Long Beach news briefs

Artists wanted for fine arts show

The City of Long Beach is preparing for its 16th annual Fine Arts Show, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday June 12 and13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Kennedy Plaza in front of City Hall.
The art committee invites artists to present and sell their works, including oils, acrylics, watercolor, pastel, mixed media, drawings, prints, sculpture and photography. Crafts and jewelry will not be accepted. A single space (10x15) costs $150 for the two-day event.
Awards will include Best in Show, First Place and Honorable Mention in all mediums. Applications are available by contacting the Public Relations Department at City Hall at 705-7216 or by downloading an application from the City’s website at www.longbeachny.org.

Soup kitchen needs volunteers
Anyone who is interested in volunteering at the Long Beach Soup Kitchen Mondays to Fridays from 9 to 1 p.m., leave a message at their new number: 897-2763.

Calling artists, photographers and musicians

Musicians and performers along with additional visual artists and photographers are wanted for “Art in the Plaza,” scheduled to be held in Kennedy Plaza outside City Hall on Sundays from May 16 to Nov. 14. This new initiative partners all of the local Long Beach arts organizations and will provide their members with the opportunity to exhibit and sell their art.
Musicians will have an opportunity to perform in a public venue and sell their CD's and merchandise. For further information and exhibit updates, contact Scott Evers at www.artintheplaza.weebly.com. Musicians interested in performing in the Plaza can contact Johanna Mathieson at aip4arts@gmail.com.