Mobile exhibits deadline extended

January 16, 2008

Deadline extended to January 30, 2009

 

The Arts Council for Long Beach and the Long Beach Redevelopment Agency announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) to select artists for temporary public artwork for vacant storefronts in redevelopment areas within the City of Long Beach.

Project Overview

Public art is an essential component in the creation of a civic identity. Its presence contributes to a shared heritage and serves to honor a community's history and culture. The Long Beach Redevelopment Agency (LBRDA) recognizes the importance of public art in enhancing the visual character of our City and has partnered with the Arts Council for Long Beach to select artists who share our vision of creating innovative artwork to enhance targeted areas throughout our community.

Through collaborative planning, LBRDA and Arts Council staff determined that artists/artist teams will be selected for the Mobile Exhibits - storefronts program, a program designed to use temporary artwork to enhance the visual character of vacant storefronts in the City of Long Beach's redevelopment areas. The program aims to eliminate blight and increase the economic viability of neighborhoods.

"Give an artist a space and revitalize a place," is the motto behind the Arts Council for Long Beach's Mobile Exhibits project.

Visit the Public Arts website to download the RFP.