Calendar
Art-Making & Creativity: TK-5th (Saturdays)
Discover the joyful process of art-making through a variety of mediums like drawing, painting, collage and clay! Saturdays from 10:00 – 11:30am.
Drawing & Painting: Adults & Teens (Saturdays)
Explore the fundamentals of drawing and painting. Perfect for those just starting out or building their practice! Saturdays from 12:00 – 1:30pm.
Art-Making & Creativity: TK-5th (Mondays)
Discover the joyful process of art-making through a variety of mediums like drawing, painting, collage and clay! Mondays from 4:00 – 5:30pm.
Illustration & Digital Art: 6th-12th (Mondays)
Explore different illustration styles on both traditional and digital mediums! Mondays from 6:00 – 7:30pm.
Fine Art Fundamentals: 6th-12th (Tuesdays)
Young artists will learn new skills, refine techniques, and develop their own artistic style! Tuesdays from 6:00 – 7:30pm.
Paint & Sip: Mother’s Day
Celebrate Mother's Day in this guided paint & sip class with local artist, Mimi Doyo!
Paint & Sip (Second Saturdays)
Get creative and unwind in this guided paint & sip class with local artist, Mimi Doyo!
Paint & Sip (Second Saturdays)
Get creative and unwind in this guided paint & sip class with local artist, Mimi Doyo!
The Local Group Show 5: Closing Reception
Join us for the closing reception of The Local Group Show 5, a group exhibition highlighting the creative diversity of 68 LA County artists. Admission is free with RSVP.
Family Paint Day: Winter Wonderland
Get creative and make lasting memories with your family in this guided paint workshop! Paint materials included.
Tejedores de la Luna: Community Art Market
A seasonal community art market curated by Polaris Castillo & Cultura en tu Ropa, featuring ancestral art, textiles, jewelry, ceramics and gifts by local and international artisans. Free admission!
Portal: Short Film Screening and Q&A
Join us for an intimate screening and Q&A of Portal, a short film exploring identity and self acceptance by Downey-based filmmaker blank space.
Voice Your Support for Stay Gallery at Downey City Hall
We need your support! Join us on Tuesday, October 24 @ 6:00pm to voice your support for Stay Gallery’s continued funding during the next Downey City Council meeting.
Downey Día de Los Muertos Art Festival: Watercolor & Mask-Making Workshop w/ Polaris
Join us at the Downey Theatre’s 10th Annual Downey Día de los Muertos Art Festival! We’ll be hosting a free watercolor & mask-making workshop in collaboration with local artist, Polaris Castillo.
The Local Group Show 5: Opening Reception, Fundraiser & 11th Anniversary
Join us for unforgettable night of art and community as we celebrate the work and stories of 68 local artists, alongside Stay Gallery’s 11th anniversary and annual fundraiser!
Tejedores Del Sol: Community Art Market
A seasonal community art market curated by local artist, Polaris Castillo. Free admission!
Family Paint Day: Fun in the Sun!
Get creative and make lasting memories with your family in this guided paint workshop! Paint supplies included.
Hija de mi Padre: Poetry Book Launch & Photo Exhibition
Join Angeleno poet and writer, Solany Lara, for a photo exhibition and book launch in celebration of her first poetry collection: Hija de mi Padre. Free admission.
Family Paint Day: Desert Dusk
Get creative and make lasting memories with your family in this guided paint workshop, just in time for Father’s Day! Paint supplies included.
Closing Reception: motherHOOD
Join us for the closing reception of motherHOOD, a photo voice project and exhibition highlighting Black and Latina/x motherhood in all forms.
Creatures of Habit Comedy Show: One Year Anniversary
Celebrating one year of Creatures of Habit, a live stand-up comedy show out of Downey, CA! Produced and hosted by Alex Caron, with headliner Jason Collings and musical guest MJ LaVine.
Family Paint Day: May Monarch
Create a Monarch butterfly painting in this guided family workshop with a live art instructor! Paint supplies included.
Opening Reception: motherHOOD
Join us for the opening reception of motherHOOD, a photo voice project and exhibition highlighting Black and Latina/x motherhood in all forms. Led and curated by Lauren Temple with support from BIZ Stoop & Stay Arts.
Creatures of Habit Comedy Show
Live stand up comedy out of Downey, CA! Produced and hosted by Alex Caron, with headliner Julia Jasunas. Featuring comedians seen at The Comedy Store and the Laugh Factory.
Family Paint Day: Earth Day
Create an Earth Day inspired painting in this guided family workshop with a live art instructor! Paint supplies included.
Cheaper Than Therapy Comedy Show
Live stand up comedy out of Downey, CA! Hosted by Mason Le Compte and featuring comedians seen at The Comedy Store, Laugh Factory, and The Improv.
Family Paint Day: Love is in the Air
Create a Valentine's Day inspired painting in this guided family workshop with a live art instructor! Paint supplies included.
Paint & Sip with Nia Simone
Paint, sip & unwind in this guided class with local artist, Nia Simone!
Ecuamex @ Stay
Join us every Saturday in February for a vegan coffee bar pop-up by Ecuamex!
Tejedores Del Fuego Nuevo: Community Art Market
A community art market presented by Polaris Castillo and Cultura En Tu Ropa. Featuring hand crafted products by native artisan, and a free card-making workshop by Guerra. Free admission.
Family Paint Day: Aurora Lights
Get the family together for the holidays to paint the aurora lights in this guided workshop with a live art instructor! Materials included.
CYCLES: Closing Reception
Join us for the closing reception and final viewing of CYCLES. Admission is free with RSVP.
Cheaper Than Therapy Comedy Show: Holiday Edition
Live stand up comedy out of Downey, CA! Hosted by Jaylin White, with headliner Jason Collings.
Family Paint Day: Fall Theme
Get the whole family together for a fall-themed, guided paint workshop with a live art instructor! Materials included.
Downey Día de los Muertos Art Festival: Watercolor Workshop with Polaris
Join us at the Downey Theatre’s 9th Annual Downey Dia de los Muertos Art Festival! We’ll be hosting a free watercolor workshop with local artist, Polaris Castillo.
Cheaper Than Therapy Comedy Show
A live stand-up comedy experience! Hosted & produced by Alex Caron and headlined by Ben Gleib.