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Join the Arts Council for Long Beach for State of the Arts 2019
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: Professional Artist Fellows Exhibition
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...
Washington Middle School Mural Celebration
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...
Introducing the Arts Organizations in this Year’s Long Beach Gives
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...
Arts Council X Long Beach Gives 2019
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...
Arts Council for Long Beach Announces Grantees for 2018–2019 With New Percent for Arts Funding and New Percent for Arts Fellows Grant
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,...
POW! WOW! Long Beach 2019
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...
Arts Awards Nominations Now Open
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...
CRÉ DAY X LONG BEACH ARTWALK
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...
Uncommon Grounds Opening Reception – Art@Work, Long Beach
Art@Work will present Long Beach-based artist Annie Stromquist and San Pedro artist WS Milner in an exploration of the intimate and otherworldly through print and sculpture. WS Milner, a multi-disciplinary artist working out of AGCC, explores the idea of myth and...
Professional Development Grant to Attend the Annual International Conference of Indigenous Archives, Libraries, and Museums
The Arts Council for Long Beach has set aside funds to support professional development for Long Beach professionals interested in working with indigenous groups to curate exhibitions and archives. The conference theme is “Navigating Cultural Survival in the...
Call for Venues: Make Music Long Beach
Do you want to host live music on International Make Music Day 2019? The international celebration of music is just a few months away and we have opened up signups for venues and musicians to register to participate in this year’s...
Call for Grant Panelists
Each summer, the Arts Council for Long Beach convenes grant review panels to undertake the important task of deciding how to distribute annual grant funds to Long Beach artists, organizations and community groups. We invite you to apply! Panelists have included...
LB Artwalk Launches App with Tour LBC And Arts Park Summer Programming
On Saturday, June 8 from 5–10 p.m.the Arts Council for Long Beach will be leading the effort to activate the East Village through the LB Artwalk. Artists and art enthusiasts alike can walk the route of their choice which expands 7 city blocks with 6 Galleries, 21...
ART REALM X LB Art Walk
“The underlying idea behind ART REALM was to create reality; lacking enough consistent platforms and spaces within our Art District where emerging artists of color and those that identify with underground culture were represented, we created one. ”
Open Conversations: Meet, Draw, Sew and Make
Join the Arts Council for Long Beach and Long Beach Forward on Thursday, May 23 from 5–8 p.m. at the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) for an Open Conversations collective art making project and discussion. Take part in MOLAA’s current exhibition Chiachio &...
Arts Council for Long Beach’s 2019–2020 Annual Grant Applications Now Available With Professional Development Workshops
The Arts Council for Long Beach is excited to announce that the 2019–2020 Annual Grant Cycle Applications and Guidelines are now available. Applications and Guidelines can be found on the Arts Council website at http://www.artslb.org/grants. The Arts Council...
LB Artwalk May 11
Just blocks away from the beach in the heart of the East Village Arts District is the Long Beach Art Walk. Artists and art enthusiasts alike may walk the route of their choice which expands 7 city blocks with 6 Galleries, 21 Murals, and 28 businesses with art! With an...
LB Artwalk Finds New Focus and Energy
On Saturday, May 11 from 4–10 p.m. the Arts Council for Long Beach will be leading the effort to activate the East Village through the LB Artwalk. The Arts Council will focus efforts on strengthening partnerships between businesses and artists while creating a collaborative and inclusive artwalk experience.
Imagen Awards Student Short Film Competition!
The Imagen Foundation is pleased to announce the kick-off of its Imagen Awards Student Short Film Competition! College and high school students from all over the United States and Puerto Rico are encouraged to submit a film they have completed between August 28, 2017...
Port of Long Beach PHOTO Gallery Pop-up and Maritime Photography Talk
On Friday, March 29 from 7-8:30 p.m., the Arts Council for Long Beach’s Open Conversations series kicks off at the Aquarium of the Pacific’s adults-only Night Dive event. Join the Arts Council and Port of Long Beach for an insightful talk on maritime photography. Port of Long Beach photographer Tim Rue, who was featured in Bloomberg’s 2018 Year in Pictures, will talk about his adventures documenting maritime life from the air, land, and sea. Also hear from Arts Council Artist Registry photographer Eddie Davila, who uses photography to document the ocean and surrounding environment. Learn about the Port of Long Beach’s PHOTO Program and view the Port of Long Beach PHOTO Gallery pop-up collection, which features photos from the 2018 PHOTO Program collection.
Sister Cities International Young Artist and Authors Showcase
Sister Cities International holds an annual global competition, Young Artists & Authors Showcase (YAAS), to encourage young artists to express the values of international friendship and cultural exchange through artwork, literature and photography. The theme for...
2019 ACLB Mural Project: Call for Artists
The Arts Council for Long Beach is partnering with City Council districts that would like to beautify neighborhoods through the installation of murals. Artists are invited to submit their ideas and qualifications for this exciting community initiative. Each artist...