Artist:RyanCardone
Current Exhibition Current Exhibition
Ripple Effect Ripple Effect
January 24 - March 30, 2025
“Ripple Effect” is a group exhibition featuring works by Natalie Arnoldi, Charles Lynn Bragg, Dino Capaldi, Ryan Cardone, Lowell Nickel, and Aron Sanchez-Baranda. This exhibition is inspired by the City of Manhattan Beach’s “Ocean Protection” initiatives and showcases works that are born from the ocean ’ s rhythms, its constant ebb and flow, and the profound role it plays in shaping our daily lives.
Through photography, video, painting, and sculpture, these artists act as careful observers; their works challenge us to look closer and understand the complexity of the ocean and how we depend on one another.
“Ripple Effect” is now on view at the Manhattan Beach Art Center until March 30th, 2025.
For more information, please visit: Ripple Effect
Gallery Tours Gallery Tours
D e guidance of our amazing Gallery Attendants? The Manhattan Beach Art Center is proud to start hosting guided gallery tours of our current exhibition on Wednesday nights and Thursday afternoons. Tours will run until Thursday, March 27th at 3pm.
Each tour will lead you through the gallery, providing context or background information about the artist, their work, or the installation of the piece. After the tour, there will be ample time for you to create your own pieces in the Education Space with the guidance of a Gallery Attendant.
Tours are free! Please RSVP below.
Wednesday Night Tours
Wednesday, February 12th through March 26th
7:00pm - 8:00pm
RSVP Here
Thursday Afternoon Tours
Thursday, February 13th through March 27th
3:00pm - 4:00pm
RSVP Here
CALLFORA
APPLYBYMARCH31ST
Have you seen these beautiful utility boxes around Manhattan Beach? Now is your chance to have your artwork showcased on one, too!
The Cultural Arts Commission is once again extending the deadline for proposals of artwork to be installed on utility boxes throughout the city.
Read through the full Request For Proposal here.
Youth Applicants Youth Applicants
Open NOW through March 31st, 2025
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Adult Applicants Adult Applicants
Open NOW through March 31st, 2025
Apply Here
For more information, please check out our webpage.
Easter Bunny Glaze Lab
Ages : 14 Years Old & Up
Students will be guided through the glazing process by our Recreation Staff and learn about the ceramic process as well. Items will be fired and available for pickup 2 weeks after class ends. All items are food and dishwasher-safe. All ages and levels of experience are welcome!
To sign-up for this workshop, please register HERE!
Spring Class/Summer Camp Registration
Spring Session and Summer Camp Registration is right around the corner! Check out our Activity Offerings below!
Registration goes live for Manhattan Beach Residents on: March 3rd at 6am
Registration goes live for Non-Residents on: March 17th at 6am
Stay up-to-date on Activity Registration HERE!
Kids’ Classes
Basics in Pencil Drawing with Nida Amin Art Lab with Natalie Strong
Unlock your creative potential in this beginner-friendly drawing class! Perfect for young artists, this course covers essential techniques for pencil drawing, from exploring different pencil types and grades to mastering line work, shading, and texture. Students will build confidence and skill with hands-on activities, learning to create realistic and expressive artwork step-by-step.
For ages: 8 through 13
Mon, April 7 - June 9
4:00pm - 6:30pm #44421
To register for this class, please visit: Basics in Pencil Drawing
Come explore the possibilities with a variety of materials and mediums. Projects inspired by current working artists are just the starting point for you to discover your own style and process. Artists of all abilities welcome
For ages: 5 through 9 Wed, April 23 - June 11
3:30pm - 5:00pm #44420
To register for this class, please visit: Art Lab
Digital Drawing with Lucy Cui
Unleash your inner artist with our new Digital Drawing Class! Whether you are new to drawing or want to grow digitally, our Instructor, Lucy Cui will teach you how to draw anything with a tablet. Discover the joy of bringing your imagination to life on a digital canvas, from dynamic animals to vehicles to captivating characters. Let's sketch, swipe, and soar together! Supplies are not included. Please review the attached supply list before the first day of class. No class on 5/26.
Adult Art Journaling with Natalie Strong
Come experiment with the freedom and self-expression of art journaling. Working in a provided sketchbook (you may bring your own if you prefer), learn various approaches to capturing your thoughts, feelings, and ideas using mixed media materials and drawing techniques. All skill levels are welcome!
For ages: 18 and up
Wed, April 23 - June 11 11:30am-1:00pm #44415
Intro to Oil Painting & Intro to Charcoal with Lucy
Cui
Immerse yourself into the world of oil painting! This course will walk you through how to set up your materials and brushes, teach the fundamentals of design, and help you produce your very own paintings under the guidance of a trained instructor. All skill levels are welcome! Supplies are not included.
For ages: 18 and up Wed, April 9 - June 11
6:30pm - 9:30pm #44441
To register for this workshop please visit: Intro to Oil Painting
Dive into the expressive world of our Charcoal drawing class! Explore the interplay of light and shadow, get a feel for the materials, and refine your skills in creating expressive compositions. All skill levels are welcome! Supplies are not included.
For ages: 18 and up Thurs, April 10 - June 12
6:30pm - 9:30pm #44440
To register for this class, please visit: Intro to Charcoal
Foundations Drawing & Foundations Painting with Edgar Silva
Students will advance their grasp of spatial illusion via atmospheric and linear perspective. Edgar's approach emphasizes practical exploration of visual elements like line, shape, value, volume, texture, space, light, and composition. All skill levels are welcome! Supplies are not included.
Focusing on value and color relationships, this class will walk you through a monochromatic, limited, and finally a full palette. You will learn how the function of light dictates the color relationships we see on the form. Students will work from their photo references to paint as a final project. Supplies are not included.
For ages: 18 and up
Friday, April 11 - June 13
9:00am - 12:00pm
#44438
For ages: 18 and up
Friday, April 11 - June 13
12:00pm - 3:00pm
To register for this workshop please visit: Foundations Drawing #44439
To register for this workshop please visit: Foundations Painting
Glaze Lab
Manhattan Beach Art Center
Glaze Lab will now be open on Wednesday and Thursday nights from 4:00PM to 8:00PM in addition to our current Saturday and Sunday hours of 10:00AM to 4:00PM. Join us for Nighttime Glaze Lab!
New Seasonal Items!
Glaze Lab offers an array of premade ceramic pieces for participants to glaze. The fee includes all materials, firing, and labor. No need to make reservations - all you have to do is bring in your creativity! For more information please visit: Glaze Lab.
CULTURAL ARTS CALENDAR
March
RippleEffect 10-9PM
AdultArtJournaling
11:30am-1:00pm ArtLab
3:30pm-5:00pm GlazeLab
4:00-8:00PM IntrotoOil
6:30-9:30PM
RippleEffect 10-9PM GlazeLab 4:00-8:00PM IntrotoCharcoal 6:30-9:30PM
AdultArtJournaling
11:30am-1:00pm ArtLab
3:30pm-5:00pm GlazeLab
4:00-8:00PM Raku
5:00-8:00PM IntrotoOil
6:30-9:30PM
RippleEffect 10-9PM
AdultArtJournaling
11:30am-1:00pm ArtLab
3:30pm-5:00pm GlazeLab
4:00-8:00PM IntrotoOil 6:30-9:30PM RippleEffect 10-9PM
RippleEffect 10-9PM GlazeLab 4:00-8:00PM IntrotoCharcoal 6:30-9:30PM
RippleEffect 10-9PM
GlazeLab 4:00-8:00PM IntrotoCharcoal 6:30-9:30PM
Glaze Lab 10-4PM 30 Ripple Effect 10-5PM Glaze Lab 10-4PM