Free Art Events in Los Angeles

Arts Party: Forever

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 · All day

Hammer Museum

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An evening of contemporary art and social celebration at the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles. Arts Party: Forever invites visitors to mingle amid installations, live performances, and thematic drinks in a festive, nightlife-friendly atmosphere.

Jonas Wood: Beverly Hills

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 · All day

Gagosian Beverly Hills

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A solo exhibition by Jonas Wood at Gagosian Beverly Hills presents his bold, signature style of contemporary painting in a sleek, high-end LA gallery. Expect vibrant geometric shapes, lush color fields, and witty referencing of art and pop culture.

ARTS OPEN SAN PEDRO

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 · All day

Crafted at the Port of Los Angeles

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Arts Open San Pedro returns to CRAFTED at the Port of Los Angeles for its 2nd Annual in-person arts celebration, featuring artworks from local artists, opportunities to meet creators, and live music in a vibrant community setting.

Creative Habitat: Ecology Meets Mosaics- Herbs and Vegetables

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 11:00 AM

The Den

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Participate in a hands-on workshop in Los Angeles blending ecology and mosaic art. Learn from neighborhood experts, create herb-centered mosaics, and enjoy a local chef recipe and botanical bouquets in a studio setting sponsored by Arts United San Pedro.

Lunchtime Art Talk on David Hockney

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 · All day

Hammer Museum

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Join a midday Lunchtime Art Talk at the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles, exploring David Hockney's iconic paintings, influence, and ongoing impact in a relaxed gallery setting that suits art lovers and curious locals.

Out of Plain Sight

Thu, 21 May 2026 · All day

Hammer Museum

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Explore visibility and perception in Out of Plain Sight, an art exhibition at the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles. This contemporary show gathers works across galleries to challenge what we notice and overlook, inviting reflection in an inviting indoor setting.

“Defining Courage” at Mid Valley Performing Arts Center (Salt Lake City)

Thu, 28 May 2026 · All day

Japanese American National Museum

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Defining Courage is a museum exhibition at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles that traces acts of resilience across Japanese American history. Through artifacts, photos, and personal stories, the show invites visitors to reflect on courage, memory, and identity shaping a community's future.

Gilmore Heritage Auto Show

Sat, 6 Jun 2026 · All day

The Original Farmers Market

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Classic car show at The Original Farmers Market in Los Angeles, celebrating Route 66’s centennial with nearly 80 American pre-2000s cars on display, from customs to hot rods, and a nostalgic nod to 1960s road trips.

Legacy

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 · All day

Hammer Museum

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Legacy at the Hammer Museum is a contemporary art exhibition exploring memory, inheritance, and impact through works by diverse artists. The gallery unfolds themes of lineage and cultural context in a polished museum setting, complemented by talks and programs that invite close looking and reflection.

Seat map

Sat, 2 Jan 2027 · All day

Ebell of Los Angeles

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A downloadable PDF seat map for the Ebell of Los Angeles, detailing seating sections, aisles, and entry points to help attendees and event planners locate seats before doors open at this historic indoor venue, for the 2027-01-02 19:00 UTC slot.

Braided River: Group Exhibition

Sun, 31 Jan 2027 · All day

Night Gallery

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Braided River is a contemporary group exhibition at Night Gallery in Los Angeles, featuring artists David Armstrong Six, Claire Colette, Catherine Fairbanks, Nadia Myre, and Melanie Schiff. The show weaves diverse practices into a single dialogue within the intimate, light-filled space of the gallery.

Factory Doomsscroll

Sat, 20 Feb 2027 · All day

Night Gallery

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A contemporary art exhibition at Night Gallery in Los Angeles featuring Christine Tien Wang and Rachel Youn, exploring factory-era aesthetics, doomscroll culture, and speculative futures.

First Fridays: MONUMENTS

Sat, 6 Mar 2027 · All day

The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA

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Kick off the weekend with First Fridays at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA and explore MONUMENTS with free admission from 11am to 8pm. This contemporary-art experience delivers bold installations, immersive environments, and the Los Angeles museum vibe that makes MOCA a must-visi

BLUSH: Night Gallery Exhibition

Wed, 17 Mar 2027 · All day

Night Gallery

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BLUSH debuts at Night Gallery (Los Angeles), a contemporary art exhibition in collaboration with Christie's. Running March 18–May 9, 2026, the show features bold color, provocative imagery, and intimate viewing in a sleek gallery setting.

Hopes and Fears: Tristan Unrau

Thu, 18 Mar 2027 · All day

David Kordansky Gallery

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Tristan Unrau's solo exhibition 'Hopes and Fears' opens at David Kordansky Gallery in Los Angeles. The show probes emotional tension through contemporary works that move between optimism and anxiety, housed in a crisp, white-walled gallery setting. An essential stop in LA's current contemporary-art scene.

Elizabeth Murray and Betty Woodman Exhibition

Thu, 18 Mar 2027 · All day

David Kordansky Gallery

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David Kordansky Gallery in Los Angeles presents a dual exhibition of Elizabeth Murray and Betty Woodman from March 19 to April 25, 2026. The show juxtaposes Murray’s bold, colorful paintings with Woodman’s distinctive ceramic sculpture, highlighting their inventive approaches to form and color. An essential stop for contemporary art fans.

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