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Preserving Public Art in Long Beach – Apply for the Public Art Maintenance Microgrant!

Preserving Public Art in Long Beach – Apply for the Public Art Maintenance Microgrant!

Public art is a defining feature of Long Beach, adding color, culture, and creativity to our neighborhoods. From murals to utility box designs, these artistic contributions shape our city’s identity. But over time, exposure to the elements, defacement, and general...
🎨 New Artist Registry Tools Make It Easier Than Ever to Hire Local Artists

🎨 New Artist Registry Tools Make It Easier Than Ever to Hire Local Artists

The Arts Council for Long Beach is excited to announce new updates to our Artist Registry—a vital tool for connecting the public, businesses, and event organizers with local creative talent. To better support live programming during events like the Downtown Long Beach...
Celebrating the Completion of Long Beach’s Creative Economy Grants Public Mural Program

Celebrating the Completion of Long Beach’s Creative Economy Grants Public Mural Program

The City of Long Beach and the Arts Council for Long Beach (ArtsLB) are proud to announce the culmination of the Creative Economy Grants Public Mural Program, a transformative initiative that brought ten new murals to parks and public facilities across the city. These...
PAF Exhibition Closing

PAF Exhibition Closing

Join us for the closing of the 2024 Professional Artist Fellowship Exhibition, Cultural Currents, Saturday, March 15, 2025! If you missed the opening, this is your last chance to experience the incredible works of this year’s Professional Artist Fellows. The...
Standing Together Through Uncertain Times

Standing Together Through Uncertain Times

We know that the past few days have brought uncertainty and concern, and we want to reassure you that the Arts Council for Long Beach is doing everything in our power to advocate for grantees and partners and protect the funding that sustains your work.  As you...

Center for Cultural Innovation is Hiring!

Program Officer, Grants We are seeking a Program Officer who will be responsible for managing the full cycle of CCI’s grantmaking portfolio for individual artists and arts workers, ensuring that each deadline-based program runs smoothly and on time. This role will...

FT Faculty – Theater Performance

ABOUT THE POSITIONLong Beach Community College District is currently seeking one full-time tenure Theater Performance Professor commencing with the fall 2025 semester. This assignment also includes curriculum development, participation in the shared governance process...
Discover the Artistry of Long Beach: Professional Artist Fellowship Art Exhibition

Discover the Artistry of Long Beach: Professional Artist Fellowship Art Exhibition

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 19, 2024, as the city of Long Beach comes together for a truly special event! The Billie Jean King Library will host the Annual Professional Artist Fellowship Art Exhibition, a one-day-only celebration of the city’s most...