City of Long Beach
Arts Council for Long Beach Receives APA Award for Grass Roots Initiative
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,...
Long Beach Arts Council Brings Back State of the Arts: A Night of Art, Music, and Celebration!
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...
Call for Panelists: FY24 – 25 Annual Grant Programs
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...
Get Involved: Vote for the Next Mural in Your Neighborhood!
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...
Celebrating a Successful School Year
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...
Join Us at JumpstART – A Family and Community Art Celebration
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...
Celebrating Youth Creativity, Poetry, and Nature
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...
ArtsLB Executive Director Griselda Suarez Selected as Grand Marshal for MLK Parade and Celebration!
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...
Get Involved! Long Beach Recovery Act Public Mural Program
We’re thrilled to share an exciting opportunity for Long Beach residents to actively shape the city’s vibrant art scene. The City of Long Beach, in collaboration with the Arts Council for Long Beach (ArtsLB), has initiated the Public Mural Program, a...
Professional Artist Fellowship Grant Deadline Extended
Apply before Monday July 31. The deadline has been extended a few more days. There is still time to watch the YouTube Workshop and apply today!
LBCC Call for Mural Art
The Long Beach City College Public Art Program seeks to contribute to a welcoming, affirming campus experience for all students. In the 2019 NACCC survey, a minority of students felt they mattered in public spaces on campus and one of the recommended actions was to...
City Announces Long Beach Creative Economy Grants Program
Includes upcoming grant opportunities for local arts, culture and history nonprofits, professional artists and cultural .
Arts Council for Long Beach and League of Women Voters to Host Mayoral Candidates Forum
The Arts Council for Long Beach and the League of Women Voters Long Beach will host a forum for candidates who are seeking the position of mayor of our city. The event will take place on May 7, 2022 at 10 AM to noon at the Museum of Latin American Art. Attendees will...
Support the Arts Council for Long Beach for LB Gives
The Arts Council for Long Beach cultivates the physical, social, and economic characteristics of Long Beach neighborhoods by nurturing and enlivening the arts. We serve individuals, groups, and organizations through advocacy, arts education, public art, and...
Between the Divide: Professional Artist Fellows Exhibition
Between the Divide showcases the work of the Arts Council for Long Beach’s 2019 Professional Artist Fellows and Percent for Arts Fellows. Generously supported through the City of Long Beach’s allocation for the arts and Percent for Arts Program, these artists...
Washington Middle School Mural Celebration
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...
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...
CRÉ DAY X LONG BEACH ARTWALK
Long Beach is the little big city that has everything you’ll ever need and through the community, we hope to foster a night of celebration and elevation. Cré Day is the miscellany and variety of talents in Long Beach. Through the juxtaposition of what is typically...
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...
Sister Cities International Young Artist and Authors Showcase
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...
Toaster Music Presents Anita Sinclair: Biomorphism
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...
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...
Down Town Long Beach Unfiltered Photo Contest
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...