HVW8 Art + Design Gallery represents and facilitates the spirit and collaboration between art, music and design. In 1998 Tyler Gibney founded HVW8 in Montreal, Canada with local artists Gene Pendon and Dan Buller. The trio created the HVW8 Art Installation and toured the world creating musically inspired live art pieces and installations. In 2007, Tyler Gibney and Addison Liu opened 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 three years has featured artists such as Parra, Geoff McFetridge, Kevin Lyons, Ed Templeton, Lance Mountain, Mos Def with Cognito, Charles Munka, Michael Leon and Alvaro Illizarbe.
The HVW8 Gallery has held host to numerous performances over the past few years, where bands such as Master Blazter and the Hawthorne Headhunters were created during live music sets. On alternating Sunday afternoons with residents Ty G and Max, you might find DJs or musicians such as Mayer Hawthorne and The County, Aloe Blacc with Jamie Strong (Do-Over), Black Spade, Snoop Dogg, Twilite Tone, House Shoes, Computer Jay, Dam-Funk, Pollyn, Daz-I-Kue, Them Jeans or thee Mike B recording live for HVW8′s International Podcast.
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.