The experience of owning gallery spaces, and creating art shows with my partners in crime over at The Los Angeles Makery, Dave and Cathy, during these very strange times has been interesting in terms of the art that has come through our spaces. We encourage artistic dialog with the artists, and the patrons, and the other artists. Art brings joy to people, and being able to host art, whether its here at Poet’s Place with Linda, or with everyone over at The Makery, is something I truly value. Joy is resistance. We must continue to resist. So what are you creating right now?
The David Geffen Galleries over at LACMA are open and I recommend going and checking the space out. Give yourself some time, since it’s a lot of art and a lot to take in. Crossing Wilshire Blvd. above it is a trip too. I enjoyed my experience there and look forward to going back.
I’ve listed some other suggestions of art opportunities out there, both for seeing and for participating. Good times during troubled times. A remedy to the shit show we are witnessing everyday. How do I really feel?
ARTIST FILM SERIES RETURNS TO MOCA GRAND AVENUE ON MAY 23
Featuring works by Danielle Dean, Aimee Goguen, Carolyn Lazard, and Tiffany Sia
Video still from Carolyn Lazard’s Vital, 2025. Image courtesy of the artist.
The MOCA Artist Film Series, an active and dynamic platform for the presentation of artist films, returns to MOCA Grand Avenue on select Saturdays from May through August 2026. Since its launch in spring 2023, the series—presented by The Edward F. Limato Foundation—has offered a dedicated space for the exploration of moving-image practices within contemporary art. The program foregrounds artists who expand the possibilities of film and video today. The upcoming season features works by Danielle Dean, Aimee Goguen, Carolyn Lazard, and Tiffany Sia.
Consuelo G. Flores, Monarchs and Migration: Children at the BoArder of Freedom, 2026
bG Gallery is pleased to present a solo exhibition by contemporary artist Ellieus. Join us for the reception Sunday, May 10 from 12–4 PM.
The exhibition will be on view May 10 through May 23 at bG Gallery, located at Bergamot Station Arts Center in Santa Monica.A special gallery walkthrough with the artist will take place Friday, May 16 from 3–6 PM as part of Bergamot Station’s Spring Open, a campus-wide event running from 12–9 PM.
