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...
We are thrilled to announce that the City of Long Beach has chosen the winners of the Public Mural Program. We are thankful for the chance to collaborate with the City of Long Beach on this fantastic opportunity for our local arts community. We are eager to assist...
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...
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...
The Arts Council for Long Beach is excited to announce a call for panelists to participate in the selection process for the curator of our FY24 Professional Artist Fellowship Exhibition. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of a pivotal decision that will shape...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
We are thrilled to share a momentous announcement that fills our hearts with pride and joy! ArtsLB Executive Director, Griselda Suarez, has been selected to be a Grand Marshal for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade and Celebration, set to unfold on Saturday, January...
Arts Council for Long Beach in partnership with City of Long Beach Council District 7 seeks your insight to help Artist Trinh Mai in her research as she develops a mural for our community at Veteran’s Park as part of the 7 for 7 Mural Project. The goal...
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...
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...
The Arts Council for Long Beach (ArtsLB) and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA) have partnered on a utility box project in the Washington Neighborhood. Four artists have been selected by the community through a community voting process. Selected...
A new pandemic-themed art exhibit has been unveiled at Long Beach Airport (LGB). The exhibition by local women artists, commissioned by a partnership between the airport and the Arts Council for Long Beach (ARTSLB), reflects uplifting and hopeful messages...
Port PHOTO alumni Weldon Spurling says photography has been the medium in which he’s “viewed the world for the last 48 or so years, through marriage 6 beautiful children, two different professions, and many hospitalizations. It has been a shield in troubled times, a...
We would like to invite you Saturday February 1st 11 am – 1 pm to celebrate our workshop series Determination LB with Big Sleeps at 1340 Cherry Ave, in Long Beach. There will be music, performances, Determination gallery, give aways by @creativeflowarts and...
On Tuesday, September 24 from 5–7 p.m. the Arts Council for Long Beach will be celebrating inclusion and diversity with the completion of a new mural at Washington Middle School. The Arts Council’s effort is to spotlight the collaborative work of muralist Kenny...
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...
Art@Work will present Long Beach-based artist Annie Stromquist and San Pedro artist WS Milner in an exploration of the intimate and otherworldly through print and sculpture. WS Milner, a multi-disciplinary artist working out of AGCC, explores the idea of myth and...
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...
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...
On Friday, February 8, 5 to 7 p.m. Cam Town Art Gallery will open with its very first exhibition featuring emerging artists from the Living Arts Collective alongside established artists Dave Van Patten and Annie Nak. The gallery is located inside the United Cambodian...
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...
