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Check here for our latest announcements and opportunities — from artist calls and grants to exciting projects.
Celebrate Dia de los Muertos on November 2
On Saturday, November 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. celebrate Dia de los Muertos at 14th Street Park between Pacific and Cedar. Enjoy free snacks, live performances, arts and crafts, bounce houses and face painting. Traditional attire encouraged.
Director of Operations, Compound
Compound, a new cultural space opening in Long Beach in 2020, seeks an energetic, experienced, hands-on innovator to fill the inaugural role of Director of Operations (OD). Compound is in its start-up phase with a mission to be a creative hub where art, wellness, and...
Washington Middle School Mural Celebration
On Tuesday, September 24 from 5–7 p.m. the Arts Council for Long Beach will be celebrating inclusion and diversity with the completion of a new mural at Washington Middle School. The Arts Council’s effort is to spotlight the collaborative work of muralist Kenny...
Determinaton LB
Determination LB is a series of workshops for youth ages 16 to 24. Through the workshops students will learn about artistic techniques; mural creation from concept to completion; public art; self-esteem; and health and wellness. The workshops will be led by artist Big...
Arts Council for Long Beach Announces Grantees for 2018–2019 With New Percent for Arts Funding and New Percent for Arts Fellows Grant
The Arts Council for Long Beach is proud to announce 34 grantees funded through its Annual Grant programs for 2018–2019 and Percent for Arts Grant Program. Generously supported through the City of Long Beach’s allocation for the arts and Percent for Arts Program,...
City of Long Beach Recognizes Long Beach Blues Society and New Blues Festival
Last week, the City of Long Beach held a recognition ceremony for the Long Beach Blues Society and New Blues Festival, honoring their achievements at FestFormus as well as their contribution to the greater Long Beach community . The Long Beach Blues Society, an Arts...
Things to Do
Learn more about upcoming Arts Council events and partner events happening around town.
Join the Arts Council for an Open Conversation about our Strategic Plan!
The Arts Council for Long Beach wants to hear from residents about their thoughts and visions for the future of arts and culture in Long Beach. We have embarked on a planning process that is informed by public input and will determine our work over a 5 year period,...
UNFILTERED Finalists’ Reception
Downtown Long Beach Alliance has partnered with the Arts Council for Long Beach for the 3rd Annual Unfiltered Photography Contest to celebrate Arts Month through the launch of #DTLBUNFILTERED. This signature art program invites the community and visitors to the...
Senator Gonzalez’ Dia de los Muertos Pop-Up
The Arts Council for Long Beach will be at State Senator Lena Gonzalez' Dia de los Muertos Pop-up event this Friday. We will be paying our respects and honoring two artists lost this year: Toko Tasi and Katie Phillips. Please join us as we remember their work in the...
Knotted Dimensions Opening Reception
Art@Work’s fourth rotation, Knotted Dimensions, will showcase Long Beach based artist Katie Stubblefield and San Pedro artist Nancy Voegeli-Curran. IDEA’s beautiful office space sets the location for Stubblefield and Voegeli-Curran’s paintings and wall sculptures that...
Long Beach Art Walk Saturday, November 9
The Long Beach Artwalk is a project of the Arts Council for Long Beach. Walk 7 city blocks with 6 Galleries, 21 Murals, and 30 businesses and experience unlimited possibilities. for more information visit artslb.org/lb-artwalk/.
LB Art Walk Open Call
We are looking for artists that would like to be part of the 2nd Saturday Artwalk in the East Village. We are looking for all types of art, musicians, painters, sculptures, writers, and particularly an artist that can project art. What do to: 1: Artists must be...
Get Involved
Learn more about the Arts Council’s latest initiatives, education opportunities and arts advocacy calls to action.
Washington Middle School Mural Celebration
On Tuesday, September 24 from 5–7 p.m. the Arts Council for Long Beach will be celebrating inclusion and diversity with the completion of a new mural at Washington Middle School. The Arts Council’s effort is to spotlight the collaborative work of muralist Kenny...
Determinaton LB
Determination LB is a series of workshops for youth ages 16 to 24. Through the workshops students will learn about artistic techniques; mural creation from concept to completion; public art; self-esteem; and health and wellness. The workshops will be led by artist Big...
Financial Literacy & Money Consciousness for Artists
Co-presented by SBCC and Creative Incite Led by Claire Van Holland of CVLedger, this workshop will help reduce the “fear factor” that artists struggle with when dealing with their money management concerns. Claire Van Holland is a creative first, who just...
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.
LB Art Walk Open Call
We are looking for artists that would like to be part of the 2nd Saturday Artwalk in the East Village. We are looking for all types of art, musicians, painters, sculptures, writers, and particularly an artist that can project art. What do to: 1: Artists must be...
Call for Altars for Dia de los Muertos
The Arts Council has partnered with Habitat for Humanity Greater Los Angeles for a Dia de los Muertos Celebration at 14th Street Park in the Washington Neighborhood on November 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Additionally, on November 8, from 6 to 10 p.m. Senator Lena...
Remembering Katie Phillips: “A Life of Possibilities”
Katie Phillips was a creative builder, maker, and force in our arts community. Her accomplishments were not only in creating art for herself but creating spaces where others could create their own art. Whether you experienced her joyful light and inquisitive mind...