The IAO is an experimental space that hosts events and classes, exhibitions at the IAO Gallery, and a reference library of books, perfumes, and raw materials through the IAO Collections. It also serves as headquarters for events such as the Art and Olfaction Awards, Experimental Scent Summit, and much more.
UPDATE FOR THE SUMMER!
We are closing down regular hours at the IAO for the rest of August. We are excited to reopen the first week of September, with our new open hours for Fall 2026.
– Fridays from 1-5PM
– Two saturdays a month
Please visit our calendar to see our most updated hours!
VISITING THE IAO
The IAO is a working space, where we produce and plan our many programs.
While we are often at the space, we are often hard at work, and therefore not always available for a visit. But! If you happen to find us there, and we don’t look like we’re in the middle of a meeting, please do knock and say hi!
Otherwise, you are welcome to join us:
– during special events and classes: Check our calendar of events)
– by appointment: Please email us at hello@artandolfaction.com.
– during public open hours.
LOCATION + ACCESS
We are located in Los Angeles’ historic Chinatown neighborhood, on a pedestrian street that also hosts galleries, souvenir shops, production companies, design studios, a wonderful little theatre, and two very cool parrots.
Accessibility:
The main IAO classroom and gallery spaces are wheelchair accessible. However, please note that there is a 1.5 inch cement lip at the front door and the bathroom is not ADA compliant.
Street Address:
932 Chung King Road
Los Angeles CA. 90012
Contact us:
(213) 616-1744 (voice mail only)
hello@artandolfaction.com
The fastest way to get in touch with us is by emailing hello@artandolfaction.com.
HOW TO FIND US
Chung King Road is a pedestrian-only road that runs parallel to Hill Street, between Hill St and Yale St.
You can access Chung King Road from the north and south ends or from the main entry to Hill street: This can be accessed on Hill, next to Foo Chow Restaurant (which we highly recommend), smack dab in the middle of the block between the 110 off-ramp and College St, on the North-West side. Look for the little fountain/water feature, walk past it and hang a left into Chung King Road. We’re at the end of the street, on the left.
Here’s a link to the Google Map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1wew4Yzud0K6UKWmb1hPrsP6rBfXua8k&usp=sharing
PARKING
STREET PARKING: There is plenty of metered street parking in the neighborhood around the IAO.
PAID LOTS: There is a paid lot on the north-east side of Chung King Road, off Hill Street. There are also several other paid lots around the neighborhood, including a large one on Bernard Street between Hill and Broadway. Check out the Parkopedia page for a list of parking garages and lots near us.
Go Metro!
We are located just three quick blocks from the Chinatown Metro station, served by the gold line. Plan your trip here: http://www.metro.net/