Metlox Outdoor Art Gallery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

METLOX OUTDOOR ART GALLERY: One-of-a-kind art event
Saturday, September 22, 2018 – 10 am to 6 pm
Metlox Plaza, 451 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach
(metered parking available in Metlox garage and surrounding area)
www.metloxoutdoorartgallery.com

Manhattan Beach, CA – The City of Manhattan Beach, Downtown Manhattan Beach Business & Professional Association, South Bay Art Collective and TDelaneyArt are partnering to host a one-of-a kind art event — METLOX OUTDOOR ART GALLERY (MOAG) — at Metlox Plaza in Manhattan Beach, CA.

MOAG is the vision of Tom Delaney, a local artist, to create an event that unites artists and the community for a celebration of art. “Metlox is the perfect venue,” states Tom, “that combines an oceanside setting, restaurants & shops with countless
loyal patrons.”

The event will feature over 25 locally celebrated artists, including world-renowned photographer Bo Bridges, distinguished photorealistic painter, Sara Carli and Paul Roustan, recognized as one of the world’s leading body painters. Featured artists from all over the South Bay will cover a diverse range of mediums including: oil and acrylic painting, photography, sculpture, ceramics, youth art and more.

Music will feature local favorites Jamison Jarvis, Katherine Terrien and Adam Lawson of “The Lucky Ones.”

Bo Bridges Gallery will host an evening reception after the event and launch the Marvel x Bo Bridges “Hidden Heroes” Fine Art Collection from 6 pm to 9 pm at Bo Bridges Gallery, 1108 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach. RSVP to event@bobridges.com

In the heart of Manhattan Beach by the ocean, Metlox Outdoor Plaza features a 5-star hotel, renowned restaurants with outdoor dining, boutique shops, day spa and more.

ART, SHOP, EAT!

TDelaneyArt
Tom Delaney is a local artist in the South Bay community. He started painting at the age of ten and continued his passion throughout middle school and high school earning him a scholarship to college. In his junior year, he took a marketing course and began his journey to the “dark side” going on to receive his MBA and spending the next 25+ years as a marketing executive for world-class companies, such as Disney and Mattel.
A few years ago, Tom was told he needed a kidney transplant in order to live. The transplant was successful, but he could no longer physically cope with the rigorous travel, long hours and demanding schedule of the corporate world. Upon his wife’s urging, Tom returned to his first passion – art. Today, Tom is an advocate for the artist, lives in the South Bay with his wife, three sons and two black labs, Lightning and Bolt.

South Bay Artist Collective
The South Bay Artist Collective’s mission as a 501(c)3 non-profit is to support and grow the local visual arts community by creating a destination for art and creativity, while teaching and inspiring youth. We want to help connect the artists, audience, students, and venues in the South Bay and help contribute to a thriving art community. We are developing programs to provide after-school art and photography classes to youth.

The Story of Metlox
Metlox Pottery was founded in 1927 by T.C. Prouty and his son Willis, originally as a producer of outdoor ceramic signs. After the death of T.C. in 1931, Willis renamed the company Metlox Pottery and began producing dinnerware. Besides kitchenware, Metlox also produced a very popular line of large ceramic horses and carriages in the 1950’s that are still very collectible. They also designed vases, figurines and miniatures. The line became well known for its brightly colored glazes derived from locally mined metallic oxides.

In 1987, Metlox declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy. In May, 1989, the factory closed its doors after 62 years of operation. On June 21, 1989, the Los Angeles Times reported lead and other dangerous metals (as bi-products of mining) had been dumped in a 60 by 40 foot open pit and it would take at least two years to be cleaned up.

In 2005, 16 years later, Metlox Plaza was opened. Today, it includes restaurants, retail shops, a day spa and the boutique Shade hotel.

Metlox Plaza is located at the gateway to Downtown Manhattan Beach, California. Its European-style town square showcases upscale shopping and dining intertwined with landscaped courtyards, fountains, a fire sculpture and public art celebrating the history of the Metlox Pottery manufacturing facility that occupied the site since 1927.