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Long Beach Museum of Art’s Vitality and Verve: Transforming the Urban Landscape Exhibition Now Extended Through October 25

August 25, 2015

Exhibition Features Gallery Wall Sized Murals and Multi-Media Installations by a Select Group of National and Internationally Renowned Urban Contemporary Artists

Long Beach, CA – Due to the increased attendance and awareness, The Long Beach Museum of Art (LBMA) will extend its latest exhibition Vitality and Verve: Transforming the Urban Landscape through Sunday, October 25. The exhibition focuses on current developments in the growing field of urban contemporary art. It features site-specific ephemeral murals and multi-media installations by established and emerging cutting-edge artists who demonstrate the skilled and nuanced application of their craft. Read more ›

 

LBMA After Dark Summer Event is Coming June 26

June 20, 2015

Dance Under the Stars With Live Music, DJ, and Experience the Museum’s Newest Exhibition Vitality & Verve: Transforming The Urban Landscape

Long Beach, CA – The Long Beach Museum of Art will host its summer LBMA After Dark event on Friday, June 26 from 7pm – 10 pm. The event will feature DJ Rodi (Rodi Delgadillo), owner of Soulific Records and cofounder of the “good foot,” spinning records for a dance party under the stars, live music including performances by Kristi Ticerhurst and the POW! WOW! School of Music, and refreshments provided by the museum’s restaurant Claire’s at the Museum. Moreover, the outdoor activities will also feature a hookah lounge courtesy of So Cal Hookahs and exhibition sponsor Montana Cans will offer samples of their acrylic paint markers for attendees to try out on paper and/or mini canvases. Read more ›

 

Long Beach Museum of Art to Open New Exhibition Vitality and Verve: Transforming the Urban Landscape on June 26

May 14, 2015

Exhibition to Feature Gallery Wall Sized Murals and Multi-Media Installations by a Select Group of National and Internationally Renowned Urban Contemporary Artists

Long Beach, CA – The Long Beach Museum of Art (LBMA) will be opening its latest exhibition on June 26, 2015 entitled Vitality and Verve: Transforming the Urban Landscape. The exhibition will focus on current developments in the growing field of urban contemporary art. It will feature site-specific ephemeral murals and multi-media installations by established and emerging cutting-edge artists who will be demonstrating the skilled and nuanced application of their craft. The exhibition will run through September 27, 2015.

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Long Beach Museum of Art Announces Middle School Biennial Exhibition Featuring Works of Art Created By Middle School Students From Long Beach Unified School District

April 17, 2015

LONG BEACH, CA (April 17, 2015) – The Long Beach Museum of Art (LBMA) will open a new exhibition on April 19 featuring works of art from middle school students from the Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD).  The Middle School Biennial Exhibition will feature 100 works from students inspired to illustrate a scene from a variety of popular literature including novels such as Moby Dick and the Harry Potter series. The exhibition will run through June 7.

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Long Beach Museum of Art Announces Art Auction XVI To Be Held On May 31, 2015 Featuring More Than 150 Original Works of Art By Some of Today’s Leading and Desirable Artists

April 16, 2015

Annual Fundraiser to Feature Works By Artists David Choe, Matt Wedel, Martin Whittfooth, F. Scott Hess, Nathan Spoor, Adonna Khare, Patti Warashina, and Many More

LONG BEACH, CA (April 16, 2015) – On May 31, 2015, the Long Beach Museum of Art (LBMA) and its fundraising affiliate, Phoenix, will present Art Auction XVI. The Museum’s 2015 fundraiser event will feature more than 150 original works of art by some of today’s most desirable artists including David Choe, Matt Wedel, Martin Whittfooth, Nathan Spoor, F. Scott Hess, Adonna Khare, Patti Warashina, and many more.

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Long Beach Museum of Art Announces Two 2015 Summer Internships

April 14, 2015

Positions Available in Education and Curatorial Departments; Internships Generously Funded by the Getty Foundation

Long Beach, CA – The Long Beach Museum of Art (LBMA) is offering two paid internships for summer 2015. The internships, one in the curatorial department and the other in the education department, have been generously funded by the Getty Foundation. Full details, including job descriptions and application instructions, may be found on the Museum’s website at lbma.org/internships.

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Long Beach Museum of Art Announces $2 Million Gift from Dr. Ronald and Mrs. Sylvia Hartman

March 18, 2015

Museum Gallery Building to be Named The Hartman Pavilion; Gift is the Largest to a Cultural Institution in the City of Long Beach

Long Beach, CA – The Long Beach Museum of Art (LBMA) has received a $2 million gift, the largest single gift in the Museum’s 65-year-history, from Philanthropists Dr. Ronald and Mrs. Sylvia Hartman. The Hartmans have been long-time supporters of the Museum and Mrs. Hartman currently serves as a Foundation Board Trustee and is also a member of Phoenix, the Museum’s volunteer fundraising group. To honor the Hartmans for their generous gift, the Museum’s gallery pavilion will be named The Hartman Pavilion. The gift from the Hartmans represents the largest single gift to any cultural institution in the city of Long Beach.

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Long Beach Museum of Art to Open Three New Exhibitions on February 19

January 23, 2015

First 2015 Exhibitions to Feature the Works of Contemporary Artist Young Il-Ahn and Two Exhibitions from the Museum’s Permanent Collection

Long Beach, CA – The Long Beach Museum of Art will launch its 2015 programmatic season with three new exhibitions on February 19. The three exhibitions are an eclectic mix of contemporary art and artists that exemplifies the Museum’s goal of showcasing Californian artists. All three exhibits will run through April 12. Read more ›

 

Masterworks: Defining A New Narrative Exhibition to Open at the Long Beach Museum of Art on October 23

September 10, 2014

Exhibition to Feature 14 Large-Scale Paintings from Contemporary Artists Considered Pivotal Career Works Long Beach, CA – The Long Beach Museum of Art will open its newest exhibition this fall entitled Masterworks: Defining A New Narrative. Read more ›

 

After Dark Summer Event is Coming July 10

August 18, 2014

Come Dance Under the Stars with DJ Dennis Owens and live Music Featuring Local Bands No Silver Birds and Fathers & Suns; Purchase a Museum Membership Before July 10 and Receive Free Admission Plus One Guest. Read more ›

 
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