February 2022 Newsletter

Artist News

Laurence Barbera - figurative artist

This month of February brings many new opportunities for me and my artistic endeavors.

  • Two of my paintings are in the “Sensuality in Art” exhibit – the 9th annual exhibit at the Hellada Art Gallery, located in Long Beach, CA during the month of February. The Grand Opening Reception is on Saturday, February 12th from 4 PM to 9 PM during the 2nd Saturday Art Walk in the Long Beach East Village Art District.

  • I have five new paintings hanging at the Laguna Beach Forest and Ocean Gallery. When you get a chance, please visit when you are in Laguna Beach. There are many wonderful artists’ works on display there. Open Sunday - Friday: 11am - 5pm | Saturday: 10am - 6pm | Closed Mondays.

  • As a resident artist, I have an additional four recently finished paintings on display at the Hellada Art Gallery too. Open Wednesday - Sunday from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

  • Signed and numbered Art Prints are now also available on my website.

Thank you all for your continued support and encouragement. Laurence

www.laurencebarbera.com

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Member of:

Forest and Ocean Gallery - 480 Ocean Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 - F&O Gallery

Los Angeles Art Association (Gallery 825) - 825 N. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90069 - LAAA

Hellada Gallery - 117 Linden Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802

Arts Council for Long Beach - ArtsLB

November 2021 Newsletter

The last two months have developed into some exciting new opportunities for me and my artistic journey. 

  • In the middle of October, I became a resident artist at the Forest and Ocean Gallery in Laguna Beach, CA. As you may know, the city of Laguna Beach is among the most preeminent art communities in the United States. I feel so fortunate to be with so many incredible fellow artists displaying such a wide range of artistic disciplines.

  • Earlier this month, after my portfolio went through their approval process, I joined the Los Angeles Art Association (LAAA). The Association was founded in 1925 to provide the Los Angeles community with the opportunity to view fine art as well as establish a collection of European and American art "for the people of Los Angeles." Today, with its Gallery 8-2-5, it serves the community and emerging artists with a host of public exhibitions, lectures, and programs. It introduces the people of Los Angeles to new and diverse emerging art.

  • Yesterday, I learned my painting Nude Next to Bed was selected, among others, into the online juried art show FULL BODIED on LAAA's website: https://www.laaa.org/full-bodied

  • And I continue to be a resident artist in Long Beach at the Hellada Art Center and will have my second solo show there in July 2022. More about that as we get closer to the date.

Thank you all for your continued well wishes, support, and encouragement.  Laurence.

Forest and Ocean Gallery - 480 Ocean Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

LAAA (Gallery 825) - 825 N. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90069

Hellada Gallery - 117 Linden Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802