June 2019
Be Natural Documentary Narrated By Jodie Foster Opens July 27
BE NATURAL: THE UNTOLD STORY OF ALICE GUY-BLACHÉ, about the first female filmmaker, narrated by Jodie Foster, is opening at the Art Theatre on July 27. Trailer https://benaturalthemovie.com Synopsis When Alice Guy-Blaché completed her first film in 1896 Paris, she was not only the first female filmmaker, but one of the first directors ever to make a narrative film. Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché follows her rise from Gaumont secretary to her appointment as head of production…
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New Exhibit: “Carrying the Pacific: Pregnancy, Birth, and Parenthood”
The Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum (PIEAM) presents Carrying the Pacific: Pregnancy, Birth, and Parenthood on view from Saturday, July 20, 2019 to Wednesday, December 31, 2019. This exhibit is the first of its kind that centers on Pacific Islanders’ birthing traditions, experiences and voices. Visitors will hear from culture-bearers, and see works by Pacific Islander contemporary artists Roldy Aguero, Micki Davis, Dan Taulapapa McMullin, Jason (JP) Periera, Samantha Winter Tagaloa, Lilo Tauvae, and Roquin-Jon Quichocho Siongco. Ethnographic art from…
Get DetailsTransparent Watercolors Workshop at the Center
On-going, open enrollment watercolor class focusing on teaching techniques from which the artists can build, eventually creating their own full projects. At the end of each project the student has a finished watercolor that he/she/they can be proud of. The LGTBQ Center of Long Beach provides artist quality watercolor pigments, paper and brushes. The LGTBQ Center will be featuring a curated rotating show of pieces completed by students on a permanent basis. This class is entering its 5th year and…
Get DetailsLBMA presents: Create with Watercolor
July 25, 2019 5:30 - 7 pm | $15 for Non Museum Members; $5 for Members (see below) This class, designed for all levels will support students in experimenting with composition, texture and light using watercolors. Participants will be guided through observation of the Museum campus and ocean view setting using simple watercolors, paper, brushes and creativity. All materials will be supplied, however, sketchbooks are always welcome. Reservation is required. Tickets for Non Museum Members here. Museum Members, please reserve…
Get DetailsActivism & The Arts: A Life Journey
Viva Event Center, MOLAA $15 / Members $10 Purchase your tickets HERE. In his talk Activism & the Arts: A Life Journey, influential artist/educator/activist Dan Guerrero speaks of the history and intersection of the Chicano and LGBTQ communities while addressing the importance of solidarity across contemporary cultural currents. A Q&A and panel discussion moderated by Eduardo Lara follows the story-telling presentation.
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Join us every Sunday this summer for free Family ArtMaking on the lawn (until September 8, 2019). Explore art making with family and friends through special projects inspired by the Museum's current exhibitions. Workshops are free, and no sign-ups required! Stop by anytime between 11 am - 3 pm.
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Resistencia Gráfica: The Prints of Carlos Barberena
Artist printmaker Carlos Barberena will discuss his development as a self-taught artist as well as his involvement with a number of artist collectives and studio workshops, including Instituto Gráfico de Chicago. Barberena's print, Mater Dolorosa, is featured in MOLAA’s current exhibition, Gráfica América and depicts the mother Álvaro Conrado, a student killed at a protest against Nicaragua’s repressive government. A printmaking demonstration and opportunity to create a print with the artist will follow the presentation. Free with paid museum admission…
Get DetailsCommunity ARTivist pop up Fair
Our Summer Saturday Community ARTivist Pop-up series is a special curated place that brings activism & art together in a transformative experience to create and elevate unique #ARTivism expressions Featured LIVE artist performances and installations provide plenty of opportunities for inspiration, while the open mic and interactive art will offer lots of exciting moments for self expression for the entire family. Vendors offering unique conscious consumer trinkets, services and goods will offer an opportunity to enhance skills in renewing/reusing, decolonizing…
Get DetailsFinancial Literacy & Money Consciousness for Artists
Co-presented by SBCC and Creative Incite Led by Claire Van Holland of CVLedger, this workshop will help reduce the “fear factor” that artists struggle with when dealing with their money management concerns. Claire Van Holland is a creative first, who just happens to like crunching numbers. She is a true 50% left brain, right brain split. She fell into data analytics, financial projections and budget forecasting over the course of an extensive career in corporate media, which include Pandora Media, Disney…
Get DetailsFinancial Literacy & Money Consciousness for Artists
FINANCIAL LITERACY & MONEY CONSCIOUSNESS FOR ARTISTS Co-presented by SBCC and Creative Incite in Wilmington Led by Claire Van Holland of CVLedger (https://cvledger.com), this workshop will help reduce the “fear factor” that artists struggle with when dealing with their money management concerns. Claire Van Holland is a creative first, who just happens to like crunching numbers. She is a true 50% left brain, right brain split. She fell into data analytics, financial projections and budget forecasting over the course of…
Get DetailsLong Beach Comic Con 2019
Long Beach Comic Con is an annual event held at the Long Beach Convention Center. It’s a celebration of comic books and pop culture that showcases the exceptional works of talented writers, artists, illustrators and creators of all types of pop culture. At Long Beach Comic Con, you’ll find exhibitors promoting and selling all types of related products, as well as entertaining and educational programs for all ages, guest signings and meet & greet sessions with celebrities. For more specific…
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