Join the Manhattan Beach Art Center on Friday, October 25th at 5pm to 7pm for the opening reception of artist Marisa Caichiolo’s solo exhibition: Back to the Roots.
Back to the Roots will be exhibited at the Manhattan Beach Art Center October 25th through December 29th, 2024, located at 1560 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. The event is free and open to the public.
Upcoming Exhibition Upcoming Exhibition
Back to the Roots: Marisa Caichiolo Back to the Roots: Marisa Caichiolo
October 25 - December 29, 2024
“BACK TO THE ROOTS,” a solo exhibition by artist Marisa Caichiolo, envisioned by Homeira Goldstein and curated by the Manhattan Beach Arts Center.
“Back to the Roots” explores themes of heritage, migration, and memory, intertwining stories from Caichiolo’s European and South American ancestry. Drawing inspiration from her grandmother’s needlework, the exhibition uses textiles and mixed media to evoke a sense of family history, cultural blending, and the passage of time. The artwork reflects on themes of identity and belonging, inviting viewers to connect with their own personal histories and shared human experiences across generations and borders.
Marisa Caichiolo is an accomplished artist and curator with a PhD in art history and psychology from the University of Buenos Aires. She has exhibited internationally at major biennials and institutions, including the Beijing Biennial, Sharjah Contemporary Art Museum, and MUSA Museum in Mexico. Caichiolo’s recent projects examine personal and collective memory using diverse materials and multimedia installations.
Annual Community Exhibition
Through October 6, 2024
Only one week until our Annual Community Exhibition (ACE) comes to a close! If you haven’t already, stop by the Manhattan Beach Art Center to check it out. Enjoy original artwork of diverse mediums, all created by community artists! We’re so grateful and proud to see such an electric celebration of our community.
The Annual Community Exhibition is on view at the Manhattan Beach Art Center through October 6, 2024.
For more information, please visit: the Annual Community Exhibition
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. There will be no class on 11/27.
For ages: 18 and up
Wednesday, October 2 through December 11
11:30am-1:00pm
To sign up please visit: Adult Art Journaling #43039
For ages: 18 and up
Thursday, October 3 through December 12
10:00am- 11:30am
To sign up please visit: Adult Art Journaling #43040
Intro to Oil Painting & Intro to Charcoal
with Lucy Cui Spots are still available!
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. There will be no class on 11/27.
For ages: 18 and up
Wednesday, Oct 9 - Dec 18
6:30pm - 9:30pm #43498
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. There will be no class on 11/28.
For ages: 18 and up
Thursday, Oct 10 - Dec 19
6:30pm - 9:30pm #43497
To register for this workshop please visit: Intro to Charcoal
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.
For ages: 18 and up
Monday, October 7 - December 16 6:30pm - 9:30pm To register for this workshop please
Foundations Drawing & Foundations Painting with
Edgar Silva
Spots are still available!
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. There will be no class on 11/29.
For ages: 18 and up Friday, Oct 11 - Dec 20
9:00am - 12:00pm
F g v or 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. There will be no class on 11/29.
For ages: 18 and up Friday, Oct 11 - Dec 20
12:00pm - 3:00pm #43059
To register for this workshop please visit: Foundations Drawing #43060
To register for this workshop please visit: Foundations Painting
Silver Metal Clay: Holiday Ornaments Workshop Workshop
with Chris Brooks
In this workshop, beginning and returning students will learn how to make one-of-a-kind Silver Holiday Ornaments to wear or hang. Bring your designs or use the patterns/templates provided for the class. Participants will learn how to work with Silver Metal Clay including how to cut, texture, layer, and shape. After the clay dries, refining and engraving will be taught. This small class offers plenty of individual attention. The workshop fee includes all materials. Tools will be available during the class. Firing will be done offsite. Bring your lunch and glasses for detailed work if you need them.
For ages 16 and up
Saturday, October 5
9:30AM - 3:30PM
Code: #43067
To register for this workshop please visit: Silver Metal Clay: Holiday Ornaments
Holiday Succulent Pumpkin Workshop
Manhattan Beach Art Center
Create a one-of-a-kind living centerpiece! Students will learn to arrange, care for, and propagate various succulents. All materials and supplies to make a stunning succulent arrangement will be provided.
For ages: 16 and up
Saturday, October 19 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM #43061
To register for this workshop please visit: Holiday Succulent Pumpkin Workshop
Holiday Succulent Wreath Workshop
Manhattan Beach Art Center
Decorate your home with a unique and handmade wreath filled with dramatic succulents. Because of their resistance to drought, succulents are the perfect living plant for your holiday wreath. Students will assemble a wreath with succulents, grape vines, and other decorative elements while learning to care for and propagate succulents. All materials and plants will be included.
For ages: 16 and up
Saturday, December 7
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM #43063
To register for this workshop
please visit: Holiday Succulent Wreath Workshop
For ages: 16 and up
Saturday, December 21
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM #43510
To register for this workshop please visit: Holiday Succulent Wreath Workshop
Manhattan Beach Art Center Glaze Lab
Begin your journey into the world of ceramics by visiting Glaze Lab!
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!
Holidays: New Year's Day, Independence Day, Christmas Day
Exhibition Spotlight Photography
Photography is more than just snapping a picture it's about freezing a fleeting moment, capturing the essence of a story in a single frame. From the vibrant hues of a sunset to the candid joy of a child's laughter, photography allows us to see the world through a new lens, one that highlights beauty in the ordinary and extraordinary alike. Whether you ’ re an experienced photographer or just beginning, every shot holds the potential to tell a unique story.
Dave Weldon Sleeping Poppy
Kevin Kolodinsky RIPEFLEX 1953
Exhibition Spotlight
Whether you ’ re an experienced photographer or just beginning, every shot holds the potential to tell a unique story.
Wayne Powel Rainbow of Hope Over Manhattan Beach
Corinne Cobabe Aflutter
Dominique Ridley Cloudy Day in South Bay
Evelyn Schmitt Skateboarder at Venice beach
CULTURAL ARTS CALENDAR
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