Summer of New Art Easy Reader 2024
Edited by by Kimie Joe
Lynnie Sterba’s swirling abstractions are included with her mother Jeanne Zaske still lifes in “Mother and Daughter Celebration,” at the Malaga Cove Library through May 31. Photo by Bondo Wyszpolski
Art That Inspires
Through Friday, May 31
Malaga Cove Library Art Gallery
Billed as a “Mother & Daughter Celebration,” “Art That Inspires” highlights the colorful work of painters Jeanne Zaske (birds, flowers, still lifes) and her daughter Lynnie Sterba (swirling abstracts). The closing reception (6 to 8 p.m. on May 31) features a talk by the artists.
Library hours: Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Fri. 2 – 6 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sun. closed.
2400 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates
(310) 749-5060
Senator Allen Student Photo Contest
“Our California, our Community,” is the theme of State Senator Ben Allen’s photo contest for middle school and high school students living within Senate District 24 (South Bay through Santa Monica). Entries will be judged on how well they reflect the contest’s theme. One entry per photographer. Winning photos will be exhibited at the State Capital in Sacramento. Deadline: Friday, May 31.
For details visit sd24.senate.ca.gov/
“Rain moon” by Mark Fenton, is on exhibit at Destinations: Art’s “Creative Awakening” exhibit of 11 member artists through Saturday, May 25.
“Creative Awakening”
Destination: Art
Through Saturday May 25
“Creative Awakening,” featuring 11 Destination: art painters, is on exhibit through Saturday, May 25. Thursday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
1815 West 213th Street, Torrance.
(310) 742-3192
May Flowers Art Show
Gallery of Hermosa
Friday, May 10 – Tuesday, May 28
Art exhibit featuring floral themed artwork from over 40 artists. Opening artists reception May 10. 5 – 8 p.m. 138 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach.
Information: galleryofhermosa.com
Exhibition: Plus One
Friday, May 10 – Sunday, June 30
Manhattan Beach Art Center
Plus One is an exhibition that endeavors to celebrate the interconnectedness of artistic lineage and creative inspiration in pottery. Each participating artist is tasked with extending an invitation to an artist they deeply respect or have been mentored by, reflecting the ethos of mentorship and collaboration inherent in pottery traditions. 1560 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach.
Mon. & Tues. closed, Wed. – Thurs. 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., Fri. – Sun. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
1560 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach
Information: (310) 802-5404.
Gallery of Hermosa will host a show of floral themed art by over 40 artists on Friday, May 10. Getting together for a recent opening are artists Terri Gauer, gallery owner Kimie Joe, Flora Kao, Eileen Oda-Leaf, and Barbara Sharon Case.
138 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach
Art, Photos, Music
Plaza Riviera
Saturday, May 11
A three floor art exhibit by ArtLife at Plaza Riviera celebrating the beauty and splendor of the South Bay with paintings and photography by local fine artists. Live music. Meet the artists. 5 – 8 p.m. Free parking underneath the building.
1611 S. Catalina Ave., Redondo Beach.
Art Maker Space
Experimentally Structured Museum of Art (ESMoA)
Saturday, May 11 – Saturday, May 18
Join in an afternoon of art-making. Take inspiration from the featured artworks, experiment with different techniques. Start with an easy warm-up drawing exercise and then explore the art activity of the day. All materials are provided. All ages and skill levels. 1 – 3 p.m. Free.
14929 Hawthorne Blvd., Lawndale
Craft ‘n Chat
El Segundo Library
May 13 and May 27 (Second and Fourth Mondays)
Join other adults for a crafting social hour in the library’s Community Room. Supplies are included but limited. 12 – 1 p.m. 111 W. Mariposa Ave., El Segundo.
Questions: (310) 524-2728
Mira Costa High’s 21st Annual All Media Exhibit returns to Resin on Saturday, May 21. Students and teachers participating in the May 2021 show at Resin (above) are teachers Amber Reid and Kate Heredia, students Eva Guillory Kula, Amerlia McRae and Logan DeTemple, and teacher Kim Woltmann.
MCHS all media art show
Resin Gallery, Hermosa Beach
Saturday, May 18
Join Mira Costa art students for the 9×12 Art Show and fundraiser featuring student art from the 21st Annual All Media Exhibit as well as 9×12 art created for this fundraiser. These unique 9×12 pieces will be available for sale. Local artists, student artists and community members have joined together to create these one-of-a-kind pieces. $20.
Resin 618 Cypress Ave., Hermosa Beach.
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Joanna and Matthew Garel with Joanna’s “Roy Roy Roy” during the April 6 opening reception of Garel Fine Art, a new contemporary art gallery in Manhattan Beach.
Jason Lawrence Olive Opening Reception
Garel Fine Art
Saturday, May 18
Garel Fine Art will present Los Angeles based artist Jason Lawrence Olive on his first solo exhibition featuring fine art photographs taken during a historic storm in the Pacific Northwest. 4 to 8pm.
1069 N. Aviation Boulevard, Manhattan Beach
Bernard Fallon Closing Reception
Easy Reader
Sunday, May 19
The closing celebration of Bernard Fallon’s solo art exhibition with over 20 original paintings. 3 to 5pm.
67 14th St., Hermosa Beach
Fiesta Hermosa
Downtown Hermosa
Memorial Day Weekend
Saturday, May 25 – Monday, May 27
The Annual Memorial Day Weekend Fiesta Hermosa began as an arts and crafts fair. It still is. Over 200 artist and craftspeople offer their work for sale. But over the years the fiesta has expanded to include carnival rides, food, beer and wine gardens, music on four stages. On Saturday, from 3 – 9 p.m., there will also be a beach concert.
General Information: FiestaHermosa.net
LA Comic Art Show
Hilton, Redondo Beach
Sunday, June 2
A show dedicated to selling comic art. $20. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Hilton Garden Inn, 2410 Marine Ave., Redondo Beach.
Stephen Mirich plein art
Easy Reader office
Saturday, June 8
Portuguese Bend artist Steve Mirich exhibits his en plein air works inspired by the South Bay coast line. 5 – 8 p.m.
67 14th St., Hermosa Beach
Emily Tanaka, whose murals brighten up the Hermosa Beach Valley School and other local schools, is the featured artist of this year’s Hermosa Beach Fine Arts festival on Saturday, and Sunday, June 8 and 9.
Hermosa Beach Fine Arts Festival
HB Community Center lawn
Saturday, Sunday June 8, 9
The annual Fine Arts Festival, presented by the Arts Group of Hermosa Beach, represents over 100 juried artists, a student art exhibition, face painting and art activities for children. This year’s featured artist is Emily Tanaka. 710 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach.
Information and event times: fineartsfest.com
Sea and Shore
Malaga Cove Library
Friday, June 28 – Monday, July 22
16 photographers from PADA (Photographic and Digital Artists) will be represented in this ocean centric show. Reception 4 to 7 p.m.
Malaga Cove Library, 2400 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates
Sidewalk Sale
Downtown Hermosa Beach
Saturday, August 3
The Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau will host a sidewalk sale throughout downtown Hermosa Beach. Local merchants will offer special sales, promotions, and in-store activities to shoppers.
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