Photo by Michael Newman. "ArtWalk 2010"

South Pasadena: A Creative Community

Enjoy Theatre, Music and Fine Arts

There's a focus on the arts in South Pasadena, perhaps because so many industy professionals live here. Film and TV insiders, professional musicians, artists, architects and authors are plentiful. Theater patrons and art-lovers abound. In fact, South Pasadena has been identified as a budding arts community because of its growing gallery scene, art walks, live music and the Eclectic Music Festival.

Photo by Michael Newman. "ArtWalk 2010"

Arts Community

South Pasadena Arts Council

California Art Club - Founded in South Pasadena 1909

Theaters

Fremont Centre Theatre

San Gabriel Valley Music Theatre (Nearby)

Parson's Nose Productions

Theater - Acting & Workshops

South Pasadena Theatre Workshop

Upstage for Young Actors - In the South Pasadena Woman's Club theater

Music - Listening

Firefly - Wine & Song, Burgers, Beer & Blues

South Pasadena Music Center & Conservatory

Restoration Concert Series

Music - Lessons

South Pasadena Music Center & Conservatory

South Pasadena Strings Program

Art, Crafts, Fashion

SPACE Arts Center

Common Thread Studio - sewing and silkscreening

Zinnia - a space for contagious creativity

Abuelita's Knitting & Needlepoint

About SoPas Gallery of the South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce

SoPas Gallery is the community gallery, showcasing the work of talented locals. Throughout the year, the public is invited to attend opening receptions for the artists, and visit the gallery to enjoy the creativity and inspiration from residents and nearby neighbors. Exhibits have included the California Art Club, J.T. Burke and Angela Triolo, Liz Reday, Laurie Hendricks, Melanie Ciccone & Joan Weinzettle, Debra Van der Zaag, Mieke Kramer, Mark Jager, Craig Attebery and more.

The SoPas Gallery of the South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce is located at 1121 Mission Street in South Pasadena. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10 to 5, or by appointment. For further information regarding the show or the gallery, please contact Thomas R. Field at (626)799-8546.

If you would like to submit your work to SoPas Gallery email Tom Field, Gallery Director.

Art Galleries

Fremont Gallery of Fine Art

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FREMONT GALLERY is a fine art gallery located in the heart of downtown South Pasadena. The gallery is renown for showcasing a spectacular array of talented international, national and local artists, exhibiting original art to a discerning collector base.

Contacts: Mr. Carlos Chavez-Andonegui, Director Lida Chavez

Laurie Hendricks Gallery

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The Laurie Hendricks Gallery at Reimagine Your Home features Plein Air and studio paintings by South Pasadena artist Laurie Hendricks. Laurie is a member of the California Art Club, Oil Painters of America, SOCALPAPA and Laguna Plein Air Painters; her original oils and watercolors are featured at art shows around the country and in private collections.

Contacts: Laurie Hendricks

SoPas Gallery

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SOPAS GALLERY The Chamber of Commerce sponsors this community gallery to feature art, photography and sculpture created by local artists.

Contacts: Tom Field

SPACE Arts Center

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SPACE ARTS CENTER The South Pasadena Arts Center features artwork by Los Angeles-based artists in the gallery, offers arts workshops for both children and adults, and provides a eclectic selection of art books and handcrafted gifts for sale. SPACE is a passionate advocate of the importance of the arts in people's lives and the community.

Contacts: Hope Perello Katya Shaposhnik

Art Dealers

Cuban & Latin American Fine Art

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Explore this innovative gallery with a unique “at home” setting that showcases the best in Latin American art. You will discover colorful fine, folk and contemporary art from Cuba, South American and Mexico. Whether it is a small piece or one that is the key focal point of a room, this inviting gallery will help inspire your love of art.

Call (626)799-1880 for information or an appointment.

Contacts: Carrie Adrian