LBMA Ocean
2300 E Ocean BLVD., Long Beach, CA 90803
October 4, 2024 - February 2, 2025
On August 9, 1983, LBMA premiered the self-produced cable television series titled Shared Realities: A Cultural Arts Cable Programming Series. Consequently, twelve one-hour episodes aired on Long Beach Cablevision’s local Channel 3 over an eighteen-week period. Produced by LBMA VIDEO and overseen by Executive Producer Kathy Rae Huffman, the series featured interviews, art reviews and discussion, music, and live performances, among many other topics and disciplines. The series took its name, Shared Realities, from the statewide Cable and Arts Conference held in Long Beach at the Queen Mary in 1983. Utilizing accessible cable television was a key objective within the original vision of the LBMA VIDEO Program since its inception by curator David Ross in 1974. This exhibition offers a screening of eight out of the twelve one-hour programs that have been digitally archived by the Getty Research Institute’s Media Archival Department.
Courtesy of the Getty Research Institute, Los Angeles (2006.M.7)
The Long Beach Museum of Art is thrilled to host a special panel discussion featuring key contributors from the Shared Realities: A Cultural Arts Cable Programming Series, which debuted in 1983. This insightful conversation will bring together three influential figures who played an integral role in the creation and development of the LBMA Video program.
Panelists:
- Kathy Rae Huffman – Former Curator of the Long Beach Museum of Art
- Nancy Buchanan – Video Artist
- Stuart Bender – Video Artist
- Ana Howe Bukowski – PhD student writing their dissertation in part on the LBMA Video
collection
Moderated by Paul Loya, Chief Curator of the Long Beach Museum of Art, this panel will explore the history of LBMA Video, the unique roles the panelists played within the program, and the impact it had on their careers and lives. Additionally, they will share reflections on their work, their evolution after leaving the program, and the lasting influence of the LBMA Video initiative on the art world.
*Gallery admission is included with the panel discussion ticket price.
Courtesy of the Getty Research Institute, Los Angeles (2006.M.7)
October 4, 2024 - February 2, 2025
MOTION PICTURES is a solo exhibition of works by Los Angeles based painter Greg Ito. This exhibition will be Ito’s second institutional survey, continuing a cycle which began with past exhibitions and bodies of work. The various stages of his life, from adolescence, to husband, to father are represented through the culmination of the natural elements of water, fire, air, and earth in the form of paintings, sculpture, and Ito’s first video installation. Ito is a vibrant storyteller, and uses the sensory elements of light, texture, and poignant nostalgic objects to engage the viewer’s memory and to foster connection between his own story and the audience’s personal histories. Ito’s past exhibitions have reflected on his family lineage and how his parents, grandparents, and Japanese heritage have impacted his life and outlook.
This exhibition is supported in part by the Pasadena Art Alliance.
Greg Ito, Light the Way, 2024, Acrylic on canvas over wood panel, 60 x 38 inches, Courtesy of Greg Ito Studio, Los Angeles
November 17, 2024 - March 2, 2025
The annual Long Beach Museum of Art juried middle school exhibition invited LBUSD students to submit work responding to a theme. This year, students created works of art celebrating changemakers: people who imagine a better world, identify an issue, take action, and collaborate to bring about change for the good of others.
Selected works thoughtfully spotlight historical figures, contemporary activists, artists, and community members who are committed to creating positive change. These artists and the changemakers they recognize remind us of the power we have to change our world.
The Long Beach Museum of Art extends a warm thank you to the participating students and teachers for their thoughtful participation in this exhibition.
Generous support provided by the John and Helen Apostle Foundation
LBMA Downtown
356 E 3rd Street, Long Beach, CA 90802
Practice and Pedagogy: Long Beach City College Faculty Exhibition
The Long Beach Museum of Art is pleased to present the second iteration of Practice and Pedagogy, featuring a selection of works by the full-time studio art faculty in the Visual and Media Arts Department at Long Beach City College. In 2018, LBMA hosted the first iteration of Practice and Pedagogy at the newly acquired campus, LBMA Downtown. This sister exhibition seeks to showcase the rich and diverse studio practices within the LBCC faculty, along with the ideas that drive their work as both artists and educators.
As Los Angeles ascends as a global art hub, Long Beach City College’s Visual and Media Arts Department (VMA) stands out for its exceptional faculty. These faculty members are deeply engaged in a spectrum of artistic mediums, from drawing and painting to digital media, photography, film, ceramics, metalsmithing, and sculpture. They provide a top-notch education which prepares aspiring artists for leading art programs across the U.S. Their work, showcased both nationally and internationally, has earned widespread praise and built prestigious reputations that reach far beyond Southern California.
At VMA, successful art careers are proudly cultivated. Alumni often grow into influential artists or seamlessly transition into arts-related fields, all while maintaining a deep-rooted connection to Long Beach—the heart of their artistic journeys.
This exhibition highlights the distinguished faculty and examines how they present and conceptualize their work as artists. This initiative beautifully illustrates VMA’s dedication to nurturing fruitful art careers and contributing to the vibrant arts educational and cultural landscape in Long Beach.
Participating Artists
LBCC Faculty
Carolyn Castaño
Christopher Chinn
Tanya Crane
Brian Doan
Gerardo Monterrubio
Stas Orlovski
Michael Wilde
