EXPLORE HISTORIC NORTH HOLLYWOOD WITH THE MUSEUM OF THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY

Iron work with a a message - NoHo store at Vineland and Otsego. Photo for The Museum of the San Fernando Valley by Gerald Fecht 2010.
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Someone more "with it" than Jerry will have to tell me what this message says.


On the corner of Vineland Avenue and Otsego Street is a mysterious (to say the least) store that hasn't ever been opened while I've explored the area. It may have been a costume store or even a head shop. Perhaps since the sign over the door says "Last Chance" it might have been or still is, a bar. Whatever its use, the graphetti art on its delivery doors is amazing.

MUSEUM SEEKS INFO ON ARTIST CORITA KENT IN NORTH HOLLYWOOD

(Sister) Corita Kent, major American printmaker, silk screen and serigraph artist had a studio at 5126 Vineland Avenue,
1 block south of Magnolia Vineland and Hartsook
designed the Love stamp for the US post office.

Your Museum is seeking information about "Sister" Corita's years in the NoHo.

contact:
1 (818) 347-9665

BIG TURNOUT FOR SHIRE SCULPTURE LIGHTING IN THE NOHO

Los Angeles City Councilman Tom LaBonge presents sculptor Peter Shire with commendation at the lighting of his NoHo Arts District arch - 2009 - Photo in the archives of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley (click on image to enlarge)
Board Members of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley chat at the lighting of Peter Shire's sculpture arch. In red shirt is Richard Hilton (Director of Museum Tours) and Gary Fredburg (Secretary of The Museum's Board)
Gerald Fecht (President of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley) and Los Angeles City Councilman Tom LaBonge share the excitement of the NoHo Arts District's continuing success. Seated are Bruce Akerman (Economic Alliance and CRA) Alice Roth and Peter Shire
Crowd at the Shire Sculpture lighting.

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY TRANSIT ART

Metro Subway Mural by Anne Marie Karlsen - Archives of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley 2008 - Photo by Gerald Fecht (click on image to enlarge)
The growing subways and dedicated bus-ways of the Los Angeles Metro System are filled with great artistic surprises. Among these are the two great tile projects in the Universal City (Campo de Cahuenga) and North Hollywood (NoHo) Stations.
You can arrange for docent lead tours of the city's subways.
The North Hollywood Metro Station's design artist was James Doolin. The powerful tile murals above the entrance stairs and on the platforms was done by Anne Marie Karlsen. The murals were created to reflect the history of the NoHo District. They are appreciably bright and effective.

The San Fernando Valley deserves are a great Museum of art and culture, in the heart of the Creative Capital of the World.

LET YOUR WALKS IN THE VALLEY TEACH AND ENTERTAIN YOU.

Street pole in North Hollywood - 2008 - Photo by Gerald Fecht - Archives of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley.
There are two exciting and overlapping cultural districts in the San Fernando Valley that offer visitors a great walking experience: The NoHo Arts District and the NoHo Historic District.
For the next few weeks this blog will feature stories about North Hollywood and rewards awaiting your walks.
While you are exploring the art galleries, the clubs and cafes of the NoHo, or checking out the numerous historical sites, keep your eyes open for art emerging from the city experience itself. Here's an image of the Buddha mixed with other handbills on a telephone pole.

SAINT PAUL'S FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH IN THE NOHO

The first Lutheran community in North Hollywood was begun in 1929, with the building of "the little white church", now memorialized in stained glass

A second white church served the Lutheran community in North Hollywood until the present sanctuary was dedicated in 1954, when it began service as a Christian school.

Modern St. Paul's in the NoHo Historic District is an important part of the NoHo Historic District.

CELLA GALLERY IN THE NOHO ARTS DISTRICT

Cella Gallery - NoHo Arts District 2008 - Archives of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley - photo by Gerald Fecht
To really see the arts in action, one needs to get out of the car and walk! If you walk the NoHo Arts District these days, look into Cello Gallery at 5229 Lankershim Blvd. in North Hollywood; you are in for a huge treat....... a huge treat in a little space.
Recalling my Latin I lessons at Notre Dame High, the word "cella" means a storage room for valuables or little hide-away. If that is why Sahnnon Curie Holmes and her partner McKinzie Alexandernamed their narrow art space Cella, it makes sense.
The owners of Cella did their gallery preparation themselves. And, the space is crisp, inviting and filled with terrific art! While you enjoy your visit to Cella, take a look at how the space has been designed.
The Museum of the San Fernando Valley invites you to walk the NoHo Historical District, and while you are there enjoy the fact that its our Valley's best new Arts District as well. Make sure to visit Cella.

SAVE FEB. 15 FOR MUSEUM TOWN HALL MEETING

Transportation Corridor Mural by Wooster in North Hollywood's NoHo Arts District.

SAVE FEBRUARY 15th FOR TOWN HALL MEETING
Plans are underway for the first great Town Hall Meeting of The Museum Community.
Visit your Museum blog for further details coming soon.