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

“As an arts community, we are at a very exciting place. We have built an amazing relationship with the city. We’re really at a place where we can begin to show the strength we have in the arts and in the creative economy we have here in Long Beach.” – Griselda Suárez
Meet Our Staff
ArtsLB Staff listed alphabetically by last name
Kristie Bailey
Public Art Associate
Jude De Luna
Projects Associate
Lisa DeSmidt
Director of Programs
Sergio Alan Diaz
Programs Associate
Judy Estrada
Communications Manager
Jeanne Evangelista
Public Art Associate
Keith Lewis
Communications Associate
Laura Nelson
Operations Manager
Betty Rosen
Lead Teaching Artist
Anthony Smyers
Executive Associate
Daniel Villa
Assistant Teaching Artist
For general inquiries email: info@artslb.org
For grant inquiries, email grants@artslb.org or send text message to 562-204-6948
For public art inquiries email: publicart@artslb.org
For arts learning inquiries email: artslearning@artslb.org
For marketing or calendar inquiries email: marketing@artslb.org
Board of Directors 2024 - 2025

Elaine Bernal
Secretary

Karen Byrnes
Board Member

Violet Brown
Board Member

Alma Castro
Board Member

Marc Davidson
Vice President

Jennifer Drolet
Member at Large

David Espinoza
Board Member

Cristina Espiritu
Treasurer

Amanda Fruta
Board Member

Janét Hund
Board Member

Michael Kennedy
Board Member

Jennifer Kumiyama
Board Member

Anne Lattime
President

Holly Leveque
Board Member

Jay Majithia
Board Member

Maureen McGlynn
Board Member

Jayro Sandoval
Board Member
Job Openings
The Arts Council for Long Beach is currently hiring Public Art Associates, for more information please review this job posting.
Please visit our Jobs & Internships page for local opportunities in the arts.
Have questions about the Arts Council?
Please visit our contact page, email us at info@artslb.org, or call us at 562.435.ARTS (2787).
The Arts Council for Long Beach offices are located at 115 Pine Avenue, Suite 350, Long Beach, CA 90802.