Beyond the Spotlight: Putting Every Long Beach Neighborhood on the Map

Long Beach has always been a city of icons. From the early cinematic days of Charlie Chaplin to the global sounds of Snoop Dogg, Cold War Kids, and Vince Staples, our streets have a habit of producing world-class talent. But as any local knows, the real soul of Long...

Celebrate the City’s Creative Youth: The 2026 City of Long Beach Youth Art Contest is Now Open!

The City of Long Beach and the Arts Council for Long Beach (ArtsLB) are proud to announce the return of the City of Long Beach Youth Art Contest, a citywide celebration of creativity and community spirit among our youngest artists. Open to Long Beach youth in grades...

Lisa DeSmidt named Arts Council for Long Beach’s Interim Executive Director

The Arts Council for Long Beach (ArtsLB) announced today that Lisa DeSmidt, Director of Programs, has been appointed Interim Executive Director, effective February 2, 2026 DeSmidt has spent the past ten years at ArtsLB helping shape the organization’s programs,...

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Beyond the Spotlight: Putting Every Long Beach Neighborhood on the Map
Long Beach has always been a city of icons. From the early cinematic days of Charlie Chaplin to the global ... Keep Reading

Beyond the Spotlight: Putting Every Long Beach Neighborhood on the Map

Celebrate the City’s Creative Youth: The 2026 City of Long Beach Youth Art Contest is Now Open!
The City of Long Beach and the Arts Council for Long Beach (ArtsLB) are proud to announce the return of ... Keep Reading

Celebrate the City’s Creative Youth: The 2026 City of Long Beach Youth Art Contest is Now Open!

Lisa DeSmidt named Arts Council for Long Beach’s Interim Executive Director
The Arts Council for Long Beach (ArtsLB) announced today that Lisa DeSmidt, Director of Programs, has been appointed Interim Executive ... Keep Reading

Lisa DeSmidt named Arts Council for Long Beach’s Interim Executive Director

Arts Council for Long Beach Announces Departure of Executive Director Griselda Suarez
Long Beach, CA — After ten years with the organization, Griselda Suarez will step down as Executive Director of the ... Keep Reading

Arts Council for Long Beach Announces Departure of Executive Director Griselda Suarez

🌱 Microgrant Program — Best for First-Time Applicants
Funding amount: Up to $1,000Application cycle: Quarterly, open year-round until funds are depletedWho can apply: Individual artists and organizations based ... Keep Reading

🌱 Microgrant Program — Best for First-Time Applicants

Job Opening: LBCC - Full Time Faculty: Art History (Specialization in Global Arts)
Full Time Faculty - Art History (Specialization in Global Arts) Opening Date: 12/12/2025 Closing Date: 02/16/2026 Long Beach Community College ... Keep Reading

Job Opening: LBCC – Full Time Faculty: Art History (Specialization in Global Arts)

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