September 8  |  David Vega & Andy Montiel Phillips
Exhibition Name TBD
3% Cover the Fee

Currency Exchange is a neighborhood-first arts and community center rooted on Washington Blvd. in Mid-City Los Angeles that creates space for community to practice & integrate the exchange of alternative cultural currency.

Born from the evolution of DMST Atelier, Currency Exchange expands the role of the traditional gallery into something broader: a neighborhood resource.

All Currency is Welcome.

David Vega & Andy Montiel Phillips ▲ Exhibition Name TBD ▲ Opens Thursday 9/8 ▲ Karaoke Saturday 10/10, 7-10 PM ▲ Closing Reception & Community Feed ▲ Saturday 11/14, 4-7 PM ▲

David Vega & Andy Montiel Phillips ▲ Exhibition Name TBD ▲ Opens Thursday 9/8 ▲ Karaoke Saturday 10/10, 7-10 PM ▲ Closing Reception & Community Feed ▲ Saturday 11/14, 4-7 PM ▲

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CXLA offers an art gallery, artist residency and supportive programming as a bridge between artists, neighbors and the residents of the affordable housing community above the gallery.

While art remains the central tool, our identity extends beyond exhibitions and cultural programming and is defined by an enduring commitment to advocate for the current needs of the neighborhood.

Through decentralized resource & idea sharing, partnerships, outreach and engagement CXLA facilitates a space of care and connection.

▲ Art Exhibitions

Rotating exhibitions feature emerging and established artists whose work cultivates curiosity, dialogue, and reciprocal exchange between the contemporary arts community and the local community.

▲ Programming

Workshops, talks, shared meals, and public events designed to facilitate access to art, education & mutual care.

▲ AGAPE Artist Residency

A year-long residency, which includes a free studio, financial support and a culminating presentation for established artists interested in developing new work alongside community-based projects

▲  Community Center

A welcoming space for neighbors to gather, share experiences, build relationships, and support one another.

David Vega & Andy Montiel Phillips ▲ Exhibition Name TBD ▲ Opens Thursday 9/8 ▲ Karaoke Saturday 10/10, 7-10 PM ▲ Closing Reception & Community Feed ▲ Saturday 11/14, 4-7 PM ▲

David Vega & Andy Montiel Phillips ▲ Exhibition Name TBD ▲ Opens Thursday 9/8 ▲ Karaoke Saturday 10/10, 7-10 PM ▲ Closing Reception & Community Feed ▲ Saturday 11/14, 4-7 PM ▲

Recent Exhibitions

  • SIKE!

    Joseph Sherman

    Opening: Saturday, January 24 from 6-8 PM

    Community Feed: Saturday, March 7 from 3-6 pm

    View Exhibition

  • Is It True!?

    Adrian Culverson, Christina Joseph, Marantz Moon, Jakia March, Monique Mitchell 

    Opening: Saturday, June 13 from 4-7 PM

    Community Feed: Saturday, July 11

    View Exhibition

  • Blue Collar Crime

    Group Exhibition Curated by Lauren Kim

    Opening: Saturday, May 2 from 4-6 PM

    Community Feed: Saturday, June 6 TIME TBD

    View Exhibition

  • Shapes of Imposition

    Kim Farbota & Svetlana Shigroff

    Opening: Saturday, March 14 from 4-7 PM

    Community Feed: Saturday, April 18 from 3-6 pm

    Exhibition