About Us

What We Do

The Long Beach Council for the Arts, also known as LBNY-Arts, is a City agency who’s mission is to encourage artistic awareness and to enhance the cultural environment of the City of Long Beach through the promotion of art in all its forms.

Photo by Liz Degen

Who We Are

The Long Beach Arts Council is an 11-member volunteer City board comprised of residents of various backgrounds. Board members attend monthly board meetings and volunteer their time and resources to support the arts in Long Beach through various programs and events.

Making Art Work for Long Beach

Board Members

Katie Mitchell, Co-President

George Trepp, Co-President & Treasurer

Phyllis Katzen, Board Member

Caroline Bailly, Board Member

Peter Donahue, Board Member

Rob Rothman, Board Member

Veronica Pollicino, Board Member

City Liaison

Tyler Huffman
Director of Community Development
& Grants Coordinator, City of Long Beach

City Council

City Council
Brendan Finn, President
Chris Fiumara, Vice President
Michael Reinhart, Council Member
Tracey Johnson, Council Member
George Ennis, Council Member

City Manager
Daniel Creighton

Board Members at Earth Love LB Celebration - April 24, 2026 (left to right):

Caroline Bailly, George Trepp, Phyllis Katzen, Peter Donahue, Katie Mitchell, Rob Rothman, with City Council member, George Ennis.

Photo by Tyler Huffman