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Utility Box Beautification Project- Submit By March 31

Help transform Manhattan Beach! The Cultural Arts Commission invites local artists to participate in Phase III of our Utility Box Beautification Project. Selected artwork will be showcased on utility boxes throughout the city, creating vibrant public art that enhances our community. Open to South Bay Beach Cities residents, with a special youth category for artists 17 and under. Selected artists receive a stipend.

Deadline: March 31

Youth Category: Ages 17 and under (or 18 with proof of high school enrollment)

Budget Survey Closes March 31

We want to know what matters most to you! Your feedback will help guide important decisions as we plan the city’s budget for the year ahead.

Take a few minutes to share your thoughts! All are welcome to submit the survey: residents, business owners, community members, and visitors.

Polliwog Park Dog Run

Planned upgrades for spring 2025 include the addition of 1,350 square feet to the Dog Run footprint, new perimeter fencing, new dual drinking fountain and trash receptacles, updated concrete pads and benches, irrigation relocation, lighting, and landscaping.

The Dog Run will be closed from March 31 - April 30 and will reopen on May 1.

REC Summer Field Trips

The summer field trips organized by the REC program are just around the corner! Your child is eligible to join any field trip if enrolled in the REC program for that specific week.

Upcoming Summer Field Trips:

Knott's Berry Farm
Knott's Soak City
Universal Studios
Medieval Times
Disneyland

Public Art Opportunity

Calling all artists! Help us honor the powerful legacy of Bruce’s Beach with a stunning sculpture that will captivate Manhattan Beach visitors for generations. This is your chance to create something truly meaningful—a piece that will touch hearts, spark conversation, and become a beloved community landmark.

Whether your vision is figurative or abstract, we want art that moves people emotionally and inspires healing. No complicated technical requirements—we'll handle all installation details so you can focus purely on your creative vision.

Join us in making history through art. This is more than a commission—it's an opportunity to leave a lasting mark on our community's journey toward reconciliation.

Beach Aqualetics

Give your child an unforgettable summer filled with beach games, body surfing, and water safety education. Our experienced instructors transform the shoreline into a playground where kids develop confidence while having a blast!
Children return home sun-kissed, happily exhausted, and equipped with crucial water safety knowledge that lasts a lifetime.

Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9 AM - 12 PM OR 12:30 - 3:30 PM
Tuesday/Thursday 9 AM - 12 PM OR 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Ceramics Clay Veneer Workshop

Join us for a hands-on Ceramics Clay Veneer Workshop with Lowell Nickel! In this 1 day workshop, you will be actively utilizing color clay inlay, similar to the Japanese Nerikomi.

This is a process of using colored clays that have been marbled, cross cut, and then laminated ( a veneer) onto prepared slabs for hand building or wheel throwing.

Demonstrations and technical advice will be included. This technique is versatile, very decorative, colorful and very fun to do!

Prerequisite of recent enrollment in studio classes or currently enrolled in studio classes.

Thursday, April 3
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Live Oak Park - Ceramic Studio
Ages: 18 and older

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