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Get Involved: Vote for the Next Mural in Your Neighborhood!
The City of Long Beach is excited to announce the opening of the voting period for the Creative Economy Grants – Public Mural Program. From now until July 8, 2024, community members can vote for one of three mural choices per district. Your vote will help decide...![Elevate Your Grant Application with ArtsLB’s Professional Development Appointments](https://artslb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Professional-Headshot-Workshop-1-1080x675.jpg)
Elevate Your Grant Application with ArtsLB’s Professional Development Appointments
As the Annual Grant deadline swiftly approaches, ArtsLB is thrilled to offer a series of professional development opportunities designed to help artists perfect their applications. Understanding the importance of a compelling artist statement and high-quality visuals,...![Long Beach Arts Council Brings Back State of the Arts: A Night of Art, Music, and Celebration!](https://artslb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Image_20240508_154329_915-1080x675.jpg)
Long Beach Arts Council Brings Back State of the Arts: A Night of Art, Music, and Celebration!
The Arts Council for Long Beach is thrilled to bring back the highly-anticipated State of the Arts event. This evening is not just another event, but a unique fusion of live music, captivating entertainment, special guest speakers, and a dazzling awards ceremony, all...![Celebrating Youth Creativity, Poetry, and Nature](https://artslb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/State-of-the-Arts-Groove-is-in-the-Arts-3-1080x675.jpg)
Celebrating Youth Creativity, Poetry, and Nature
The Arts Council for Long Beach (ArtsLB) is thrilled to announce a remarkable collaboration with Casita Bookstore and Long Beach City Public Libraries, culminating in a celebration of youth creativity, poetry, and nature. This event, held in the heart of our vibrant...![ArtsLB Grant Application Technical Assistance Workshops.](https://artslb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Tech-Assistance-1080x675.jpg)
ArtsLB Grant Application Technical Assistance Workshops.
Exciting news for the Long Beach arts community! ArtsLB is thrilled to announce the opening of its annual grant applications, a golden opportunity for artists and community projects to secure funding and support for their creative endeavors. But that’s not all...![Long Beach City Council Unanimously Declares April as Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month](https://artslb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Title-Image-1-1080x675.jpg)
Long Beach City Council Unanimously Declares April as Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month
On April 9, 2024, the Long Beach City Council unanimously approved an agenda item to declare April as Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month. The measure by Councilmember Dr. Suely Saro, in partnership with the Arts Council for Long Beach, joins a statewide effort t o...![Call for Artists: The Power of Visibility: Boldness in LGBTQ+ Art](https://artslb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/lbcreative-group.jpeg)
Call for Artists: The Power of Visibility: Boldness in LGBTQ+ Art
This is an exhibit that highlights the importance of representation and visibility for the LGBTQ+ community. This exhibit will feature works that portray the lives, experiences, and struggles of LGBTQ+ individuals, shining a light on their stories and giving voice to...![Call for Artists: CICA Art Festival 2024](https://artslb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/cica_art_festival_2024_banner.jpg)
Call for Artists: CICA Art Festival 2024
CICA Museum invites artists and designers worldwide to participate in “CICA Art Festival 2024.” .” The event was organized to provide the public with more opportunities to purchase artworks and crafts directly from artists and designers. *How to submit your...![Celebrating Women’s History Month](https://artslb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2024-Womens-History-Month-Honorees--1080x675.jpg)
Celebrating Women’s History Month
🌟 Celebrating Women’s History Month with ArtsLB! 🌟 This March, we are shining a spotlight on the incredible women in our artist registry who have made a lasting impact on our community. We are so grateful for the trailblazing women who have paved the way for us,...![Books & Buckets](https://artslb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2024-Books-vs.-Buckets-Website-Post-1800x-1200--1080x675.jpg)
Books & Buckets
SURVEY HERE Books & Buckets needs Washington Community Neighborhood’s Input! WHAT IS THE PROJECT ABOUT? A Washington Community Neighborhood Mural Project The Washington Neighborhood Basketball Court Mural Project is a collaborative effort between Washington...![In Memory of James Nash](https://artslb.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/James-Nash_Announcement-1080x675.jpg)
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...City Council Approves FY24 Budget
We want to thank Mayor Rex Richardson and the Long Beach City Council for acknowledging the significance of the creative economy at every level in our city. The approval of the FY 24 Budget will empower ArtsLB to showcase the essence of our city through our modern...![Call for Grant Panelists 2024](https://artslb.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023-Call-for-Grant-Panelists-Facebook-Post-Landscape-1-940x675.png)
Call for Grant Panelists 2024
Each year, 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...![City Announces Long Beach Creative Economy Grants Program](https://artslb.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/kicYlr1s-1080x675.jpeg)
City Announces Long Beach Creative Economy Grants Program
Includes upcoming grant opportunities for local arts, culture and history nonprofits, professional artists and cultural .
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Support the Arts Council for Long Beach for LB Gives
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...Rancho Los Cerritos Job Opportunity
Now Hiring for: Curator Hours: Exempt 40 hours/week (weekdays with some evenings and weekends), with benefits Salary: $65,000 to $75,000 Position Description: The Curator is responsible for managing the historical collections, exhibits, archives,...![Port PHOTO Alumni Feature: Aydin Tuna Palaiyikoglu](https://artslb.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Artboard-1-1-1080x675.png)
Port PHOTO Alumni Feature: Aydin Tuna Palaiyikoglu
This week we’re showcasing Aydin T. Palabiyikoglu and his work as our Port PHOTO Alumni feature! Aydin has worked as a journalist, photographer, designer and cinematographer for more than 20 years while being a father for seven years. During the past two decades,...![Arts Council Announces City of Long Beach Covid Relief Fund Partnership](https://artslb.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Covid-Relief-1080x675.jpg)
Arts Council Announces City of Long Beach Covid Relief Fund Partnership
**Update** The Covid Relief Fund has been exhausted. We are no longer able to accept applications. Please follow us on social media for the latest information. Facebook Twitter Instagram The City of Long Beach has dedicated additional $75,000 of Covid-19 Relief...![Interns in the Arts Luncheon Canceled](https://artslb.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/interns-lunch.jpg)
Interns in the Arts Luncheon Canceled
Arts Council for Long Beach feels it is important to let you know that your health and safety are top of mind amid concerns about the coronavirus. This morning the Arts Council received Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent press release regarding COVID-19. Mayor Robert...![Between the Divide: Professional Artist Fellows Exhibition](https://artslb.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Between-the-Divide-Postcard-for-Web-1080x675.jpg)
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...![CLEVER EMPIRE X LONG BEACH ART WALK](https://artslb.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_7595-1080x675.jpeg)
CLEVER EMPIRE X LONG BEACH ART WALK
This Saturday, August 10th | East Village Arts Park | 6:00-9:30 We’re back with another Long Beach Art Walk show! This month, Long Beach Art Walk has partnered with Clever Empire, a hip-hop collective focused on connecting creatives and providing them with a...![Arts Council for Long Beach Announces Grantees for 2018–2019 With New Percent for Arts Funding and New Percent for Arts Fellows Grant](https://artslb.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Virginia-Mural.jpg)
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,...![LB Artwalk Launches App with Tour LBC And Arts Park Summer Programming](https://artslb.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/LB-Artwalk-Web-1080x675.jpg)
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...![Dew Tour and Secret Walls](https://artslb.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/SecretWallsDT-1080x675.jpg)