Mario Ayala and Alfonso Gonzalez Jr.

Date

October 16

Time

11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Cost

Adults - $12, Students and Seniors - $10, Members and Children - Free

Event Series Dates

October 16 – February 28, 2027, Thursdays – Sundays

Event Schedule

October 2026

  • Friday 16th 11:00 AM
  • Saturday 17th 11:00 AM
  • Sunday 18th 11:00 AM
  • Thursday 22nd 11:00 AM
  • Friday 23rd 11:00 AM
  • Saturday 24th 11:00 AM
  • Sunday 25th 11:00 AM
  • Thursday 29th 11:00 AM
  • Friday 30th 11:00 AM
  • Saturday 31st 11:00 AM

November 2026

  • Sunday 1st 11:00 AM
  • Thursday 5th 11:00 AM
  • Friday 6th 11:00 AM
  • Saturday 7th 11:00 AM
  • Sunday 8th 11:00 AM
  • Thursday 12th 11:00 AM
  • Friday 13th 11:00 AM
  • Saturday 14th 11:00 AM
  • Sunday 15th 11:00 AM
  • Thursday 19th 11:00 AM

This exhibition brings together collaborative and parallel works by Mario Ayala and Alfonso Gonzalez Jr., tracing the arc of their shared practice from 2020 to 2026. The presentation begins with the pivotal moment the two Chicano artists began sharing a studio during the COVID-19 pandemic, an experience that forged a sustained dialogue around identity, community, and the built environment of Los Angeles.

Upcoming Events

September 19 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm -
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$0.00 - $7.00

Hollyhock House Tours

Experience the interior of Hollyhock House at your own pace with a self-guided tour. Docents are on hand to provide information and answer questions.

September 20 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm -
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Free

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September 23 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm -
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September 19 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm -
$0.00 - $19.00

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September 19 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm -
$0.00 - $15.95

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