I was at MACLA for the first time at Venezuela dancing party and I loved this ambience. Its wonderful to feel yourself a part of another culture and really enjoy it with friends. Im sure that the folk music has a real power and soul, and Jackeline Rago was gorgeous as usual! And Chiquys team energy was great!

A nice place to drop by and get a look at contemporary Chicano art.

Very cool music performance going on when I went in

Took dance class. It was great. parking is on the street or nearby parking garages.

Small Latino theater. Close to downtown and with plenty of parking around. Nice staff.

Ruben and Nicholas are so nice they always make sure you feel welcomed in the DMC Studio.:)

The atmosphere is cool, the adults really cool, and the teens think theyre adults.At least they have tea (:

This place is awesome. Unfortunately, my lame date wasnt.

This place is a great youth space to learn new things such as music, poetry, and more.

Cultural and artistic mecca in downtown.

Had a drag show there and It was great

Great space to communicate and learn new skills

Great place for youth to express creativity in music, art and Photography also its free program with a professional studioto record music!

For those who enjoy art and meeting people locally in the SJ SoFA District, I highly suggest to drop by and come here. Showcasing local artists and live performances, I was moved by a lot of their work. I came here twice for SubZero event and downtown SJs art walk. I met a few people who were showing their work to the public whilst local bands were playing inside the gallery. Appreciate the art and exhibitions, because its rare to have any great ones around SJ. They also open their venue to open mic nights for poetry slams. Those who are interested, visit their website for upcoming events. They also provide programs to those who are more than interested than just art. I spoke to Joey, who works with MACLA, explaining that more people should broaden their interests and experimentation from what they offer. Support the arts and entertainment in downtown SJ! FYI....a couple of their events are FREE to the public!

Love the art and the live shows

I was there for an art exposition once that exhibited signs with different languages and feet of different colors. I liked it.

Its a good place everyone is nice

Found fundamental balance and great bathrooms

Amazing hidden gem. I love the culture and art work.

Chill and fun!☺️

Nah, let em find out.

Because I have lots of memories, on this place

Great art showcased here.

Great Latino art

A highlight of each art walk!

This is my 2nd home.

Inventive art. Inspiring.

Safe and positive space

Expositions and live performing

Love this place!

Nice exhibition

Awesome performance

Hidden gem in sofa

Be a creator.

Good

Perfects

Art!!!

Lee Young Jun PEN ARTPen Art (General Remarks)Infinity of lines and dots have symbolism. Such symbolism is ever changing according to the spirit ’s depth. All works are kaleidoscopic; they are usually composed of indescribable expressions. Therefore, art ’s depth also can be said to be unlimited. Is pen art ’s depth also infinite? In other words, do the lines and dots flowing from the nib of a pen have an artistic qualification? In this respect, it is worth thinking deeply. Pen art begins from an essence of nature ’s fundamental values. From the standpoint of value, or color, a harmony of black and white is essential in nature. As it is impossible to see any color in darkness, distinguishing color is an essential role of light. That is why the soul is drawn to light. Whiteness, or light is a spiritual reflection of the soul while blackness, or darkness is a reality of life on earth. As the color green is an essential color of vegetation, burnt charcoal is an earthy color that will stay near black. Blackness is heterogeneous and may be hostile to life. If blackness belongs to the essence of nature, it also may be said to represent the image of death. A combination of black and white constitutes degrees of lightness and darkness. When painting black on a white background, the soul is transported to the white background. Whiteness comes to life when contrasted with black line and black space. In this case, soul also may be expressed through the blackness. Soul may be transported to the black or a combination of white and black, which shed a mysterious merit to the soul or spirit. Pen arts starts and ends from an essence of nature ’s fundamental contrasts. The primary essence is infinite and eternal while the artistic harmony of black and white can take one ’s breath away. But, this is not possible until a metamorphosis has been realized over many years and spiritual transcendence has occurred. The transfer of spirit occurs when one ’s life experiences are projected onto the white canvas in harmony with blackness. That is the true ‘pen art.’Artist Lee Young JunI am a Korean.I pioneered the Lee Young Jun Pen Art andPerfected the genre.I am Artist Lee Young Jun.Pen Art is the only genre is an important work In the world.The works are extremely valuable.And no one is able to work not dare to imitate.The hope my work can be sympathy to many people. Thank you.Lee young jun PEN ART General(General Information: Korea) PEN ART (Korea)-------------------------------------------The infinity of lines and points is symbolic.Its symbolism varies according to the depth of the mind.All works are so.Because they are changeable, they lead to indescribable expression.Thus the depth of art is infinite.Is there any depth in the art of pen?In general, the lines and dots from the tip of the penWill it be possible to have artistry?You need to think deeply about this.Pens art begins with the nature of the fundamental colors of nature.From the essence of color, the harmony of black and white is the fundamental of nature.As you cant see the color in the dark without lightingIt is the intrinsic function of light that makes it possible to distinguish colors.Because of this, the spirit is drawn in the white light.White or light is a mixed image of spirit.Natural color is black. As green is the intrinsic color of the plantBurned charcoal is an essential color that remains black.There can be no movement of life in absolute darkness.Black is heterogeneous and hostile to life.If black is the essence of nature, black is the spiritual image of death.Contrast is achieved when white combines with black.If you paint black on a white screen, it will be transferred to the white screen.When it encounters a black line, a black face, white resurrects.You can express spirit through black.Spirit is the only thing that can be imported into black, and the colors of spirit and soul are black and white.When combined, it is mysterious. And the art of the pen is the nature of the fundamental colors of natureIt starts from and ends at the fundamental nature of color.The fundamental essence is infinite and eternal, and the harmony of black and white is artistic.You can breathe alive enough. It has been refined and completed over timeIt must be possible after this is achieved, and a perfect melody containing the soul must be premised.The spirit world is created only when the noble and vivid melody in the harmony of black and white enters the spirit on the white screen.That is the art of a true pen.Lee, Young-Jun

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