Arts News
Our latest announcements and opportunities — from artist calls and grants to exciting events.
Keeping in Tune: Restoring “The Blue Note”
October is Arts Month! As we celebrate the arts and the creative community that makes Long Beach vibrant, we’re taking a moment to look back at something special that happened this summer. From community projects to the care and conservation of public artwork, this summer was full of opportunities to connect with public art in new ways. This month, we’re highlighting one of those stories and the people who helped make it happen.
Every summer, visitors to the Uptown Jazz Festival are ...
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🌱 Microgrant Program — Best for First-Time Applicants
🎉 Long Beach’s Road to 2028: Introducing the Imagine28 Grant Awardees!
ArtsLB Announces Arts Hero Award at State of the Arts 2026
ArtsLB Turns 50, It’s Time to Boogie on Down to State of the Arts 2026!
Get Paid to Create! Introducing “Healing Through Color”—A Free Summer Program for Long Beach Teens
Calling All 5th Graders! Discover, Create, and Win Prizes at the New Port Art Program
IMAGINE28: Shaping the Cultural Landscape for Summer 2028
Join Our Team as a Marketing or Public Art Intern!
Beyond the Spotlight: Putting Every Long Beach Neighborhood on the Map
Celebrate the City’s Creative Youth: The 2026 City of Long Beach Youth Art Contest is Now Open!
Lisa DeSmidt named Arts Council for Long Beach’s Interim Executive Director
Arts Council for Long Beach Announces Departure of Executive Director Griselda Suarez
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Profiles in the Arts
We love to share all the fantastic work happening in the creative community. Check here as we profile local artists, community leaders and organizations making things happen.
Discover the Artistry of Long Beach: Professional Artist Fellowship Art Exhibition
Discover Long Beach’s Rich Arts Scene: Theatres, Art Galleries, and Museums You Can’t Miss
Celebrating Women’s History Month
Celebrating Black History Month
Arts Council for Long Beach Announces New Board President and Executive Committee
Artist Registry Feature: Valerie J. Bower
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