🌱 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 in Long Beach Our Microgrant Program is the best starting point for artists and organizations new to grant...

Preserving Public Art in Long Beach – Apply for the Public Art Maintenance Microgrant!

Public art is a defining feature of Long Beach, adding color, culture, and creativity to our neighborhoods. From murals to utility box designs, these artistic contributions shape our city’s identity. But over time, exposure to the elements, defacement, and general...

Exciting News: The 2026–2027 Community Project Grant Application Has Reopened!

The Arts Council for Long Beach is thrilled to announce that we have extended the deadline for our Community Project Grants program, allowing us to briefly reopen applications starting today! If you are an arts or cultural organization in Long Beach looking to bring...

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🌱 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

Preserving Public Art in Long Beach – Apply for the Public Art Maintenance Microgrant!
Public art is a defining feature of Long Beach, adding color, culture, and creativity to our neighborhoods. From murals to ... Keep Reading

Preserving Public Art in Long Beach – Apply for the Public Art Maintenance Microgrant!

ArtsLB Announces Arts Hero Award at State of the Arts 2026
It’s almost time to celebrate this year’s State of the Arts event commemorating 50 years of ArtsLB service to the ... Keep Reading

ArtsLB Announces Arts Hero Award at State of the Arts 2026

ArtsLB Turns 50, It’s Time to Boogie on Down to State of the Arts 2026!
Get ready to catch the groove, Long Beach! We are thrilled to announce our 50th anniversary and the return of ... Keep Reading

ArtsLB Turns 50, It’s Time to Boogie on Down to State of the Arts 2026!

Get Paid to Create! Introducing "Healing Through Color"—A Free Summer Program for Long Beach Teens
Summer is right around the corner, and if you are looking for a meaningful, engaging, and completely free way for ... Keep Reading

Get Paid to Create! Introducing “Healing Through Color”—A Free Summer Program for Long Beach Teens

 Calling All 5th Graders! Discover, Create, and Win Prizes at the New Port Art Program
Hey Long Beach families! Do you have a creative child who is finishing up the 4th grade this month? We ... Keep Reading

 Calling All 5th Graders! Discover, Create, and Win Prizes at the New Port Art Program

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