Dystopian Studios

07/09/2024

Tomorrow night (Tuesday, July 9th) at the Collab Art Salon and Creative Mixer at Dystopian Studios II.





7:30 PM to 11:30 PM
341 South Avenue 17, Los Angeles 90031

Plus our always awesome graffiti patio, boxes of wine, live art, cool guest speakers and YOU!

04/07/2024

The Collab Art Salon and Creative Mixer is this TUESDAY NIGHT at Dystopian Studios II

TUESDAY, APRIL 9th
730 PM to 1130 PM
341 South Avenue 17, Los Angeles 90031
Even if the ticketing says it's sold out, come on by, we'll still find room for you.

Our last several Collab Art Salons were AMAZING!
Awesome guests, awesome live art, awesome performances and an amazing collection of LA creatives. So can we beat it? We are sure going to try for March!
What is Collab? Started in 2005, it's an art salon, a creative mixer, and a place to help figure out what you want to get up to next. Anyone is welcome, it is super easy to meet people, share ideas, get inspired, find collaborators, or get help on your project! It is a creative retreat for all of you artists, entrepreneurs, techies, makers, mad scientists, film folk, performers, investors, inventors and all around awesome creatives.

Guest speaker schedule:
- "Squirrelor's Tavern. Our journey to building our own Medieval Tavern." Taylor Frost is a designer and director in Los Angeles. He has worked in film & TV, broadcast, live events, and immersive event design.

- Rebekah Waites is an award winning multidisciplinary artist whose work has been experienced by thousands worldwide. Rebekah’s current installation “Relevé Ladies” continues to not only explore themes inspired by “Relevé” but also the use of repurposed materials.

- Ekaterina Sky will speak on the role of impact art in shifting cultural discourse and highlighting important environmental topics. She will explore how we, as artists, can leverage our creativity and platforms to bring attention to these urgent matters, thereby uniting people in a collective effort to make a difference.

Featured live artists:
Kevin Flint - Apocalypse Chic
Dutchess Cerraeh Laykin - tape wall designs

If you'd like to be a guest speaker, please notify one of our hosts.
LIVE ARTISTS: Interested in creating art at Collab? Painting, crafting, sculpting, drawing, we welcome all! Message one of our hosts with what you'd like to do, and we'll save space for you.
INVITE YOUR FRIENDS! It’s always better when our community reaches out to create inclusion.
And if you hav

04/06/2024

Parking is always super easy, safe and free at Dystopian Studios II in Los Angeles. We are a first floor studio with wide front doors in a clean and quiet area with easy load in with free to use grip carts.

03/12/2024

TUESDAY, March 12th
Our last several Collab Art Salons were AMAZING!
Awesome guests, awesome live art, awesome performances and an amazing collection of LA creatives. So can we beat it? We are sure going to try for March!

What is Collab? Started in 2005, it's an art salon, a creative mixer, and a place to help figure out what you want to get up to next. Anyone is welcome, it is super easy to meet people, share ideas, get inspired, find collaborators, or get help on your project! It is a creative retreat for all of you artists, entrepreneurs, techies, makers, mad scientists, film folk, performers, investors, inventors and all around awesome creatives.

Guest speaker schedule:

Gallery Owner and Curator Panel
Baha Danesh - ArtShare LA
Petra Wright- Gloria Delson Contemporary Arts
Dale Youngman
(plus a surprise gallerist guest)

Ukraine Charity Speakers
Pavel Sfera

Featured Live Artist
Dutchess Cerraeh Laykin
AND YOU! (we always welcome more live artists, either send us a message to get added to the official event or just show up with your materials to create!)

Featured Graffiti Artists
Sergio and ShanduOne from K2S/STN/LABS
AND YOU! (we always welcome more graffiti artists, either send us a message to get added to the official event or just show up with some cans to create!)

INVITE YOUR FRIENDS! It’s always better when our community reaches out to create inclusion.

And if you have something you'd like to share on the mic, like always, you are welcome to do so. We always welcome people sharing projects, shorts, or their latest great idea. Just message a host to let them know.

So come join us. First timers, Collab vets, and everything in between. We do ask for a $5 donation at the door, but we've never turned away anyone for lack of funds. If you can't help with $5, we'd love to have you help at the door for 30 minutes or so. We typically have some box wine and snacks, but we also welcome any beverage or food you'd like to add to the mix.

Can't wait to see you at the new COLLAB!

03/12/2024

TUESDAY, March 12th
Our last several Collab Art Salons were AMAZING!
Awesome guests, awesome live art, awesome performances and an amazing collection of LA creatives. So can we beat it? We are sure going to try for March!

What is Collab? Started in 2005, it's an art salon, a creative mixer, and a place to help figure out what you want to get up to next. Anyone is welcome, it is super easy to meet people, share ideas, get inspired, find collaborators, or get help on your project! It is a creative retreat for all of you artists, entrepreneurs, techies, makers, mad scientists, film folk, performers, investors, inventors and all around awesome creatives.

Guest speaker schedule:

Gallery Owner and Curator Panel
Baha Danesh - ArtShare LA
John Greer - Wonzimer
Petra Wright- Gloria Delson Contemporary Arts
(plus a surprise gallerist guest)

Ukraine Charity Speakers
Gordon Permann
Pavel Sfera

Featured Live Artist
Dutchess Cerraeh Laykin
AND YOU! (we always welcome more live artists, either send us a message to get added to the official event or just show up with your materials to create!)

Featured Graffiti Artists
Sergio and ShanduOne from K2S/STN/LABS
AND YOU! (we always welcome more graffiti artists, either send us a message to get added to the official event or just show up with some cans to create!)

INVITE YOUR FRIENDS! It’s always better when our community reaches out to create inclusion.

And if you have something you'd like to share on the mic, like always, you are welcome to do so. We always welcome people sharing projects, shorts, or their latest great idea. Just message a host to let them know.

So come join us. First timers, Collab vets, and everything in between. We do ask for a $5 donation at the door, but we've never turned away anyone for lack of funds. If you can't help with $5, we'd love to have you help at the door for 30 minutes or so. We typically have some box wine and snacks, but we also welcome any beverage or food you'd like to add to the mix.

Can't wait to see you at the new COLLAB!

03/08/2024

is an awesome little art salon held the 2nd Tuesday of every month at Dystopian Studios II. It's a creative blender, with filmmakers, photographers, fine artists, entrepreneurs, inventors, writers, actors crafters, mad scientists, and everything in between! We mix in some inspiring guest speakers, live art, and cool panels.
Come join us!
TUESDAY, MARCH 12TH
730 PM to 1130 PM
341 South Avenue 17, Los Angeles 90031

03/01/2024

Just doing the finishing touches on weathering the doors and shutters, and our new Italian villa set at Studio II will be complete.

02/12/2024

TOMORROW NIGHT!
Tuesday, February 13th
730 PM to 1130 PM
The Collab Art Salon and Creative Mixer is a monthly gathering of LA area creatives at the Dystopian Studios II north of Downtown LA.
Come join 100 or so of your fellow creatives for an inspiring evening of collaboration and creativity.

$5 suggested donation.
www.collabproject.org

01/09/2024

is TONIGHT at 2. Come join 50 or so artists, creatives, entrepreneurs, filmmakers, designers, and mad scientists of all sort for socializing, networking, and inspiration.
Tuesday, January 9th
730 PM to 1130 PM
341 South Avenue 17, Los Angeles 90031
Refreshments provided
Free street parking
$5 suggested donation

12/21/2023

Flip through to see all the photos.
The December was amazing! Awesome guests, awesome presentations, flaming drinks and so much fun!
Photos courtesy of

Next Collab is TUESDAY, JANUARY 9TH
730 PM TO 1130 PM
341 SOUTH AVENUE 17, LOS ANGELES 90031
We're putting the focus on fine art for January. Bring art to share, live art to create, cool stuff to demo, or just bring yourself and get inspired!
Head over to for more info, , see you in January!

Thanks to .richard
and all of our attendees for making it a great night!

12/21/2023

Building a new Italian city street set at Studio II. Should be done in a few days, book now to get a shot on it!

11/29/2023

DECEMBER 12TH at DYSTOPIAN STUDIOS II

Next Collab Art Salon and Creative Mixer is TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12TH.
Featuring
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and Lego artist and Fungisaurs plus game designer .richard and flaming cocktails by plus a drive to benefit unhoused children in DTLA!

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12TH 7:30 PM to 11:30 PM
Dystopian Studios II
341 SOUTH AVENUE 17, LOS ANGELES 90031

Bring a new, unwrapped toy for Toys-For-Tots and get an awesome flaming reward!

We ask for a $5 donation, but if you can't afford it, come 30 minutes early or stay 30 minutes late and help us set up or take down

We always welcome live artists at Collab! If you'd like a space for live art (spray can art welcome on our patio area) let us know!

11/17/2023

Working on a cool new set at Dystopian Studios I. It will be completed by December 1st. It's going to be super cool, book now to grab a spot.

11/14/2023

See you tonight at Collab!
Collab for November. Tuesday, November 14th, 730 PM to 1130 PM
341 South Avenue 17
Los Angeles 90031

11/12/2023

The NOVEMBER COLLAB is this Tuesday, Nov 14th. LA's Best Little Art Salon and Creative Mixer. Artists, filmmakers, mad scientists, photographers, designers, makers and creatives of all types! Everyone is welcome at Collab.
Tuesday, November 14th
7:30 PM to 11:30 PM
341 South Avenue 17, Los Angeles 90031
Www.collabproject.org

11/09/2023

10/10/2023

TONIGHT (TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10TH) at the Collab Art Salon and Creative Mixer!
We've got a kick ass speaker panel of wardrobe, costumers, costumed performers and prop makers at the Collab for October- LA's Best Art Salon and Creative Mixer. Chromegirl Shannon, Shawn Crosby (501st Legion,) Cybil Hall (Labyrinth Masquerade Ball,) Sid Nicholson (Thunderdome) and Evil Ted! (plus one really cool droid, though not the one you're looking for.)

Collab is volunteer and donation run. No tickets needed, we ask for $5 at the door to cover the box wine and cookies.

730 PM to 1130 PM
Dystopian Studios II
341 South Avenue 17, 90031.

Hope you can join us.

Plus we've got Marji from It's Not Trash, ShanduOne on the Graffiti patio, James Payne and Scott Barrett with their VR collaboration and live art from Daniel James! And 100 or so awesome LA creatives.
Don't miss it tonight!

10/10/2023

Our first guest speaker for the October Collab (Tuesday, October 10th) at Dystopian Studios II is the owner of upc*cled furniture company "It's Not Trash."
She's got some great insight to share, come join us and get all the scoop!

Collab Art Salon and Creative Mixer
Tuesday, October 10th from 7:30 PM to 11:30 PM
341 South Avenue 17, Los Angeles 90031

No tickets needed, $5 suggested donation at the door.

10/08/2023

TUESDAY! Come hang out with 75 of your fellow LA artists, filmmakers, mad scientists, entrepreneurs, creators, makers and awesome people at the monthly gathering
Tuesday, October 10th
730 PM to 1130 PM
341 South Avenue 17, Los Angeles 90031

09/12/2023

Tonight at Dystopian Studios II. A lot of our photographers and models and videographers and models attend the Collab Art Salon and Creative Mixer... you should too! This is our favorite review of Collab.

Come for the box wine, stay for the awesome time!

Tuesday, September 12th. 730 PM
341 South Avenue 17, Los Angeles 90031

09/11/2023

Collab Art Salon and Creative Mixer is Tuesday, September 12th. 730 PM. We've got some awesome guest speakers and all kinds of fun!
341 South Avenue 17, Los Angeles 90031. 3 blocks from the Brewery Arts Complex and Big Art Labs.

06/09/2023

FILM! STREET ART!
We're double theming the June 27 Collab, showing off our new street art patio and our new screening room. So get your spray cans, get your reels, get your street sculptures and yarn bombs, get your shorts and Crowdfunding campaigns and come join us for June!
Invite here:
https://fb.me/e/2MDjLP5yi

04/24/2023

At the NEW Dystopian Studios II tomorrow night!
The Collab Art Salon and Creative Mixer Tuesday, April 25th from 730 PM to 1130 PM. We've got graffiti artist extraordinaire ShanduOne live painting. If you'd like to paint with him, bring a few cans and join in. Plus we'll have Czech artist and musician Lenka Morávková demonstrating her amazing musical instrument and actress Nadine Nicole (The Expanse) discussing her latest project.
Plus you! Collab welcomes guest presentation and participation. Or just come to mix and mingle with 100 or so LA creatives.
341 South Avenue 17, unit A, Los Angeles 90031.
Collab for April- LA's Best Little Art Salon and Creative Mixer

https://facebook.com/events/s/collab-for-april-las-best-litt/1273177429937702/

01/31/2023

We've got a very special guest at the Collab- LA's awesome Art Salon and Creative Mixer tonight at Dystopian Studios. R2D2 will be here, along with his maker Ed Perello. Come hang out with Ed and R2 and learn a little about the amazing maker community that builds these awesome, functional robots and creations.

02/08/2021

Just picked up a couple fun new furnishings for Studio II and III.