Dubbed the "world's largest art complex," The Brewery occupies a unique space surrounded by the 5 Freeway to the East, the Union Pacific Trainyard to the South, and the UPS facility to the West. With an appearance reminiscent of the steampunk aesthetics sought by Downtown's Edison bar, The Brewery, once an Edison electric plant, has stood as a timeless entity for decades. Think of it as an ongoing and art-enriched version of Burning Man in LA – this is The Brewery, Los Angeles' storied art colony.
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Since 1982, The Brewery has provided a haven for artists, offering a nurturing environment for living, working, and collaborating across its 16-acre expanse in Lincoln Heights, just beyond DTLA. Within these confines, art flows freely, spilling out from windows, rooftops, hand-painted garage doors, and even the occasional bus. A casual stroll might reveal a life-size dream replica taking shape or a bronze-painted nude woman gracefully posed on miscellaneous iron slabs, some of which have even become iconic ships for Burning Man.

Rooted in history, The Brewery Artist Colony occupies a 16-acre compound that spans twenty-one former industrial buildings, encompassing the original #3 Edison steam power plant dating back to 1904. In 1957, the current Brewery structure emerged as the Pabst Blue Ribbon Brewing Company. Prior to that, the esteemed Los Angeles Brewing Company (also known as East Side Brew) held its ground since 1897 as the premier beer producer for the city.
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Amidst the echoes of a once-thriving industrial era, The Brewery has cultivated a vibrant community of artists and diverse art forms. This creative haven has flourished from the meticulous craftsmanship of hand-forging artisans to the creative expressions of composers and dancers. Today, The Brewery remains a testament to its enduring legacy, upholding complete artist occupancy and nurturing a flourishing artistic ecosystem akin to a vibrant coral reef – a truly authentic haven for artists in every sense.