PB Arts Center
Art has the Power to Transform Communities
beautifulPB, along with strategic partnerships, has initiated the revitalization of a long-vacant building in the heart of PB. We envision a multipurpose venue, a vibrant hub connecting Pacific Beach residents, surrounding neighborhoods and visitors to art and to each other.
Collaborative funding will allow for affordable art classes, performances, festivals and cultural activities to inspire creativity in an arts-underserved area.
Key collaborations with the San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD), the YMCA and the Pacific Beach Woman’s Club will provide geographic and affordable access to experiential and performing arts.
This community project will enhance the vibrancy of the venue and the surrounding neighborhoods.
The future home of the PB Arts Center (formal name TBD) is the former Pacific Beach Library, a 1950s mid-century modern structure located on the southeast corner of the PB Middle School campus.
The Center will serve as the gateway to the broader PB Arts District—linking together mural tours, local galleries, arts businesses, and a growing network of artists.
For the first time, there will be a dedicated venue, building on a decade of community-driven arts initiatives.
The Arts Center will:
- Help to transform PB into a thriving arts district
- Serve as a dynamic space for creation, education, performance and after-school programming
- Foster community connections and well-being through creative expression
- Expand access to the arts through affordable pricing and scholarships
- Provide low-cost studio and exhibition space for local and emerging artists
- Celebrate the spirit and diversity of Pacific Beach through regular public events
Please contact us at arts@beautifulpb.com and tell us how you might be interested in being involved.
We are gathering community input on programs to be offered at the arts center. Take our survey by clicking the link below.
