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...
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 Arts Council for Long Beach has been honored with the APA Award for Grass Roots Initiative for our Public Art Community Corners project! This prestigious award celebrates the region’s most outstanding planning work,...
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...
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...
🌟 Celebrating Women’s History Month with ArtsLB! 🌟 This March, we are shining a spotlight on the incredible women in our artist registry who have made a lasting impact on our community. We are so grateful for the trailblazing women who have paved the way for us,...
🌟 Embracing Black History Month with Artistry and Inspiration! 🎨 Throughout February, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible talent of Black artists from our very own Long Beach Artist Registry. 🖌️ Join us as we celebrate their creativity, passion, and...
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...
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...
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...
Sister Cities International holds an annual global competition, Young Artists & Authors Showcase (YAAS), to encourage young artists to express the values of international friendship and cultural exchange through artwork, literature and photography. The theme for...
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...
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...
By Brielle Biscocho and Judy Estrada Blcknoise is a rising soul music duo from Long Beach. Since 2010 they have been producing songs and building a fan base all over Southern California. They were one of the Franklin Stage acts at Music Tastes Good 2018. Just like...
Curatorial and Musical Duo Toaster Music Creates New Multi-Media Experience at the Arts Month LB celebration in Bixby Knolls Curatorial and musical duo Toaster Music is presenting a new multi-media experience at the Expo Arts Center on October 5th from 6:30 to 9:30...
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...
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 capture DTLB’s...
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....
Our Art Matters page in the current Long Beach Business Journal issue highlights, the thriving live music scene in Long Beach, the GO! Store through Arts and Services for Disabled and the East Village Arts District’s newest exhibition space, blu Prints Gallery....
Image: Barbara Strasen, Asian Cabbage 1 Our Art Matters page in the current Long Beach Business Journal issue highlights the 125-plus local artisans now at MADE in Long Beach, the three new exhibits at the Long Beach Museum of Art and local artist Alexander...
Our Art Matters page in the current Long Beach Business Journal issue features tips for marketing yourself as an artist from Business Advisor Sé Reed of the Small Business Development Center, the historic homebuilder Miner Smith and Hellada Art Center’s current...
