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Glendale Library Arts & Culture lists author talks, culinary-medicine workshop and open calls; application deadlines Jan. 30
Summary
Library Arts & Culture staff outlined upcoming programs: a virtual author talk Jan. 20, a culinary medicine workshop Jan. 21, an art talk Jan. 22, the Phoenix Rising installation at Adams Square Mini Park (on view through Mar. 20, 2026) and several open artist application deadlines on Jan. 30.
Allorta Lopez, program coordinator for Glendale Library Arts & Culture, told the commission on Jan. 15 about a string of upcoming events and open calls for artists.
Events include a virtual author talk with Julia Hotz on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 11 a.m.; a culinary medicine session with Dr. Desmonette Hasley on Wednesday, Jan. 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Library Connection; and an art talk for the Viajero del Tiempo exhibition at Brookfield Space on Thursday, Jan. 22 from 6:30–7:45 p.m. The Phoenix Rising installation at Adams Square Mini Park (a room-sized sculpture using donated clothing) is on view through March 20, 2026, and an artist reception hosted by the Adams Hill Neighborhood Association is scheduled for Jan. 24 from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Staff also reminded commissioners about artist opportunities: the Brand Summer Music Series, the Jewel City Concert Series and a Public Art Landmarks RFQ (including Pacific Park Murals and pavilion opportunities). The application window for these programs closes Friday, Jan. 30 at 5 p.m.; staff directed interested artists to the links provided in the staff report.
What’s next: staff asked commissioners to share outreach responsibilities, particularly to youth and community media, and said the ACE agency and other PR partners will support a final outreach push before the Jan. 30 deadline.
