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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...
Discover Long Beach’s Rich Arts Scene: Theatres, Art Galleries, and Museums You Can’t Miss

Discover Long Beach’s Rich Arts Scene: Theatres, Art Galleries, and Museums You Can’t Miss

Long Beach, California, has long been a cultural hub, from the early days of silent films with Charlie Chaplin to the legendary music of Snoop Dogg, and Sublime. Whether it’s the rock and roll of Cold War Kids, the powerful voice of Mexican musician Jenni Rivera, or...
State of the Arts 2024 Awards

State of the Arts 2024 Awards

Long Beach, CA—The Arts Council for Long Beach is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of the State of the Arts event. Scheduled for this Friday, September 20, at 5 PM at Alter Brewing Society, this premier gathering promises to be an unforgettable...
Go Make Something Kids! LBCC Exhibition

Go Make Something Kids! LBCC Exhibition

Go Make Something, Kids! Is excited to present Long Beach, Unified, an art exhibition to be held at the Long Beach Community College Art Gallery. Long Beach, Unified features original art works from Go Make Something Kids! participants who represent the Leadership...
Omar Awaida Tribute Mural

Omar Awaida Tribute Mural

September 24th @ 11 AM – 2 PM Los Cerritos Park.3750 Del Mar AveLong Beach, CA 90807Joseph Awaida, Raihan Dakhil and their 3-year-old son Omar were fatally struck by an intoxicated driver on Halloween in 2019. Councilmember Roberto Uranga has worked with the...
POW! WOW! Long Beach 2019

POW! WOW! Long Beach 2019

Ever since 2015, POW! WOW! has made its mark on Long Beach. This week-long event gathers artists—both Long Beach-bred and international—to paint the walls of Long Beach. This year is no different, with 22 different artists displaying their talents. The Arts Council...
Interns in the Arts – A Luncheon benefiting Creative Long Beach

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...