Event kicks off the neighborhood mural program and
October Edition of Art + Design Walk
WHAT:
The Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DTLB Alliance) invites media and community members to the unveiling of the first mural in the new Neighborhood Map Mural Project. Created by local artist Robert Lebsack, the piece celebrates the spirit, people, and landmarks of North Pine and Downtown.
The unveiling will launch the mural program (with up to seven murals planned by 2028) and officially kick off the Oct. 11 Art + Design Walk.
WHEN:
📅 Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025
🕝 2:30 PM
WHERE:
Corner of 4th Street & Pine Avenue
(outside Planet Fitness, across from 4th Horseman)
WHO:
- Austin Metoyer, President & CEO, DTLB Alliance
- Greg Beck, Chair, DTLB Alliance Placemaking Committee (Owner of North Pine business, Sake Secret)
- Robert Lebsack , Artist
- Local elected officials, press, community members, artists, and cultural leaders
BACKGROUND:
The mural series was initiated earlier this year when the DTLB Alliance Placemaking Committee released a Request for Artists. The program is part of a broader effort to strengthen neighborhood identity and foster pride in the lead-up to the 2028 Olympics and beyond.
STATEMENTS:
- Austin Metoyer, President & CEO, DTLB Alliance: “Neighborhood identity is central to how people connect to a place. Through projects like this, we’re not only supporting local artists but also building a stronger sense of belonging and pride across Downtown.”
- Greg Beck, 2024/2025 Placemaking Committee Chair: “This mural is more than just a beautiful wall—it anchors North Pine’s role as a destination. As people explore the Art + Design Walk, they’ll experience North Pine’s unique small businesses, its walkable streets, and its sense of connection—full of options to eat, play, workout, and shop—framed by iconic Downtown landmarks.”
- Robert Lebsack , Artist: “I’m truly honored to have been chosen to kick off this exciting new program. It’s been incredible to create something that reflects the neighborhood’s energy and contributes to a larger effort to celebrate Downtown Long Beach through public art.”
WHY IT MATTERS:
This event celebrates public art, placemaking, and community connection, all while inviting residents and visitors to enjoy Art + Design Walk and October Arts Month programming throughout Downtown Long Beach.
If you and/or guests plan to attend, please email info@dtlb.org to RSVP.
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About: The Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DTLB Alliance) is a nonprofit, community-based organization whose mission is to cultivate, preserve and promote a healthy, safe, and prosperous Downtown. The DTLB Alliance is recognized as the voice of Downtown Long Beach by the City of Long Beach and the State of California. By balancing the interests of the residents, as well as businesses, the organization creates tangible progress by way of vested interest and solidified partnerships across local, municipal, and commercial lines. For additional information, visit www.downtownlongbeach.org and follow on Facebook @downtownlongbeach, on “X” (formerly Twitter) @dtlballiance and Instagram @dtlballiance.