RLn ARTS Calendar: Jan. 7, 2015

Transformations
The Museum of Latin American Art presents Transformations, through May 17. Transformations is an exhibition that visually depicts how everyday people deal with, and are transformed by, life altering challenges. Utilizing art from MOLAA’s collection, participants will select works that reflect their emotional state before and after their transformative experience. Five local community members will share inspiring stories ranging in topics from cancer to gang violence.
Details: (562) 437-1689
Venue: Museum of Latin American Art
Location: 628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach

Jan. 9
Latin American Lifestyles
Join scholar Jorge N. Leal in a discussion that highlights the creative methods used by migrants to move across borders, Jan. 9, at the Museum of Latin American Art. He will also present artwork created by artists who address themes of mobility and innovation, ideas central to the work of Esterio Segura. Leal earned a masters of arts in history from Cal State University Northridge and is pursuing a doctorate in history at UC San Diego. Leal researches topics in the history of ethnic Mexicans in the United States from a transnational historical perspective. Admission for members is free; non-members pay $9. Limited to 40 participants.
Details: (562) 437-1689; www.molaa.org
Venue: Museum of Latin American Art
Location: 628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach

Jan. 11
The 94th International Watercolor Exhibit      
The 94th International Watercolor Exhibit runs through Jan. 11, at the National Watercolor Society Gallery in San Pedro. This event is a juried exhibition of today’s top international and national watercolor artists. This year’s exhibit has more than 80 original paintings, never before shown in a national exhibition.
Details: www.nationalwatercolorsociety.wildapricot.org
Venue: NWS Gallery
Location: 915 S. Pacific Ave., San Pedro

Jan. 15
Invitation to Join Photographic and Digital Artists
The Photographic and Digital Artists group of the Palos Verdes Art Center seeks to add a few new members.
The group is people who want to join fellow artists in hearing guest speakers, participating in group shoots and gallery visits, learning from and teaching others the craft, showing at galleries or art festivals and just having fun.
The submission period begins Jan. 15 and ends Feb. 17.
Details: www.padapv.org
 
Jan. 28
Being Human
Experience the essence of Being Human, Jan. 28 through March 17, at Cal State University Dominguez Hills’ University Art Gallery in Carson.
The University Art Gallery has put together an exhibit featuring internationally known Los Angeles-based photographers Robert Yager and Ted Soqui, along with other respected and up-and-coming photographers who all focus their lens on the human experience, from family life to life on the edge to activism in action.
Details: (310) 243-3310; cah.csudh.edu/art
Venue: University Art Gallery
Location: 1000 E. Victoria St., LaCorte Hall, Carson