OPEN CALL TO ARTISTS: THE LONG BEACH AIRPORT TURNS 100
Celebrating 100 Years of LGB through Public Art
In celebration of Long Beach Airport’s (LGB) 100th anniversary, the Arts Council for Long Beach has partnered with LGB, issuing a Call for Art for a three-story visual landmark commemorating the airport’s rich history and Long Beach’s vibrant future.
The temporary vinyl mural will be prominently displayed at the airport entrance to enhance Long Beach’s cultural landscape and greet all who choose to visit the city of Long Beach.
“We are excited to partner with Long Beach Airport on this extraordinary 100-year celebration. The mural will serve as a visual landmark, showcasing the airport’s rich history and bright future in Long Beach. The mural will be prominently displayed to enhance Long Beach’s cultural landscape and attract visitors to the city.” – Griselda Suárez, Executive Director of the Arts Council for Long Beach.
LGB100 Public Art Project Key Dates
- AUGUST 3, 2023: Call for art announced and application opens
- AUGUST 31, 2023: Application closes at 11:59pm PDT
- SEPTEMBER 2023: Finalists selected
- FALL 2023: Mural installation and dedication event
LGB100 Mural Program Overview
Professional digital media artists are encouraged to submit their work to showcase their artistic vision and skills in the digital medium. As a commitment to fostering the arts community, ArtsLB is offering $10,000 to the chosen artist for the large-scale mural, which will be displayed at Long Beach Airport, captivating travelers and residents alike.
The selected artist will have the unique opportunity to contribute to the historical celebration of Long Beach Airport’s centennial through their artwork.
Up to five semi-finalists will also be selected and commissioned for smaller-scale temporary art vinyl mural projects. The diverse range of commissioned artworks will collectively add to the vibrant tapestry of creativity at Long Beach Airport and reflect the remarkable talent of artists from across the country.
This Call for Art is nationwide and the final artwork will be unveiled at the anniversary celebration in Fall 2023. This is the third Call for Art program with Long Beach Airport in partnership with the Arts Council for Long Beach.
Future home of the LGB 100 mural: the wall of parking structure of parking Lot A, pictured. Please note that the palm trees in the green strip of grass will be removed before project installation.
Call to Art & Project Details
The Arts Council for Long Beach invites artists to submit up to three completed artworks that demonstrate proficiency in the digital medium to be considered for a $10,000 temporary mural project commission.
Scale is fundamental to the creation and reception of the final works of art for this project. The project wall is three stories in height, located located at LGB Parking Lot A.
- Detailed projects specifications, including guidelines and dimensions
- Artwork file preparation guide
The final artwork selected will be printed in vinyl fabric and installed by a project partner. The selected artist will not be responsible for printing or installation.
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The temporary vinyl mural will be prominently displayed at the airport entrance to enhance Long Beach’s cultural landscape and greet all who choose to visit the city of Long Beach.
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