Malibu Seeks Artists For Second 'Radical Beauty, Malibu Rising'

MALIBU, CA — The City of Malibu Cultural Arts Commission is looking for artists to submit their original, Woolsey Fire-related art to be included in the second installation of the City’s public art exhibit "Radical Beauty, Malibu Rising," the City of Malibu announced last week.

The first installation of the exhibit featured photography, paintings, drawing, sculpture, short films and written work. It has been on display in City Hall since May 2019 and will conclude at the end of August, the press release said.

"The arts are an important part of life in Malibu, and artistic expression can have a real healing effect, as we saw from the huge popularity of the first Woolsey Fire art exhibition," said Mayor Jefferson "Zuma Jay" Wagner. "It was very moving to see how the exhibit brought community members together to reflect, heal, and support each other, and I hope everyone can join us for the reception of our second installation."

The Cultural Arts Commission will curate the second installation of "Radical Beauty, Malibu Rising" due to the "overwhelmingly positive response and community interest," the press release said. The Cultural Arts Commission will host a free public opening reception at Malibu City Hall on Friday, September 20, at 6:30 p.m.

The second installation of "Radical Beauty, Malibu Rising" will be on display from September 23 through December 2019. The exhibit is free and open for viewing at City Hall Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Submissions of original artwork will be accepted now through Sunday, August 18. Local artists can submit paintings, photography, sculptures, short films, written work, poetry, and other art inspired by the Woolsey Fire. To submit artwork online, visit www.MalibuCity.org/CalltoArtists. To apply in person, visit the Community Services Department at Malibu City Hall, during business hours. For more information, call 310-456-2489 ext. 350.

Malibu City Hall is located at 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu CA 90265.