Art Share Los Angeles

Awesome spot! My younger sister put on one of her plays here. Amazing art work, very friendly staff, and I loved the stage where she held her play. It set the perfect mood! There is just so much to look at! I had a blast when I came here, and would love to come again! Highly recommend!

Pretty nice venue. I came here for a Button Poetry event and was surprised how the set-​up was. We were in a nice dim lighted room with a stage for performers. Room was surprisingly big, but with no chairs. Eventually our butts started to hurt sitting on the ground. Regardless, it was a nice art scene environment. They walso have art display rooms and a DJ at the entry. Def open to coming back for future spoken word events.

This place is so cool. It attracts very interesting people and groups and I’ve showed up here twice for events whose locations I wasn’t paying attention to until I got there. Love the gallery in front and the urban, warehouse-​reminiscent performance space within. I’ve seen a performance arts show and attended a gypsy night market/​gothic fashion show back there; it’s a perfect little venue. Both times I’ve been here have been at night, but I’d like to see what’s possible in this space during the day!

Such a fun venue, beautiful art displayed throughout, and a great theatre.
I went for The Best Poetry Hour and it was amazing. If you get a chance to go don’t pass it up.
I can’t wait to check out other events at this location.

An eccentric cool art place that features different art for sale, I think weekly. They used to have dance lessons, but there wasn’t enough of a turn out :(so they no longer have them. There’s an impromptu singing class that’s going to be hosted there once a month now which I might just go back to participate in instead of just watching. All around a relaxed & cool place to chill at.

Such a neat little place! Love that it still has a very raw feel to it! Art Share caters to artist and also rents the space out for cool events. There are dance classes, a dope weekly paint and wine event and gallery openings often! A nice touch in the heart of the downtown arts district if you’re looking for something unique and fun to do!

The most magical place in the world. It sucks you in, wraps you in its arms and you won’t be able to let go.
This place has a theater, gallery, ceramics studio, classrooms and 30 artist in residence lofts. It supports local artists who are looking to grow in their focus and plays host to any artistic expression you could imagine. Swing by, you won’t be disappointed!

This is an awesome non profit which supports the arts with its building, and struggling artists with cheap rent and work space. It’s a great place with lots of parking across the street and the heart of the community in its structure.
Inside you will find a welcoming atmosphere and usually lot’s to see and lot’s going on. It’s not exactly «open» to the public and doors are kept locked unless you have business at the building. I was here for a meeting of sorts and was let in by a nice young man who made no big deal of it. Just welcomed me as if it were his home and led me to my room where I waited unattended and without hassle. It’s that kind of place.
I saw other things as I walked around a bit. People taking yoga class, some dance going on, and a lounge area with people lounging. Being I was a guest visitor here I did not get too intimate with the surroundings, but I liked what I saw and based on other things I have read of the place, it’s easy parking and location, and my easygoing welcome and access, I cannot help but say this is one cozy artist building worth checking out if you’re inclined to… art. Or the appreciation of. A real community space and project, it’s the sort of set up that makes the city seem so much better for knowing places like this exist for the community at large, and anyone who would like to take part in the arts, and things related.

I was privileged to experience Art Share LA last Saturday while attending an annual event hosted in its spacious yet intimate theater room. The building has an awesome feel to it, the patrons and artists contribute to the positive energy of the place, and the staff are friendly and down to earth. The artwork that decorates the exterior of the building as well as the surrounding area is a must see for anyone visiting, or living in LA county and in need of inspiration.

Finally stopped by Art Share LA after reading about it in magazines and art blogs online. I first heard about this open space when the building exterior was repainted by INSA (UK street artist) years ago. His painting is still covering the walls and if you drive by the building and are familiar with his style it’s hard to miss. Inside the building are multiple rooms for artists to rent space, a theatre, and exhibit halls. It was interesting walking through and speaking with some of the artists. Randomly walked into a room with two artists, one working on the computer and other drawing, and was told the room was actually space for six different artists. Not only was I checking out the building but dropped in to view a special exhibition by Chocolate (skateboarding company) celebrating their 20^th anniversary. On display featured the works of Evan Hecox, archival photos, original sketches, board graphics, and other special pieces. I think this a great place for an up and coming artist in need of space to create. Not sure how reasonable the rental price is but the building and area around itself should serve as some inspiration.

I went for my first time yesterday to join a dance class on Tuesday. When I got there I was having a hard time figuring out where the entrace was and seeing the building address. I think there needs to be signs on 4^th explaining where the main entrance is and address numbers clearly painted/​marked on building. When I finally figured out that the main entrance was not on 4^th street but around the corner on the little street I get to the front but its locked. I guess they keep the main entrance locked until you call then someone comes and opens the door. This is a non profit so they dont have a person at the front. The outside is painted black with colorful designs all over the building… pretty cool. When I walked inside… I was seriously amazed! I thought it would be some run down sketchy warehouse but its not! The place inside has a bunch of rooms where different lectures, art classes, capoeira and dance classes take place. There is nice art all over the walls. The dance room has wooded floors, sofas, chairs, and mirrors. There is plenty of parking on the streets. I really like what this organization is doing for the community. Kara is teaching dance classes on Tuesday nights. Every week is something different. Sometimes hip-​hop, jazz, salsa, krump etc. She’s an awesome dancer and the class is really fun. She asks for atleast $ 2.00 donation for 1.5 hour of dance class. Well worth it! They also have poetry reading, paint showing and live music events sometimes. I really like the place and recommend ;)

Art Share LA is a truly great organization they stand for Art as a way to strengthen the community in Downtown Los Angeles. They offer art classes to at risk teenagers as well as women who have been victims of physical abuse. Stop by the Wherehouse gallery of Art Share LA and learn how you can help support the Lis Angeles Art community.

Art Share Los Angeles is an amazing non profit in the Art District of downtown. Check out their website at
. Art Share offers awesome classes to kids from about 10 – 21, such as film, photography, spoken word, creative writing, dancing, guitar, singing, intro to entertainment industry, graffiti and more. There classes change about every 10 weeks, and they have lots of event there to support the organization. I used to work here as a counselor, and it was one of the most amazing places I have ever been a part of… truly great community. Check it out and take some teens that want to be a part of the free classes!!!

so last night the dodgeball crew and i left our balls and headbands at home for a different type of play time at this bodacious venue.
nestled in the art district off the 5 fwy be the art share. a totally tubular setting for the re-​enactment of the allamacani jr. high dance of 1986. batcavers, bow-​heads, goobers, dweebs, preppies, posers, vals, and yuppies came together, stoked for an evening of redemption at the dance of our lives. (it’s an annual event.) b*tchin’!
pb&j, bologne sammiches, popcorn, cotton candy, poofy shoulder padded dresses, leg warmers, skinny ties, checkered shirts, chuck taylor high tops, etc… just to name a few highlights of the evening. like omg, my dream come true. wicked!
i had to bartend last night, so i missed out on some of the gnarly fun stuffs. like the part of the dance when the dudes and dudettes were separated, and it was like, the girl’s choice for slow dance. my chance to redeem my days of bein’ moded and missin’ slow dancin’ magic was like, lost. major bummer!
two large main rooms — one for both bands to play, and one for dj music spinnin’ devo, og depeche mode, new order and all the def one hit wonders of the 80s. the black comets were the joint, but i missed dolphin force (who are totally trippendicular) cuz it was my shift. totally bogus!
clean facilities — plenty of bathrooms for both the awkward dudes and dudettes. there were also plenty of auditorium-​like seats in the dark for all the wallflowers and makey-​outters in the room with the dj’s tunes. to the max!
plenty of free parking across the street, although you have to go up a fairly steep driveway (as if!), but it made up in convenience.
the dodgeballers and i had a totally rad time last night. even though i missed out on some killer moments, but there’s always next year…
fer sure!