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Her gallery is on the best street in Santa Monica nestled next to famed R & D Kitchen. The moment…read moreyou walk through her door, I was so impressed to hear that she painted all the beautiful paintings hanging on the walls herself. The prices are far below some other galleries at Bergamot so her art is definitely valued added!

The Santa Monica Art Museum is located on the Third Street Promenade…read more I was surprised to discover this museum existed and while on a stroll along the walkway. Current exhibition on window display is the Elephant Parade art where various celebrities/personalities design an Elephant and express a statement. The museum website hasn't been updated to provide more insight on this exhibit, but I am speculating it is a fund raising effort as well, which makes Art appreciation more meaningful. Worth a visit!

This place was cool as they hosted the Pop up Fan museum for Star Wars. The layout was great and it…read morewas pretty decent size to see a lot of amazing figurines and statues from the movie. The staff were super nice and courteous during our visit. Plus the location is great - right down the promenade which offers stores and great little views too.

I love this place and I think it's great to have it around. I enjoy coming to see new, cool…read moreexhibits here. Unfortunately, last Sunday (they opened a new show a night before), I walked over to check the new exhibit out. I found a note on the door "back in 10". Well, they were not back in 10, we waited for at least 15 - 20 minutes outside and no one showed up. They have the place opened just for 4 hours on Sundays. Shouldn't you stay in there during these 4 hours? At least I walked, so the inconvenience wasn't huge, but what if I've have driven there? Considering that parking is difficult on Lankershim. This isn't the 1st time it's happening, I want to support this place and love what they do, but please stay open during your business hours!

How supportive are you of your significant other? Do you brag about his/her career? Show interest…read morein his/her talents and hobbies? Let's face the reality: you should be proud of your partner's achievements. I'm my boyfriend's biggest fan whether it is of his highly-acheived career in the film industry as a Set Dresser or of his extremely talented drawing/illustrating skills (he has been featured in movies and TV). What does any of this lovey-dovey crap have to do with 800 Gallery? Don't fret my fellow-Yelpers, I was just getting to that! 800 Gallery is one of the many art galleries located in the NoHo Arts District. What makes this gallery stand out amongst its peers? Instead of just being an art gallery which features art shows and exhibits by artists based on a theme or contest; Gallery 800 has a catch: all of the artist exhibitors are members of the Art Directors Guild IATSE 800 (get it? Gallery 800? The union number of 800?). It is a wonderful way for members of the film and TV industry whom work behind the cameras to showcase their artistic flair and aptitude. Gallery 800 not only hosts exhibitions and receptions; but it works in conjunction with the Local 800 to convert Tuesday nights into an artistic and stress relief by offering drawing workshops at the nearby Local 800 building on Ventura Blvd in Studio City. For $10/night, entertainment industry professionals (or not. You DON'T have to be the member of any union. You can be Joe Schmo off the street); can spend a couple hours fine-tuning their drawing/illustrating skills while also sharing and networking with others. As for the receptions at 800 Gallery, they don't have the usual stuck-up and pretentious quality to them. I attend many art events and this was one of the first times that it felt like everyone was actually flowing with creativity versus just a supposed supporter of art AKA rich snob. Gallery 800 is retaining art at its best. Plus, with yummy refreshments (chips & salsa, veggie platters, cookies, donation-only wine/beer/soda bar), your tummy will be pleased too. If you see the gallery curator Denis Olsen, feel free to ask him questions. He is very knowledgeable. Whether you are in the entertainment industry or not, Gallery 800 stands out amongst the art gallery crowd. Call it a themed gallery or just call it a creative hub, you will be happy to simply call it at all.

The only exciting thing today I did is I got Taco Tuesday for $12 at my local joint Campos that is…read moregood for two meals. However across the street is one of my fav buildings which houses the fascinating Barbara Mendes Art Gallery. I've had a couple opportunities to check out her art, speak to Barbara and I have a couple small prints of hers. These pics are on the entire long side of the building which is covered, including the sidewalk, with her art. Check it out.

Beautiful colorful art as you can tell from the beautiful exterior. Inside is a very sweet and…read moreentertaining artist and plenty of works to enjoy. If you drive by, you will stop in. That's how I discovered it. Souvenirs for all budgets too!

Wild About Music is great if you already have music you're wild about. In other words, you can't…read morebuy music here, just all the necessary musically accoutrement for the *serious* music lover. Tees, ties, paper weights and, I kid you not, toilet paper on one side of the store; original art on the other. It's a mixed marriage. Why shop here? because you -- or the true guitar hero in your life -- can never have too many miniature electric guitar magnets and pins.

I first saw the poster version of the The Last Session (a jazz version of The Last Supper), a…read morepainting by Joshua Walsh, at Wild About Music. He put Louis Armstrong as "Jesus".. Miles as "Judas".. and Ella as "Peter". The people working there were nice enough to try and look up info on the artist and painting while I was in there.. which I greatly appreciated. The "Ella" thing confused me the most so I wrote to Joshua. He never got back to me. He lives/lived in New Orleans so I don't know if that had to do with my inquiry or if he just thought I was a dork. Anyway.. love love love this store. I used to stop in after work or when I was at the promenade. If I had money when I was living out in LA, I would have spent it here. They have some pretty awesome shirts. I have one with a drum kit that always gets compliments from musicians and non-musicians alike. It is rather overwhelming because like Kit S. mentioned, there's amazing original art and then there's music note toilet paper. I wonder who approved their song to be on TP.

Consistently one of the most impressive museums in the city, with engaging exhibitions coming…read moreseemingly every 3 months. This one's a favorite of mine, so it's tough not to be biased. My most recent visit was in early June, and I loved the several eternities in a day exhibit. How tactile and fascinating! This place has a killer permanent exhibition and even the exhibitions I haven't been as in love with have something interesting to say, so I will keep coming back. The service is always helpful, and there are some nice spots to sit and enjoy the vibe (including the fun top-shaped chairs). I miss the ping pong tables they used to have...but no complaints found here! Go visit asap.

Honestly, I wasn't sure what to expect when I walked into the Hammer Museum, but I ended up…read moreabsolutely loving it. The museum is beautiful, peaceful, and incredibly well organized. I also loved that there are a few dining options inside, making it easy to spend a couple of hours exploring without feeling rushed. One of the best things about the Hammer Museum is that admission is free, and they offer generous hours, which makes it a great activity whether you're a local or just visiting Los Angeles. The exhibitions were stunning. I loved the mix of contemporary and modern art, along with works from iconic artists such as Van Gogh and Monet. Every gallery felt thoughtfully curated, and there was always something interesting to discover around the next corner. And the museum store? Absolutely beautiful. I honestly wanted to buy everything. From art books to unique gifts and home items, it's worth visiting on its own. If you're in Los Angeles and looking for a relaxing and inspiring way to spend an afternoon, I highly recommend the Hammer Museum. I'll definitely be back! Note: While the museum has featured works by artists such as Van Gogh and Monet in certain exhibitions or collections, the exhibits rotate, so what's on display may vary during your visit.

How can this place not have had 1 review yet?? This is a review on the art gallery and not on a…read morepurchase. I was so intrigued by some of the art I saw while walking past so I decided to venture in. There was a guy inside working on a new piece of art and chatting with someone. He seemed friendly but I didn't want to interrupt an artist at work. The pieces inside the gallery are just WOW! It's nostalgic, thought-provoking, and provocative all at the same time. I plan on attending their Be Kind, Rewind group show later this month. Good art is priceless so I won't comment on pricing.