Artists
Liza Mitchell

Curated by:
Liza Mitchell

Dates:
June 13th from 4-10 PM

Contacts:
Attendees will see plans and be given the opportunity to provide feedback and suggestions through an interactive art event.
Questions to Liza Mitchell at 310-489-8998.
Liza4lov@aol.com

Location:
346 E. 3rd Street in the East Village Arts District
81 Pine Ave

Artist Bio:
The Art Exchange concept began with the goal of generating a place for the development and production of art by local artists. The goals for the Art Exchange are to create an artist workspace that is affordable and permanent, construct a link from the East Village arts community to downtown, and become a source of quality art as well as art education for the City of Long Beach. The plan is for the Exchange to operate on a profit-centered business model where artists sell directly to the public and are connected to networking opportunities, to promote an art community for the City.

The proposed art exchange location is the southeast corner of 3rd street and Long Beach Boulevard, in close proximity to the 1st street Blue Line Station, City Place, East Village and downtown. The 150’ x 100’ site will utilize part of the historic former Acres of Books store as follows:

Renovate and reuse the first one hundred feet of the west side of the existing building
Maintain the façade on Long Beach Boulevard
Use an open floor plan to take advantage of the existing clear span structural system
Create studios and other spaces with adjustable wall systems to allow the areas to change for future needs

The project includes approximately 10,850 square feet of building area, with nearly 6,000 square feet in new buildings which will complement the existing building and use similar open truss structural systems. Components of the project include:

Artists studios to be utilized as workspace and display space
Multipurpose / classroom space, which can be subdivided or expanded into the adjacent courtyard
Hot shop for glass making, ceramics production, demonstrations and classes
Courtyard located centrally, which will enhance natural ventilation, lessen the impa cts of noise and lighting on surrounding areas, and provide for public events
Gallery spaces of varying sizes
Business office for management of the project
Gift shop
Service areas for loading and proper processing of paint and other hazardous wastes

The project site is located within the PD30 area of downtown, and currently consists mainly of20parking lots. Surrounding land uses include the main City Post Office to the north, commercial uses across Long Beach Boulevard to the west, and parking on the east and south sides of the project.

Partners:

The Long Beach Redevelopment Agency is proud to partner with Phantom Galleries LA, not only to revive empty storefronts along our major corridors, but also to showcase the arts and build a sense of community and culture in our Downtown," said Craig Beck, Executive Director of the Long Beach Redevelopment Agency. LongBeachRDA.org