Long Beach Arts News

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Our latest announcements and opportunities — from artist calls and grants to exciting events.

Long Beach City Council Unanimously Declares April as Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month

Long Beach City Council Unanimously Declares April as Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month

On April 9, 2024, the Long Beach City Council unanimously approved an agenda item to declare April as Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month. The measure by Councilmember Dr. Suely Saro, in partnership with the Arts Council for Long Beach, joins a statewide effort t o honor the intrinsic value of arts, culture, and creativity as not only a public good – transforming communities and individuals –  but also as a driver of prosperity for the California state economy.  “As we ...
Apply to our Microgrant Program

Apply to our Microgrant Program

Call for Artwork! Rotating Public Art Program: Series IV

Call for Artwork! Rotating Public Art Program: Series IV

Impermanence: Stories of Rupture and Repair

Impermanence: Stories of Rupture and Repair

Call to Artists – Shandaken: Governors Island Live-In Residency

Call to Artists – Shandaken: Governors Island Live-In Residency

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.