PAF Exhibition Closing

Join us for the closing of the 2024 Professional Artist Fellowship Exhibition, Cultural Currents, Saturday, March 15, 2025! If you missed the opening, this is your last chance to experience the incredible works of this year's Professional Artist Fellows. The...

Preserving Public Art in Long Beach – Apply for the Public Art Maintenance Microgrant!

Public art is a defining feature of Long Beach, adding color, culture, and creativity to our neighborhoods. From murals to utility box designs, these artistic contributions shape our city’s identity. But over time, exposure to the elements, defacement, and general...

Standing Together Through Uncertain Times

We know that the past few days have brought uncertainty and concern, and we want to reassure you that the Arts Council for Long Beach is doing everything in our power to advocate for grantees and partners and protect the funding that sustains your work.  As you...

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PAF Exhibition Closing
Join us for the closing of the 2024 Professional Artist Fellowship Exhibition, Cultural Currents, Saturday, March 15, 2025! If you ... Keep Reading

PAF Exhibition Closing

Preserving Public Art in Long Beach – Apply for the Public Art Maintenance Microgrant!
Public art is a defining feature of Long Beach, adding color, culture, and creativity to our neighborhoods. From murals to ... Keep Reading

Preserving Public Art in Long Beach – Apply for the Public Art Maintenance Microgrant!

Long Beach Youth Poet Laureate Program
The Youth Poet Laureate (YPL) is a title awarded to a young individual who demonstrates talent in the arts, particularly ... Keep Reading

Long Beach Youth Poet Laureate Program

Standing Together Through Uncertain Times
We know that the past few days have brought uncertainty and concern, and we want to reassure you that the ... Keep Reading

Standing Together Through Uncertain Times

Completion of the Creative Economy Grants Mural Program
Celebrating the Long Beach Recovery Act Mural Program: A Triumph of Community, Culture, and Creativity The City of Long Beach, ... Keep Reading

Completion of the Creative Economy Grants Mural Program

ArtsLB Artist Registry Promotions Begins!
The Arts Council for Long Beach (ArtsLB) is thrilled to announce that we will begin actively promoting the ArtsLB Artist ... Keep Reading

ArtsLB Artist Registry Promotions Begins!

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