Arts!Longview is a nonprofit organization that manages the state-designated Cultural District in Longview. Our mission is to spark a love of the arts, history, and culture in order to celebrate and enhance our creative community.
Arts!Longview is powered by a small but passionate team, including our dedicated Executive Director and our visionary Board of Directors. United by our belief in the power of the arts, we work alongside our local partners to grow, promote, and celebrate the Arts!Longview Cultural District.
Arts!Longview is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2019 to lead and develop Longview’s state-designated Cultural District. That designation unlocks state grant funding that is only available to designated cultural districts. Our work includes:
Arts!Longview champions the people, places, and programs that shape Longview’s creative identity. We steward the 343-acre Arts!Longview Cultural District, unlock vital state grant funding, expand resources for local artists and organizations, lead public art initiatives, activate the historic Longview Community Center, and foster collaboration across our cultural community. Our work amplifies the impact of artists, partners, and thousands of cultural experiences each year.
We support the 8 arts and cultural nonprofit organizations that shape Longview’s identity. This includes collaboration, development, cross-promotion, and advocation for our partners so that they continue to thrive and serve our community.
Meet our Partner Organizations
The Arts!Longview Cultural District is 343 acres. It stretches from Downtown Longview to the Historic Junction then travels along Mobberly Avenue, ending at LeTourneau University where the Belcher Center is our premier performing arts stage. The district includes performance venues, museums, historic sites, public art installations, creative businesses, and cultural destinations.
Explore our DistrictThe Arts!Longview Cultural District strives to develop successful strategies to grow and support our creative community. Through partnerships with the City of Longview , Gregg County, and local arts organizations, we develop strategies that support public art, cultural programming, economic vitality, and Longview’s creative identity.
