Press Room
We were voted in by Long Beach youth! We worked with students involved in Youth Power Participatory Budgeting to come up with a program that Creative Art Events could provide during May - September 2026. Together we came up with Thrift Flip Fashion Experience.
The City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) Office of Youth Development, in collaboration with community partners, will award $500,000 to 10 organizations to fund projects selected by youth as part of the fourth year of the citywide Youth Participatory Budgeting (Youth Power PB) initiative.
From April 13-28, young people throughout Long Beach voted on youth-centered programs they wanted to fund. This year’s ballot featured 15 youth-created projects. A total of 1,422 votes were validated, demonstrating sustained momentum in youth engagement in the participatory budgeting process, which highlights continued youth dedication in civic engagement.
Ten of the 15 projects on the ballot received the popular vote and will each be awarded $50,000 grants to support activities across a range of focus areas.
Creative Art Events (256 votes) — Thrift Flip Fashion Experience Youth ages 14 to 23 explore sustainable fashion by learning to upcycle reclaimed clothing into bold new looks during this program. The experience includes evening workshops on sewing and design and concludes with a youth-led fashion show featuring participants’ original creations.
The City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) Office of Youth Development, in collaboration with community partners, will award $500,000 to 10 organizations to fund projects selected by youth as part of the fourth year of the citywide Youth Participatory Budgeting (Youth Power PB) initiative.
From April 13-28, young people throughout Long Beach voted on youth-centered programs they wanted to fund. This year’s ballot featured 15 youth-created projects. A total of 1,422 votes were validated, demonstrating sustained momentum in youth engagement in the participatory budgeting process, which highlights continued youth dedication in civic engagement.
Ten of the 15 projects on the ballot received the popular vote and will each be awarded $50,000 grants to support activities across a range of focus areas.
Creative Art Events (256 votes) — Thrift Flip Fashion Experience Youth ages 14 to 23 explore sustainable fashion by learning to upcycle reclaimed clothing into bold new looks during this program. The experience includes evening workshops on sewing and design and concludes with a youth-led fashion show featuring participants’ original creations.
We received the grant! The second round of the ClimateLB Youth Climate Action Fund grants have been awarded to 17 organizations throughout the city, Long Beach announced on May 13. Each organization will receive $5,000 for their projects, which include creating educational murals, tracking air quality and noise pollution and hosting workshops at schools, parks and libraries. Projects are aimed to engage youth ages 15-24 in designing, producing and overseeing urgent climate solutions. Long Beach’s Office of Climate Action and Sustainability led the selection process, joined by Public Service Corp members and California Climate Action Corps youth fellows.
“This new round of ClimateLB funding has allowed us to double the reach and impact of the program, providing more unique and innovative opportunities for young people to lead sustainable initiatives in their neighborhoods,” said Mayor Rex Richardson in a public statement. “It’s inspiring to see the Long Beach youth community taking up the mantle of environmental stewardship and justice, and I look forward to seeing how their projects encourage more people to take further climate action.”
“This new round of ClimateLB funding has allowed us to double the reach and impact of the program, providing more unique and innovative opportunities for young people to lead sustainable initiatives in their neighborhoods,” said Mayor Rex Richardson in a public statement. “It’s inspiring to see the Long Beach youth community taking up the mantle of environmental stewardship and justice, and I look forward to seeing how their projects encourage more people to take further climate action.”
- Creative Art Events – “Youth for the Planet: A Climate Mural” — Youth will learn to measure and track air quality, noise pollution, thermal heat and temperature to create a mural at the Admiral Kidd Park Teen Center that visually represents the information gathered. Read more about it here. Read the City of Long Beach's press realease about the grant.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 Creative Art Events became officially a California Green Business. Certified Green Businesses exceed all environmental regulations, and implement specific practices to reduce pollution, save water, conserve energy, and protect human health. Read more about it in the City of Long Beach's press release.
On Friday, March 28, 2025 Amy Bauer, Founder & Executive Director of Creative Art Events received acknowledgement for being a Woman of Distinction from the Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal, 69th District. She was awarded for Community Service: Individuals who work or volunteer for non-profit organizations, going above and beyond the norm to make their community a better place to live and work. It was a nice ceremony where they handed out framed certificates to the 18 women.
