ART
Artfest
PAFF remains dedicated to delivering the highest quality experiences for our audience, which is why we have made the difficult decision to postpone this year’s ArtFest. The recent fires had a significant impact making it challenging to move forward in a way that meets the standards our audience expects and deserves.We’ll share our new 2025 date for the PAFF ArtFest as soon as we can! Sign up for our mailing below to make sure you hear about it first!
The PAFF ArtFest features over 100 established and emerging fine artists and unique craftspeople from all over the world. With an artistic aesthetic that is rooted in Africa and its Diaspora, featured artists present their creative works using oil on canvas, watercolor and pastels, acrylic paper, glass, ceramics, metal, cloth, plastic, wax, wire, leather, and stone. In addition to fine art and one-of-a-kind crafts, the ArtFest also features the best in designer and traditional fashions, jewelry, home decor, fashion accessories and so much more!
Representing the perfect mix of both art and culture, the PAFF ArtFest brings out over 100K+ visitors from all over Los Angeles, across the country, and around the world. It is an experience in and of itself that guarantees something for every taste and every budget.
The PAFF ArtFest is sponsored in part by grants from The Los Angeles County Arts Commission and the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.
GALLERY
Artfest Curator
Allohn Agbenya
Originally from Ghana, Allohn’s artistic activity began at the age of eight, when he worked with his father hand carving furniture. This was talent recognized by his fellow students and teachers. He started carving wood sculptures, working with clay, oil painting, and screen printing. After earning a B.A. in fine arts from the University of Science & Technology in Kumasi, he studied art with famed artist Michelline in Italy. He returned to Ghana and worked for the Catholic Cambodian Mission designing the ebony, gold, and ivory sculpture presented to Pope John Paul upon his visit to Togo in 1985. In 1989, Allohn moved to the United States where he drew upon his creative visions as a multimedia artist. His ability to design prints for textiles and his batik work was quickly recognized by professionals in the entertainment and artistic community. He is now a premiere artist specializing in hand-dyed, hand-crafted wearable art for men and women.