Art Galleries of Los Angeles & Vicinity

Plan a Day Trip Focusing on Art

© Jennifer Hollowell

Traveling to Los Angeles is an overwhelmingly exciting experience when factoring in all the sites to see, food to indulge in, and shows to enjoy, and people to meet.

Embracing the arts and culture found in Los Angeles further enhances memory making and appreciation for the arts.

The next time the Los Angeles area enters into trip plans, the following five art galleries should top the list of must see locations:

  1. Adamson-Duvannes Galleries, located at 484 South San Vincente Blvd. In Los Angeles, CA 90048 displays 19th- and 20th-century American and European art. This art gallery also features art with a Western theme that depicts historical events. Hours run from Wednesday through Friday between noon and 6 p.m. It is also possible to visit this art gallery by appointment simply calling 1-323-653-1015.
  2. FKG: Fahey-Klein Gallery, located at 148 North La Brea in Los Angeles, CA 90036, specializes in photography exhibitions from the 19th- and 20th-century eras. Some of the photographers featured in Fahey-Klein Gallery include Edward Weston, Alfred Stiegler, and Tina Modoti. Hours run from Tuesday to Saturday between 10 p.m. and 6 p.m. 1-323-934-2250
  3. Johnson Art Collection, located at 8304 Melrose Ave, Suite B in Los Angeles, CA 90069, features just about every art medium and style. Patrons of this art gallery will find everything from acrylics and gauche to still life and multi-cultural themes. Hours run from Tuesday through Saturday between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. For more information, visit , call 1-323-655-5738.
  4. Leslie Sacks Fine Art Gallery, located at 11640 San Vincent Blvd. in Los Angeles, CA 90049, features modern and contemporary art works from the masters. Work with African tribal themes are among their specialized art collections. Hours run from Monday through Saturday between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. For more information, call 1-310-820-9448.
  5. Paul Kopenkin Gallery, located at 5225 Wilshire Blvd. in Los Angeles, CA 90036, features artworks from numerous talented photographers covering many exquisite themes. Hours run from Tuesday through Saturday between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. For more information, call 1-323-937-0765.

After experiencing the man different art works these art galleries feature so beautifully and so proudly, it is no wonder they come highly recommended by patrons and art coinsures. Add in a show, gourmet meal, and a shopping excursion and vacation plans easily round out.

Remember, it is not a requirement to be an art critic, an art buyer or an art historian to enjoy the talents the artists in these galleries present. Planning an afternoon with the arts can be as simple as entering into the art galleries to enjoy the pieces features, or scheduling elaborate affairs by appointment with some of your closest friends or colleagues. How these trips are arranged is completely up to you. The bottom line is to enjoy yourself, as well as the works of art.


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