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Marina Del Rey's party on the beach

LA’s Marina is turning into a pop-up arts district! Come enjoy art, dance, music, food, and more at Marina del Rey’s party on the beach.

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  • Pop-up Arts District

    Lot #10 and picnic shelters - ALL DAY

    Art galleries from throughout Los Angeles have joined forces to present selected pieces and collections in this one-day art extravaganza.

    BBQLA

    BBQLA presents for the first time as BBQLA COLLECTIVE. The maiden voyage for the collective will be feature local emerging artists from their wide-reaching friends circle. Previous artists featured at their gallery have include Daniel Gibson, Kenn Taylor, Jonas Wood, Jamie Felton, Thomas Linder, Mary Hill, Will Boone, Timo Fahler, Alex Bercerra, and Lauren Quin.


    California Curse

    “California Curse” is an exhibition derived from and referencing the mythic understanding and manifestations of Los Angeles art and artists from the 1950s onward and contextualizing it within a contemporary setting. The artists featured include Alex Calamos, Luke Forsyth, James Herman, Mary Hill, Jake Kean Mayman, Maxfield Miles, Paul Pescador, Elizabeth Portanova, Miller Robinson, Jeremy Shockley, Ben Tong, Trina Turturici, and Rosha Yaghmai.
    “California Curse” is organized by Pejman Shojaei, a Los Angeles based curator and writer. For more information, visit pejmanshojaei.com.


    Earl Gravy

    Soft Service Mr. Whippy 99: A large-scale installation


    gallery1993

    gallery1993 is a contemporary art exhibition space in a Crown Victoria. This project was conceived by Seymour Max Polatin.


    Leimin Space

    Leimin Space presents SeaCake with Laura Soto, Casey Kauffmann, Horseandunicorndrawings, Isa Bennington/Gentle Thrills.


    In Lieu

    In Lieu is a new contemporary space dedicated to supporting young emerging artists, poets and performers. This space was founded by Neidy Lizbet, Alex Perliter, and Ethan Tate. The gallery is located in a beautiful historic building in Lincoln Heights neighborhood near downtown Los Angeles.


    Love and Guts

    Featured artists: Steve Olson, Lance Mountain, and Pat Ngoho. The name Love and Guts was created with the idea that, at its core, skateboarding is an art form. The artists involved in this collective extend their art beyond the skateboard and into other mediums. The three featured artists founded Love and Guts in 2005 with a small series of shows throughout the U.S. In 2007, Love and Guts formed a partnership with Oakley, which brought them to an international stage. Over the years, Love and Guts has featured hundreds of artists from all around the world.


    Marina del Rey Historical Society


    1. BBQLA
    2. California Curse
    3. Earl Gravy
    4. gallery1993
    5. Leimin Space
    6. In Lieu
    7. Love and Guts
    8. Marina del Rey Historical Society

  • Archisand Sand Sculpting

    Marina Beach - ALL DAY

    A completely recyclable art! Come see what we create today, as it will be gone tomorrow. Observe the work in progress, then enjoy the finished product on display for the rest of the day.

  • Makers' Market

    Lot #10 - ALL DAY

    Shop for handmade goods and craft items from L.A artists.

  • Workshops

    Lot #10 & Marina Beach -

    Playshop Station

    12:00–9:00 p.m.
    Aquarium Dreams: Join artist and visionary Kiel Johnson in creating a larger than life-size aquarium teeming with cardboard fish and sea life. All ages are welcome.


    Paint a la Plage

    12:00–5:00 p.m.
    Settle into a beach chair and dig your toes into the sand while you paint your view of the beach. Use a variety of art materials to create a painting of life in the Marina.


    Thumbprint Mural with Peter Tigler

    Contribute your paint-loaded thumbprint to a giant mural, paint-by-numbers style, and watch as the images appear over the course of the day.


    1. Playshop Station
    2. Paint a la Plage
    3. Thumbprint Mural with Peter Tigler

Music

& Dance

music

Live Music, Dance Performances, and DJ Sessions

(Lot #10)

DJ Mara Schwartz Kuge

12:00–2:00 p.m. / 3:00 p.m. / 5:00–6:00 p.m.
Mara Schwartz Kuge is DJ and host of LA’s popular Soft Rock Sunday, a monthly celebration of easy rock music from the ’70s and early ’80s. Held the 3rd Sunday of each month at downtown’s Love Song Bar, Soft Rock Sunday brings you the best of Bread, America, Olivia Newton-John, England Dan & John Ford Coley, Helen Reddy, The Eagles, and a host of other smooth tracks, spun only on vinyl.
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Versa-Style Dance Company JAM session

2:00-3:00 p.m.
Sing, dance, play and experience something unexpected! Led by professionals, JAM Sessions invite participants of all skill levels to release their inner artist and get up on the dance floor and/or play an instrument. These fun interactive music and dance events are presented in conjunction with the Ford Theatre Foundation.
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Yachty by Nature

4:00-5:00 p.m.
Yachty by Nature brings you smooth Yacht Rock hits from the 70's and 80's! Set a course for adventure, your smooth grooves await. We'll be playing the Ron Burgundy playlist that will have you “Dancin' in the Moonlight” all night long!
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The Buttertones

6:00–7:00 p.m.
This energetic Los Angeles-based band’s sound combines ’90s garage rock, a dash of punk, and undertones of surf rock.
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QUITAPENAS

8:00-9:00 p.m.
This tropical Afro-Latin combo was born under the warm California sun. They borrow aesthetics from the radical ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s. Each song echoes a remix of history and invites one to engage in the liberating evenings of Angola, Peru, Colombia, the Caribbean, and beyond. The name means “to remove worries.” Everybody has a pena, and QUITAPENAS’ mission of is simple: to make you dance and leave you without a worry.
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KCRW DJ Anthony Valadez

7:00-8:00 p.m. / 9:00-10:00 p.m.
Anthony Valadez can be heard weekly on KCRW. He is also the current host of KCRW’s blog series Looped. His past DJ residences include Chinatown Summer Nights, First Fridays at The Natural History Museum, and The Sayers Club in Las Vegas. In 2016, Valadez was voted Best LA DJ by LA Weekly. When not behind the turntables, Valadez enjoys walking his pup Smedley on the Venice Boardwalk.
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Halau Keali’i O Nalani Dancers

12:00–12:45 p.m. / 1:15–2:00 p.m. / 3:00–4:00 p.m. / 5:00–6:00 p.m.
Halau Keali’i O Nalani Dancers, under the direction of Kumu Hula Keali’i Ceballos, bring the spirit of Hawaii to Marina del Rey’s ARTsea. Keali’i is respected nationally and internationally for his deep knowledge of ancient Hawaiian hula, his creativity in choreographing hula in new styles, and his personal power in performance. Please join the dancers on the sands of Marina Beach for a day of music and hula.


Food

food

Food Trucks

Savor unique creations from LA-area food trucks.

  1. B&R Burgers

    Old-fashioned hamburgers.

  2. Blast Ice Cream

    Organic ice cream frozen with liquid nitrogen.

  3. Cousins Maine Lobster

    Lobster rolls, shrimp tacos, clam chowder, and more.

  4. Downtown Dogs

    Gourmet hot dogs.

  5. Groundworks Coffee

    Buzzworthy coffee and teas.

  6. A Rockin Shave Ice

    Hawaiian-style shave ice.

  7. The Surfer Taco

    Fresh Mex tacos, burritos, and tortas.

  8. Swami Sandwiches

    Gourmet deli sandwiches served on fresh-baked ciabatta.

  9. Tainamite

    Asian noodle entrees, wraps, and plates.

  10. Wise BBQ

    Texas-style barbecue.

FloWater Drinking Water

We're proud to team up with FloWater to bring sustainable hydration to ARTsea. Bring a reusable water bottle and fill up with FREE 7x purified FloWater during the festivities.

Beer / Wine Garden

Marina del Rey’s own Cafe del Rey hosts the ARTsea Beer & Wine Garden. The premier waterfront restaurant brings the very best of its renown Tavistock Reserve Collection wines by the glass, a selection of craft beers, and refreshing sangrias for purchase.

Restaurants Nearby

Take a break from the festivities for a sit-down meal at one of the Marina’s many waterfront restaurants. From casual American to Mediterranean-inspired fine dining, we have it all. Click below for the Marina del Rey Dining Guide.

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food

  • Hula Hoops

    All Day

    Venice-based Eclectic Hoops has been creating custom dance hoops for self-expression since 2010. The company specializes in beginner hoops for adults and kids in a variety of colors and textures. Try this incredible workout for all ages.

  • Chill Zones

    All Day

    Take a break in shaded rest areas decked out with lounge chairs and games.

  • Watersport Rentals

    8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

    Paddleboard yoga classes lead by YOGAqua. 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m. $44. Drop-ins welcome, or pre-register at yogaqua.com.

    Pro SUP Shop will offer discounted stand-up paddleboards and kayak rentals from 9 a.m. till 5:30 p.m. Mention ARTsea for a free hat and $10 off the regular rental prices of $25 and $35.

    Stand-up paddleboard lessons from Paddle Method offered between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Mention ARTsea to get $10 off the regular price of $35. Drop-ins welcome.

    Kayaking and stand-up paddleboard instruction from REI. Kayaking offered 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Paddleboarding classes are 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Registration required, rei.com/learn.

SATURDAY

JUNE 10TH, 2017

ACTIVITY SCHEDULE

  • NOON–1 PM

    Galleries, sand sculpture, Playshop Station, Paint a la Plage, Makers' Market, Fingerprint Mural, DJ Mara Schwartz Kuge, Halau Keali’i O Nalani Dancers, watersports, food trucks, beer & wine garden

  • 1–2 PM

    Galleries, sand sculpture, Playshop Station, Paint a la Plage, Makers' Market, Fingerprint Mural, DJ Mara Schwartz Kuge, Halau Keali’i O Nalani Dancers, watersports, food trucks, beer & wine garden

  • 2–3 PM

    Galleries, sand sculpture, Playshop Station, Paint a la Plage, Makers' Market, Fingerprint Mural, DJ Mara Schwartz Kuge, Versa-Style Dance Company, watersports, food trucks, beer & wine garden

  • 3–4 PM

    Galleries, sand sculpture, Playshop Station, Paint a la Plage, Makers' Market, Fingerprint Mural, DJ Mara Schwartz Kuge, Halau Keali’i O Nalani Dancers, watersports, food trucks, beer & wine garden

  • 4–5 PM

    Galleries, sand sculpture, Playshop Station, Paint a la Plage, Makers' Market, Fingerprint Mural, Yachty by Nature, watersports, food trucks, beer & wine garden

  • 5–6 PM

    Galleries, sand sculpture, Playshop Station, Makers' Market, DJ Mara Schwartz Kuge, Halau Keali’i O Nalani Dancers, food trucks, beer & wine garden

  • 6–7 PM

    Galleries, sand sculpture, Playshop Station, Makers' Market, DJ Mara Schwartz Kuge, food trucks, beer & wine garden

  • 7–8 PM

    Galleries, sand sculpture, Playshop Station, Makers' Market, KCRW DJ Anthony Valadez, food trucks, beer & wine garden

  • 8–9 PM

    Galleries, sand sculpture, Playshop Station, Makers' Market, QUITAPENAS, food trucks, beer & wine garden

  • 9–10 PM

    Galleries, sand sculpture, Makers' Market, KCRW DJ Anthony Valadez, food trucks

EVENT LOCATION

ARTsea will take place at Marina Beach and the adjacent County Lot #10. Click How to Get Here, below, for information on parking and transportation to the site from remote lots in the Marina.

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GIVEAWAY

Stop by the L.A. County Beaches & Harbors tent to enter the free raffle. Prizes include a hotel stay, stand-up paddleboard equipment, restaurant gift cards, dining cruises, and more. You won't need to be present to win - just sign in and you're entered!