Polliwog Park in Manhattan Beach is easily one of the nicest open areas we have in the South Bay and the park has long been a favorite location for prom or homecoming or wedding parties to have their pictures taken, as well as for picnics and reunions all year long. I personally love taking my granddaughters to the great playground and to feed the ducks at the park's pond. The park is always extra packed in the summer, whether for the 9 hole disc golf, the dog run that opened in the summer of 2010 (and is the biggest in Manhattan Beach), Begg Pool, the botanical gardens or, most especially, the Sunday concerts in the park--when it seems like half of the city is in attendance. But how many people know that right across the street from all this activity one of the nicest collections of art in MB is exhibited at the City's Creative Arts Center?
The premier venue for promoting the visual arts in the Manhattan Beach community, the Creative Arts Center displays works by locally, nationally and internationally renowned artists, and also serves as site for emerging artists and students from Manhattan Beach and the South Bay area to display their artistic talents. Through partnerships with local organizations, the exhibition program develops a network that contributes to establishing a common ground in the community. The MBCAC exhibits collections all year long, some permanent, but most are rotating exhibits.
The current exhibit (through March 13th) is a beautiful collection of artwork from four internationally known artists titled "Rewilding". The aim of the exhibit is to take viewers out of the world of technology and modern distractions and transport them into the proverbial original garden while evoking a sense of wonder and awe at the beauty and resilience of nature. This online brochure has some great examples from the current exhibit and bios of the artists. Because of its location the center is easy to overlook, but it really is world class. I hope that when some of you are out and about near Polliwog, you'll take the time to enjoy one of the hidden treasures of the South Bay.
The premier venue for promoting the visual arts in the Manhattan Beach community, the Creative Arts Center displays works by locally, nationally and internationally renowned artists, and also serves as site for emerging artists and students from Manhattan Beach and the South Bay area to display their artistic talents. Through partnerships with local organizations, the exhibition program develops a network that contributes to establishing a common ground in the community. The MBCAC exhibits collections all year long, some permanent, but most are rotating exhibits.
The current exhibit (through March 13th) is a beautiful collection of artwork from four internationally known artists titled "Rewilding". The aim of the exhibit is to take viewers out of the world of technology and modern distractions and transport them into the proverbial original garden while evoking a sense of wonder and awe at the beauty and resilience of nature. This online brochure has some great examples from the current exhibit and bios of the artists. Because of its location the center is easy to overlook, but it really is world class. I hope that when some of you are out and about near Polliwog, you'll take the time to enjoy one of the hidden treasures of the South Bay.
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