Creative Economy Grants Public Mural Program

A mural for every district

The Arts Council for Long Beach worked in collaboration with Parks, Recreation, and Marine Department and the Public Works Department of the City of Long Beach to create nine murals in parks and public facilities throughout Long Beach. These new murals were installed in communities most heavily impacted by COVID-19, with the goal of uplifting the spirit of the neighborhood and improving the experience of public spaces. This initiative brought together community members and leaders in each council district to select local artists from our Artist Registry to create mural proposals and allowed residents to vote on the final mural designs. This project was funded by the Creative Economy Grants Program, which was made possible by the Long Beach Recovery Act approved by the City Council on March 16, 2021. The Creative Economy Grants Program is designed to provide direct financial aid to arts, cultural, and historical organizations in Long Beach to recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Artist Ms. Yellow painting "Nature's Dance" at Recreation Park

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This project aims to present 9 new murals in communities most heavily impacted by COVID-19, with the goal of uplifting the spirit of the neighborhood and improving the experience of public spaces, including parks and other locations operated by the City of Long Beach. The tenth mural, located at Future LB, was created in collaboration with Future LB staff and youth along with the City of Long Beach Department of Economic Development.

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Kaleidoscope of The Beach

Kaleidoscope of The Beach

Artist(s): Alycia Shiann

Location: Senior Center

Nature after hours in Long Beach be like…

Nature after hours in Long Beach be like…

Artist(s): Charlótte Medina

Location: Bixby Park Community Center

All for Fun, and Fun for All

All for Fun, and Fun for All

Artist(s): Cory Bilicko

Location: Recreation Park Community Center

Nature’s Dance

Nature’s Dance

Artist(s): Ms. Yellow

Location: El Dorado Park

Unleash Nature

Unleash Nature

Artist(s): Peak Murals

Location: Heartwell Park

History isn’t made, it’s built

History isn’t made, it’s built

Artist(s): OMAR R GOD

Location: Ernest McBride Park Gymnasium

There is Healing for Us

There is Healing for Us

Artist(s): Trinh Mai

Location: Multi-Service Center

LBC’in YOU

LBC’in YOU

Artist(s): Michael Che Romero

Location: Davenport Park

World Within a World

World Within a World

Artist(s): Brenda Cibrian

Location: Ramona Park

Our Journey to Success

Our Journey to Success

Artist(s): Tracy Negrete

Location: Future LB

Meet the artists

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Alycia Shiann

Alycia Shiann

Charlótte Medina

Charlótte Medina

Cory Bilicko

Cory Bilicko

Ms.Yellow

Ms.Yellow

Peak Murals

Peak Murals

Omar R God

Omar R God

Trinh Mai

Trinh Mai

Michael Che Romero • Modern Day Renaissance Man • Mural Artist • Vivache Designs

Michael Che Romero • Modern Day Renaissance Man • Mural Artist • Vivache Designs

Brenda Cibrian Murals

Brenda Cibrian Murals

Tracy Negrete

Tracy Negrete

Creative Economy Grants Public Mural Program News & Events

Completion of the Creative Economy Grants Mural Program

Completion of the Creative Economy Grants Mural Program

Celebrating the Long Beach Recovery Act Mural Program: A Triumph of Community, Culture, and Creativity The City of Long Beach, in collaboration with the Arts Council for Long Beach (ArtsLB), ...
Announcing the Long Beach Recovery Act Public Mural Program Winners

Announcing the Long Beach Recovery Act Public Mural Program Winners

We are thrilled to announce that the City of Long Beach has chosen the winners of the Public Mural Program. We are thankful for the chance to collaborate with the City of Long Beach on this ...
Get Involved: Vote for the Next Mural in Your Neighborhood!

Get Involved: Vote for the Next Mural in Your Neighborhood!

The City of Long Beach is excited to announce the opening of the voting period for the Creative Economy Grants - Public Mural Program. From now until July 8, 2024, community members can vote for ...
Get Involved! Long Beach Recovery Act Public Mural Program

Get Involved! Long Beach Recovery Act Public Mural Program

We're thrilled to share an exciting opportunity for Long Beach residents to actively shape the city's vibrant art scene. The City of Long Beach, in collaboration with the Arts Council for Long ...
City Announces Long Beach Creative Economy Grants Program

City Announces Long Beach Creative Economy Grants Program

Includes upcoming grant opportunities for local arts, culture and history nonprofits, professional artists and cultural .