About the Exhibit + Tickets
This nail art exhibit showcases nail art as a fine art medium that tells stories of the human condition, while expressing the generational traditions of self-care, community, hood therapy, and love. The show will focus on Black and Brown nail artists in LA, and highlighting how pioneering these specific groups of artists are and their contribution to The Culture.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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UPCOMING EVENTS •
OPENING NIGHT • Aug 7 • 7pm $25
PADEKWA COFFEE & CREATE
5841 Bellflower Blvd., 90713
Opening Night is a party celebration to christen the exhibit, filled with music, drinks, small bites, and phenomenal art. This event requires tickets for entry, but each ticket will include a complimentary drink and pastry!
Doors open at 7p , then the ribbon cutting and party begins at 8p.
The first 20 people to attend within the first hour will receive a goodie bag with exclusive gifts!
BEHIND THE BRUSHES • Aug 8 • 4pm
PADEKWA COFFEE & CREATE
5841 Bellflower Blvd., 90713
This free event is an intimate panel presentation where we will dive a little deeper with some featured exhibit artists and learn more about the artist behind the art.
Doors open @ 4p, but artist talk is from 5p-6:30p, with each RSVP coming with a complimentary drink. SO RSVP EARLY!
This moderated conversation will give the artists the chance to detail why they do what they do, how they became the creator they are, and what inspires them to create.
Attendees can also submit anonymous questions to keep the vibe interesting, fun and unexpected.
TIPSY BRUNCH • Aug 16 • 11am $50
PADEKWA COFFEE & CREATE
5841 Bellflower Blvd., 90713
This Nail Art Paint-n-Sip is a ticketed event to learn some easy and fun nail designs while sippin’ and eatin‘!
Each ticket includes a cocktail, pastry, and the nail art kit to make the press-on set you get to keep
The café will be open during our event for bigger bites to help inspire your creativity
Please be advised, this event is 21+.
NIPPED NAIL COMPETITION • Aug 22 • 11am
PADEKWA COFFEE & CREATE
5841 Bellflower Blvd., 90713
Come see a new twist on a nail art competion! Contestants will be given non-traditional supplies to incorporate into nail sets and then judges will decide who will win the cash prize!
As an audience member, you’ll get a first-hand look on how masterpieces are made!
The coffee shop will also be open for you to grab your brunch bites while you cheer on your favorite nail artist to win!
CLOSING RECEPTION • Aug 29 • 5p
PADEKWA COFFEE & CREATE
5841 Bellflower Blvd., 90713
Come party with us for our final night in the gallery exhibit!
This party is in collaboration with Padekwa’s monthly R&B Nights event, which includes a live DJ, free food, and fun people.
The cafe will be open for some evening bites, and the vibes will be high during your last night in the gallery.