Coastline Art Exhibitions

Current Show: Opens Sept. 4, 2020

EMS PRESENTS SymbiopsychotaxiplasmEMStakeTwo

Virtual show will be viewable Sept. 4 - Sept. 30, 2020.

An art exhibition based on experimental artmaking inspired by a film Eric Minh Swenson saw in his early days of film production. The film proved to a seminal moment in EMS' understanding of the creative process through cinema and story telling.

"This current exhibition was pitched to me by Eric Swenson a couple years ago. Eric has created a career for himself documenting the arts in Southern California. He's very well connected into the emerging art scene as well as blue chip galleries and museums. This exhibition was organized based on an experimental film that was influential in Eric's emerging career. The roster of artists for this exhibition was built from a list of individuals who were filmed at some point in their studios while working on their art." -David Lee, show curator

Art at Coastline

Exhibitions

Why have art exhibitions?

The purpose and goal of any art exhibition is to create conversations between artwork, artists, and the community. This becomes much more difficult when exhibitions are taken away from their architectural spaces and realized in a digital platform. But the impact of art remains important. And the networking opportunities of an opening reception bring artists, art enthusiasts, and curious minds togehter.

How often do they occur?

Coastline Art Gallery regularly has exhibitions - as many as six times a year. Our program varies; we often have one major exhibition each semester either curated by the college, a guest curator, or from an art collective. In an effort to also support our faculty, once a year we celebrate them through some sort of survey. Additionally, we host a community-based show that brings in members from across the spectrum of the arts. Lastly, of course we have a student pop-up exhibition to highlight the successes of our student body.

What is the process of curating a show?

Under normal circumstances exhibitions are scheduled two years before the reception even happens. Through the curatorial process ideas are patched together, fine-tuned, and presented to the arts committee at the college. These new circumstances have challenged how we deliver these experiences. While potentially still engaging, nothing can beat a fully tactile experience in an art gallery.

What are some exhbitions Coastline has had in the past?

For a list of past exhbitions, check out Coastlne's Art Gallery Blog - Exhibitions.

Art Education

Lunchtime Lecture Series

In an effort to continue outreach to the community and students body the Lunchtime Lecture series at Coastline Art Gallery provides a roster of working professionals who have balanced their creative art careers. See a complete list of participants on the Coastline Art Gallery Blog.

Associate of Arts Degree

If you're interested in obtaining an Associate of Arts Degree with art as your major, check out Coastline's Art Program as part of our Visual & Performing Arts Department.