On October 8th, 2011, the Arts Council for Long Beach is hosting a summit on arts education.  The event will bring together parents, students, educators, and community members for a day-long conference in order to build support for and understanding of the benefits of arts learning for young people.

Craig Watson, Executive Director of the Arts Council for Long Beach, has been appointed the new Director of the California Arts Council.  Watson will begi

Arts for LA's free Advocacy Workshop Initiative is coming to Long Beach!  Register today for the first workshop, which will be held at Long Beach Nonprofit Partnership on February 16, 2011 from 5-7pm. 

Arts for LA has launched a free Advocacy Workshop Initiative for community members in the City of Los Angeles, Pasadena and Long Beach. This interactive workshop series is designed for local stakeholders.

Craig Watson, Executive Director of the Arts Council for Long Beach, writes about the evolution of the Long Beach Arts Council and becoming a "change agent" in the community.

The City of LA and the Arts Council for Long Beach will both receive grants for neighborhood transformation through the arts.  Grants are from the Mayors' Institute on City Design 25th Anniversary Initiative.