Empowering Young Artists: A 40-Year Tradition

Empowering Young Artists: A 40-Year Tradition

The annual Norman Gottlieb Youth Art Show and Competition is an annual showcase that celebrates and rewards the talent and vision of the student artists and educators of the Long Beach Unified School District.

For 40 years, the Zena and Pauline Gatov Gallery, in conjunction with the Long Beach Unified School District, has brought together a sampling of the best artwork that Long Beach middle and high schools have to offer. This annual show provides a unique opportunity for students to participate in a juried art show, sponsored by Jewish Long Beach through a special fund established over 35 years ago by Past President Norman Gottlieb. The show is currently generously subsidized by Nicole and Dr. Daniel Honigman.

Jewish Long Beach is proud to continue to support talented young artists in their artistic endeavors. Each year, the top participants from both middle and high school are recognized for their artistic achievement in an awards reception with family, friends, and fellow classmates.

The show also awards the "Honigman Award for Inspired Visual Arts Education," recognizing the dedication of art educators in public schools. The Gatov Gallery Art Committee extends its thanks to all the art teachers of LBUSD who help make this show possible.

The community is invited to be a part of this continued tradition of empowering young artists in the Long Beach area at the 40th annual Norman Gottlieb Student Art Exhibition. Student artwork will be up in the Gatov Gallery February 7 - March 21 with an awards reception on February 27 at 6 PM. All are welcome and encouraged to view this expression of youth creativity.