Exhibitions

June 22 – July 19, 2025:

The Woman’s Perspective: Celebrating 50 Years of the Southern California Women’s Caucus for Art

“In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Southern California Women’s Caucus for Art (SCWCA), The Woman’s Perspective is a timely and powerful exhibition that invites viewers to experience the world through the eyes of women. Presented by the Long Beach Creative Group, this exhibition features an exceptional group of artists working across a range of media and disciplines—each offering a deeply personal and socially resonant view into the multifaceted experiences of womanhood.

This exhibition proudly kicks off SCWCA’s milestone 50th year, marking half a century of advocacy, creativity, and community building.

The exhibition’s title, The Woman’s Perspective, reflects a collective voice rooted in individual truth. The works on view delve into themes of identity, resilience, empowerment, family, body politics, and the often-unseen labor and complexity of everyday life. These artworks serve as visual essays—challenging assumptions, questioning norms, and inviting audiences to engage in nuanced and empathetic reflection.

Women artists have historically been underrepresented in galleries, museums, and mainstream art spaces. By centering their voices, this exhibition not only uplifts diverse artistic practices, but also recognizes the critical role that women have played—and continue to play—in shaping contemporary art and culture. Whether through abstraction, portraiture, photography, sculpture, or mixed media, each piece speaks to a lived experience that is at once deeply personal and undeniably universal.

Curated in collaboration with SCWCA, this exhibition is both a celebration and a call to action. It honors a legacy of artistic activism while highlighting the ongoing need for spaces that support and amplify women’s creative voices. It is also a testament to the power of community—showcasing the strength that comes when women artists gather, support one another, and share their visions with the world.

The Long Beach Creative Group is proud to host The Woman’s Perspective as part of its continued commitment to showcasing underrepresented voices and fostering inclusive, educational, and thought-provoking artistic dialogue within the Long Beach community and beyond.

About the Southern California Women’s Caucus for Art (SCWCA):

Founded in 1974, the Southern California Women’s Caucus for Art is one of 24 regional chapters of the Women’s Caucus for Art (WCA), the leading national organization supporting women actively engaged in the visual arts. As an affiliated society of the College Art Association and a founding partner of The Feminist Art Project, SCWCA is dedicated to building community through art, education, and social activism. The organization serves a broad network of women artists, art historians, curators, educators, and cultural workers across Southern California. For over five decades, SCWCA has provided a platform for women in the arts to connect, collaborate, exhibit their work, and advocate for equity in the art world. Its members engage in thought-provoking exhibitions, critical dialogue, and community-based initiatives that reflect the organization’s mission to create lasting social change through the arts.

Special Events

Letters to the Future: A Women’s Time Capsule
Saturday, June 22 – Opening Day

Help us kick off The Woman’s Perspective by contributing to our time capsule! Visitors of all ages are invited to write or draw messages to their future selves—or to the next generation of women artists. Your words and artwork will be placed in a beautiful sculptural time capsule that will remain on display throughout the exhibition. This shared creative moment will be revisited at a future Long Beach Creative Group event!

Story Time for All Ages: Feminist Bedtime Stories
Friday, June 28 at 2:00 PM

Gather ‘round for an afternoon of cozy, intergenerational storytelling. Local artists and community leaders will read empowering picture books and short stories written by or about inspiring women. Bring the whole family—bean bags, blankets, and cocoa provided! A perfect way for kids and caretakers to experience art, stories, and connection.

Power Pose Portraits: Pop-Up Photo Studio
Saturday, July 6 from 1:00–4:00 PM

(Pre-registration required – limited spots available) Link Available on Social Media

Strike a pose—your version of strength, softness, self-love, or power! Join us for a special one-day photo session with a professional woman photographer inside the gallery. You’ll leave with a stunning portrait and can optionally share a quote or reflection to be displayed alongside your image in our annex space.

Movie Night at the Gallery: Georgia O’Keeffe
Thursday, July 11 at 7:30 PM

Join us for a relaxed screening of the film Georgia O’Keeffe, a compelling portrait of the life and work of the iconic American artist. Enjoy popcorn, thoughtful conversation, and a night of art appreciation with fellow creatives and community members.

The Postcard Project: Women Supporting Women
Saturday, July 13 from 1:00–4:00 PM

Drop in any time to be part of something kind and powerful. Stop by our postcard station to write or design an anonymous, uplifting message for a woman you’ll never meet—but who may need encouragement. Completed cards will be mailed to women’s shelters and youth centers across Southern California, or displayed briefly in the gallery before delivery.

Upcoming Exhibitions

2025

Dreams, Doppelgängers, and Parallel Universes

August 17th to September 13th

This solo exhibition features four years of studio work, presenting large-format figurative paintings that reflect the divisions of our time—cultural, political, and psychological. Addressing themes like COVID-19, BLM, Me Too, climate change, and the crisis of democracy, the works juxtapose current events with anonymous figures, creating a narrative that questions and deconstructs the legacy of history painting. Through spatial fracturing, non-objective color, and absurdist symbolism, the exhibition conveys the fragmented, oppositional realities of contemporary America, capturing the dissociative experience of living through this complex era.

Long Beach Vibes (Open Call)

October 11th to November 15th

This exhibition celebrates Long Beach street culture, showcasing the raw and vibrant arts that often exist outside traditional spaces. Highlighting dynamic self-expression, it features work from both established and emerging artists who channel the energy of the streets. The show aims to capture the diverse spirit of Long Beach, blending influences from car, tattoo, LGBTQ+, skateboard, surf, and music cultures, along with the city’s rich ethnic diversity, creating a true representation of its creative pulse.