Few things in life are more satisfying than seeing a talented young person begin a career in the arts. But without the right professional connections and hands-on experience, their first and greatest challenge may be just getting a foot in the door. That’s why...
The Arts Council wants to hear from residents about their thoughts and visions for the future of arts and culture in Long Beach. We have embarked on a planning process that is informed by public input and will determine our work over a 5 year period, starting in 2021....
The Arts Council for Long Beach wants to hear from residents about their thoughts and visions for the future of arts and culture in Long Beach. We have embarked on a planning process that is informed by public input and will determine our work over a 5 year period,...
Join us for the mural dedication of DETERMINATION LB a mural project with artist David Velasquez “Big Sleeps.” The Arts Council for Long Beach has partnered with artist David Velasquez “Big Sleeps,” Long Beach Transit and Centro Cha for DETERMINATION LB, a mural...
Join us at the Art@Work pop-up gallery space in Long Beach for the opening reception of Figurative Encounters, showcasing the work of Long Beach-based artist Virginia Broersma and AGCC studio artist Anna Erneholm. In Broersma’s paintings, limbs, crevices, rolls, and...
We would like to invite you Saturday February 1st 11 am – 1 pm to celebrate our workshop series Determination LB with Big Sleeps at 1340 Cherry Ave, in Long Beach. There will be music, performances, Determination gallery, give aways by @creativeflowarts and...
The California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) Career Development Center hosts an annual internship essay contest and this year marked the centers 38th annual event. CSULB students enter the contest by writing an essay about their internship experience. The...
The Arts Council for Long Beach wants to hear from residents about their thoughts and visions for the future of arts and culture in Long Beach. We have embarked on a planning process that is informed by public input and will determine our work over a 5 year period,...
Arts Council for Long Beach is moving its offices. We will be closed from Monday, December 16, 2019 through Thursday, January 16, 2020. Our new address will be: Arts Council for Long Beach 115 Pine Ave., Suite 350 Long Beach, CA 90802 Phone: (562) 435-2787...
On Saturday, December 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. photographs from the 2019 PHOTO PROGRAM will be on view during the December LB Art Walk. The Port of Long Beach is more than an economic engine – it can be a source of surprising beauty and a feast for the creative eye. The...
Downtown Long Beach Alliance has partnered with the Arts Council for Long Beach for the 3rd Annual Unfiltered Photography Contest to celebrate Arts Month through the launch of #DTLBUNFILTERED. This signature art program invites the community and visitors to the...
The Arts Council for Long Beach will be at State Senator Lena Gonzalez’ Dia de los Muertos Pop-up event this Friday. We will be paying our respects and honoring two artists lost this year: Toko Tasi and Katie Phillips. Please join us as we remember their work in...
Art@Work’s fourth rotation, Knotted Dimensions, will showcase Long Beach based artist Katie Stubblefield and San Pedro artist Nancy Voegeli-Curran. IDEA’s beautiful office space sets the location for Stubblefield and Voegeli-Curran’s paintings and wall sculptures that...
The Long Beach Artwalk is a project of the Arts Council for Long Beach. Walk 7 city blocks with 6 Galleries, 21 Murals, and 30 businesses and experience unlimited possibilities. for more information visit artslb.org/lb-artwalk/.
We are looking for artists that would like to be part of the 2nd Saturday Artwalk in the East Village. We are looking for all types of art, musicians, painters, sculptures, writers, and particularly an artist that can project art. What do to: 1: Artists must be...
Katie Phillips was a creative builder, maker, and force in our arts community. Her accomplishments were not only in creating art for herself but creating spaces where others could create their own art. Whether you experienced her joyful light and inquisitive mind...
On Friday, October 11 from 6–9 p.m., the Arts Council for Long Beach will host its annual State of the Arts event in partnership with the Office of Mayor Robert Garcia. This special occasion brings together residents, the creative community and city leaders to...
Between the Divide showcases the work of the Arts Council for Long Beach’s 2019 Professional Artist Fellows and Percent for Arts Fellows. Generously supported through the City of Long Beach’s allocation for the arts and Percent for Arts Program, these artists...
On Tuesday, September 24 from 5–7 p.m. the Arts Council for Long Beach will be celebrating inclusion and diversity with the completion of a new mural at Washington Middle School. The Arts Council’s effort is to spotlight the collaborative work of muralist Kenny...
As the Arts Council for Long Beach continues to ramp up for Long Beach Gives, we’d like to take a moment to introduce some of the many other participating Long Beach non-profit art organizations. Each of these organizations plays an integral role in nurturing a...
The Arts Council for Long Beach is excited to announce that we will be participating in this year’s Long Beach Gives! What is Long Beach Gives? Long Beach Gives is a 24-hour, online fundraising campaign that provides Long Beach nonprofits the opportunity to gain...
The Arts Council for Long Beach is proud to announce 34 grantees funded through its Annual Grant programs for 2018–2019 and Percent for Arts Grant Program. Generously supported through the City of Long Beach’s allocation for the arts and Percent for Arts Program,...
Ever since 2015, POW! WOW! has made its mark on Long Beach. This week-long event gathers artists—both Long Beach-bred and international—to paint the walls of Long Beach. This year is no different, with 22 different artists displaying their talents. The Arts Council...
In partnership with the Office of the Mayor, State of the Arts brings together over 300 arts supporters to celebrate the arts in Long Beach. In addition to announcing new projects, every year the Arts Council recognizes local arts excellence by honoring residents who...
Long Beach is the little big city that has everything you’ll ever need and through the community, we hope to foster a night of celebration and elevation. Cré Day is the miscellany and variety of talents in Long Beach. Through the juxtaposition of what is typically...
