About Arts Council for Long Beach

Vision

The Arts Council for Long Beach envisions a thriving Long Beach that benefits from universal participation in the arts.

History

Arts Council for Long Beach, also know as ACLB and ArtsLB, was founded by the City of Long Beach in 1976 as the Public Corporation for the Arts, becoming a 501(c)(3) organization in 1982.

ACLB is a dynamic organization that receives and distributes public funds, and also raises funds through private donations, foundations, corporations, and contracts for services.

Mission

The Arts Council for Long Beach cultivates the physical, social, and economic characteristics of Long Beach neighborhoods by nurturing and enlivening the arts. 

We serve individuals, groups, and organizations through advocacy, arts education, public art, and grant making within the City of Long Beach.

We practice profound inclusion as a collaborator and convener for the benefit of all communities.

Values

• Equitable
• Collaborative
• Belonging
• Inclusive
• Diverse
• Educational

Goals

ACLB strives to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors of the City of Long Beach through the cultivation of the arts by:

• Promoting artists living in Long Beach
• Uplifting communities to engage in arts and culture
• Building connections between artists and audiences
• Leading discussions about the role of arts in the community
• Implementing outstanding arts education programs
• Cultivating unique opportunities for art to be shown and appreciated
• Advocating for the arts sector in city, county, state and federal levels
• Rewarding excellence in the arts through our annual and monthly grant programs
• Transforming Long Beach through public art

Greg Johnson (Board President)

Daniel Alvarado (Member At Large)

Elaine Bernal Villanueva

Jon Boyden

Violet Brown

Karen Byrnes

Marc Davidson (Secretary)

Jennifer Drolet

Cristina Espiritu (Treasurer)

Amanda Fruta

Tasha Hunter

Michael Kennedy

Anne Lattime (Vice President)

Maureen McGlynn

Elizabeth Munzon

Jayro Sandoval

Sayon Syprasoeuth

James Nash (In Memorium)