Events
We host a variety of events to bring our community together, including:
Exhibitions
Book Launches
Poetry Readings
Workshops (see below to request informtaion)
Reading Groups (see below to suggest reading)
…and more to come!
Closing Reception and Artist Talk for “Cosa de Corpo” by Coco Villa
June 11th, 2024, 7pm-9pm, Westlab + Gallery
Vernissage with Coco Villa for “Cosa de Corpo”
May 7th and 28th, 2024, 7pm-9pm, Westlab + Gallery
Opening Reception of “Cosa de Corpo” by Coco Villa": Solo Exhibition
April 21st, 2024, Westlab + Gallery
Cosa de Corpo is an homage to the work of the flesh and an unwavering devotion to our physical human form on this earth. Inspired by African folktales, familial routines, and spiritual practices, Coco Villa transforms memory into fantasy.
Poetry Reading from “How to grow una flor en el desierto”
March 23rd, 2024, Westlab + Gallery
Featuring Alina Patrick, Kristine Kelsch, Meg Aubuchon, and Tatyana Muradov.
“How to grow una flor en el desierto” by Alina Frezquez Patrick February 25th, 2024, Westlab + Gallery
Book Launch and Print Show hosted at our shop — 96 editions, handprinted and handbound.
“Undocumented” by Gustavo Lopes: Closing Reception December 16th, 2023, Westlab + Gallery
Artist talk and Q&A to culminate solo exhibition of new and archival photographic works and sculptural elements by Gustavo Lopes.
“Undocumented” by Gustavo Lopes: Opening Reception October 29th, 2023, Westlab + Gallery (new location: 131 Irving Avenue)
Solo Exhibition of new and archival photographic works and sculptural elements by Gustavo Lopes.
“Cement Flow” by Raine Roberts August 20th, 2023, Westlab + Gallery
Solo Exhibition of new photographic sculptural works by Raine Roberts, as well as the debut of a site specific installation by the artist on our street corner.
“Colder than Cobalt” by Kenzie King July 9th, 2023, Westlab + Gallery
Book Launch Party and Print Exhibition hosted at our shop — 50 edition release commissioned by Westlab + Gallery.
“Muted Spaces” by Nyasia P. R. Nov 20th - 30th, 2022, Ornithology Jazz Club
Opening reception and artist talk on November 20th, featuring photographic works by Nyasia P.R.
“Collages from American Vista” by A. Grey. Nov 13th - 20th, 2022, Ornithology Jazz Club
Opening reception and artist talk on November 13th, featuring photographic works by A. Grey.
“Corpos” by Gustavo Lopes
Nov 6th - 13th, 2022, Ornithology Jazz Club
Opening reception and artist talk on November 6th, featuring photographic works by Gustavo Lopes.
Westlab + Gallery Reading Group
We will be hosting an informal reading group to meet at the shop once every two weeks (dates to be announced). The ethos of the group is to provide a space for the communal engagement of texts that are more enriching when read collectively, and allow the community to steer the list of texts we will read. The texts will prioritize marginalized perspectives and writers, and cover a range of topics including photography, social / cultural / political theory, cinema, and more.
35mm SLR Photography Workshop
Westlab will be running a monthly, one-day intensive introductory workshop to 35mm SLR photography. The workshop will run on one Sunday per month (dates to be announced) from 11am-4pm. The coursework will cover the fundamentals of proper exposure, camera operation, a brief overview of the history and theory of photography, and will include a shooting exercise culminating in a group criticism activity. Click below to request more info!