Our LA Street Art Tour was absolutely amazing. Our guide Sergio conveyed so much history, cultural…read morebackground, street art technique, and street art information, all in a great conversational style. He was cool, kind, and open to questions - just al all-around great person. Definitely take this tour if you are looking for fantastic information, cool art, and just an eye-opening look at some of the art in the Arts District. We also added-on a spray can workshop, which was also amazing. It was fun for our students to use some of the techniques Sergio had discussed in their own attempts at street art style. In addition to Sergio, ShanduOne showed up to help out with supplies and guidance. A+, Five Stars! If you're thinking of doing this street art tour, just do it!

Absolutely shocked and amazed by the amount of knowledge guide has. Incredible couple of hours full…read moreof laughter, learning and soaking in culture and history of Los Angeles. Highly recommend this tour to both locals and tourist.

Great tour. Have been living in Venice and took the tour as a Six Year Anniversary experience. Saw…read moresome old favorites and some new works I must have walked by 100 times. Really fun exploring some of the off streets. Heard great stories about my favorite artists and murals and the tour was an excellent crash course of Venice for the visitors in our group. Dan was our guide and he had so much to say about the art and the history of both the town and the works and had solid recommendations for other places to check out. A really cool experience to expand an appreciation for street art of all types!

This tour was absolutely worth every penny. Dan was an exceptional tour guide. Extremely friendly…read moreand knowledgeable. I now have a whole new appreciation for street art. If you are considering doing this tour, do it. Lots of fun!

I had an amazing tour with Ellen, the owner and director of Quick Culture, yesterday evening at the…read moreGetty museum! Our group of 12 was signed up by Renaissance club with Ellen for a private tour in the Getty museum. She was welcoming and so full of knowledge even about the design of the building infrastructure and architecture. Then the detail about each piece of art that we stopped to see were definitely tidbits that left me planning to read more on my own later because it was so interesting. The tour is with light walking and standing around each art but there are soft cushioned chairs in most of the gallery rooms to rest if you're tired. When we were finished I didn't want the tour to end, I wanted to hear more and more! I truly enjoyed this tour and I would love to return for another tour for the other areas of the Getty! Once the tour was over I stayed to peruse the bottom floor where the photo gallery was located but it's not the same quietly moving along looking at things on your own as it is to have a guide giving you such interesting bits of information! If you're thinking about visiting the Getty Museum I definitely recommend getting a tour with Quick Culture! Thank you Ellen for such an engaging experience!

Ellen was the best tour guide we could ever have imagined! Her knowledge was unparalleled and the…read morecreative way that she took us through the museum and taught us about the time periods, The artists and the styles was all incredibly thoughtful and captivating. We went way over the time that we had paid for and she did not hesitate to continue on as it's clear that she loves what she does And the interest in everything was totally contagious. Could not recommend her highly enough!

If there is one thing for certain -- the quickest way to put my husband to sleep is by visiting an…read moreart museum. Throw in a guided walking tour, and we have a comatose situation on our hands! So needless to say when I mentioned that I booked us on a 2-hour art tour of the Getty Center in LA, he wasn't exactly jumping for joy. But as usual, he went along with my plans even though he wasn't exactly sure WHY I was so excited about an art tour. That was, until I told him that it would be a juicy, behind-the-curtain tour at the Getty run by a company called Museum Hack. I first came across Museum Hack a few years ago when I was looking for unique things to do with my parents in LA. We never had a chance to do it together before my mom passed away. But I figured, why not be tourists for the weekend? I know my mom would have loved it. Our guide Vic had an infectious energy and passion for all things art. And the very first stop included a piece of art I would have never even stopped to look at. It was a glass bottle in the shape of a German guy... Also, known as a "joke glass." It turns out that it was an old-time mug for drinking booze! The drinker had to guess how to drink from the vessel -- and if any liquor was spilled, he was required to start again with a full glass. Basically, it's like a drinking game from college now on display in the prestigious Getty Museum. Who knows, that classic beer bong you got from the Jersey Shore might one day pop up at the Getty? Okay, probably not... Vic led us from one gallery to the next. She showed us the statues outside including one that had a removable penis (which actually was stolen a few years back!). The work of art is of a horse and rider by Marino Marini called Angel of the City for famed art collector and socialite Peggy Guggenheim. When Guggenheim commissioned the piece she insisted on it having a removable rod (aka penis) that could be screwed on and off to allow for a quick manning-down of the rider in case she had a prudish guest on her list. I can only imagine the well-heeled Ms. Guggenheim, quickly unscrewing the statue before the big shin dig! Today, the very prominent "rod" is permanently affixed. So don't feel tempted to tug it off, or face the wrath of the Getty security! Clearly, this isn't your grandma's tour. After getting an overview of the museum and checking out the gorgeous view from the outdoor gardens, we were ready for one of Museum Hack's signature elements -- an interactive game. Now, I gotta admit, I wasn't sure that I was going to be into this part of the tour. Really? A game?! But it turned out to be more fun than it sounds. Really! Vic sent us on our way to take photos on our iPhone of how we would go about stealing a piece of artwork. It's sort of like improv on the spot. Our story involved using a piece of art to slap the security guards on duty (though most tour groups say they'd steal the art by repelling down from the ceiling!). Next, Vic asked us to snap a photo of a piece of art that inspired us. I selected a work of a man wearing a bright white cape since it reminded me of my childhood and performing magic tricks in front of my family (or any audience for that matter!). My story was enough to win the grand prize at the end -- a free magnet from the Getty gift shop. Hey, I love anything free so I'll take it. And speaking of gift shops, you better know where I ended up at the end of our 2 hour tour. Yes, the gift shop is pretty amazing. And we might have even bought something. I couldn't pass up the book The Chronicles of Old Los Angeles, which outlines how the City of Angels came into existence. Okay, totally not about art but still a fascinating read.

My wife and I did the "BABS" tour this afternoon with Monisha. She sent us friendly reminders…read morebefore hand via text which was helpful. We had a small group of 4 people. Monisha had so much energy and enthusiasm for the material. We learned a lot of insights about women throughout history. Monisha had us play games that were fun. She also gave us a little snack at the half way point of the tour. On top of that, my wife won a prize that she LOVES! The Getty Museum is an amazing place to begin with. Museum Hack takes it to the next level. My wife and I both highly recommend the BABS tour. I think you will too! Check it out!

We booked an art tour with Bill Kleiman on our recent visit to LA and had a great time. Bill was…read morean extremely knowledgeable guide; he is charming and fun to be around. Bill introduced us to a number of galleries that we would never have found on our own, and showed us a range of art based on our interests. I would highly recommend booking an art tour with Bill, and we will call him again the next time we visit LA.

Planned a Birthday tour for my husband and myself. Bill helped me plan a tour based on my husbands…read moreinterests in art. It was fantastic! Bill is very knowledgeable, flexible, insightful, and kind. He creates a tour and amends it based on your interests and needs at the moment. He's fun and knows just how much information to give you if you are a novice art enthusiast or have deep knowledge and experience. I HIGHLY recommend LA Gallery Tours. Worth every penny and we will be back!

I loved walking and painting with Kady. She encouraged us to really experience the place during the…read morewalk - feeling the sand between our toes, looking at the way the sky lightened toward the horizon and watching the river and ocean wave patterns. She demonstrated some ways to capture what we saw using different brushes and dilutions of paint, then it was off to experiment for ourselves! I was quite proud of my painting of a palm with the fronds coming in all directions that I'd spotted on the walk. Over a lovely lunch we compared notes. Each painting was so individual. Best thing is, we get to take them and the paint kit home. So expect more sketches and painting from me. Thank you, Kady!

From the owner: Find a relaxed and pleasurable way to experience Los Angeles in this unique three hour walking…read moretour. Explore the coastal communities of Marina Del Rey and Playa Del Rey. After the walk, attend a watercolor workshop taught by an artist Kady, then return back to a favorite spot on the tour to create with your gorgeous watercolor kit a memento of the experience. The focus is on pleasure and enjoyment, no painting experience needed. We then gather for a picnic lunch, and lively conversation

I just took my high school age Girl Scouts for street art walking tour and studio workshop. It was…read morefun and interesting, and Mala was a great guide. I would highly recommend this for teens or adults

I loved the setup and idea of the class and the instructor was very energetic . I wish there was…read moremore time for the individual project like make you can stay behind for another 30 minutes . I also wish the walls were clearer when you were learning the techniques . It's hard to see what you're doing when creating on top of another project . I enjoyed it , I think my son was a little disappointed because he couldn't get it. But the instructor tried to help him and definitely helped my piece come to life . It's much harder than it looks, but fun and a great experience . It could have used a little more ventilation or a couple more fans. Also washing my hands with dish soap helped remove the paint on my hands once I got home.

My mom recently celebrated a big milestone birthday and I was in charge of organizing a surprise…read morecelebration for her. She and her girlfriends are all huge art appreciators and museum goers. I thought a "behind the scenes" art tour would be right up her alley. I consider myself pretty plugged in to the LA art scene - however, I was referred to a company that I had never heard of - ART MUSE LA. Art Muse Los Angeles is a community of art historians, artists and educators who offer small groups private art tours - in museums, galleries, artist studios and private collections - throughout the LA region. What a stroke of luck! I was put in touch with Clare Kunny, the owner and Director. She was incredibly charming, smart, and approachable on the phone. I told her I was looking for a curated art tour, something more than your typical museum docent tour. She emailed me with several fantastic, diverse ideas. I opted for a two-hour tour with a theme around women in the arts. Our guide, Susan Power, was incredibly knowledgeable. She highlighted contributions to American art of the LA-NYC gallerist Virginia Dwan at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Then we walked across the street to Spruth Magers gallery to tour the exhibition POWER displaying art made by African American women from the Civil War era to the present. Susan gave an in depth talk on both subjects in conjunction with her choosing select artworks that showed the strength of and vision of these women artists. My mother and her friends were blown away. She is still talking about it. If you're looking for something interesting, fun, and unique to do in LA - for a date night, for something to do for fun with friends, for a special occasion - I highly recommend checking out Art Muse LA. They are a gem in the rough. Thank you Art Muse LA for making my mother's birthday so incredibly memorable and special!

From the owner: Art Muse Los Angeles is a community of art historians, artists, & educators who offer small-group…read moreprivate art tours – in museums, galleries, artist studios, & private collections – throughout the Los Angeles region.

OVA Arts is located in downtown Ojai. The gallery showcases a variety of original art forms and…read morecontemporary crafts from local artists from Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. They display and sell the varied artist's custom jewelry, paintings, photography, pottery, sculptures, glass art, woodcrafts and much more. If you're looking for a special and unique gift or something for your own personal space, OVA Arts offers a wide variety of one-of-a-kind creations. They encourage visitors to leisurely browse and enjoy the in-house multitude of different mediums throughout the gallery.

I recently purchased a pair of earrings from Ova Arts. Specifically, from Susan Hugo of Bee Hive…read moreJewelry. Ova carries her creations. Within an hour of my purchase one of my earrings was gone. I believe it was the clasp that broke. I immediately contacted the store and was told to contact Susan directly. Per their instructions I sent her an email along with pictures and politely inquired about having another matching earring made. It has been a month, and I have not heard anything. The business card number listed is the phone number for Ova Arts Jewelry. Ova Arts has many beautiful creations, and I was very disappointed to have had this happen. Be cautious when purchasing any items as if something does happen, you will not get any assistance. Additionally, I would ask if something were to happen, that there will be no issue in getting some guidance in getting 1) a replacement or 2) repair.