{"id":155815,"date":"2026-01-30T01:29:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T01:29:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/155815\/"},"modified":"2026-01-30T01:29:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T01:29:09","slug":"arts-council-for-long-beach-honors-griselda-suarezs-legacy-as-executive-director","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/155815\/","title":{"rendered":"Arts Council for Long Beach Honors Griselda Suarez&#8217;s Legacy as Executive Director &#8211;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.randomlengthsnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/unnamed-2.avif\" data-caption=\"Executive director of Arts council for Long Beach Griselda Suarez. Photo courtesy of Arts council LB. \" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"686\" class=\"entry-thumb td-modal-image cwvlazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.randomlengthsnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/unnamed-2-696x686.avif\"  data- alt=\"Unnamed 2\" title=\"unnamed (2)\"\/><\/a>Executive director of Arts council for Long Beach Griselda Suarez. Photo courtesy of Arts council LB.     <\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>After ten years of transformative leadership, Griselda Suarez will step down as executive director of Arts council for Long Beach. Suarez will now serve as the City of Long Beach\u2019s inaugural Cultural Affairs Officer at the Department of Libraries, Arts and Culture.<\/p>\n<p>Since joining ArtsLB in 2015, Griselda has been a visionary force. Her tenure is defined by an expanded grant program for local artists, the strengthening of neighborhood-based public art, and a steadfast commitment to equity. Under her guidance, the organization didn\u2019t just survive the challenges of the pandemic\u2014it emerged more stable and better positioned for the future with campaigns like \u201cKeep Arts Working.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cArtsLB has always been about people\u2014artists, organizers, educators, and neighbors who believe culture belongs everywhere in this city,\u201d said Suarez, reflecting on a decade of collaborative success. Most recently, projects like the 14th Street Park Basketball Court Mural project in collaboration with \u201cBooks and Buckets\u201d and artist Tracy Negrete Allen.<\/p>\n<p>Anne Lattime, president of the ArtsLB Board, noted that Griselda\u2019s leadership was characterized by \u201ccare, clarity, and deep respect for the communities we serve.\u201d While she is moving to a new role, the Board views this transition as a continuation of her service to the city and the strong foundation she built at ArtsLB.<\/p>\n<p>The Arts Council for LB staff noted it has been inspired by her thoughtful leadership and her dedication to their individual and collective growth.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile we will miss her presence in our office, we are thrilled to see her shape the City\u2019s cultural landscape in this new capacity,\u201d staff members said.<\/p>\n<p>Griselda\u2019s final day will be Feb. 6. 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