Celebrating the Long Beach Recovery Act Mural Program: A Triumph of Community, Culture, and Creativity
The City of Long Beach, in collaboration with the Arts Council for Long Beach (ArtsLB), is thrilled to announce the successful completion of the Long Beach Recovery Act (LBRA) Mural Program. This impactful initiative, part of the broader LBRA, highlights the importance of art in revitalizing and strengthening communities. With nine incredible mural projects scattered across Long Beach, each artist has infused our city with vibrant, meaningful public art that speaks to our shared history, culture, and natural beauty.
The partnerships between the City of Long Beach and ArtsLB embody our mission to make art an accessible and transformative experience for all. Through these murals, we are able to celebrate the diversity, resilience, and creativity of our community. This initiative not only enriches the aesthetic landscape of Long Beach but also fosters connections between people, neighborhoods, and the environments we hold dear.
The murals themselves are a testament to the incredible talent of local artists, who have designed and executed works that are as varied and diverse as the communities they represent. Each mural reflects the artist’s unique vision of Long Beach, whether through the lens of multiculturalism, nature, recreation, or cultural heritage. Together, these murals contribute to a unified vision of Long Beach as a place of belonging, growth, and collective strength.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the City of Long Beach for their continued support of the arts and their investment in the future of our community. These murals are just one of many ways we are working together to build a more vibrant, connected, and creative Long Beach.
To learn more about the murals and the artists behind them,you can visit their artist registry profile. We encourage you to explore each mural’s location and inspiration. We invite you to visit these sites and experience firsthand the beauty, diversity, and creativity that make Long Beach such a special place.
- Alycia Shiann https://artslb.org/artists/alycia-shiann/
- Location: Future site of Senior Center, 125 Elm Ave., Long Beach CA 90802 (Alley wall, Alamo Ct on back of building)
- Charlótte Medina https://artslb.org/artists/charlottemedina/
- Location: Bixby Park, 130 Cherry Ave, Long Beach CA 90802
- Cory Bilicko https://artslb.org/artists/cory-bilicko/
- Location: Recreation Park, 4900 E. 7th St, Long Beach CA 90804
- Ms. Yellow https://artslb.org/artists/ms-yellow/
- Location: El Dorado Park Community Center, 2800 N Studebaker Rd, Long Beach CA 90815
- Peak Murals https://artslb.org/artists/peak-murals/
- Location: Heartwell Park, 5801 E. Parkcrest St, Long Beach, CA 90808
- Omar R God https://artslb.org/artists/omarrgod/
- Location: Gymnasium at McBride Park, 1550 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, Long Beach CA 90813
- Trinh Mai https://artslb.org/artists/trinh-mai/
- Location: Multi Service Center, 1301 W. 12th St, Long Beach CA 90813
- Michael Che Romero https://artslb.org/artists/michael-che-romero-mural-artist-mural-painter-vivache-designs/
- Location: Davenport Park, 2910 E 55th Way Long Beach CA 90802
- Brenda Cibrian https://artslb.org/artists/brendacibrian/
- Location: Ramona Park, 3301 E. 65th St, Long Beach CA 90805
For more information visit: https://artslb.org/creative-economy-grants/