Northern Prominence
Artist(s): Guillermo Avalos
Uptown Creative Corridor Challenge
Murals for the North Long Beach community
The Uptown Creative Corridor Challenge is a community effort to beautify North Long Beach that was initiated by Council District 9, supported by Councilmember Rex Richardson, and a collaboration with Squeeze Art Collective and Arts Council for Long Beach. There were various phases to the project including Project Submission, where residents were encouraged to identify the following areas for improvement within Council District 9: vacant buildings, vacant lots, spaces to plant trees, walls to paint murals, and utility boxes; a Creative Corridor Team Development stage, where residents and artists were divided into teams to complete corridor designs and plans; and Project Execution, where teams and volunteers complete projects on each corridor.
Uptown Long Beach Creative Corridor Challenge New Cultural Mural, "Tautua"
The newest Creative Corridor Challenge mural, "Tautua", was unveiled in the Starr King neighborhood on September 8, 2018, in a ceremony hosted by Councilmember Rex Richardson, 9th District, City of Long Beach. The new mural, by artist Jason Pereira, offers a cultural theme that celebrates the diversity of Uptown residents and highlights the importance of artistic expression in unifying the community.
Unveiling ceremony for “Tatua” mural by Jason Pereira, part of the Uptown Creative Corridor Challenge
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Together We Soar
Artist(s): Tracy Negrete
Location: My Liquor
A Life of Possibilities
Artist(s): Katie Phillips
Wanderer, There Is No Road, The Road is Made by Walking
Artist(s): Jose M. Loza
Location: Intercity Fellowship Hall
The Guardian
Artist(s): Mer Young
DREAM
Artist(s): Marcel "SEL" Blanco
Location: Quality Thrift Store
Run, Skip, Jump Long Beach
Artist(s): Dog Knit Sweater
Tautua
Artist(s): Jason Perreira
Location: American Oil
Creative Conversations
Artist(s): Melissa Flower
Location: Dominquez Pizza #2
Meet the artists
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Guillermo Ivan Avalos
Tracy Negrete
Katie Phillips
Jose M. Loza
Mer Young
JP
Melissa Flower
Uptown Creative Corridor Challenge News & Events
Creative Corridor Challenge Mural Update
The 5th Uptown Creative Corridor Challenge mural at 1639 E. South St. is complete! The mural is by Katie Phillips of Squeeze Art Collective. Stay tuned: an update on mural #6 coming soon! Visit ...
First Mural Launches for the Uptown Creative Corridor Challenge Project
The Arts Council for Long Beach is a proud partner on the Uptown Creative Corridor Challenge, a beautification effort led by Councilmember Rex Richardson's office. The project is an initiative ...
Creative Corridor Challenge Kickoff – Wednesday, September 30!
The Arts Council for Long Beach is a proud partner of the Uptown Creative Corridor Challenge, which will help beautify North Long Beach corridors with art and greenery! Come to the kickoff event ...