Our History
In 2003, Nina Zak Laddon and Karen Baughman decided that Redondo Beach needed an infusion of culture, in general, and in particular, an art group, a gathering place where artists could socialize and share their art, inspire, and discover relevance with the masters and successful artists living and working in the world today. And so, the Redondo Beach Art Group was conceived, with Nina serving as its first President and Karen as Treasurer. Word spread and RBAG blossomed. Like all good ideas, the group grew organically, starting with a few friends who were ‘graduates’ from Hands on Art, a thriving non-profit taught by parent volunteers, that had been providing art education to Redondo Beach schools for twenty years.
The Redondo Beach Art Group has participated in shows produced by others, and collaborated with community groups, which includes, but is not limited to, the City of Redondo Beach, South Bay Hands on Art, The Friends of Redondo Beach Arts, Beach Cities Health District, CA 101, Woman’s Club, Return Engagement, Riviera Village Association, Sharefest, Comedy and Magic Club, and Studio 1613.
In 2008, members of the Redondo Beach Art Group participated in the Public Art Task Force which led to the formation of the first Public Art Commission in 2009.
The following is a list of shows that exhibited the work of Redondo Beach Art Group members or activities sponsored by RBAG.
2003
SCAPES, Loft Gallery, San Pedro
ART SPEAKS, Noble Gallery, Redondo Union High School
2004
ART @ THE EDGE, El Camino College Library Gallery, Torrance
OCEAN VIEW, The Distinctive Edge Gallery, Rancho Palos Verdes
2005
INSPIRED BY NATURE, Madrona Marsh nature Center, Torrance
WOMEN IN BUSINESS, Marriott Hotel, Manhattan Beach
LUCKY MONKEY CAFE, Redondo Beach
2006
1st annual POWER OF ART, AES Redondo Beach Power Plant, Redondo Beach
MARSH ART, Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
THE WRITTEN WORD, Malaga Cove Library, Palos Verdes Estates
2007
POWER OF ART, “Art is Sweat”, Alta Vista Community Hall and Courts,
Redondo Beach
ART IN NATURE, NATURE IN ART, Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
ART IN MOTION, Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, Redondo Beach
2008
POWER OF ART, “Switched On”, AES Redondo Beach Power Plant,
Redondo Beach
MARSH ART, Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
ARTISTS OPEN STUDIO TOUR, Redondo Beach
2009
POWER OF ART, Venezia, Redondo Beach
1st annual TERRY O’DONNELL ART SCHOLARSHIP
Named in memory of Terry O’Donnell, sculptor and instructor at El Camino College, RBAG established an annual $300 scholarship to a talented art student at Redondo Union High School
ARTISTS OPEN STUDIO TOUR, Redondo Beach
2010
POWER OF ART, Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, Redondo Beach
BEAUTY AND THE BEACH, Manhattan Beach
TERRY O’DONNELL ART SCHOLARSHIP
HOLIDAY STROLL, Riviera Village, Redondo Beach
RBAG artists exhibited their work in various stores
2011
POWER OF ART, AES Redondo Beach Power Plant, Redondo Beach
COLORTECH SALON, Hermosa Beach
TERRY O’DONNELL ART SCHOLARSHIP
CALIFORNIA COASTLINE EXHIBIT, Loft Gallery, San Pedro
MANHATTAN BEACH CULTURAL ARTS CENTER, Manhattan Beach
2012
POWER OF ART, “Imagine”, Cannery Row and 608 North Gallery, Redondo Beach
ARTWALK ON THE PIER, Redondo Beach
TERRY O’DONNELL ART SCHOLARSHIP
SEASIDE ART WALK, Miramar Beach, Redondo Beach
2013
POWER OF ART, Eagles Lodge, Redondo Beach
THE LOFT, San Pedro
2014
POWER OF ART, both branches of libraries, Redondo Beach
TERRY O’DONNELL ART SCHOLARSHIP
2015
10th annual POWER OF ART, both branches of libraries, Redondo Beach
FRAME AND ART DEPARTMENT, Hermosa Beach
TERRY O’DONNELL ART SCHOLARSHIP