Sunsets at LBMA • The Art of Food, Beer, & Wine

SUNSETS at LBMA is a FREE evening event including free gallery admission and free art making with food and drinks available for purchase, set to live music and vinyl DJ sets overlooking the Pacific.

To participate in the Food, Beer, and Wine portion of the evening, guests are required to purchase tickets in advance. There are limited tickets available for this portion of the event and will likely sell out quickly.

The Evalyn M Bauer Foundation provides support for Sunsets at LBMA.

CHOICE OF BEER FLIGHT, WINE FLIGHT, OR COCKTAIL

Grazing Station

• Fruit + Cheese Board
• Cured Meats
• Vegetables

Canapé Food Stations

• Tofu Spring Rolls - Rice Paper | Greens | Sesame Tofu | Carrots | Peppers | Cucumber | Pickled Daikon | Roasted Sunflower Sauce
• Heart of Palm Ceviche - Citrus| Peppers | Red Onion | Fried Tortilla | Lime Caviar| Whipped Red Chile
• Grilled Lamb Kofta Skewer - Spicy Yogurt Dip
• Blackened Yellowtail - Pickled Cucumber | Crispy Rice Cake
• Candied Pork Belly French Toast Bite

Dessert Station

• TBA

Additional information

• Limited quantity available. Presale ends July 30 or until sold out.
• Food items are subject to change.

Good Luck Vinyl Club

• Join us for an evening of music and atmosphere as Good Luck Vinyl Club brings their curated collection of records to Sunsets at LBMA. Set against the backdrop of the Pacific and The Art of Food exhibition, enjoy a vibrant mix of soul, funk, and global grooves spun live on vinyl.
• Good Luck Vinyl Club is a music collective located on 4th Street in Long Beach, California. Our mission is to unite the local music community, one record at a time, by exclusively featuring vinyl and analog equipment to preserve the purest form. We believe in the power of analog to connect community & celebrate music.

Live Screenprinting with Open Gallery

• This screenprinting workshop allows each participant to have the chance to pull their own screen and learn the basics of the screenprinting process. All attendees will walk away with a custom Sunsets at LBMA tote bag (while supplies last). No experience needed. All materials provided.
• Open Gallery is an artist-owned and operated gallery based in Long Beach, California, dedicated to showcasing diverse contemporary art through thoughtfully curated exhibitions. We blend local and global artistic voices to foster meaningful dialogue, cultural exchange, and creative connection. With a strong commitment to high-quality, impactful exhibitions, we aim to support artists’ careers while enriching the cultural fabric of Long Beach and beyond.

Orizomegami with Peace Lily Press & Microfarm

• Orizomegami is a Japanese art technique that combines paper folding and dye-based patterns to create unique, decorative papers. This method involves intricately folding paper into various shapes and then dipping it into dyes, with the resulting patterns resembling stained glass windows or tie-dye designs when the paper is later unfolded and dried.
• Peace Lily Press & Microfarm is a unique creative ecosystem based in Long Beach, CA, founded in 2014 by printmakers Michael and Kiyomi Fukui Nannery. It blends art, agriculture, and community in an eco-conscious space that embodies their vision of regenerative and thoughtful living.

Community Drawing with LBMA Educators & Docents

• The Drawing Table is a relaxed, drop-in art workshop inviting community members of all ages to reflect on a meaningful food memory and bring it to life through drawing. Whether it’s your grandmother’s tamales, a backyard BBQ, or a late-night snack, every dish has a story, and we want to see yours.

About the Event

• Food & Drink Packages - Must be purchased in advance
• Drinks - Available for purchase at the bar
• Doors Open - 5:00 pm
• Art Making Workshops - Multiple free drop-in workshops (5:00-8:00 pm)
• Exhibition Tour - 5:15-5:45 pm; 6:15-6:45 pm
• Galleries Close/Art Making Ends/Last Call - 8:00 pm
• LBMA Property Closes - 8:30 pm

The Art of Food: From the Collections of the Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation

The Long Beach Museum of Art is pleased to present The Art of Food: From the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation, featuring over 100 works in a variety of mediums, including drawings, paintings, photographs, prints, sculptures, and ceramics. This exhibition brings together iconic postwar artists such as Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg, Roy Lichtenstein, David Hockney, John Baldessari, Ed Ruscha, and Jasper Johns, alongside contemporary artists including Alison Saar, Lorna Simpson, Enrique Chagoya, Rachel Whiteread, and Jenny Holzer, among others.

Food, at its core, is a physical necessity for survival, yet its significance extends far beyond sustenance. Food is deeply woven into the fabric of our communities, relationships, cultures, and languages. People interact with food in diverse ways—some grow it, others purchase it. We transform it through preparation, cooking, and the addition of spices, marinades, and garnishes. Food serves as a bridge, connecting us through shared experiences such as holiday meals, business lunches, and intimate gatherings. However, it can also be a source of conflict, as access to and control over food are often contested. In some instances, food is withheld as a tool of suppression and cultural erasure. Today, we continue to grapple with issues of health, the challenge of feeding a growing global population, and the impact of climate change on food production.

The Art of Food, a traveling exhibition, is organized by the University of Arizona Museum of Art and the Jordan Schnitzer Family Foundation.

Little Visions: Big Dreams

Each year the Long Beach Museum of Art invites Long Beach Unified School District elementary students to submit art responding to a theme. This year, students were encouraged to explore their hopes, dreams, and unique fantasies. These artists embraced their creativity to express their big dreams!

Little Visions, Big Dreams was co-curated by Millikan High School’s Museum Studies program.

The Long Beach Museum of Art extends a warm thank you to the students and art teachers at the following schools for their thoughtful participation in this exhibition.

Alvarado Elementary School, Dooley Elementary School, Emerson Parkside Academy, Garfield Elementary School, Hudson Elementary School, Jackie Robinson Academy, Los Cerritos Elementary, Lowell Elementary School, Mann Elementary School, Minnie Gant Elementary School, Prisk Elementary School, Riley Elementary School, Stevenson Elementary

Millikan High School’s Museum Studies Program is generously supported by TABC, Inc

Generous support prodivded by: BCM Foundation, John and Helen Apostle Foundation, Martha and Frank Del

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