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Arts Council for Long Beach Announces Drake Chavez Greenbelt Park Muralists
The Arts Council for Long Beach launches the Drake Chavez Mural Project, an initiative that will install two public art murals along the western walls of the park. This project is in partnership with Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine and the office of Councilwoman Lena Gonzalez (1st District).
Dew Tour and Secret Walls
Today is the day! Dew Tour is off and running today through Sunday July 1st. Don't forget to check out the Secret Walls event held on Friday, June 29 at 5 pm, you wont to miss this it! Secret Walls is the world’s largest live art event where artists battle against...
Dew Tour with Eric Trine
With the Long Beach Dew Tour just days away we cant wait to see the lounge designed and constructed by Long Beach local artist Eric Trine of Amigo Modern. Congrats to Eric as this is his second year collaborating with the Dew Tour. Located by Rainbow Lagoon, make...
Call for Grant Panelists
Each summer, the Arts Council for Long Beach convenes grant review panels to undertake the important task of deciding how to distribute annual grant funds to Long Beach artists, organizations and community groups. We invite you to apply! Panelists have included...
Empower Arts West Long Beach
The Arts Council for Long Beach and Councilmember Roberto Uranga invite you to Empower Arts, on Saturday, May 5, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Gold Star Manor. Join us as we celebrate arts education and veteran creativity through visual and performing arts. The...
Arts Council Recipient of Spirit of Downtown Award
The Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA) has announced that the Arts Council for Long Beach will be a recipient of a Spirit of Downtown Award. We are very proud of the hard work board, staff, and supporters have done to grow the presence of the Arts Council. Join us on...
Things to Do
Learn more about upcoming Arts Council events and partner events happening around town.
2018 State of the Arts
On Friday, October 12 from 6–9 p.m., the Arts Council for Long Beach will host its annual State of the Arts event in partnership with the Office of Mayor Robert Garcia.
Stories of Boundaries Professional Artist Fellows Exhibition
Stories of Boundaries, a culminating exhibition for Arts Council for Long Beach’s 2017–2018 Professional Artist Fellows, opens Saturday, August 18, from 6–9 p.m. The exhibition features four Long Beach artists whose work exemplify artistic merit and professional achievement. The fellows are Kristin Beeler, Jose Loza, Brittany Mojo, and Gerardo Monterrubio.
Parallel Paths Window Display Opens at Avana on Pine
Parallel Paths is an exploration and experimental project studying paths created by bark beetles. Bark Beetles are a pest found in trees across California and widely across the United States and eat their way through trees underneath the bark creating intricate...
The Southern California Soundscape Ensemble Performance
The Southern California Soundscape Ensemble (SCSE) will be sharing sound work and field recordings of the Los Angeles River in Long Beach on Saturday, July 21 at 5 p.m. at The Collaborative in response to the themes of Flow | Obstruction.
Dew Tour and Secret Walls
Today is the day! Dew Tour is off and running today through Sunday July 1st. Don't forget to check out the Secret Walls event held on Friday, June 29 at 5 pm, you wont to miss this it! Secret Walls is the world’s largest live art event where artists battle against...
Dew Tour with Eric Trine
With the Long Beach Dew Tour just days away we cant wait to see the lounge designed and constructed by Long Beach local artist Eric Trine of Amigo Modern. Congrats to Eric as this is his second year collaborating with the Dew Tour. Located by Rainbow Lagoon, make...
Get Involved
Learn more about the Arts Council’s latest initiatives, education opportunities and arts advocacy calls to action.
Eye On Design Program with LBUSD
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Art of Diplomacy Open Conversation
An Open Conversation on January 22, inspired by the 2018 Sister Cities International’s Youth Artists and Authors Showcase (YAAS) theme Art of Diplomacy, will take place at the Expo Art Center (4321 Atlantic Ave.) at 6 p.m. Join us for a closing reception and a program...
Creative Long Beach Internships Now Open
Creative Long Beach internships match CSULB and LBCC arts students to work at Long Beach arts and cultural organizations. In addition to the 17-week paid internship, selected interns take part in professional development and networking events with community...
Profiles in the Arts
We love to share all the fantastic work happening in the creative community. Check here as we profile local artists, community leaders and organizations making things happen.
Meet the Pow! Wow! Long Beach 2018 Mural Artists
Learn more about the local artists from the 2018 Pow! Wow! Long Beach event.
Microgrant Funds Mural at Colin Powell Academy
The Arts Council for Long Beach funded a mural project by The Draculas, a Long Beach-based trio comprised of artists Jeff McMillan, Gary Musgrave, and Jake Kazakos. Together, the three have fun, paint, and soar to success with the students of Colin Powell...
Mayor Recognizes Cambodia Town Mural Artists with Go Long Beach Award
Last week, Mayor Robert Garcia held the annual Go Long Beach Awards, where he honored some bright stars in Long Beach who are doing incredible things in our community. The Cambodia Town Mural Project artists were recognized for their commitment to making Long Beach...