Open Call for Artists: Painting Long Beach and DCA Public Comment

Deadline For Submissions is Feb. 16

Long Beach Creative Group Gallery is asking artists to think about the greater Long Beach area and what is notable, significant, important. Its aim is to create a portrait of Long Beach that breaks the stereotypes—showing both its beauty and the darker side, which is not always so glamorous.

Long Beach has a population diverse in every way imaginable—age, culture, and identity. Give voice to these communities. Neighborhoods have distinct personalities—Belmont Shore, the Pike, North Long Beach, the West side—to name but a few. Each area has hidden gems and things to excite the artistic eye. The port and parks offer a variety of city-scapes. Show people what Long Beach sees through its own unique lens.

LBCG called it Painting Long Beach, but said they rather wish they hadn’t, because that was meant figuratively/metaphorically, and the gallery is looking for all artistic media. It wants a variety of styles—from realism to abstraction—and different perspectives—from historical to social. What can you show about Long Beach? What do you want to say about it? Where do you find meaning, and connection?

The exhibition opens April 3, and runs through April 30. Regular gallery hours, Friday through Sunday from 1-4pm, will be in effect.

For detailed information, go to:

https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=9670.

If you are not already registered, you may do so for free. There will be a $16 non-refundable fee for the application. There are limited coupons for free entry for those in need. Contact Helen at u2helen@msn.com for more information.

Be sure to read the full prospectus carefully. All works must be for sale.

Jurors are Thomas Butler, Kimberly Morris, and Lawrence Yun.

The deadline to apply has been extended to 10 p.m. Feb. 16.

If you have questions about submitting, or preparing work for hanging, please feel free to contact Helen Cox, Exhibit Coordinator, at u2helen@msn.com.

Arts Announcement

The Countywide Cultural Policy

Through Jan. 31, the Department of Arts and Culture is seeking public comment on a draft set of cultural policy strategy proposals. This will help develop a set of strategies for the County to equitably invest in arts and culture. 

Details: Share comments, suggestions, and strategies at Cultural Policy Strategies – Public Comment, www.www.lacountyarts.org/cultural-policy-strategies