Bendix Art Night
On February 28th, the historic halls of the Bendix Building came alive once again for Bendix Art Night, welcoming visitors for an evening of buzzing with open studios, gallery exhibitions, and vibrant community connection across every floor. As part of LA Art Week, the event carried an added sense of momentum, drawing a dynamic mix of artists, collectors, curators, and art enthusiasts eager to experience the work on view.
From the ground floor to the upper levels, visitors flowed through the building discovering a wide range of contemporary practices. Studio doors stood open, artists greeted guests firsthand, and conversations unfolded naturally in hallways and exhibition spaces. There was an unmistakable energy in the air – the kind that happens when creativity and curiosity meet face-to-face.
Bendix Art Night continues to offer a rare opportunity to experience the building not only as a historic landmark, but as a thriving creative hub. For artists, the evening provides a powerful platform to share their work directly with the public, cultivate meaningful relationships, sell pieces, and expand their audiences during one of the most important art weeks in Los Angeles.
Unit 800 served as a central reception space throughout the night, offering hors d’oeuvres and refreshments for guests as they gathered between gallery visits. The room also featured work by Doug Hurley, Francisco Palomares, Ariel Oakley, Mehrnoosh Eskandari, and Christine Atkinson, creating an intimate exhibition within the larger event. Their pieces invited visitors to slow down, look closely and engage more deeply with each artists’ distinct practice in a warm, inviting setting.
With strong attendance and enthusiastic participation from both artists and the public, the evening was a clear success. Bendix Art Night once again demonstrated the shared power of shared creative experience, strengthening the connection between creators and community, support working artists, and reinforcing the building’s role as a vital center for contemporary art in Los Angeles.
More than an art event – it was a celebration of the exchange – of ideas, inspiration and relationships that continue long after the doors close!
