Ritual is a curated group exhibition that brings together contemporary ceramic artists whose work explores identity, belonging, and community through material practice. The exhibition considers ritual not as a fixed or ceremonial act alone, but as a lived and embodied process expressed through repetition, gesture, inheritance, and transformation. Clay serves as both medium and metaphor, carrying personal, cultural, and collective histories while remaining open to reinvention.
Through diverse approaches to ceramics, Ritual foregrounds how material practices shape meaning and connection. The exhibition invites artists whose work engages themes of cultural memory, lineage, diaspora, tradition and social ritual, positioning ceramics as a powerful site for contemporary inquiry.
As part of the exhibition, MBAC’s Education Space will be transformed into a contemporary tea room inspired by Japanese tea ceremonies. Presented in collaboration with Zakka Bakka Shop and TEA TEA TEA, the installation brings together traditional objects and handcrafted ceramic elements to create a reimagined environment for reflection and gathering. On select dates throughout the exhibition, tea master Shingo Murayama will activate the space through tea offerings, inviting visitors to experience ritual as a shared and embodied practice.
Alex Anderson
Charly Blackburn
Anabel Juarez
Henry Kim
Charles Snowden
Claudia Solorzano
Saturday, May 2nd Saturday, June 13th Sunday, June 28th 12pm - 4pm
ApplybyMay15th2026
Disclaimer: Because of the increased number of applications, the selection process is highly competitive Please note that submissionofanapplicationdoesnotensureselection
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BRUCE’S BEACH PUBLIC ART COMMISSION
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SILVER METAL CLAY WORKSHOP WITH ANGI QUINCY
SILVERMETALCLAYPENDANTS WITHANGIQUINCY#48331 18andup Saturday,May16th2026 10AM-1PM S P R I N G W O R K S H O P S
Discover the versatility of silver metal clay in this hands-on workshop led by artist Angi Quincy. Learn to shape, texture, and fire metal clay to create beautiful fine silver jewelry pieces. Perfect for beginners and those looking to explore a unique and accessible jewelry-making technique. A materials fee of $30 will be added to the total cost of the class.
Create a beautiful handmade watercolor card from start to finish in this beginner-friendly class. We will learn simple techniques like basic brushstrokes, water control, and how to build soft color values to paint lavender and foliage step by step. After painting, students will cut and assemble their artwork into a soft 3D bouquet card and add a sweet message to make it personal. This project is relaxing, approachable, and perfect for all skill levels. Participants will leave with a finished card ready to gift for any special occasion, along with watercolor skills they can use again at home.
SUMMER ACTIVITIES 2026
STOPMOTION CAMP #48449
AGES 8 - 16 MANHATTAN BEACH ART CENTER
MON - THU, 9AM - 12PM JUL 27 - 30, 2026
In Stop Motion Studio, students will explore the magic of animation by turning everydaymaterialsintomovingstories.Overfourdays,participantswilldesignand build their own paper puppets creations and sets. Students will learn the fundamentals of stop-motion animation, including storytelling, character movement,timing,andframing.Usingtheirphones,they’llcaptureimagesframe byframeandwatchtheircreationscometolifeonscreen.Thishands-onsummer activityencouragescreativity,experimentation,andproblem-solvingwhilegiving studentsthefreedomtoworkattheirownpace.Bytheendofthesession,each studentwillcompleteashortstop-motionanimationtheycanshareandbeproud of.MobileDeviceortabletrequired.
Journaling 3:30PM Art Lab 6:30PM Intro to Oil Painting 4PM Basics in Pencil Drawing 9AM Found Draw 12PM Found Paint RITUAL 10AM - 5PM RITUAL 10AM - 5PM 9AM Found Draw 12PM Found Paint 12PM Ritual Tea Ceremony with Shingo Murayama
10AM - 5PM RITUAL 10AM - 5PM
RITUAL 10AM - 5PM
1PM Watercolor Workshop: Lavender Card with Mary Wu
11:30AM Adult Art
Journaling 3:30PM Art Lab 6:30PM Intro to Oil Painting 4PM Basics in Pencil Drawing 9AM Found Draw 12PM Found Paint 10AM Silver Clay Metal Workshop with Angi Quincy
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11:30AM Adult Art
Journaling 3:30PM Art Lab 6:30PM Intro to Oil Painting 4PM Basics in Pencil Drawing 9AM Found Draw 12PM Found Paint
