The Comeback Fest 2023

Art Share L.A. is bringing back The Comeback Fest, a community festival celebrating Los Angeles creatives through art, music, poetry, film and food!

This all-ages event will be FREE and open to the public.

Art Share L.A. provides accessible arts and cultural experiences for artists and the community. As part of our mission to connect emerging and underrepresented artists to the creative economy, this free community event will directly support a diverse range of artists, including:

•Two stages featuring bands, poets, dancers, and DJs

•40 vendors curated by Art Share L.A.

•Live painting and art activations

•Art Share L.A. Open Studios, and Gallery programming all day long

Main Stage

Join us Saturday, June 24th for a community block party featuring music on the main stage by Jackie Mendoza,The Paranoias, Quinto Sol, Troy Five, and DJ Ar Qd2! Emcee: Matthew Cuban

Vendors

Art Share L.A. is curating over 40 artisan vendors who will set up shop along South Hewitt Street, stretching from Traction Avenue to E. 4th Place.

Art Activations

Live painting curated by Man One, featuring renowned artists including Ms. Yellow, Wenz Q, Revel2xl, Speker, Izinfinite, and Ely Lok, alongside other captivating art activations, generously supported by Raw Materials Art Supplies.

Also, don’t miss If these walls could talk, Graffiti Hall of Fame art installation curated by THE UTI CREW.

Indoor Stage

Our Indoor Theater Stage will feature DJ Jay Nephew, poetry by Beth May, Alyesha Wise along with a variety show by Planet Queer. Emcee: Ashaki Jackson

Film Room

Catch a hall of fame presentation of surreal short films, part of the New Film Underground festival series curated by Take Your Medicine and Smile.

Main Gallery

In the Main Gallery, see an exciting group show of emerging artists from our newly launched Ellsworth Artist Residency Program!

Perimeter Gallery

In the Perimeter Gallery, Art Share L.A. tenants will showcase their work alongside their neighbors! The Art Share L.A. building is the only 100% affordable housing building in the Arts District. Since 2000, Art Share L.A. has provided 30 affordable housing units, helping to protect local artists against exorbitant rent increases caused by gentrification. We are committed to sustaining affordable housing and an inspiring place to create and build community.

Angel City Brewery and Truly LA will provide beer and hard seltzers for those 21+, while Batch-22 mixes cocktails. Refresh yourself with Topo Chico, smartwater, and Minute Maid's Aguas Frescas, and enjoy a slice from Arts District favorite Prince Street Pizza.

For more info: https://artsharela.org/the-comeback-fest-2023/

WHO WE ARE

The mission of Art Share L.A. is to create equitable access to and inclusive opportunities for artists in the LA community. We work to eliminate the complex systems of privilege and power embedded in the art world which limit many BIPOC, disabled, LGBTQ+, low-income, and other historically marginalized communities from finding success in the creative economy.

HOUSING: Providing 30 affordable lofts for low-income residents, relieving working artists of their fear of displacement.

CREATIVE ECONOMY: Connecting artists to paid opportunities, from selling their artwork to public art commissions, and presenting free professional development programs.

ART SHARING: Providing our 30,000 sq. ft building as a platform for artists to share their work, our barrier-eliminating programming supports both visual and performing artists.

Accessibility

All public areas of Art Share L.A. are wheelchair-accessible. Art Share L.A. aims to be as accommodating as possible – if you or member(s) of your group require any special accommodations, please contact us in advance of your visit to discuss your requirements or ask at the front office.

Getting Here

We strongly encourage the use of ride-sharing services, public transit, or cycling. Art Share L.A. is accessible by the 5 and 101 freeways at Seventh Street. Street and lot parking near Art Share LA is limited. We recommend Best Auto Park in the Little Tokyo Galleria. Ride Share Drop-off and Pick-up location is 801 E 4th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90013.

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This event was made possible, in part, by grants from the Arts District Little Tokyo Neighborhood Council, City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, Council District 14, LARABA and the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture. Art Share L.A. would like to thank these, and our other generous sponsors for helping support emerging artists and the creation of a culturally rich, vibrant arts community.

Interested in supporting this community arts festival? It’s not too late to become a sponsor!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Art Share L.A., 801 East 4th Place, Los Angeles, United States