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Erika Bacon
- Aug 26
- 4 min
Perspectives of a Gallery Intern: Erika Bacon Edition
Hear from Ericka Bacon, Able ARTS Works' 2022 Getty Intern, as she shares about her experience from working in the gallery.
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Marka Burns
- Jul 11
- 14 min
Talking Art with Marka Burns, Part Two: As a Career
Part-Two of an Interview with Marka Burns. We discuss her career as an artist, educator, and president of the Long Beach Creative Group.
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Marka Burns
- Jul 5
- 10 min
Talking Art with Marka Burns, Part One: in the Community
We had the chance to meet with Marka Burns, president of the Long Beach Creative Group, a non-profit community-based organization. Marka...
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Gabby Gobaton
- Jun 29
- 4 min
Art Exhibits Not to Miss Summer 2022
Visit in person or virtually these 6 art exhibitions this Summer for some inspiration!
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Sydney Davis-Campos
- Apr 27
- 9 min
Autistic and Proud!: Interview with Artist Stephanie J. Monis
Stephanie J. Monis joined us during Autism Acceptance Month and shared her artistic journey and goals for the future.
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Jessica Oddi
- Apr 7
- 4 min
Accessible Design and Advocacy: Q&A with Jessica Oddi
Canadian Disabled Designer and Advocate, Jessica Oddi, answers questions about her career, inspiration, and personal journey.
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Sydney Davis-Campos
- Feb 25
- 5 min
6 Notable Black Artists in History
February is Black History Month. Before the month comes to an end we want to celebrate black artists of note through the centuries.
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Sydney Davis-Campos
- Jan 18
- 2 min
The Artist Behind the Bear: E. H. Shepard
Today on Winnie the Pooh Day meet Ernest Howard Shepard, English artist and illustrator of our beloved Bear.
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Marissa Montes
- Dec 14, 2021
- 1 min
The Love at Day Program
Marissa Montes, an art instructor shares a memorable moment from her time working at Able ARTS Work.
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Sydney Davis-Campos
- Dec 7, 2021
- 2 min
Fun at-Home Winter Activities for Everyone!
Enjoy these creative activities led by our instructors and therapists that you can do in the warmth of your home this winter!
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Sydney Davis-Campos
- Dec 2, 2021
- 2 min
Creative Card-Making Reflection
Recently we at Learn for Life held our first virtual card making event with all cards to be donated to the nonprofit Cardz for Kidz.
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Rita Komsky
- Oct 5, 2021
- 1 min
Artist Highlight: Rita
Rita is a resident musician at Able ARTS Work. She wants to share about herself, her art, and her interests.
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ableartswork
- Sep 30, 2021
- 1 min
Get Creative with Abletober!
This October get into the spirit of all things Fall, Spooky, and Artistic. Join Able ARTS Work artists in their #Abletober art challenge.
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Sydney Davis-Campos
- Sep 22, 2021
- 2 min
Creative Autumn Activities to Boost the Spirit this Year
Try out Autumn-themed artistic activities lead by our art instructors for you try out this year to bring some Fall spirit into your home.
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Katie Prodanovich
- Sep 13, 2021
- 6 min
Q&A with an Art Therapist
Board-Certified Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Katie Prodanovich, answers 13 questions about Art Therapy.
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Summer Mariotta
- Sep 7, 2021
- 10 min
Drawings, Monsters, Graphic Novels: Interview with Artist Summer Mariotta
Resident Artist Summer Mariotta discusses her art, her dreams, and her love of horror, monsters, and graphic novels.
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Sydney Davis-Campos
- Aug 10, 2021
- 5 min
Colors of the Earth, Nature, and Modern Times
The history of color is fascinating as we look at it development from ground earth to paints in a tube.
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Jenny Lurvey
- Jul 28, 2021
- 2 min
Why I care about World Nature Conservation Day
Learn about caring for the earth on World Nature Conservation Day from self titled Peacemaker and Resident Artist, Jenny Lurvey.
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Sydney Davis-Campos
- Jul 13, 2021
- 2 min
Reflection on "Cultural Paper Mache Masks" Workshops
Paper mache is a fun, engaging media for art making. Join us for this reflection of our three-part mask-making series reflecting on identity
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