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A collage of torn up pages of unreadable text. Overlayed is Bright as Life: Southern California Poets December 9 – February 14, 2026 Curated by OC Poet Laureate Gustavo Hernandez. There ate the logos for Libromobile, the City of Huntington Beach and Huntington Beach Art Center.
BRIGHT AS LIFE:
​SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA POETS
Curated by OC Poet Laureate
​Gustavo Hernandez

December 9 - February 14


On View: December 9, 2025 - February 14, 2026
Opening Reception: December 9, 2025, 5-8PM
Poetry Open Mic: December 9, 2025, 5:30-7PM


Accepting online submissions for poems 250 words or less from October 13 to November 20. One poem submission per person. Poems submitted will considered by the curator for display in this exhibition. Not every poem submitted will be selected. Poets are not compensated for participation.
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  • ABOUT
    • About Us >
      • FAQ
      • Virtual Gallery Tour
  • Support
    • Donate
    • Artist Council Membership
    • Artist Council Directory
    • Volunteer
  • EDUCATION
    • Adult & Teen Classes
    • Youth Classes
  • EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS
    • VALLA Presents: Make it Home
    • California Fibers: The Languages of Fiber
    • OC Arts and Disability: Arts On The Move
    • Inspired 2026
    • HB Public Art
    • Past Exhibitions Archive
    • Past Events
  • Partners