Arts Council For Long Beach
Background
ACLB 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.
Vision
The Arts Council for Long Beach envisions a thriving Long Beach that benefits from universal participation in the arts.
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
Meet Our Staff
Griselda Suárez
Executive Director
562.435.ARTS (2787) ext. 1673
“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
Lisa DeSmidt
Director of Programs
562.435.ARTS (2787) ext: 1671
Laura Nelson
Operations Manager
562.435.ARTS (2787) ext: 1670
Judy Estrada
Communications Manager
562.435.ARTS (2787) ext: 1672
Cynthia Luján
Director of Public Art
562.435.ARTS (2787) ext: 1674
Betty Rosen
Eye on Design Teaching Artist
562.435.ARTS (2787) ext: 1675
Daniel Villa
Assistant Teaching Artist
562.435.ARTS (2787) ext: 1675
Sergio Alan Diaz
Programs Associate
562.435.ARTS (2787) ext: 1676
Anthony Smyers
Executive Associate
562.435.ARTS (2787) ext: 1678
For general inquiries email: info@artslb.org
For grant inquiries email: grants@artslb.org
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
2022-2023 Board of Directors
Daniel Alvarado
Beverly Amidon
Helene Ansel
Elaine Bernal
Violet Brown
Marc Davidson
Jennifer Drolet
Cristina Espiritu
Tasha Hunter
Greg Johnson (Board President)
Dr. Randel (Randy)
King
Anne Lattime
James Nash
Lyn Pohlmann
Jocelynn Pryor
Jayro Sandoval
Renee Simon
Sayon Syprasoeuth
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.