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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...