene with us! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/explore-las-graffiti-scene-with-steve-grody-tickets-106892939660