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Open Conversations: Professional Artist Fellows
Join us for an afternoon celebrating the 2023 Professional Artist Fellows in the closing of “Energy in Motion”, the 2023 Professional Artist Fellowship exhibition, along with welcoming the incoming 2024 Operating I & II grantees, Community Project grantees,...
Celebrating Women’s History Month
🌟 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,...
Books & Buckets
SURVEY HERE Books & Buckets needs Washington Community Neighborhood’s Input! WHAT IS THE PROJECT ABOUT? A Washington Community Neighborhood Mural Project The Washington Neighborhood Basketball Court Mural Project is a collaborative effort between Washington...
Donate Today!
When you become a recurring donor, or Partner in the Arts, you will join a special group of people reaching out each month to provide Arts opportunities for not only individual artists but for organizations, educational programing and public works that uplift our...
Celebrating Black History Month
🌟 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...
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...
In Memory of James Nash
A message from Gregory Johson, Arts Council for Long Beach Board President: As we entered into the holiday weekend, we learned of the passing of my colleague in the arts, James Nash. We served together on the board of directors at the Arts Council for Long Beach. He...
LGB Airport Art Contest Finalist
We are thrilled to announce that an artist has been selected for Long Beach Airport’s call for art. This new artistic addition to the airport will be a beautiful mural that will showcase the unique and vibrant culture of Long Beach. We invite our traveling...
PAF: 2023 Opening Reception
Join the Arts Council for Long Beach on Saturday, October 14, 2023, from 1 pm to 5 pm as we recognize the 2023 Professional Artist Fellows. This is an exhibition that features the work of Arminé Iknadossian, Brandis Rodriguez, Emily Dyer, Eric...
Sharing is Caring an ArtsLB Mario Ybarra Jr Collaboration
Are you a lover of the arts? Do you believe in supporting local artists and creatives? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to show your support! The Long Beach Arts Council, in collaboration with local artist Mario Ybarra Jr., has released a line of...
Post Implementation Community Survey – 15th Street and Chestnut Avenue
The City of Long Beach in partnership with the Arts Council for Long Beach and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles is collecting feedback on the Washington Neighborhood Community Corners Project that was completed in May 2023. The goal of this project is to...
Sowing Seeds of Change 2023
ABOUT With the gracious support of the VSA Kennedy Center, the Arts Council for Long Beach (ArtsLB) presents our Mosaic Art program to youth with neurodevelopmental disabilities, specifically autism spectrum disorder. Our program takes place at Sowing Seeds of Change,...
Veteran’s Park – 7 for 7 Mural Project
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...
Arts Council for Long Beach Announces 70 Los Angeles & Orange County Organizations & Artists Selected To Participate in $60 Million California Creative Corps
LONG BEACH, CA – Today, the Arts Council for Long Beach announced the 35 organizations and 35 artists selected to participate in the California Creative Corps program. Earlier this year, ArtsLB was selected by the California Arts Council as one of 15...
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!
Stand with ArtsLB
Today, in partnership with Elders Rising and Long Beach Historical Society, the Arts Council for Long Beach (ArtsLB) announced a new citywide public arts program, Rainbow Heroes. This groundbreaking initiative focuses on telling the stories of LGBTQIA+ Elders through interactive murals that will be placed in all nine (9) City Council Districts. The first honoree will be Dr. Angela Bowen.”
THE PASSIONATE PURSUITS OF ANGELA BOWEN
Written and Directed by Angela’s wife Dr. Jennier Abod, this movie is a powerful story about the life of Angela Bowen, a black lesbian feminist activist who grew up in inner city Boston during the Jim Crow era. Despite the many obstacles she faced, Angela went on to...
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...
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...
Arts Council for Long Beach Announces New Board President and Executive Committee
On October 3, 2022, Greg Johnson, marketing strategist and arts advocate, will lead the Arts Council for Long Beach (ARTSLB) into its 46th year as the newly elected Board President. Sayon Syprasoeuth, Program Manager at United Cambodian Community, is now serving...
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...
AOC7 Utility Box Project Artist Open Call
The AOC7 Neighborhood Association is selecting artists from the Arts Council for Long Beach Artist Registry to submit proposals for a utility box project along Anaheim St. Select artists will be invited to create an original artwork proposal with the theme A...