News Summary
The recent Beverly Hills Art Show attracted 250 artists and thousands of visitors, showcasing an array of artistic expressions from ceramics to digital art. Attendees engaged in hands-on activities, witnessed live demonstrations, and participated in award recognitions. The bi-annual event continues to promote both local and national artists, offering a platform for creativity and networking within the community.
Beverly Hills
The Fall 2025 Beverly Hills Art Show held on October 18-19, 2025, attracted a record number of 250 artists and thousands of visitors to Beverly Gardens Park and along Santa Monica Boulevard. The event, cherished for showcasing a diverse array of artistic expressions, covered four blocks from Rodeo Drive to Rexford Drive.
Attendees enjoyed an extensive display of various forms of artwork, including ceramics, drawing and printmaking, glass, jewelry, photography, mixed media, painting, digital art, sculpture, and watercolor. The show not only served as a platform for visual arts but also included several featured events to enhance the experience of visitors. A Creative Hub offered hands-on art-making activities suitable for attendees of all ages, while a beer and wine garden provided refreshments for adults. Live artist demonstrations captured the attention of many as artists showcased various techniques in real-time.
Among the notable participants were chalk artists such as Stacy Nalapraya, known for her grand mural in the Italian street painting style, and Gloria Ing, who interacted with attendees as she created a large-scale mural. The event also featured artists such as Meleko Mokgosi, Devon Tsuno, Phung Huynh, and Oscar Magallanes, who engaged visitors in collage and portrait-making activities aimed at future Metro station art installations in Beverly Drive and Century City.
A variety of awards were presented during the show recognizing the best in artistry and display. Emily Wallerstein was awarded Best of Show, while Shawn Waco received the accolade for Best Display of Art. Will Raojanina was recognized as Best New Artist, and Aly Kourouma received the Gil Borgos Originality Award. The Mayor’s Purchase Award went to Danilo Cuxil.
First place winners in specific categories included:
- Ceramics: Jerry & Tanner Sawitz
- Drawing and Printmaking: Jeff Seemayer & Colinne Rubin
- Glass: Marc Gordon
- Jewelry: Birgit Kupke Peyla
- Mixed Media, Two Dimensional: Christian Benoit
- Mixed Media, Three Dimensional: Hugo Heredia Barrera
- Painting: Ashley Ravidas
- Photography and Digital Art: Mark Levin
- Sculpture: K.L. Wollons
- Watercolor: Taman Vanscoy
The Beverly Hills Art Show, produced by the city’s Community Services Department, occurs bi-annually every May and October. The show has been a staple of the community since 1973 and continues to promote local and national artists alike. The upcoming Spring 2026 Beverly Hills Art Show is scheduled for May 16-17, 2026, providing another opportunity for art lovers to engage with creative works.
Artists interested in participating in the May 2026 show can apply online starting in December at beverlyhills.org/artshow. As always, the event remains free to attend, and convenient public parking is available nearby to accommodate the large number of attendees.
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