Stay Arts (formerly Downey Art Vibe) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that engages, connects and empowers communities in Southeast Los Angeles through the arts, creative exploration and cultural expression. Our mission is to provide access to space, participation and visibility in the arts for local artists, youth and families through community-led exhibitions, workshops and creative experiences.

Our organization was formed in 2010 by a passionate group of friends, artists and arts advocates seeking more opportunities to enjoy, share and create art in the City of Downey. At the time, there were little to no accessible community art spaces or representation for local artists in the city and many neighboring areas. In response, we began producing grassroots pop-up art exhibitions and performances in outdoor settings and in partnership with local businesses and city events. With support from the City of Downey, we founded Stay Gallery in 2012, an art gallery and creative space located in the heart of Downtown Downey.

Since then, our space has exhibited the works of over 600 local and emerging artists, provided hundreds of diverse workshops, events and performances for the community, and impacted tens of thousands of young people and families through accessible arts programming. We have served an integral role in the revitalization of Downtown Downey, as well as the greater arts and culture landscape of the City of Downey and Southeast Los Angeles region.