City of Manhattan Beach Parks & Recreation-Cultural Arts Division

TO APPLY:  

Submit your application online here or mail your application to:                 

City of Manhattan Beach 

C/O Jessica De Armas

1400 Highland Ave.

Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

IMPORTANT DATES:

Application Period: May 8 to June 5, 2023 at 12:00 P.M.

Acceptance: Artists will be notified of their acceptance by email on June 26

Deliver Art: to MBAC, July 5 – July 9, BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Pick Up Art: from MBAC October 4 – October 8, BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

If accepted, you will be contacted by MBAC staff to arrange artwork drop off and pick up appointments

Exhibition: July 28 – October 8, 2023 Gallery Hours: Wednesday – Sunday, 10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Opening Reception: July 28, 2023-5:00 P.M.–7:00 P.M.

DON'T FORGET

• Artist may submit two pieces for consideration
• Please upload  images of your pieces. For paper applications, you must attach a photocopy.
• No artwork that has been exhibited in a previous MBAC exhibition will be accepted.
• No artwork shall be removed early from the exhibition without prior written authorization from the Cultural Arts Supervisor or Manager and the artist or guardian.
• All artwork accepted for the exhibition must be delivered to MBAC hang ready (see FAQ)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1-Name: for artists under 18, please include a parent/guardian's name for contact.

2-Medium: tell us what this piece is made out of; we will list the medium exactly as you state it.

3-Description: tell us what your work looks like in case your paperwork is separated from your piece.

4-Artist's Relationship to MB: for this Community exhibition, we give preference to artists with close ties to the community (those living, working, taking classes, etc.) in Manhattan Beach); please briefly describe your relationship to this community.