Announcements
City of Long Beach Recognizes Long Beach Blues Society and New Blues Festival
Last week, the City of Long Beach held a recognition ceremony for the Long Beach Blues Society and New Blues Festival, honoring their achievements at FestFormus as well as their contribution to the greater Long Beach community . The Long Beach Blues Society, an Arts...
Long Beach Community Theater Call for Storytellers
STORIES SHOULD BE BASED ON A TRUE STORY FROM YOU LIFE. Please limit your story to around 5 minutes long. OPEN FORMAT – NO TOPIC IS OFF LIMITS Please SHARE a story about whatever is on your heart or in your mind. What you witness in the world. Something really funny...
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...
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...
El Dorado Nature Center Call for Artists!
El Dorado Nature Center is part of expansive El Dorado Park in Long Beach with thousands of visitors each month. Our Visitor Center contains a gallery space for rotating shows, one month in duration, nature-themed and family-friendly. Seeking artists to show June 2020...
Join the Arts Council for Long Beach in Honoring the 2018 State of the Arts Awardees
Long Beach, CA—On Friday, October 12 from 6–9 p.m., the Arts Council for Long Beach will host its annual State of the Arts event in partnership with the Office of Mayor Robert Garcia. This year’s theme, Arts Revolution, is a special occasion that brings together...
Living Arts Long Beach Now Accepting Applications
Take charge of your life and career through Living Arts Long Beach! Turn your passion for art into a career! Living Arts Long Beach will give you real life-creative-job skills you need to succeed and connect you to professional artists who have careers in the arts....
Arts Council for Long Beach Announces Drake Chavez Greenbelt Park Muralists
The Arts Council for Long Beach launches the Drake Chavez Mural Project, an initiative that will install two public art murals along the western walls of the park. This project is in partnership with Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine and the office of Councilwoman Lena Gonzalez (1st District).
Dew Tour and Secret Walls
Today is the day! Dew Tour is off and running today through Sunday July 1st. Don’t forget to check out the Secret Walls event held on Friday, June 29 at 5 pm, you wont to miss this it! Secret Walls is the world’s largest live art event where artists battle...
Dew Tour with Eric Trine
With the Long Beach Dew Tour just days away we cant wait to see the lounge designed and constructed by Long Beach local artist Eric Trine of Amigo Modern. Congrats to Eric as this is his second year collaborating with the Dew Tour. Located by Rainbow Lagoon, make...
Empower Arts West Long Beach
The Arts Council for Long Beach and Councilmember Roberto Uranga invite you to Empower Arts, on Saturday, May 5, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Gold Star Manor. Join us as we celebrate arts education and veteran creativity through visual and performing arts. The...
Arts Council Recipient of Spirit of Downtown Award
The Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA) has announced that the Arts Council for Long Beach will be a recipient of a Spirit of Downtown Award. We are very proud of the hard work board, staff, and supporters have done to grow the presence of the Arts Council. Join us on...
Mayor Recognizes Cambodia Town Mural Artists with Go Long Beach Award
Last week, Mayor Robert Garcia held the annual Go Long Beach Awards, where he honored some bright stars in Long Beach who are doing incredible things in our community. The Cambodia Town Mural Project artists were recognized for their commitment to making Long Beach...
Save the Date for Empower Arts West Long Beach
On Saturday, May 5, 2018, the Arts Council and our community partners will celebrate arts education through visual and performing arts.
Announcing Arts Education Programs and Applications for 2017–2018
The Arts Council has two exciting new partnerships with Centro C.H.A. and United Cambodian Community; together, they will contract teaching artists to conduct after-school workshops for high school students in community spaces in Long Beach. Additionally, the Arts...
Council District 9 Creative Corridor Challenge Call for Artists
The Creative Corridor Challenge is looking for artists to contribute to the collection of neighborhood mural with concepts that uplift, highlight and celebrate the vibrant history and culture of North Long Beach.
HEART of LONG BEACH
HEART of LONG BEACH The Arts Council for Long Beach is excited to invite the community to participate and celebrate the completion of the Cambodia Town Mural Project in HEART of LONG BEACH on Sunday, August 13 from 3-8 p.m. through an open call for talent, vendors, or...
SAVE THE DATE: State of the Arts 2017
The Arts Council for Long Beach’s annual State of the Arts is the prominent arts event of the year. In partnership with the Office of the Mayor, this special occasion brings together residents, the creative community and city leaders to celebrate the arts in...Grant Opportunity for Long Beach Arts Leaders
Have you ever wanted to be a Leadership Long Beach (LLB) graduate? The Arts Council has an exciting opportunity for arts leaders: a $1,000 grant to fund a portion of enrollment costs. LLB will match this to cover even more. LLB is a 10-month intensive program where...