Arts & Life

Arts Council for Long Beach appoints new executive

The Arts Council for Long Beach announced Tuesday that Long Beach State Professor Griselda Suárez will be taking over as new executive director.

According to a press release from the Arts Council, Suárez will be the new executive director after being appointed by the board of directors starting March 1.

Suárez has been heavily involved in the Long Beach community which includes Latinos in Action, Teatro Jornalero, LB Fresh and many more.

Her most recent activities include lecturing at the Museum for Latin American Art, and this April she will be participating in the Long Beach Zine Fest.

Arts Council President Marco Schindelmann says that Suárez’s appointment comes at a very exciting time for the Arts Council, according to the press release.

“Her background as an artist, advocate, activist, teacher and leader positions her perfectly to help us move forward toward our future vision in which arts and culture play a vital role throughout our dynamic and innovative city,” he said.

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