Long Beach Visual Arts

Forever Stamp Showcases Renaissance Man, Artist Romare Bearden

“Today, we are proud to dedicate a sheet of stamps that honor a man who became one of the 20th Century’s most distinguished, important and inventive American artists,” said Deputy Postmaster General Ron Stroman. “Using various materials, such as foil, cut paper, and fabric, Romare Bearden transformed collage into a forceful means of expression with [...]

Painter David Gallup Depicts the Channel Islands in Art Exhibit at the Aquarium

The Aquarium of the Pacific is exhibiting several impressionist paintings of the Channel Islands by artist David Gallup now through September 23, 2011. Gallup practices in the tradition of painting en plein air, a French phrase meaning “in the open air.” This style has a rich history in documenting the natural beauty of coastal areas [...]

CSULB Names Raymond Torres-Santos Dean For The College of the Arts

Officials at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) have announced the appointment of Raymond Torres-Santos as the campus’ dean for the College of the Arts (COTA). He is expected to begin his new duties on Aug. 1. Currently the dean for the College of the Arts and Communications at William Paterson University in Wayne, New [...]

Knabe Announces County’s Arts Internship Program for College Students

Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe announced the return of the County’s Arts Internship Program, which will provide 74 paid summer internships for college students. Requirements Position descriptions and contacts are posted on the Arts Commission’s website. Go to Los Angeles County Arts, click on “Internships, and then “Opportunities for Students.” Interested students should act [...]

Don’t Be Fooled First Fridays is April 1st

Calling all April Fools! First Fridays on April 1 promises even more of “the unexpected.” Catch the return of Beer & Politics featuring City Manager Pat West on the panel discussing “all things bikes.” B&P takes place at Nino’s Italian Restaurant, 3853 Atlantic, beginning at 6:30pm. Special beers and dinner items available. The Art Exchange debuts at First [...]

Dark Waters, the art of Michiel Daniel at the Long Beach Playhouse Gallery

Michael Stearns and the Long Beach Playhouse Gallery are proud to present master artist Michiel Daniel in the Playhouse Gallery. Daniel began this body of work five years ago after a number of years working as a Realist painter.  His abstractions are inspired by ocean life at extreme depths.  With this work, he employs a [...]

Seeking Artists: DDR Projects Teams With Cannibal Flower and Thinkspace Art Gallery

You may have heard through the various grapevines that DDR Projects is starting a new art related event with the people from Cannibal Flower and Thinkspace Art Gallery in Los Angeles. If you didn’t, well now you do. DDR Projects is doing an open call to artists who wish to participate in the bi-monthly, one-night [...]

Celebrate an Evening With Long Beach Opera at Utopia Good Food & Fine Art

Downtown Long Beach’s Arts-centric dining experience, Utopia Good Food & Fine Art, will host the Long Beach Opera on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 in the first of a monthly series of Salons spotlighting Artists and Arts organization. Andreas Mitisek, LBO Artistic and General Director, will introduce the Long Beach Opera Company and the 2011 Season, [...]

Arts Education Partnership Program

Supervisor Don Knabe recently announced his 2011 Arts Education Partnership Program which will support high quality arts education programs by providing matching funds to non-profit organizations, community organizations, government agencies and schools across the Fourth Supervisorial District. The Arts Education Partnership Program will increase and sustain well-rounded education in dance, music, theatre and the visual [...]

Don’t miss the 2nd Annual Long Beach Green! Festival

The 2nd annual Green Long Beach! Festival will is set for this weekend May 22. Join in the eco-friendly fun to support a sustainable Long Beach on Saturday from 10am – 10pm in the East Village Arts District. This year’s festival theme, “Turning the Tide” brings together businesses, government and individuals, to encourage open discussion [...]

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