Event Calendar
THE DIGITAL PROJECT
A group exhibit featuring the works of Downey High School Advanced Photo, Digital Photography, Newspaper, and Photojournalism students.
L.A. County Employee Wellness Through The Arts: Tour with the Founder & Workshop
Join us for an afternoon of art at Stay Studio, featuring open hours, a drop-in button-making workshop, and a 2 PM guided tour with founder Gabriel Enamorado as part of Employee Wellness Through the Arts Week 2026.
Parallel Play
Welcome to Parallel Play! Join us every third Thursday for a creative co-work space facilitated by Stay arts teaching artist cindy “cindita” macias.
Poesía for the People: Florecer Del Verso
Poesía for the People welcomes our comunidad to Florecer Del Verso. Hosted by Jean-Pierre Rueda & Alegría Zuluaga. 50% of proceeds benefit Stay Arts youth programs.
Family Paint Day: Garcia Elementary
Bring your family together for an unforgettable day of creativity, connection, and colorful fun! Open to Garcia Elementary students and families.
Family Paint Night: Gauldin Elementary
Bring your family together for an unforgettable day of creativity, connection, and colorful fun! Open to Gauldin Elementary students and families.
Family Paint Day: Tropical Grove
Get creative with your family and make lasting memories in this guided paint workshop!
Paint & Sip: Cherry Blossom Horizon
Create a spring landscape inspired by cherry blossoms in this relaxing Paint & Sip experience.
AMBIVALENCE: Closing Reception
Join us for the closing reception of AMBIVALENCE, a group exhibition celebrating 15 years of Stay.
Parallel Play
Welcome to Parallel Play! Join us every third Thursday for a creative co-work space facilitated by Stay arts teaching artist cindy “cindita” macias.
Family Paint Day: Cactus Garden
Get creative with your family and make lasting memories in this guided paint workshop!
Family Paint Day: Old River Elementary
Bring your family together for an unforgettable day of creativity, connection, and colorful fun! Open to Old River students and families.
Paint & Sip: Saguaro Sunset
Create a serene desert landscape inspired by golden hour in this relaxing Paint & Sip experience.
Community Paint Night: Columbus High & Woodruff Academy
Bring your family together for an unforgettable evening of creativity, connection, and colorful fun! Open to Columbus High School students, families, and staff.
Welcome to Downtown Downey: Mural Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Join us Tuesday, February 24 at 4:00 PM for the official ribbon cutting at Downtown Downey Public Parking Lot.
Paint & Sip: Vicente Fernandez
Celebrate the legendary Vicente Fernández with a special birthday tribute Paint & Sip – hosted by Stay Arts and BLVD MRKT!
Poesía for the People: Desamores, Desahogos, y todo lo que Grita el Corazón
Poesía for the People welcomes our comunidad to share their Desamores, Desahogos, y todo lo que Grita el Corazón. Hosted by Jean-Pierre Rueda & Alegría Zuluaga. 50% of proceeds benefit Stay Arts youth programs.
Paint & Sip: Corazón Sagrado
Celebrate love and creativity as you paint your own Corazón Sagrado – perfect for a date night, a bestie outing, or solo self-love!
Paint & Sip: Winterscape
Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with sparkling drinks, sweet bites, and a peaceful painting session inspired by spring wildflowers.
AMBIVALENCE: Group Exhibition & Holiday Art Market
Following its premiere at the Downey Theatre, AMBIVALENCE: Group Exhibition & Holiday Art Market opens to the public at Stay Studio, marking 15 years of Stay Arts through an evening of art, music, and community celebration.
AMBIVALENCE: Group Exhibition Premiere
A group exhibition celebrating 15 years of Stay Arts and the artists who’ve helped shape our journey. Presented with support by the Los Angeles Philharmonic during the LA Phil Neighborhood Concert at the Downey Theatre.
Poesía for the People: Luces de Libertad
Join us on for Poesía for the People: Luces de Libertad, a bilingual open mic where poetry, music, and art come together in the name of community and liberation. Hosted by Jean-Pierre Rueda, Alegría Zuluaga, and Solany Lara. 50% of proceeds benefit Stay Arts.
Paint & Sip: MAMBA DAY
Celebrate LA pride and baseball season! Paint your own LA skyline while enjoying drinks, bites, and good company at BLVD MRKT.
Stay Young! Youth Art Exhibition & Family Open Studio
Join us for a full day of family-friendly creativity, featuring our annual Youth Art Exhibition with artwork by our Spring & Summer youth artists — plus hands-on art workshops, raffles, snacks, and more!
What Carries Us: Closing Reception
Join us for the closing reception of What Carries Us, a solo exhibition featuring new and select retrospective works by local artist Nia Simone.
Poesía for the People
Join us on for Poesía for the People, a bilingual open mic where poetry, music, and art come together in the name of community and liberation. Hosted by Jean-Pierre Rueda, Alegría Zuluaga, and Solany Lara. 100% of proceeds benefit CHIRLA & Stay Arts.
What Carries Us: Opening Reception
Join us for the opening reception of What Carries Us, a solo exhibition featuring new and select retrospective works by local artist Nia Simone. Admission is free with RSVP.
Student Art Exhibition: Glazier & Los Alisos
Join us for an evening of creativity and community as we showcase the artwork created by 1st – 8th grade students from Glazier Elementary & Los Alisos Middle School!
Paint & Sip: Mother’s Day Bloom
Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with sparkling drinks, sweet bites, and a peaceful painting session inspired by spring wildflowers.
Each One, Teach One: Closing Reception
Join us for the closing reception and final viewing of Each One, Teach One, a group exhibition celebrating 22 local arts educators and community-centered artists. Curated by Mike Alcala.
Family Paint Day: Springtime Bunny
Create a springtime bunny painting and make lasting memories with your family in this guided workshop!
Paint & Sip: Dodger Blue at BLVD MRKT
Celebrate LA pride and baseball season! Paint your own LA skyline while enjoying drinks, bites, and good company at BLVD MRKT.
Paint & Sip: Mother Earth
Celebrate the beauty of nature with a guided paint & sip inspired by Mother Earth, Women’s History Month, and the energy of Spring!