Practice and Pedagogy: Long Beach City College Faculty Exhibition

The Long Beach Museum of Art is pleased to present the second iteration of Practice and Pedagogy, featuring a selection of works by the full-time studio art faculty in the Visual and Media Arts Department at Long Beach City College. In 2018, LBMA hosted the first iteration of Practice and Pedagogy at the newly acquired campus, LBMA Downtown. This sister exhibition seeks to showcase the rich and diverse studio practices within the LBCC faculty, along with the ideas that drive their work as both artists and educators.

As Los Angeles ascends as a global art hub, Long Beach City College’s Visual and Media Arts Department (VMA) stands out for its exceptional faculty. These faculty members are deeply engaged in a spectrum of artistic mediums, from drawing and painting to digital media, photography, film, ceramics, metalsmithing, and sculpture. They provide a top-notch education which prepares aspiring artists for leading art programs across the U.S. Their work, showcased both nationally and internationally, has earned widespread praise and built prestigious reputations that reach far beyond Southern California.

At VMA, successful art careers are proudly cultivated. Alumni often grow into influential artists or seamlessly transition into arts-related fields, all while maintaining a deep-rooted connection to Long Beach—the heart of their artistic journeys.

This exhibition highlights the distinguished faculty and examines how they present and conceptualize their work as artists. This initiative beautifully illustrates VMA’s dedication to nurturing fruitful art careers and contributing to the vibrant arts educational and cultural landscape in Long Beach.

Participating Artists: Carolyn Castaño; Christopher Chinn; Tanya Crane; Brian Doan; Gerardo Monterrubio; Stas Orlovski; Michael Wilde