ACLB Events
ArtsLB Call for Curator!
Are you a passionate curator with a deep connection to Long Beach? The Arts Council for Long Beach is excited to announce a call for curatorial qualifications for the FY24 Professional Artist Fellowship Exhibition. We invite community members, artists,...
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...
Celebrating a Successful School Year
As the school year comes to a close, the Arts Council for Long Beach is proud to reflect on a remarkable collaboration with the Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) and the Youth Leadership Academy at Stevens, McBride, and Keller Middle Schools. Over the past...
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,...
Celebrate Pride with a Burst of Artistic Flair at the Long Beach Pride Parade and Festival!
This weekend promises to be a vibrant celebration of both community and creativity at the annual Long Beach Pride Parade and Festival, happening on May 18th and 19th. As we revel in the joy and diversity of the LGBTQ+ community, the Arts Council for Long Beach is...
Join Us at JumpstART – A Family and Community Art Celebration
Experience the vibrant creativity and talent of Long Beach at JumpstART, an exciting event brought to you by the Arts Council of Long Beach! Jumpstart Program, our arts enrichment initiative in partnership with Centro CHA, Love Beyond Limits, Playnice, and the United...
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
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...
Open Conversations: Professional Artist Fellows
Join us for an afternoon celebrating the 2023 Professional Artist Fellows in the closing of “Energy in Motion”, the 2023 Professional Artist Fellowship exhibition, along with welcoming the incoming 2024 Operating I & II grantees, Community Project grantees,...
Get Involved! Long Beach Recovery Act Public Mural Program
We’re thrilled to share an exciting opportunity for Long Beach residents to actively shape the city’s vibrant art scene. The City of Long Beach, in collaboration with the Arts Council for Long Beach (ArtsLB), has initiated the Public Mural Program, a...
PAF: 2023 Opening Reception
Join the Arts Council for Long Beach on Saturday, October 14, 2023, from 1 pm to 5 pm as we recognize the 2023 Professional Artist Fellows. This is an exhibition that features the work of Arminé Iknadossian, Brandis Rodriguez, Emily Dyer, Eric...
Professional Artist Fellowship Grant Deadline Extended
Apply before Monday July 31. The deadline has been extended a few more days. There is still time to watch the YouTube Workshop and apply today!
Getty 25 x Arts Council for Long Beach
In celebration of the Getty Center’s 25th Anniversary, J. Paul Getty Trust is partnering up with neighborhoods across Los Angeles to produce ten bespoke community-centric festivals that embrace the local community and showcase Getty-inspired programming. The objective...
Open Conversations: Parks and Records
The Arts Council will be hosting Open Conversations with Brent Dennis, Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine and VIP Records. Open Conversations will take at the East Village Arts Park from Noon to 6 pm, during the LB Artwalk.
Call for Artists: LB Art Walk
We are looking for artists and collectives to participate as a pop-up vendor in the 2nd Saturday Art Walk October – December 2021.
Go Make Something: Working Through and Beyond the Convergence
Go Make Something: Working Through and Beyond the Convergence is led by artist and facilitator Jose Angel Castro. This unique program is both cathartic and productive because of its multifaceted approach. Go Make Something will include local creative interviews on...
Long Beach and San Pedro to host “Bridge Wellness” Through Art and Healing
“Bridging Wellness” is a series of community pop-ups generously supported by WE RISE LA and Arts Council for Long Beach. “Bridging Wellness” is a collaborative effort with partners Angels Gate Cultural Center, Compound LB, 10 other organizations and numerous...
Create Your Own Container Project
The Port of Long Beach and the Arts Council for Long Beach launched Create Your Own Container, a Do-It-Yourself container project designed by local artist and designer Nick Zegel. You can watch the tutorial video for step-by-step details and...
Arts Council State of the Arts 2021
Join us for our virtural State of the Arts 2021, Presented in partnership with the Port of Long Beach. Arts Council for Long Beach “2021 State of the Arts” No...
Port of Long Beach PhotoWorks Program
In collaboration with the Arts Council of Long Beach, the Port of Long Beach is proud to bring you PhotoWorks. This program is taking the place of the 2020 PhotoProgram, which has been reimagined due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program will consist of...
Passport to the Arts Summer Camp
Passport to the Arts showcases the cultural and artistic traditions of prominent cultural groups in Long Beach. Learning about these groups fosters student tolerance and appreciation of cultural diversity. Long Beach third and fourth graders...
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...
Interns in the Arts 2020 – A Luncheon benefiting Creative Long Beach
Few things in life are more satisfying than seeing a talented young person begin a career in the arts. But without the right professional connections and hands-on experience, their first and greatest challenge may be just getting a foot in the door. That’s why...