Stay Studio

05/23/2026

We had the honor of participating in Los Angeles County’s Employee Wellness Through the Arts Week, welcoming over 100 County employees into our space for an afternoon of creativity, connection, and community.

Throughout the day, employees from departments across the County spent time unwinding together through our free drop-in button-making workshop using mixed media materials, pressed flowers, collage elements, and more. It was incredible to see coworkers stepping away from their usual routines to slow down, create, listen to music, explore our exhibition, and simply enjoy being together.

Our Executive Director, Gabriel Enamorado, also welcomed guests with a presentation sharing the history, growth, and evolving vision of Stay Arts and Stay Studio.

Thank you to the Los Angeles County Department of Arts & Culture and the Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources for including us in this meaningful countywide initiative and helping create space for wellness through creativity and the arts.

05/23/2026

Over the past few weeks, students in our Tuesday Visual Art Studio class (ages 9–12) worked together on a collaborative mural project led by teaching artist Mike. Each student was assigned a section of the design to trace, paint, and make their own, learning about composition, color, and creating something bigger together.

Then, everything aligned in a really special way.

Just across the street from Stay Studio, artist COCO NELLA was beginning installation of a new public mural commissioned by Stay Arts in partnership with ASÍ REI and Shake Shack as part of the City of Downey’s Art in Public Places ordinance. The timing worked out perfectly for our students to visit the mural site during class, meet Coco, learn about her work and creative process, and even help paint a section of the mural themselves.

After painting with Coco, the class returned to the studio where they got to see their own collaborative mural fully assembled for the first time. It became this beautiful full-circle moment — students learning inside the studio, connecting directly with a working artist in the community, and experiencing how art can bring people together across generations and public spaces.

A moment that perfectly reflected what Stay is all about. 🤎

05/14/2026

Join us for our next Family Paint Day this Sunday! Bring your little ones and family members to create a serene koi fish painting, with step-by-step guidance from our teaching artist 🎏💧✨

This workshop is designed for families, kids, and beginners, no experience is needed. Recommended for ages 5+

🗓️ Sunday, May 17, 2026

📍 Stay Studio
11140 Downey Ave
Downey, CA 90241

✅ Check-In • 11:30am
Settle in and enjoy light snacks and refreshments.

🖌️ Paint Class • 12 – 1:30pm
Live step-by-step instruction to create your own artwork!

🎟  Tickets
Children • $20 | Adults • $25
Includes one 12x16 canvas, paint supplies, and light snacks and refreshments

🔗  To learn more and buy tickets, visit the link in or bio or stayarts.org/family

Join us for a full day of family-friendly creativity, featuring our annual Youth Art Exhibition with artwork by our Spring & Summer youth artists — plus hands-on art workshops, raffles, snacks, and more!

05/12/2026

We’re honored to be participating in Los Angeles County’s Employee Wellness Through the Arts Week alongside cultural institutions and arts organizations across the region.

On Tuesday, May 12, Stay Studio will welcome County employees for an afternoon of art, creativity, and conversation, including open studio hours, a drop-in art workshop, and a guided tour of our current Student Youth Arts Exhibition with founder Gabriel Enamorado.

Thank you to the Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources and Department of Arts & Culture for including Stay Studio in this year’s initiative centered around wellness, creativity, and connection through the arts.

Learn more: stayarts.org/county

05/09/2026

Yesterday we had the opportunity to welcome medical students and staff from Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine to Stay Studio for a special guided painting workshop centered around art, community, and healing.

During the visit, we shared the story behind Stay Arts, spoke about the role creative spaces can play in emotional expression and connection, and guided the group through a collaborative painting experience at the studio.

Thank you to the KPSOM team and students for spending the afternoon with us and engaging so thoughtfully in the conversation and workshop. We’re grateful to continue building connections between the arts, wellness, and community.

Interested in bringing a guided paint workshop or creative experience to your organization, school, or team? Reach out to learn more about our workshops and community programs.

05/05/2026

A full week at Stay Studio ✨

Family Paint Day and Paint & Sip in action, Downey High School students installing The Digital Project, field trips led by our team and alumni, youth classes running throughout the week, and Poesía For The People bringing poetry into the space.

This is what it looks like when artists, students and community have access to space, artists are supported and real opportunities are created.

05/02/2026

Join us this Mother’s Day weekend for a relaxing Paint & Sip experience on Saturday, May 9 from 5:30 - 8pm. Create a serene lotus flower pond with step-by-step guidance from our teaching artist and local painter 🪷✨

No experience required • 21+

🎟️  $45 per person - Includes paint supplies, one 12x16 canvas, complimentary bites, and one drink of choice (alcoholic and non-alcoholic options available)

🔗  To learn more and buy tickets, visit the link in our bio or stayarts.org/paint-sip

04/23/2026

Now enrolling! Summer Art Camps & Classes at Stay Studio. 🌞

Join us this summer for hands-on art experiences in printmaking, clay, photography, digital art, and more for youth ages 5–14. With a range of camps and weekly classes, there’s something for every young artist.

Our youth classes continue through the summer, and we look forward to welcoming both new and returning students into the studio.

Financial Aid & Scholarships are available for one summer camp or one summer class, made possible through funding from the California Arts Council.

All classes are led by local teaching artists in a welcoming, professional studio. Our process-based approach encourages students to experiment, explore, and build confidence at their own pace, surrounded by local artwork in a safe, supportive environment.

New to our program? Your first class is free.

View the full schedule and learn more at stayarts.org/studio or through the link in our bio.

04/17/2026

Welcome to Parallel Play!

Join us tonight and every third Thursday for a creative co-work space facilitated by teaching artist cindy “cindita” macias.

A space to sit, make, and be alongside others. Bring a project, start something new, or simply spend time creating.

Every third Thursday, 7–9pm at Stay Studio
Free. All ages welcome.

04/16/2026

The Digital Project returns to Stay Studio! Featuring photography by Downey High School students across Advanced Photo, Digital Photography, Newspaper, and Photojournalism programs.

On view April 27 – May 2
Closing reception: Friday, May 1 (5–7pm)
Open hours: Saturday, May 2 (2–6pm)

Come see the work, support the students, and experience the exhibition. Free and open to the public. Select works will be available for purchase.

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