Beach art scene upbeat [2012 Newsmaker]

Joyce Dallal and her work at the Creative Arts Center in Manhattan Beach. Photo “Overall, the art community is growing and thriving,” says Peggy Zask, “otherwise we would have nothing to be talking about, right?” “I have to tell you that Bob’s show was very promising to me,” says Homeira Goldstein, referring to Bob Van Breda’s “Junk.” “We had the most visitors ever from Manhattan Beach and some very special people. So the short answer is, the outlook is positive.” “2012 was an exciting year for the Manhattan Beach art community,” notes Megumi Moisen née Sando. “A couple of major art projects were launched, and nationally and internationally renowned artists were selected: Lita Albuquerque for the new library, and Mags Harries and Lajos Hedder for the city’s Centennial Project.” “The response is always amazing when it hits the masses and they come to see the work,” says Ron Libbrecht. “The difficult part is keeping the audience in repetition.” “We will be working very closely with Cannery Row Studios this coming year to promote local artists and their art,” says Kevin Holladay. “With the continued support of the community we are hoping to be here for many years to come.” Peggy Zask…

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