Announcing the City of Long Beach Youth Art Contest

Unleash Your Creativity: Join the City of Long Beach Youth Art Contest! The City of Long Beach, in partnership with the Arts Council for Long Beach, is thrilled to announce the launch of the City of Long Beach Youth Art Contest! This exciting initiative invites local...

Experience the Professional Artist Fellowship Exhibition – On View Through March 2025!

We are excited to announce that the 2024 Professional Artist Fellowship Exhibition, Cultural Currents, will continue to be on view at the Billie Jean King Main Library through March 2025! If you missed the opening, there's still plenty of time to experience the...

Announcing Registration for the Port Photo Program

Capture the Hidden Beauty of the Port: Registration Opens Soon for the 2024 Port Photo Program! The Port of Long Beach, in partnership with the Arts Council for Long Beach (ArtsLB), is excited to announce that registration for the annual Port Photo Program opens next...

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Announcing the City of Long Beach Youth Art Contest
Unleash Your Creativity: Join the City of Long Beach Youth Art Contest! The City of Long Beach, in partnership with ... Keep Reading

Announcing the City of Long Beach Youth Art Contest

Announcing Registration for the Port Photo Program
Capture the Hidden Beauty of the Port: Registration Opens Soon for the 2024 Port Photo Program! The Port of Long ... Keep Reading

Announcing Registration for the Port Photo Program

Discover the Artistry of Long Beach: Professional Artist Fellowship Art Exhibition
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 19, 2024, as the city of Long Beach comes together for a truly special ... Keep Reading

Discover the Artistry of Long Beach: Professional Artist Fellowship Art Exhibition

Discover Long Beach’s Rich Arts Scene: Theatres, Art Galleries, and Museums You Can’t Miss
Long Beach, California, has long been a cultural hub, from the early days of silent films with Charlie Chaplin to ... Keep Reading

Discover Long Beach’s Rich Arts Scene: Theatres, Art Galleries, and Museums You Can’t Miss

Announcing the Long Beach Recovery Act Public Mural Program Winners
We are thrilled to announce that the City of Long Beach has chosen the winners of the Public Mural Program ... Keep Reading

Announcing the Long Beach Recovery Act Public Mural Program Winners

State of the Arts 2024 Awards
Long Beach, CA—The Arts Council for Long Beach is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of the State of ... Keep Reading

State of the Arts 2024 Awards

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