Over the past 15 years, HVW8 has fostered a creative vision that brings unique collaborations between art, music and design. One of the early pioneers of the live art movement of the late 90’s, the HVW8 Art Installation (Tyler Gibney, Gene Pendon, Dan Buller) painted live pieces of iconic figures from the worlds of art, music and politics to accompanying live musical performances from artists such as Afrika Bambaataa and Gilles Peterson. This body of work led to exhibitions at galleries worldwide such as the Parco Gallery in Tokyo, the Museum of Canadian Contemporary Art (MOCCA) in Toronto, and the Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico.
In 2006, Tyler Gibney and Addison Liu founded the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery in Los Angeles. With a focus in supporting avant-garde graphic design, it soon became the premier underground gallery in Los Angeles and over the past six years has featured artists such as Parra, Geoff McFetridge, Kevin Lyons, Anthony Lister, Lance Mountain, Mos Def with Cognito, Charles Munka, Michael Leon and Alvaro Illizarbe. The Gallery has also hosted numerous musical performances, where bands such as modern-funk supergroup Master Blazter were created during live music sets. In any given week, you might find DJs or musicians such as Mayer Hawthorne and The County, Aloe Blacc with Jamie Strong (Do-Over), Black Spade, Snoop Dogg, House Shoes, Gaslamp Killer, Dam-Funk, Daz-I-Kue, Them Jeans or thee Mike B recording live for HVW8′s podcast series.
The HVW8 Art + Design Gallery continues to cement its reputation under Gallery Curator Tyler Gibney as an exhibition space for artists to showcase their varied creative expression, including a 60 ft outdoor mural wall and a new recording studio located next door to the Gallery.
HVW8 Art + Design Gallery / hvw8.com
661 N. Spaulding Ave. / Los Angeles, CA 90036
Open Tuesday through Sunday from 1- 6pm or by appointment: 323.655.4898
Please call or email info(at)hvw8.com for any art / artist inquiries on past/current exhibitions.
Heavyweight Gallery Seeks Intern, Preferably For Class Credit
The Heavyweight Gallery seeks an intern to handle administrative and minor design work. The Heavyweight Gallery is an extension from Heavyweight Production House, established in 1998 in Montreal, Canada
The Heavyweight Gallery presents regularly changing exhibitions featuring avant-garde graphic artists. Exhibitions include Heavyweight Art Installation, 1998-2007, Amsterdam-based artist, Parra; and EgoTrip co-founder, Brent Rollins.
Responsibilities Include:
• Events/Exhibitions:
- Assist in preparing and working at in-house events —including gallery openings, launch parties, and other special events.
- Help with the preparing of art and installation for exhibitions
- Helping to maintain inventory of art work, retail materials
- Manage retail sales – Research sponsorships: beverages, music, and magazines
• Promotion:
- Draft press and marketing materials including press releases and ad design
- Dissemination of press and marketing materials including packages, electronic art, and invitations.
• Skills & Requirements:
- Computer skills
- Basic Design skills. Knowledge of Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator; Microsoft Word and Excel
- Basic knowledge of web design is ideal, but not required.
- Effective, engaging communicator
- Excellent writing skills
- Multi-tasker, self-disciplined and resourceful – Strong interest in art, design and galleries
• Learning Opportunity:
- Insider view to the daily functions of a growing gallery in a bustling art and shopping district.
- Work closely with established artists and graphic designers
-Interact with clients, sponsors and media
• Preferred Availability: – Wednesday-Sunday, approximately 15 hours per week – This is an un-paid internship, but will include a daily lunch stipend. Class-credit is available.
To apply, please send cover letter and resume to Tyler Gibney, tyg@hvw8.com or 661 N. Spaulding, Los Angeles, CA 90036. No phone calls please.