You're the canvas(Art Fest)

Karl Benjamin's "Red,Blue, Pink Symmetry" (1958). Courtesy of Louis Stern Fine Arts.

As an artist in every field you can think of I believe you should come, that's if you are within the Los Angeles area.

DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES — After 13 years in Pasadena and Santa Monica, the Los Angeles Art Show is finally coming to Los Angeles.

The Fine Art Dealers Association’s L.A. Art Show runs from January 21 through 25 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, doubling the size from its recent incarnation at the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica.

For artists and buyers, the location may be timely choice for those who market art, either for themselves or by representing others. “It’s time to be seen and known,” said publicist Treanne Gome, adding that the number of vendors stayed on track despite economics.

Organizers say that the L.A. Art Show is the 5th largest event of its kind in the country. The 2008 exhibition attracted more than 30,000 visitors and created several million dollars in art sales. The Downtown location offers a new proximity to hotels and dining, with convenient transportation to the airports.