Arts @ Delicious at The Dunbar
The Medium of Memory: The Art of Kenneth Gatewood
August 11 – September 30, 2026 · Arts @ Delicious at The Dunbar
2026 · Los Angeles, CA
Kenneth Gatewood paints in watercolor, a medium that doesn't forgive mistakes and doesn't let you cover anything up. He's spent decades using it to hold onto what a neighborhood refuses to forget. This show brings together three sides of his work: portraits of jazz and soul legends who once filled the rooms of this very hotel, tender everyday scenes of neighborhood children, and a smaller set of deeper pieces on civil rights and endurance. Together they read like the movements of a song, each one distinct, all of them part of the same story.
The show runs through the season of the 31st Annual Central Avenue Jazz Festival, where Gatewood appears as the featured artist at the Arts Pavilion on September 19. Every Sunday during the run, The Dunbar's live jazz showcase (2:30–4:30 PM) brings the room to life the way it once did decades ago, with a fresh voice on the mic each week. No formal opening, no single big night — just a show that unfolds one Sunday at a time, in the building where so much of this history actually happened.
Stevie Wonder
MLK
Muddy Waters
Purdy Girl 2
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“Purdy Girl 2”
Original Watercolor
15” X 22” in
$1,500
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“Got my mojo Working · Muddy Waters”
Watercolor Mixed Media w/22 karat gold leaf
16” X 20” in FRAMED
$1,800
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“MLK”
Watercolor Mixed Media w/22 karat gold leaf
14” X 10” Framed
$950
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Stevie Wonder · Superstition
Watercolor & Mixed media
14” X 14” in
$1,500
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Delicious at The Dunbar
We invite you to experience Delicious at The Dunbar, where exquisite cuisine meets profound history and vibrant local art. Housed in the legendary Dunbar Hotel—a cornerstone of African American culture and the jazz era—the restaurant honors this legacy through its monthly “Arts at The Dunbar” program. This initiative transforms our space with rotating local artists, seamlessly blending culture, community, and flavor. Join us for a memorable visit where you can savor a meal, discover inspiring art, and become part of the continuing story that keeps this historic landmark as dynamic and relevant as ever.
Website: deliciousatthedunbar.com
Live Jazz every Sunday at the Historic Dunbar Hotel
Every Sunday, from 2:30 to 4:30 pm, live jazz sets the tone at Delicious at the Dunbar. Special guest musicians bring fresh energy each week. You enjoy delicious bold Mexican and soul fusion cuisine while the music flows. The walls feature a rotating art exhibitions, updated monthly, showcasing work by world renowned artists. Come early for the vibe. Stay late for the music, food, and art.
Sunday Brunch · Live Jazz at the Historic Dunbar
Jazz Sunday Brunch
Where the Avenue still swings — soul food, history, and art on the corner that made the sound.
Every Sunday · 2:30–4:30 PM · Inside Delicious at The Historic Dunbar Hotel · 4229 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90011
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Tuesday: Closed
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