See museum-quality local art
at the First Street Transit Gallery
Long Beach Transit does more than just support local art. We give artists a place to put their works on display. Since undergoing a renovation nearly a decade ago, the First Street Transit Gallery has become an iconic Long Beach landmark featuring colorful mosaic tiles, poems and quarterly installations of artwork from the community.
Visit the Gallery at the Transit & Visitor Information Center, located on 1st St. between Pine Ave. and Long Beach Blvd. in Downtown Long Beach.
A Picture Perfect Start to Your Trip
Now on display at the First Street Transit Gallery: Downtown Long Beach through the lens of local photographers, sharing their unique perspectives in the annual DTLB Unfiltered Photo Contest. Across seven categories, this most recent crop of winners from all backgrounds and experience levels has captured ever-lasting portraits of a neighborhood that inspires a deeper look.
Click on an artist’s profile to learn more about them.
Long Beach Local Poems
On display year round
The story of Long Beach is told in prose in these inspiring poems. Explore decades of poetic musings and enjoy the interpretive design accompanying these pieces penned by local writers. The poems are also a feature you can enjoy in person at the First Street Transit Gallery.
Previous Art Installations
Click the button below see previous gallery installations.
Want to find more art in Long Beach?
Use the Public Art Map from Arts Council for Long Beach to discover pieces around every corner.
