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In Memory of James Nash

In Memory of James Nash

A message from Gregory Johson, Arts Council for Long Beach Board President: As we entered into the holiday weekend, we learned of the passing of my colleague in the arts, James Nash. We served together on the board of directors at the Arts Council for Long Beach. He...
Stand with ArtsLB

Stand with ArtsLB

Today, in partnership with Elders Rising and Long Beach Historical Society, the Arts Council for Long Beach (ArtsLB) announced a new citywide public arts program, Rainbow Heroes. This groundbreaking initiative focuses on telling the stories of LGBTQIA+ Elders through interactive murals that will be placed in all nine (9) City Council Districts. The first honoree will be Dr. Angela Bowen.”

Impermanence: Stories of Rupture and Repair

Impermanence: Stories of Rupture and Repair

Join the Arts Council for Long Beach on Saturday, October 15, 2022, from 3 to 5 pm as we recognize the 2022 Professional Artist Fellows. Impermanence: Stories of Rupture and Repair is an exhibition that features the work of Jamil Austin, Ja’net...
Omar Awaida Tribute Mural

Omar Awaida Tribute Mural

September 24th @ 11 AM – 2 PM Los Cerritos Park.3750 Del Mar AveLong Beach, CA 90807Joseph Awaida, Raihan Dakhil and their 3-year-old son Omar were fatally struck by an intoxicated driver on Halloween in 2019. Councilmember Roberto Uranga has worked with the...
Metro Art – Call for Art Extended!

Metro Art – Call for Art Extended!

EXTENDED DEADLINE: 2022 Artist Pool for Digital Media Opportunities Metro Art invites artists and artist teams working in digital media to apply to the 2022 Artist Pool for Digital Media Opportunities Deadline has been extended to Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at...
Artist Registry: Mural Technical Assistance Workshop

Artist Registry: Mural Technical Assistance Workshop

Public Mural Program: $135,000 has been allocated to support a public mural program, for which the Departments of Public Works and Parks, Recreation, and Marine have created a list of public facilities citywide that will be made available to artists for mural artwork....
Arts Council for Long Beach Announces Grantees for 2022

Arts Council for Long Beach Announces Grantees for 2022

The Arts Council for Long Beach is proud to announce 32 grantees funded through its Annual Grant programs for Fiscal Year 2022. Generously supported through the City of Long Beach’s allocation for the arts, Percent for Arts Program and the National Endowment for the...
Arts Council to Receive $20,000 Grant from the NEA

Arts Council to Receive $20,000 Grant from the NEA

Arts Council for Long Beach has been approved for a $20,000 Grants for Arts Projects award to support our regranting program. This project will provide additional funds for the 2022 Annual Grants Program. Arts Council for Long Beach’s project is among 1,248 projects...
Artist Registry Feature: Valerie J. Bower

Artist Registry Feature: Valerie J. Bower

Arts Council for Long Beach is featuring artists from our Artist Registry. For the month of September, we are celebrating Latinx heritage and this week we are highlighting photographer Valerie J. Bower. Valerie J. Bower (b. 1986) is a Los Angeles based photographer....
Artist Registry Feature: Corie Mattie

Artist Registry Feature: Corie Mattie

Arts Council for Long Beach is featuring artists from our Artist Registry. For the month of August, we are celebrating socially engaged artists and this week we are highlighting public artist Corie Mattie. Corie Mattie is an LA-based artist and muralist who...
Artist Registry Feature: Able Arts Work

Artist Registry Feature: Able Arts Work

Arts Council for Long Beach is featuring artists from our Artist Registry. For the month of August, we are celebrating socially engaged artists and this week we are highlighting fellow non-profit organization, Able Arts Work. The primary vision of Able ARTS Work is to...
Artist Registry Feature: Joshua McCall

Artist Registry Feature: Joshua McCall

Arts Council for Long Beach is featuring artists from our Artist Registry. For the month of July, we are celebrating our BIPOC artists and this week we are highlighting Joshua McCall. Joshua McCall is a painter, graphic designer, clothing designer, but most...