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Arts Council for Long Beach Announces Grantees for 2018–2019 With New Percent for Arts Funding and New Percent for Arts Fellows Grant
The Arts Council for Long Beach is proud to announce 34 grantees funded through its Annual Grant programs for 2018–2019 and Percent for Arts Grant Program. Generously supported through the City of Long Beach’s allocation for the arts and Percent for Arts Program,...
City of Long Beach Recognizes Long Beach Blues Society and New Blues Festival
Last week, the City of Long Beach held a recognition ceremony for the Long Beach Blues Society and New Blues Festival, honoring their achievements at FestFormus as well as their contribution to the greater Long Beach community . The Long Beach Blues Society, an Arts...
Financial Literacy & Money Consciousness for Artists
Co-presented by SBCC and Creative Incite Led by Claire Van Holland of CVLedger, this workshop will help reduce the “fear factor” that artists struggle with when dealing with their money management concerns. Claire Van Holland is a creative first, who just...
Singer Auditions for the Long Beach Camerata Singers
SIGN UP NOW TO AUDITIONTUES JUNE 18/ WED JUNE 19 Both paid and volunteer positions availableAll Staff Positions will be filled in June "Every rehearsal is a master class . . ." That is what our singers are saying about Camerata Artistic Director, Dr. James...
Imagen Awards Student Short Film Competition!
The Imagen Foundation is pleased to announce the kick-off of its Imagen Awards Student Short Film Competition! College and high school students from all over the United States and Puerto Rico are encouraged to submit a film they have completed between August 28, 2017...
Long Beach Community Theater Call for Storytellers
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...
Things to Do
Learn more about upcoming Arts Council events and partner events happening around town.
Interns in the Arts Luncheon Canceled
Arts Council for Long Beach feels it is important to let you know that your health and safety are top of mind amid concerns about the coronavirus. This morning the Arts Council received Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent press release regarding COVID-19. Mayor Robert...
Interns in the Arts 2020 – A Luncheon benefiting Creative Long Beach
Few things in life are more satisfying than seeing a talented young person begin a career in the arts. But without the right professional connections and hands-on experience, their first and greatest challenge may be just getting a foot in the door. That’s why...
Open Conversations 2021 Strategic Plan
The Arts Council wants to hear from residents about their thoughts and visions for the future of arts and culture in Long Beach. We have embarked on a planning process that is informed by public input and will determine our work over a 5 year period, starting in 2021....
Open Conversations 2021
The Arts Council for Long Beach wants to hear from residents about their thoughts and visions for the future of arts and culture in Long Beach. We have embarked on a planning process that is informed by public input and will determine our work over a 5 year period,...
DETERMINATION LB Mural Dedication
Join us for the mural dedication of DETERMINATION LB a mural project with artist David Velasquez “Big Sleeps." The Arts Council for Long Beach has partnered with artist David Velasquez “Big Sleeps,” Long Beach Transit and Centro Cha for DETERMINATION LB, a mural...
Figurative Encounters – Opening Reception
Join us at the Art@Work pop-up gallery space in Long Beach for the opening reception of Figurative Encounters, showcasing the work of Long Beach-based artist Virginia Broersma and AGCC studio artist Anna Erneholm. In Broersma’s paintings, limbs, crevices, rolls, and...
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Learn more about the Arts Council’s latest initiatives, education opportunities and arts advocacy calls to action.
Resources for Students at Home During COVID-19 Quarantine
Internet and Computer Resources: Charter and Comcast free internet Free Chromebooks and Low cost internet for LBUSD Families Food Resources: LBUSD free meals during COVID-19 Quarantine Gus's Fried Chicken offering free lunches...
Determinaton LB
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 food.• • •...
Washington Middle School Mural Celebration
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...
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.
Port PHOTO Alumni Feature: Joseph Trevino
This week we are excited to highlight Joe Trevino as our Port PHOTO Alumni feature! When Joe isn’t teaching math, they’re out capturing life with their camera as “life is so precious since we will never experience a moment twice, exactly how it was in the past.”...
Create Your Own Container Project
The Port of Long Beach and the Arts Council for Long Beach launched Create Your Own Container, a Do-It-Yourself container project designed by local artist and designer Nick Zegel. You can watch the tutorial...
Port PHOTO Alumni Feature: Vincent Mattina
This week we are featuring Vincent Mattina (@vincentmattina) as our Port PHOTO Alumni feature! Vincent is a multidisciplinary artist who also is an accomplished digital photographer. His richly detailed work transports you to an alternate reality where science,...