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NewsLong Beach PostOctober 24, 2026Los Angeles County

Artist Co-op in East Long Beach opens doors for final weekend of Open Studio Tour

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The final leg of the Long Beach Open Studio Tour features more than 40 artists this weekend, including a showcase at the Artist Co-op in East Long Beach. Visitors can explore studio spaces and communal galleries featuring local artists from Saturday, Oct. 24, to Sunday, Oct. 25, from 1 to 5 p.m.

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Why It Matters

Residents gain free public access to local creative spaces and artist exhibitions across East Long Beach via a free shuttle bus.

Key Facts

  • The final leg of the Long Beach Open Studio Tour takes place in East Long Beach over the weekend.
  • The event runs on Saturday, Oct. 24, and Sunday, Oct. 25, from 5 p.m.
  • More than 40 artists and a free shuttle bus are featured in the tour.
  • The Artist Co-op in the Zafaria district houses studio spaces for nine local artists and two communal galleries.
  • The co-op exterior features a 60-foot mural titled 'PowWow' by artist Dave Van Patten next to Alex's Bar.
  • Cody Michael Lusby's studio features mixed-media portraits, carved wooden crows, and lighters stacked into a stairway.
  • Max Allbee is an art teacher at Wilson High School who creates mixed-media pieces, including a mandala made from lottery scratchers.
  • Angelica Fegley creates abstract oil paintings, mosaic pottery, and botanicals after starting her painting journey in her 50s.
  • Katie Elizabeth Stubblefield creates sculptures using recyclable materials, including hanging 'Ghost Nets' and 'Live Through This' made from wedding dress parts and lace.
  • Katie Elizabeth Stubblefield teaches art survey and vocational courses at Coastline College in Newport Beach.

Who's Mentioned

locationNewport Beach“Location of Coastline College.”OrganizationLaguna College of Art and Design“College attended by Cody Michael Lusby.”PersonAngelica Fegley“Co-op artist who paints abstract oil paintings.”PersonMax Allbee“Co-op artist and art teacher at Wilson High School.”OrganizationCoastline College“College in Newport Beach where Katie Elizabeth Stubblefield teaches.”locationAlamitos“Place where Cody Michael Lusby grew up.”PersonCody Michael Lusby“Visual artist and co-op member.”OrganizationPrecita Eyes Muralists“Bay Area muralist organization.”OrganizationLong Beach Open Studio Tour“Art event featuring local artists.”PersonKelly“Friend of Cody Michael Lusby featured in a mixed-media portrait.”PersonSusan Cervantes“Muralist who mentored Max Allbee.”locationSan Francisco“Max Allbee's hometown.”PersonKatie Elizabeth Stubblefield“Co-op artist and instructor who creates sculptures from recyclable materials.”locationOregon“Cody Michael Lusby's home state.”PersonDave Van Patten“Artist who created the 'PowWow' mural.”OrganizationCity College of New York“Institution where Max Allbee earned his Master's.”OrganizationAlex's Bar“Landmark located next to the Artist Co-op.”locationZafaria“Vibrant district in East Long Beach housing the co-op.”locationOakland's East Bay“Region that inspired Max Allbee's art.”OrganizationWilson High School“School where Max Allbee teaches art.”OrganizationArtist Co-op“Housing studio spaces for local artists and communal galleries.”