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The Edison will Showcase Local Artist’s Sculpture
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 proposals...
Arts Council Appoints Joya De Foor as Board Treasurer
The Arts Council for Long Beach is excited to introduce you to Joya De Foor, our new Treasurer-elect for the Arts Council Board of Directors. After a lengthy and extensive search, we are proud to announce that the nomination of Joya De Foor was unanimously approved at...
Studio Available for Reservations
Make your media and start reserving online now! As of June 2015, members who wish to reserve the studio will be required to successfully complete the following FOUR classes: Producing at PADNET Studio 1 (previously known as Studio Production & Graphics) Studio 2...
Open Studio at ArtExchange!
ArtExchange is looking for an artist interested in occupying a storefront work space within our organization. This space can be held by an individual artist or shared by a small group of artists. Applications will be reviewed by committee based on skill level,...
Rare Opportunity for Photographers to Capture Port
Photos from beginners, amateurs and pros to be exhibited at MoLAA The Arts Council for Long Beach is partnering once again with the Port of Long Beach for Port of Long Beach Photo, a three-part photography learning experience for amateur and pro photographers alike....
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Learn more about upcoming Arts Council events and partner events happening around town.
Act Out Theatre Company Presents, The Chronicles of Narnia
Act Out Theatre Company is a community theatre group based in North Long Beach that provides theatre training and experience to at-risk school-age children and their families.This December, Act Out Theatre presents The Chronicles of Narnia at the Light and Life...
Miner Smith Exhibition Opens this Friday at the Historical Society of Long Beach
This Friday, December 4, celebrate the historic homebuilder Miner Smith with an exhibition at the Historical Society of Long Beach (4260 Atlantic Avenue). Miner Smith is a homebuilder who built 30 homes in the historic neighborhood of Belmont Heights between 1920 and...
Art and the L.A. River: A Panel Discussion, this Sunday at MOLAA
Join the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) this Sunday, December 6, from 3–5 p.m. for Art and the L.A River: A Panel Discussion. In conjunction with the Victor Hugo Zayas: The River Paintings exhibition, this discussion will include perspectives from artists and...
The Mobile ArtSpace: Redefining Urban Public Art
On Wednesday, October 28 at 7 p.m., architect Wil Carson will give a talk at the University Art Museum about an exciting project the Arts Council is helping launch: the Mobile ArtSpace. Carson’s talk, entitled Mobile ArtSpace: Redefining Urban Public Art, is free and...
Open Conversations with PADNET and WE Labs
On Wednesday, October 28, from 5–6:30 p.m., the Arts Council for Long Beach’s monthly Open Conversations event welcomes Long Beach Public Access Digital Network (PADNET.tv) and Work Evolution Laboratories (WE Labs). The Arts Council will also present our new Risk and...
State of the Arts 2015!
Mayor’s Office Partners with Arts Council For State of the Arts Event For the first time in its history, the Arts Council for Long Beach’s annual State of the Arts event will be hosted in partnership with the Mayor’s Office. In another first, the event will be held at...
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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.
Microgrant Funds Mural at Colin Powell Academy
The Arts Council for Long Beach funded a mural project by The Draculas, a Long Beach-based trio comprised of artists Jeff McMillan, Gary Musgrave, and Jake Kazakos. Together, the three have fun, paint, and soar to success with the students of Colin Powell...
Mayor Recognizes Cambodia Town Mural Artists with Go Long Beach Award
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...
InterTrend’s Lunar New Year Interactive Installation
On Tuesday, February 13, interTrend Communications will reveal their annual Lunar New Year installation on the first floor of their headquarters at The Psychic Temple. This year celebrates Year of the Dog. Multicolored digital images of dogs that are trained by...