This week we’re showcasing Aydin T. Palabiyikoglu and his work as our Port PHOTO Alumni feature! Aydin has worked as a journalist, photographer, designer and cinematographer for more than 20 years while being a father for seven years. During the past two decades,...
This week we’re featuring Long Beach resident Annie Banks one of our talented Port PHOTO Alumni who is a creative entrepreneur. Annie is an avid photographer that has a bachelors from Fresno State University and an AA in photography from Cosumnes River College...
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...
The Long Beach Airport (LGB), in partnership with the Arts Council for Long Beach (ACLB), is seeking submissions from local artists who are women for a pandemic-themed art exhibit. Submissions should reflect uplifting and hopeful messages related to the pandemic.“The...
DETERMINATION LB was an arts education and public art project composed of both art and health & wellness workshops for youth ages 16-24. This program was led by artist Big Sleeps and Centro CHA staff. Youth were taught artistic skills and deep community...
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...
We are looking for artists that would like to be part of the 2nd Saturday Artwalk in the East Village. We are looking for all types of art, musicians, painters, sculptures, writers, and particularly an artist that can project art. What do to: 1: Artists must be...
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...
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...
Music Tastes Good: Radiolistener is a band formed in tribute to a world renowned and much loved Long Beach local Ikey Owens. His inspiration, and influence in the Long Beach music scene still echo sweet melodies in remembrance of such a giving soul. Asi Fui is...
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, 7th District Council Member Roberto Uranga cordially invites you to join him, and the Arts Council at this year’s 2nd Annual Fiesta In The Park. There will be live entertainment and performances for free from 12:00PM...
Parallel Paths is an exploration and experimental project studying paths created by bark beetles. Bark Beetles are a pest found in trees across California and widely across the United States and eat their way through trees underneath the bark creating intricate...
Last week, Mayor Robert Garcia held the annual Go Long Beach Awards, where he honored some bright stars in Long Beach who are doing incredible things in our community. The Cambodia Town Mural Project artists were recognized for their commitment to making Long Beach...
HEART of LONG BEACH The Arts Council for Long Beach is excited to invite the community to participate and celebrate the completion of the Cambodia Town Mural Project in HEART of LONG BEACH on Sunday, August 13 from 3-8 p.m. through an open call for talent, vendors, or...
In October, the Arts Council for Long Beach launched the Cambodia Town Mural Project, an initiative that will install eight public art murals along Anaheim Street between Long Beach Blvd. and Junipero Ave. This project is in partnership with Cambodia Town Inc., United...
National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Jane Chu has approved more than $30 million in grants as part of the NEA’s first major funding announcement for fiscal year 2017. Included in this announcement is an Art Works grant of $20,000 to the Arts Council for Long...
The Arts Council for Long Beach has launched the Cambodia Town Mural Project, an initiative that will install up to nine public art murals along Anaheim Street between Long Beach Blvd. and Junipero Ave. by Summer 2017. This project is in partnership with Cambodia Town...
The Arts Council for Long Beach has launched the Cambodia Town Mural Project, an initiative that will install up to nine public art murals along Anaheim Street between Long Beach Blvd. and Junipero Ave. by Summer 2017. This project is in partnership with Cambodia Town...
The 5th Uptown Creative Corridor Challenge mural at 1639 E. South St. is complete! The mural is by Katie Phillips of Squeeze Art Collective. Stay tuned: an update on mural #6 coming soon! Visit the Creative Corridor Challenge Facebook Page for more information and to...
The Arts Council for Long Beach is a proud partner on the Uptown Creative Corridor Challenge, a beautification effort led by Councilmember Rex Richardson’s office. The project is an initiative to beautify various sites in North Long Beach through art,...
The Arts Council for Long Beach is a proud partner of the Uptown Creative Corridor Challenge, which will help beautify North Long Beach corridors with art and greenery! Come to the kickoff event on Wednesday, September 30 from 6:30–8 p.m. at Houghton Park.
The Edison, Downtown Long Beach’s newest residential and mixed-use development, will showcase an original artwork created by local artist Kevin Chartier. Chartier’s sculptural design, “Lights on Long Beach,” was selected by the owners from a group of...
