CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Here is a list of the events in the gallery showing the upcoming events down to the past events.

2023

July 16 2023, Sunday 2:00pm.

June 25 2023

It was a hot summer day and it was the taking down of a the Asian art. There was also a small presentation. Three comedians and the 4Track Band. Lots of food too.

Comedian John shares growing up poor with rich classmates while Luz just laughs her heart out.

Mixed media artist Maude explaining how she turns junk into art.

Multi-awarded surrealist Bobbie shares his strange world.

Comedian Dave apologizes for his confusing ethnicity.

May 2023

March 2023

2022

November 9, 2022 – Members Judged Show

September 4, 2022 – Victoria Johnson – First Woman and First Digital Art show.

August 13, 2022 – Pitch Night for “The Governor” movie. The gallery was packed to listen to the synopsis of the movie about Governor Jesus Bautista who protected the city of Laguna from destruction in the hands of the Japanese invasion during World War II. According to Valerie Vibar, Laguna was the second most devasted country (second only to London) during the second World War. The stories about the suffering and the heroism of the governor is a story that begs to be told.

Being a Chinese Filipino American and having a weight problem isn’t easy.

She joked about the pressure from her Filipino parents.

It’s cool to be a techie Filipino. You can make lots of music, lots of friends and be hip at the same time.

July 19 – Caricature Class. Over 40 people came to pack the gallery. There was food, lessons, music and dancing. MORE.

May 2022 – Exhibit features Garegin Melkonyan and Brianna Mendez.

April 12, 2022 – Long time benefactor and LHAG Board member Don Warthen passed away today. Being among the first batch of the US marines, he developed a love for photography, music and jewelry making. Our prayers go to his wife Ofelia and the rest of the family. We will miss you Don. Thank you for your service. Thank you for being a friend.

Here is a tribute created by Luz Spanks:

Don had his caricature done on October 2019

Pandemic or not, Raoul, Don and Ofelia still enjoyed the Art Festival in Whittier. February 23, 2020

March/April 2022 – Antique and Vintage Car theme show. Paint your favorite car for this show: your family’s old jalopy or a vintage Ferrari – we want them all! Take in is March 5, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The reception will be March 20, 2:00 to 4:00 pm. There will be a display of vintage cars to view in the parking lot during the reception. An entry fee will be charged.

January/February 2022 – Hands On Art – Three dimensional art created by hand will include sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, etc. More information will be forthcoming. Take in will be January 8, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The artist reception is January 16, 2:00 – 4:00 pm. An entry fee will be charged.

2021

November/December 2021– “Veterans” Show. The Association joins with the City of La Habra to honor all Veterans. This show will include anything patriotic. What did you do in the year of the Covid 19 pandemic? If you created something positive, it could also be eligible to be shown in this exhibit. Take-in will be Saturday, November 6 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. An entry fee of $5 will be charged.

September/October 2021–“Fresh Start.” This is a members only judged show. Take-in will be September 4, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. All media is accepted in the show. Entry fee is $5.00 per entry. Prizes will be awarded for First, Second, Third and Best of Show and the public will vote on a Popular Choice award. Join the Art Association to take part in this show. Artist reception and awards will be September 19 at 3:00 pm.

July 1-31, 2021–“Beyond the Sixth.” Talented artist Bobby Romero is showing paintings and sculptures in his signature surreal style. The artist reception will be July 18, 2021, from 2:00 – 5:00 pm.

Congresswoman Young Kim’s message to the Re-opening of the La Habra Art Gallery

May/June 2021–“Paw-Traits” Dog Art Exhibit. These dog portraits are of the pets we love. Art media ranges from watercolor to acrylic to collage. Now showing in the La Habra Art Gallery.

2020

2019

Join us for our events from October to December 2019

OCTOBER : Theme of the month: Photography

Board mtg. 10/5 – 8:30am
(members welcome to attend)
Show – “Choctober” Open/Invitational
(food & candy theme) judged 10/5 to 10/27
9/28 -Take in (hang 29^th)
10/12 –Reception & awards (chocolate theme)
11/2 – Pick up art
Workshop –Library partnership/chocolate theme

NOVEMBER : Theme of the month: Chocolate Art

Board mtg. 11/2 – – 8:30am
(members welcome to attend)
Show “Veteran’s & National Parks’ 11/9 to 11/24
11/2 -Take-in (hang 11/3)
11/11 Veteran’s Reception/Dessert
– Panel Discussion with select veterans
– on the spot portraitures
11/17 -Member mtg. 8:30 am to 10am
– Life & Art of Thomas Kincaid
– Movie Night
11/30-Pick-up art

DECEMBER

Board mtg.12/7
Show – Member Show judged 12/7 to 12/22
11/30 -Take-in (hang 12/1 )
12/7 -Reception & awards
28^th – Pick-up art