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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The Arts Council for Long Beach believes that public art connects neighborhoods and offers insight into our collective heritage, while encouraging civic pride and community participation.

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Center for Cultural Innovation is Hiring!

Program Officer, Grants We are seeking a Program Officer who will be responsible for managing the full cycle of CCI’s ... Keep Reading

Center for Cultural Innovation is Hiring!

FT Faculty - Theater Performance

ABOUT THE POSITIONLong Beach Community College District is currently seeking one full-time tenure Theater Performance Professor commencing with the fall ... Keep Reading

FT Faculty – Theater Performance

FT Faculty - Technical Theatre -Scenic Design

ABOUT THE POSITION Long Beach Community College District is currently seeking one full-time tenure Technical Theatre - Scenic Design Professor ... Keep Reading

FT Faculty – Technical Theatre -Scenic Design

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

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This #GivingTuesday, we need your support to keep

This #GivingTuesday, we need your support to keep the arts thriving in Long Beach! Your generosity fuels vital cultural investments, sparks conversation, and inspires hope for a better city.

As we approach 2025, the financial challenges we face are real, and without increased support, the transformative work we do is at risk. Every dollar makes a tangible difference in keeping the arts alive and accessible to all.

Help us sustain Long Beach’s artistic spirit! Donate to the Arts Council for Long Beach today, and share with your family and friends why the arts matter. Together, we can make 2025 a year of resilience, hope, and creativity. #artslb

📸 Explore identity, memory, and history through

📸 Explore identity, memory, and history through the powerful lens of photographer Brian Doan, one of this year’s Professional Artist Fellows! His thought-provoking work is on view now at the Professional Artist Fellowship Exhibition, Cultural Currents. Stop by the Billie Jean King Main Library to experience his compelling visual storytelling.
👉 Exhibition runs through March 2025!
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We are excited to introduce our new van, Artsy! Th

We are excited to introduce our new van, Artsy! This van was made possible thanks to the generous donation from the Perenchio Foundation. Artsy will help our Arts Learning Team travel to Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) schools that need mosaic art! It is equipped with essential cabinetry and storage for all the Tessera tiles that will be used to create beautiful mosaics. We can’t wait to see you around Long Beach!
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We are excited to see the @longbeachcity Public Mu

We are excited to see the @longbeachcity Public Mural Program in full swing. Ramona Park was the first mural to be completed, and several other murals are currently in progress. During the holiday break, keep an eye out for a new mural in your council district. If you're excited about the new murals, consider donating today.
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