Long Beach Calling: A group art show of skateboard artists and anti-heroes

“LONG BEACH CALLING,” a Group Show of paintings and “weatherboard” skateboard sculptures by ‘Us Los Angeles’ artists, curated by Steve Saiz, opens at Loiter Galleries this Saturday.

‘Us Los Angeles’ is a group of artists/skateboarders who live and create in LA and Long Beach. These artists share the common bond of skateboarding combined with a dynamic energetic artistry. This show highlights the vi-brant culture of skateboarding in acrylics and oils. Their maiden showing was in Glendale, CA, at G-Son Studios, the old Beastie Boys stomping ground.

Steve Saiz is a pro-skateboarder and life-long Long Beach resident. A mem-ber of the world renowned Bones Brigade, Steve channeled his passion for skateboarding into art. His murals can be seen on the walls of the Hunting-ton Beach Starbucks and on the famous Venice Beach Boardwalk. Steve has created his own stylized drawing and painting style, a vibrant punch of di-mension, color, and chaos. He is also known for his unique “Weatherboard” sculptures, a tribute to his Comanche heritage.

“Long Beach Calling” opens on Saturday, July 1st 6 PM – 9 PM at Loiter Gal-leries in Downtown Long Beach. It will run through Saturday August 5th. Loiter Galleries’ hours are Thursday – Saturday, 5-8 PM; and Sunday, 1-4 PM.

For more information about this show, and/or to make a tax deductible do-nation, please go to loitergalleries.com. Proceeds go to support local artists. Loiter Galleries is a non-profit organization and all donations are tax deduct-ible. Loiter Galleries is grateful to the owners of Mosaic, Long Beach for this pop up space and the ability to carry out its mission to assist local artists.