Arts Council to Receive $20,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts

Dec 15, 2016 | Cambodia Town Mural Project, General, Public Art

National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Jane Chu has approved more than $30 million in grants as part of the NEA’s first major funding announcement for fiscal year 2017.  Included in this announcement is an Art Works grant of $20,000 to the Arts Council for Long...

Long Beach Open Studio Tour

Oct 27, 2016 | General

Celebrating the arts in Long Beach for October is Arts Month, the Long Beach Open Studio Tour kicked off the month-long celebration with a self-guided tour inside the creative spaces of over 50 local artists. Hear from artists and participants in LBTV’s coverage...

Port of Long Beach PHOTO | GALLERY Winners and Fan Favorite

Sep 29, 2016 | General

For the fourth year in a row, the Arts Council has partnered with the Port of Long Beach for the Port of Long Beach PHOTO GALLERY, a three-part photography learning experience for amateur and professional photographers alike. The free program consists of a workshop...

October 2: Port of Long Beach PHOTO | GALLERY

Sep 28, 2016 | General

For the fourth year in a row, the Arts Council has partnered with the Port of Long Beach for the Port of Long Beach PHOTO GALLERY, a three-part photography learning experience for amateur and professional photographers alike. The free program consists of a workshop...

It’s National Arts in Education Week!

Sep 6, 2016 | General

This week is National Arts in Education Week, a week designated by Congress in 2010 to recognize the transformative power of the arts in education. The celebration is intended to bring attention to this cause for elected officials and educational decision makers...

Arts Council Awards Five Microgrants in July

Aug 23, 2016 | General

Photo credit: Elise Bernal artwork for Self-Care Share Every month, the Arts Council funds wonderful community art projects and professional development opportunities at up to $1,000. Five projects received funding last month: Local Artist Elise Bernal was selected...

Call for Grants Panelists!

May 3, 2016 | General

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...

Art Gathering LA is Coming to Long Beach June 2–5

Apr 26, 2016 | General

Art Gathering LA – the multi-media art festival featuring tattoo, street, Lowbrow, Pop-Surrealist and traditional works – is coming to the Queen Mary June 2–5! The innovative, immersive art festival features: more than 150 artists, galleries, independent artists and...

Open Conversations on Community Arts Leadership

Apr 15, 2016 | General

On Tuesday, April 26, from 5–6:30 p.m., the Arts Council’s monthly Open Conversations event will focus on community arts leadership and engage attendees in a conversation about the role artists and cultural organizations play in community development. Questions will...

Creative Corridor Challenge Kickoff – Wednesday, September 30!

Sep 29, 2015 | General, Uptown Creative Corridor Challenge

The Arts Council for Long Beach is a proud partner of the Uptown Creative Corridor Challenge, which will help beautify North Long Beach corridors with art and greenery! Come to the kickoff event on Wednesday, September 30 from 6:30–8 p.m. at Houghton Park.