3-Day Art Fundraiser Returns To Monrovia's Old Town Oct. 23

MONROVIA, CA — Painted Promises, a three-day urban art fundraiser featuring local artists, interactive classes and original artwork for sale, will return to Monrovia's Old Town Oct. 23, transforming a vacant building into a showcase for creativity and community support, the city announced on Friday.

The event, created by local artist Ryan Burch and presented by Community Reimagined, will take place at 306 S. Myrtle Avenue. Proceeds will benefit The Creative Compound, a free monthly gathering for local artists and creatives hosted at KGEM Television in partnership with the Monrovia Association of Fine Arts, the city said.

Last year's event attracted hundreds of visitors and raised more than $18,000 to support local artists and school communities affected by the Eaton Fire.

Saturday's activities will include adult classes and talks focused on street art, along with open gallery hours. Sunday will feature youth classes before the event concludes with a final gallery viewing.

Original artwork will be available for purchase throughout the weekend. Opening night tickets are available online, and community members can contribute at any level through Friends of Painted Promises.

The fundraiser is part of a broader slate of community activities planned in Monrovia this fall, including volunteer projects, environmental workshops, cultural events and other opportunities to support local organizations.

Among them is the 36th annual Make a Difference Day,

Organizers say the event offers an opportunity to experience local art while helping sustain creative programming in the community. By directing this year’s proceeds to The Creative Compound, the fundraiser will support a recurring gathering designed to connect artists and creatives and strengthen Monrovia's arts community.