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2014 South Bay Focus Press Release

Torrance, Calif., October 21, 2014, – The Torrance Art Museum at the Joslyn Center (TAM) invites the public to attend TAM’s Annual 2014 South Bay Focus Exhibition. Opening reception is on Saturday, November 8, 2014 from 6 – 9 p.m. The opening reception is free to the public and no RSVP is necessary. The exhibition will be on view from Tuesday, November 11 - Saturday, December 5, 2014. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11a.m. to 5 p.m. 

South Bay Focus

South Bay Focus is Torrance Art Museum’s annual Contemporary and Traditional Juried art exhibition. The 2014 South Bay Focus is presented in conjunction with the Torrance Artists Guild and the South Bay Watercolor Society. This year's Juror is Scott Canty, Director and Curator of the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery.

The Torrance Art Museum is the premiere visual art space to view contemporary art in the South Bay. It is a program of the City of Torrance Cultural Services Division of the Community Services Department. The Cultural Services Division is responsible for City sponsored arts and culture initiatives held at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center and throughout the City.

Additional information about special events and upcoming arts programming at the Torrance Art Museum can be requested by email at torranceartmuseum@torranceCA.gov or by calling 310-618-3846.

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South Bay Focus Curator-Led Walk-Through and Opening Reception

Please plan to join us as South Bay Focus 2014 opens on Saturday, November 8th.  Selections will be in the Main Gallery as well as Gallery Two.  This year's Juror is Scott Canty, Director and Curator of the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery. The Opening Reception is from 6 - 8 p.m. at the TAM.

For TAMA members, a complimentary drink ticket will be waiting for you with your TAMA badge before the exhibition opens.  TAMA members are also welcome to join us on Friday, November 7 at 2:00 p.m. for a curator-led tour of the show.   If you do plan on attending, please wear your TAMA badge during the walk through and at the Opening Reception.

If you are not yet a member, please consider joining us!  The TAM could use your support as they continually strive to bring cutting-edge contemporary art to the South Bay.  

An email invitation will be sent shortly announcing this event.  South Bay Focus is a collaboration with the South Bay Watercolor Society and the Torrance Artists Guild.  It will close on December 5th.

ANOTHER THING COMING closes this SATURDAY!!

Check out the closing events this Saturday, October 18th!!  TAMA Members are eligible for Priority Seating at the Panel Discussion.  Please call the museum to RSVP.  310-618-6388

It's Arts and Humanties Month in the City of Torrance!! YAY TAMA!

A Multitude of Exhibtion Closing Events on October 18th

New Online Curator-Led Tour Scheduling!!

A curator-led tour of the TAM exhibitions is the only way to go!!  There are several membership levels that include tours as part of the benefits.

Schedule your tour (groups of 5 or more) here.  ENJOY!