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Check here for our latest announcements and opportunities — from artist calls and grants to exciting projects.
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...
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...
Save the Date for Empower Arts West Long Beach
On Saturday, May 5, 2018, the Arts Council and our community partners will celebrate arts education through visual and performing arts.
Announcing Arts Education Programs and Applications for 2017–2018
The Arts Council has two exciting new partnerships with Centro C.H.A. and United Cambodian Community; together, they will contract teaching artists to conduct after-school workshops for high school students in community spaces in Long Beach. Additionally, the Arts...
Things to Do
Learn more about upcoming Arts Council events and partner events happening around town.
OPEN CONVERSATION: African American Cultural Center
We invite Long Beach residents to join us in an OPEN CONVERSATION On February 20, 2018, the Long Beach City Council took the first step toward creating an African American Cultural Center that would celebrate Black history, arts and culture. Spearheaded by...
Artist Talk: Joakim Ojanen
Joakim Ojanen is a world renowned artists in the forefront of contemporary ceramics. His work has been the subject of several solo exhibitions in Germany, France, Sweden, and the US. His work has been exhibited in group exhibitions and in art fairs worldwide including...
Grant Opportunity for Long Beach Arts Leaders
Have you ever wanted to be a Leadership Long Beach (LLB) graduate? The Arts Council has an exciting opportunity for arts leaders: a $1,000 grant to fund a portion of enrollment costs. LLB will match this to cover even more. LLB is a 10-month intensive program where...
International Make Music Day is Coming to Long Beach June 21
Long Beach Musical Movers & Shakers; We Need Your Support! Make Music is a free celebration of music around the world on June 21st – Summer Solstice. Launched in 1982 in France as the Fête de la Musique, it is now held on the same day in more than 750 cities in 120...
Open Conversation: Collaborative Meets Collectives
Since the re-opening of the Collaborative (421 Broadway), the Arts Council wants to make the space a place for local artists. As part of the mission of the re-imagined space, we will be conducting a call for curators. We think collectives are also a big part of the...
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...
Get Involved
Learn more about the Arts Council’s latest initiatives, education opportunities and arts advocacy calls to action.
Artist Talk: Joakim Ojanen
Joakim Ojanen is a world renowned artists in the forefront of contemporary ceramics. His work has been the subject of several solo exhibitions in Germany, France, Sweden, and the US. His work has been exhibited in group exhibitions and in art fairs worldwide including...
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.
Artist Talk: Joakim Ojanen
Joakim Ojanen is a world renowned artists in the forefront of contemporary ceramics. His work has been the subject of several solo exhibitions in Germany, France, Sweden, and the US. His work has been exhibited in group exhibitions and in art fairs worldwide including...
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...
InterTrend’s Lunar New Year Interactive Installation
On Tuesday, February 13, interTrend Communications will reveal their annual Lunar New Year installation on the first floor of their headquarters at The Psychic Temple. This year celebrates Year of the Dog. Multicolored digital images of dogs that are trained by...