You’re invited to a vibrant celebration of queer creativity — join us this November for the Long Beach Queer Artfest 2025 (Nov. 14-16), where artists, music, community and joy come together in the heart of Long Beach.
Artists Sam Hopwood, Whit Whitley, and S.M. Shifflett will be featured in this year's line-up at The Vault Warehouse in Cambodia Town near Anaheim and MLK.
Plan Your Visit to The Vault Warehouse
The Vault is an artist collective and will be open to the public for the festival. Meet the artists, see the art, and enjoy snacks and refreshing beverages during your visit.
Details & Venue
- When: Saturday, November 15 and Sunday, November 16 – 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
- Where: The Vault Warehouse, 4th Floor, 1000 E New York St., Long Beach, CA 90813
- Parking: Free street parking available
- What to Expect: Meet the artists, explore their work, enjoy light snacks and refreshing beverages in a relaxed, inclusive community setting.
Whether you’re an art lover, a member of the queer community, a supporter of indie culture, or simply looking for something inspiring to do in Long Beach, this is a weekend you won’t want to miss. Join us and let these artists’ visions speak for themselves and invite you into conversation.
Sam Hopwood, Acrylic and Mixed Media Painter
Sam Hopwood is a painter and writer exploring color as a companion/presence — queer abstraction with resin, texture, and gold leaf, building a cosmic-intimate surface. Learn more at https://www.samhopwood.com.
Whit Whitley, Watercolor Painter
Whit Whitley (founder of East Broad Records, singer-songwriter, musician, painter) showcases watercolors that trace the arc of transformation, renewal and self-discovery. Learn more at https://whitwhitley.com.
S. M. Shifflett, Oil Painter
S. M. Shifflett's award-winning art is geared to the LGBTQIA+ community. They/she also have a love for painting wildlife and flora and fauna. Learn more at https://smshifflett.com.
More About the Long Beach Queer Artfest 2025
There are many venues, artists, and events taking place throughout the festival weekend. Please visit the Long Beach Queer Arfest website for more information.
See you there — let’s celebrate art, identity, and community together.
