BoldPas: An Art Takeover of Old Pasadena; A Day of Design, Architecture, Art, History and Public Space

‘Better as a Color’ proposed by Asli Tusavul. – Courtesy photo / BoldPas

Old Pasadena becomes the canvas for a day of art and play when Old Pasadena Management District (OPMD) stages its inaugural BoldPas: An Art Takeover of Old Pasadena on Saturday, August 12, from noon to 8 p.m.

BoldPas is a free, one-day intersection of design, architecture, art, history and public space featuring one dozen site-specific installations in Old Pasadena’s historic, pedestrian alleyways. Works from L.A. artists will feature a “bold” theme, displaying bright colors, surprising scale and playfulness; many encourage direct interaction with viewers. Selected artists come from multidisciplinary backgrounds and professions that include architecture, art and design, history, and urban planning. Both established and up-and-coming artists from the Los Angeles area were chosen to participate.

The free event will highlight the character of the unique urban and historic public spaces of Old Pasadena’s 22-block district. Visitors are invited to spend the day walking the district and encountering artistic, ephemeral interventions at every turn. Come experience Old Pasadena with new eyes – gather with friends, stroll the alleys and side streets, meet artists and local business owners, snap and share your photos, and connect with Pasadena’s creative community.

Event day activities:

• 12 Temporary Art Installations in the historic alleyways of Old Pasadena. Selected artists: Ash Cano; Anali

Gharakhani; Paul Heintz; L.L. Kessner; Po Yang Leung; Abbey Luck; Viviana Palacio; Zenah Sakaamini & Arty Vartanyan; Asli Tusavul; and Sarah Umles

• Renowned LA-based muralist/painter Andrew Hem live painting in Mercantile Alley
• Pop-Up Canvases hosted by Flower Pepper Gallery and featuring artists Maggie Chiang; Amy Van Gilder;

Liten Kanin; Vivien Mildenberger; Valerie Pobjoy; Lena Sayadian; Joey Stupor; and Yetis & Friends

• Tissue Paper Flower Wall hosted by Lyd & Mo Photography for taking fun photos
• Pasadena Walking Tours hosts two tours at 1:30pm and 5:00pm, highlighting both the temporary installations and Old Pasadena’s permanent public art, as well as offering a chance to meet the onsite artists.

Tours require advance registration: http://bit.ly/2vSLO0a

• Creative Art Stops at more than two dozen participating stores and restaurants create the perfect backdrop for selfies and one-of-a-kind photo- ops

• Event Maps will be available so you can take a self-guided tour of all the district-wide art installations and Art Stops

Visit www.oldpasdena.org/boldpas for complete information. Tag us with #BoldPas and #OnlyinOldPas

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