ACLB Events
Arts Council for Long Beach’s 2019–2020 Annual Grant Applications Now Available With Professional Development Workshops
The Arts Council for Long Beach is excited to announce that the 2019–2020 Annual Grant Cycle Applications and Guidelines are now available. Applications and Guidelines can be found on the Arts Council website at http://www.artslb.org/grants. The Arts Council...
LB Artwalk May 11
Just blocks away from the beach in the heart of the East Village Arts District is the Long Beach Art Walk. Artists and art enthusiasts alike may walk the route of their choice which expands 7 city blocks with 6 Galleries, 21 Murals, and 28 businesses with art! With an...
LB Artwalk Finds New Focus and Energy
On Saturday, May 11 from 4–10 p.m. the Arts Council for Long Beach will be leading the effort to activate the East Village through the LB Artwalk. The Arts Council will focus efforts on strengthening partnerships between businesses and artists while creating a collaborative and inclusive artwalk experience.
Port of Long Beach PHOTO Gallery Pop-up and Maritime Photography Talk
On Friday, March 29 from 7-8:30 p.m., the Arts Council for Long Beach’s Open Conversations series kicks off at the Aquarium of the Pacific’s adults-only Night Dive event. Join the Arts Council and Port of Long Beach for an insightful talk on maritime photography. Port of Long Beach photographer Tim Rue, who was featured in Bloomberg’s 2018 Year in Pictures, will talk about his adventures documenting maritime life from the air, land, and sea. Also hear from Arts Council Artist Registry photographer Eddie Davila, who uses photography to document the ocean and surrounding environment. Learn about the Port of Long Beach’s PHOTO Program and view the Port of Long Beach PHOTO Gallery pop-up collection, which features photos from the 2018 PHOTO Program collection.
Ben Caldwell Keynote Speaker at Creative Long Beach Luncheon
On March 22, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., artist, educator, and KAOS Network founder and director, Ben Caldwell will give a keynote address at the first annual Creative Long Beach Internship Program fundraiser, “Interns in the Arts.” The event will take place at The Reef Restaurant.
Interns in the Arts – 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...
Arts Council Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. With a Weekend of Hope
The Arts Council for Long Beach invites the community to join us for a weekend of hope honoring the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The weekend begins on Friday, January 18 from 6–9 p.m. at the Collaborative Gallery (421 West Broadway). Artists are encouraged to...
2019 ACLB Mural Project: Call for Artists
The Arts Council for Long Beach is partnering with City Council districts that would like to beautify neighborhoods through the installation of murals. Artists are invited to submit their ideas and qualifications for this exciting community initiative. Each artist...
DTLB Unfiltered 2018 Finalists Showcase
Downtown Long Beach Alliance has partnered once again with the Arts Council for Long Beach to celebrate Arts Month through the launch of DTLBUNFILTERED. Now in its second year, this signature art program invites the community and visitors to the gallery to showcase...
Open Conversations with Peter Zokosky
On Thursday, November 1 from 6 to 8 p.m., join the Arts Council for Long Beach, for an Open Conversation with Murky Realms artist Peter Zokosky. Curators Brian Trimble and Terry Braunstein will lead an informal discussion about process, about influences, and about his...