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Mothers Day Mural Workshop
Join us at our Mural Workshop Wednesday May 8th from 1-5pm and paint a Mother’s Day gift for or with your mom. All paint and supplies will be provided so that you can come enjoy a day and get creative with us at Pacific Electric Park.![The Mantel Gallery presents: Jens Regler](https://artslb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MG_A1-1080x675.jpg)
The Mantel Gallery presents: Jens Regler
The Mantel Gallery is excited to announce an exchange with Swedish micro-gallery A1 Konsthall. A1 Konsthall has sent us an original work by Jens Regeler and we in turn have sent them an original work by Los Angeles based artist Carly Chubak. From A1 Konsthall: Jens...![JumpStart Artist Culmination and Community Day](https://artslb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/JMPSTart-ARTist-CULMINATION-1080x675.jpg)
JumpStart Artist Culmination and Community Day
Join us for the Jumpstart Gallery show, a family and community art day that will host vendors, community partners, artists, and local elected officials in celebration of the art and culture that makes our city great. This free, family-friendly event is a chance for...![Positive Shifts](https://artslb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Positive-Shifts-test-draft-1-1-1080x675.jpg)
Positive Shifts
You’re invited to a Day of Building Resiliency, Expanding Community, and Embracing Art! FEATURING: 🎭 Interactive Performances 🎨 Art Installations 🎧 Audio Walking Tours 🏬 Showcasing Local Small Businesses 📜 Poetry 🎶 Live Music 🤝 Community Engagement 🌌 Augmented...![EXPLORING QUEER ART HISTORY THROUGH A LATIN AMERICAN CANVAS](https://artslb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2024-Pride-Logo-MOLAA.png)
EXPLORING QUEER ART HISTORY THROUGH A LATIN AMERICAN CANVAS
Join us for an engaging lecture by Ignacio Darnaude! Renowned Latin American artists, such as Frida Kahlo and Claudio Bravo, all the way to Chicanx artists like Carlos Almaraz and Joey Terrill created astonishing queer imagery hiding in plain sight. Their coded images...![Social Pivot Exhibit](https://artslb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Social-Pivot-Instagram-Front-1-1080x675.jpg)
Social Pivot Exhibit
The Social Pivot Exhibit explores the challenges caused by COVID-19, climate change, civic engagement, and social justice. It takes you on a creative journey, showcasing the human impact and environmental issues. Through an interactive presentation, attendees become...![High School Battle of the Bands Contest](https://artslb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Battle-of-the-Bands-2024_calendar-1080x675.jpg)
High School Battle of the Bands Contest
High School Battle of the Bands contest, including 9 bands performing original and cover material to a panel of judges. Categories include overall performance, creativity, and musicianship, as well as best band.![Trashion Show Long Beach](https://artslb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Denzer-cropped-1080x675.jpeg)
Trashion Show Long Beach
Artist Amy Bauer and Jewel Box Children’s Theater Present Trashion Show Long Beach: a Free All Ages Trash to Fashion Runway Show The runway show is a culmination of their year long series of free local workshops for transforming discarded materials into wearable art....![Perfectly Queer – an LGBTQ short film](https://artslb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/perfectly-queer-id-v3_pq-poster-06-4-5-1080x675.jpg)
Perfectly Queer – an LGBTQ short film
Perfectly Queer – an LGBTQ short film Film screenings 7pm & 8pm The Expo Arts Center 4321 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807![“Creative Corps” Short Film, “Mad Girls Love Song” by McCall Cadenas](https://artslb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Mad-3-1080x675.jpg)
“Creative Corps” Short Film, “Mad Girls Love Song” by McCall Cadenas
> What: A Sneak Preview screening of the “California Creative Corps” short film “Mad Girls Love Song” by writer/director McCall Cadenas > When: 11a on Saturday, June 1st > Where: Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd, Gardena 90249 >...![Galactivation Station Community Music Jam Experience](https://artslb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/may-2024-galactivation-station-flyer-copy-1080x675.jpg)
Galactivation Station Community Music Jam Experience
This unique musical and creative gathering, which we host monthly, transforms Bixby Park into a vibrant and inclusive community hub where everyone is welcome to express their creativity through music and art. Our Galactivation Station with Art in the Park is not just...![¡Seamos Seguros!–a “LA Transit” workshop](https://artslb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/LA-Transit_Wksp-Fliers-5-Eventbrite-1080x675.jpg)
¡Seamos Seguros!–a “LA Transit” workshop
¡Seamos Seguros! (una clase de poesía de “LA Transit”) *note: this session will be conducted exclusively in Spanish DSTL Arts los invita a unirse a esta clase que se dará a cabo exclusivamente en español. Se puede cultivar una sensación de bienestar y...![DSF Photography Werkshop](https://artslb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Photography-Werkshop-829x675.png)
DSF Photography Werkshop
Come learn with Greg Bell. All skill levels are welcome! RSVP to reserve your spot- 12 spots available.![Reid Clark & Friends](https://artslb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Cream-Red-Green-Minimalist-Illustration-Malta-Independence-Day-Instagram-Post-1-1080x675.png)
Reid Clark & Friends
Variety show hosted by Reid Clark Featuring DJ KnowMadik Special Guests Comedy Music Improv and More 8pm-10pm Donations Item Minimum Roscoes Seabird Jazz Lounge Long Beach, CA...![Call of the Wild: Youth Poet Laureate Reading](https://artslb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Casita-Reading-Flyer-612x675.jpg)
Call of the Wild: Youth Poet Laureate Reading
Come out to Casita Bookstore for a poetry reading about ecology through the eyes of our Youth Poet Laureate and Ambassadors. Featuring readings by: Youth Poet Laureate Claire Beeli Youth Poet Ambassadors: Sofia Uribe Kieran Lundy Matilda Iem Helena Donato-Sapp Hosted...![‘In Color’ Art Exhibition curated by Marie Thibeault](https://artslb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/LBCG_In_Color_Poster_High_res.jpg)
‘In Color’ Art Exhibition curated by Marie Thibeault
Prepare to embark on a journey into the captivating world of color at Long Beach Creative Group’s latest exhibition, “In Color” curated by Marie Thibeault. This vibrant showcase brings together a diverse array of artists, each exploring the boundless...![The Long Beach Black Dance Festival](https://artslb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/1-1080x675.jpg)
The Long Beach Black Dance Festival
Celebrating our 4th Long Beach Black Dance Festival and International Dance Day, come and dance all day with us! Come and take classes with Creative Corps recipient, Chatiera “Cookie” Ray and other local dance artists on a day filled with dance styles such...![What Can You Make With This? ~ Adults Only Version](https://artslb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Adults-Only-Workshop-2024-at-Wicked-Wolf-1080x675.jpg)
What Can You Make With This? ~ Adults Only Version
Trash + Fashion = Trashion! Come to the Wicked Wolf Cocktail Lounge for a cocktail or mocktail and turn some trash into wearable art! Learn about the upcoming Trashion Show Long Beach. How to be a designer and/or attend. CLEAN rubbish welcomed but not required. Hosted...![U Made It](https://artslb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/U-Made-It-1080x675.jpg)
U Made It
A night of Works in Progress by female and gender expansive freestyle dancers pursuing dance as a career in Los Angeles. Eleven pieces exploring culture, LA dance history, ancestry and community will be shared at L.A. Dance Project Studios in South DTLA. Free to the...![“Mementos: The Things We Carried” – VietRISE x Tiffany Le Art Workshop](https://artslb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/TL-1080x675.jpg)
“Mementos: The Things We Carried” – VietRISE x Tiffany Le Art Workshop
‘Mementos: The Things We Carried,’ is an 8-week art workshop series collaboration between VietRISE and renowned Vietnamese-American artist, Tiffany Le, also known as Le Tea Leaf. Led by Tiffany Le in six workshops, participants will learn various...![Peak to Pasifika Cordage Demonstration](https://artslb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/C1653A19-1131-457D-BF48-6C6E31A36025-1080x675.png)
Peak to Pasifika Cordage Demonstration
Join Pasifika community members as they demonstrate cordage making from a local native plant: dogbane. Gathered from the Sespe Condor Preserve at 3,000 feet, this demo is taught by Chumash weaver, Tima Lotah Link. Cordage making is a skill shared by people across the...![Trashion Designers](https://artslb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Flyer-to-register-for-Trashion-Show-1080x675.jpg)
Trashion Designers
Are you a designer? Do you want to be a designer? Do you care about recycling? Where does our trash go? How can we contribute to ending climate change? Free to participate and open to all ages! Trashion Show Application Participation form for Trashion Show on Sunday,...![Open Gallery Benefit Concert](https://artslb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-3.jpg)
Open Gallery Benefit Concert
The Greater Long Beach Art Community is organizing a fundraiser for the folks at the Open Gallery! All proceeds will go directly to Open Gallery via the Arts Council for Long Beach. April 27th, 4-9PM April 28th, 2-6PM The Artist Coop 1330 Gladys Ave, Long Beach, CA...![ArmChair ArtWalk Conversation with Cornerstone Theater](https://artslb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SPT-Armchair-ArtWalk-April-R1-1050x675.jpg)