| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Screenprinting for BeginnersPresented by Orange County Great Park and Arts Orange County at Orange County Great Park February 4, 2012 Recreation Programs in Hangar 244.
Learn a basic home screen printing technique that will allow you to personalize bags, clothes, and more. Space is limited. Pre-registration recommended.
To request a reservation, please send an email to events@ocgp.org and include your name, phone number and class time preferred. | Orange County Great Park | 02/04/12 | Irvine |
Laguna Art Museum's Art Auction 2012Presented by Laguna Art Museum at Laguna Art Museum January 31-February 4, 2012
Laguna Art Museum will be open and free to the public for Art Auction 2012: California Art Lounge preview week. You are invited to view and bid on the silent auction items from Tuesday, January 31 through Saturday, February 4 at Laguna Art Museum. To ensure that you are the winning bidder, join us for Art Auction 2012 on Saturday, February 4. If you are unable to attend the art auction, absentee bids can be made during preview week at the museum or on the museum’s website in...
| Laguna Art Museum | 01/31/12- 02/04/12 | Laguna Beach |
T.L.C. Their Latest CreationsPresented by Santa Ana College at Santa Ana Arts District January 7-February 4, 2012 The photographs of Jacques Garnier and paintings of Michael Woodcock will be shown in the SAC Arts Gallery at the Santora Building in downtown Santa Ana. | Santa Ana College | 01/07/12- 02/04/12 | Santa Ana |
Eye Candy Artisan FairePresented by Chemers Gallery at Chemers Gallery February 4, 2012 Join us Sat, Feb. 4th, 1-5pm, for an afternoon of jewelry, fiber art and ceramics. Delight your senses with crafts to wear, to share, to simply enjoy!
Craving Jewelry
Ayala Bar | *Michelene Berkey | *Joanna Craft
*Amy Kekst | *Barbara Lanci | Mashka
introducing *Konplott
Fiberlicious
*Mary Hammond | *Susan Horton
Passion for Clay
*Maria Counts | *Lisa Mertins
SWEET TREATS WILL BE SERVED!
*These... | Chemers Gallery | 02/04/12 | Tustin |
Tea, Chocolates and Antique Valentines With Santa Ana Historical Preservation SocietyPresented by Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society at Dr. Willella Howe-House and Medical Museum February 4, 2012 Bring your sweetheart to a special celebration of Valentine’s Day at the Dr Willella Howe-Waffle House on Saturday, February 4, 2012 from noon to 4:00. Included with your tour of this 1889 Victorian gem are a cup of tea and a selection of delicious chocolates. Enjoy an extensive display of beautiful valentines dating back to the 1800s, learn about the history of Valentine’s Day, and visit our gift shop to purchase interesting books on local history and exquisitely decorated... | Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society | 02/04/12 | Santa Ana |
Santa Ana Artists Village Art WalkPresented by Santa Ana Arts District at Santa Ana Arts District February 4, 2012 Join the gallery owners of the Artists Village in downtown Santa Ana for an evening of dining, shopping for original art and viewing open lofts. Orange County's hippest new neighborhood invites you to stroll down the four blocks of the Second Street Promenade from Broadway Avenue to Spurgeon Street on the First Saturday of every month from 7:00pm-10:00pm.
The monthly event will give you access to buy original art work from some of Southern California's freshest, edgiest and most... | Santa Ana Arts District | 02/04/12 | Santa Ana |
Muck Speaks! Poetas and Songs for San ValentinPresented by The Muckenthaler Cultural Center at Muckenthaler Cultural Center February 9, 2012 Acclaimed Chicano artist José Lozano presents a night of poetry from the heart of Latino culture. The evening features some of L.A’s top Latino poets, such as Gloria Enedina Alvarez, Sushu Foster, Olga Garcia, and Ruben Mendoza. The musical guests will include Adriana Alvarez and Arianna Gouivea. Latin Grammy nominated La Marisoul, from the hot Chicano band La Santa Cecilia, will sing boleros in her definitive style. For mature audiences. | The Muckenthaler Cultural Center | 02/09/12 | Fullerton |
Art Auction: 50 Years / 50 ArtistsPresented by Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) at Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) February 11, 2012 Join the Orange County Museum of Art on Saturday, February 11, 2012 for Art Auction: 50 Years / 50 Artists!
OCMA’s 50th Anniversary Art Auction: 50 Years / 50 Artists will be a celebratory evening featuring complimentary cocktails and a seated dinner. The exciting silent and live auctions will feature works donated by 50 prominent artists central to the museum’s 50-year history, and will be conducted by Andrea Fiuczynski, President of Christie’s Los... | Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) | 02/11/12 | Newport Beach |
Chiasmus: Zones of Political and Aesthetic Imagination Presented by UCI, Claire Trevor School of the Arts at University Art Gallery (UCI) January 12-February 11, 2012 Chiasmus: Zones of Political and Aesthetic Imagination - Opening Reception on Thursday, January 12, 6-9pm | UAG
"...Political art does not constitute itself by blurring the borders between the registers of the aesthetic and the political, but, conversely it can only communicate itself meaningfully by crossing these borders."- Helmut Draxler
Continuing, the UAG's Critical Curatorial Exhibition Series, Chiasmus brings together eleven international artists... | UCI, Claire Trevor School of the Arts | 01/12/12- 02/11/12 | Irvine |
A Piano Played by Five Pianists at Once (First Attempt)Presented by UCI, Claire Trevor School of the Arts at University Art Gallery (UCI) January 12-February 11, 2012 A Piano Played by Five Pianists at Once (First Attempt): A Solo Project by Koki Tanaka
Opening Reception on Thursday, January 12, 6-9pm
A Piano Played by Five Pianists at Once (First Attempt), continues Room Gallery's Emerging Artist Series. Tanaka's interdisciplinary art practice - combining painting, video, photography and sculpture - captures the ordinary, everyday event or object in its most poetic transformation. The artist's task of discovery entails... | UCI, Claire Trevor School of the Arts | 01/12/12- 02/11/12 | Irvine |
Art Happens Here: Irvine Fine Arts Center Open HousePresented by Irvine Fine Arts Center at Irvine Fine Arts Center February 11, 2012 Spend the day at the Irvine Fine Arts Center exploring the programs, studio amenities and art exhibition galleries that support creativity in our community. This event will inspire all ages to get involved in the arts!
Art & Culinary Demos * Hands-on Activities * Raffle Prizes * Food Trucks * FREE ADMISSION! | Irvine Fine Arts Center | 02/11/12 | Irvine |
Downtown Anaheim Art Crawl Experience - ACEPresented by Anaheim Art Crawl Experience at Center Street Promenade February 11, 2012 A free quarterly progressive art crawl/walk experience (ACE) featuring Art in Public Places, live artists and entertainment, gourmet food truck alley, fine art and crafts on exhibit and for purchase in a variety of galleries and on Center Street Promenade, the Center Gallery, Rothick art haus, Anaheim Brewery and the MUZEO, Classic Hot Rod Cars and more. Free shuttle service. Ample parking in the structure behind Center Street Promenade and across from the Center Gallery. If it rains, event... | Anaheim Art Crawl Experience | 02/11/12 | Anaheim |
Painting Your Way To Better HealthPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art February 12, 2012 As a part of the “Art is Good for Your Health” lecture series on art and healthy aging, the Bowers Museum presents “Painting Your Way to Better Brain Health.” Come learn how brain circuits are activated by painting-creativity, motor skill, emotion, memory and more. Discussion includes examples of famous painters, and painters with Alzheimer's disease. Hands-on art activity follows the program. | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 02/12/12 | Santa Ana |
Huntington Beach Art WalkPresented by Huntington Beach Downtown Business Improvement District at Huntington Beach Downtown Improvement District February 15, 2012 The Downtown Huntington Beach Art Walk features the artwork of emerging artists and student artists with unique and unusual presentations. Free and open to the public, this non-juried art show features artist displays in restaurants and stores throughout downtown Huntington Beach. From poets to painters, photographers to sculptors, the Art Walk offers guests an entertaining evening of exploring art and ambiance in Huntington Beach.
The Art Walk has become an exciting feature in... | Huntington Beach Downtown Business Improvement District | 02/15/12 | Huntington Beach |
Artfully Managing ConferencePresented by The Muckenthaler Cultural Center at Muckenthaler Cultural Center February 16, 2012 Supported by grants from The James Irvine Foundation, The National Endowment for the Arts, The Orange County Community Foundation, Arts Orange County, and The Boys & Girls Club of Fullerton
8-9 AM Networking Breakfast
9 AM-6 PM Conference includes networking lunch
6-8 PM Networking Cocktail Party
We present this day-long conference on the fundamentals for non-profit managers who are new to their jobs, have changed positions, want... | The Muckenthaler Cultural Center | 02/16/12 | Fullerton |
A Story of VolunteerismPresented by Irvine Fine Arts Center at Irvine Fine Arts Center February 9-February 18, 2012 Art Exhibition: A Story of Volunteerism
Americans in Korea & Koreans in the World
Opening Reception: February 9, 5 p.m.
The Irvine Fine Arts Center is proud to host an exhibition of images featuring Peace Corps volunteers in Korea from 1966-1981. In celebration of the Peace Corps 50th Anniversary, this exhibit has traveled to Washington D.C., Honolulu, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles and now Irvine. | Irvine Fine Arts Center | 02/09/12- 02/18/12 | Irvine |
Santiago Art District Art WalkPresented by Santiago Art District at Santiago Art District February 18, 2012 Every Third Saturday: Come visit the Santiago Art District Art Walk, located across from the historic Amtrak train station in Santa Ana.
The art walk begins at 7:00pm and galleries stay open until at least 10:00pm. With nearly 20 galleries to visit-- all showing various types of works in various mediums-- there’s something for everyone. Santa Ana is quickly becoming The City for art, music, and food.
Stay for a bit at each gallery, meet the... | Santiago Art District | 02/18/12 | Santa Ana |
Muck Family: Chameleons Mime TheatrePresented by The Muckenthaler Cultural Center at Muckenthaler Cultural Center February 23, 2012 Sponsored by the Shirley Muckenthaler Memorial Fund
The immensely talented Keith Berger and Sharon Diskin are bringing their Magical Mime Theatre to Orange County families. Their shows have played at La Mama in New York City, at the Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, and at the Edinburgh Arts Festival in Scotland. Recently Keith and Sharon have been featured on the PBS children’s series, Jakers: The Adventures of Piggley Winks! The Chameleons Mime Theatre will delight... | The Muckenthaler Cultural Center | 02/23/12 | Fullerton |
Gallery 207 Sponsors Student Art from Bonita ElementaryPresented by Galllery 207 February 4-February 25, 2012 Show us some love and support on Saturday, February 4th from 6-10 PM as Gallery 207 artists, Ben Walker, Jaydee Dizon, Mica Teal, and Caesar Alzate Jr. promote student artwork from Ms. Modino’s 5th grade students at Bonita Street Elementary.
Students from Bonita Street Elementary in Carson, CA benefited from the Arts Prototype program for many years. Art teachers visit selected classrooms and teach visual arts, drama, and dance lessons that meet grade-level academic... | Galllery 207 | 02/04/12- 02/25/12 | Santa Ana |
| Music of the World: South America Paraguayan Harpist, Dr. Alfredo Ortiz | Casa Romantica Cultural Center | 03/01/12 | San Clemente |
First Thursdays: Laguna Art WalkPresented by City of Laguna Beach Arts at Laguna Beach Arts District March 1, 2012 Join member galleries for Laguna Beach's monthly First Thursdays Art Walk for artist demonstrations, exhibition openings, music, dance, appetizers, and more! Now in its 14th year!
Art Walk maps are available online and at all participating galleries.
First Thursdays Art Walk is funded by Member Galleries, the lodging establishments and the City of Laguna Beach.
First Thursdays Art Walk is sponsored through donations made by: The City of Laguna... | City of Laguna Beach Arts | 03/01/12 | Laguna Beach |
Downtown Fullerton Art WalkPresented by Fullerton Art Walk at Downtown Fullerton March 2, 2012 The Downtown Fullerton Art Walk is a coalition of galleries and businesses whose goal is to promote the arts and build community.
Local art galleries and downtown venues are preparing to host the monthly First Friday Art Walk in Downtown Fullerton from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
The incredibly popular Art Walk brings hundreds of art lovers and Fullertonians to full the streets of downtown Fullerton and various venues hosting art shows for the event. Families and art... | Fullerton Art Walk | 03/02/12 | Fullerton |
Laguna Beach Artist Open StudiosPresented by City of Laguna Beach Arts October 1, 2011-March 3, 2012 Artist Open Studios is a celebration of Laguna’s thriving arts community. It is not only a fantastic opportunity to see, buy or commission beautiful art, it is also an adventure to artists studios to uncover new talent and rediscover established artists. Free parking and trolley service to 24 artist studios. Experience glass blowing, fused glass hands-on workshops, ceramic, painting, printmaking and bronze lost-wax demonstrations. | City of Laguna Beach Arts | 10/01/11- 03/03/12 | Laguna Beach |
Santa Ana Artists Village Art WalkPresented by Santa Ana Arts District at Santa Ana Arts District March 3, 2012 Join the gallery owners of the Artists Village in downtown Santa Ana for an evening of dining, shopping for original art and viewing open lofts. Orange County's hippest new neighborhood invites you to stroll down the four blocks of the Second Street Promenade from Broadway Avenue to Spurgeon Street on the First Saturday of every month from 7:00pm-10:00pm.
The monthly event will give you access to buy original art work from some of Southern California's freshest, edgiest and most... | Santa Ana Arts District | 03/03/12 | Santa Ana |
Warriors, Tombs and TemplesPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art October 1, 2011-March 4, 2012 Warriors, Tombs and Temples: China's Enduring Legacy
Bowers Museum is proud to announce the sequel to Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China’s First Emperor,l, Warriors, Tombs and Temples: China’s Enduring Legacy.
Showcasing the latest discoveries from Emperor Qin’s tomb complex of warriors, including the one and only mysterious green-faced warrior, this extraordinary new exhibition provides an intimate glimpse into 3 ancient dynasties – the... | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 10/01/11- 03/04/12 | Santa Ana |
Gardens and Grandeur Porcelains & Paintings by Franz A. BischoffPresented by The Irvine Museum at The Irvine Museum November 12, 2011-March 8, 2012 The work of Franz A. Bischoff (1864-1929), both in porcelain and easel paintings reflects the highest standards of American art. Furthermore, those works that focus on landscapes encapsulate the unique qualities of California Impressionism by combining great beauty with historical significance and, most of all, a deep reverence for nature.
This exhibition was organized and toured by the Pasadena Museum of California Art. | The Irvine Museum | 11/12/11- 03/08/12 | Irvine |
Second Year MFA ReviewPresented by UCI, Claire Trevor School of the Arts at University Art Gallery (UCI) February 23-March 9, 2012 Second year MFA students in Studio Art exhibit their original work.
Opening Reception Feb. 23, 6-9 PM
Artists, titles and dates are subject to change. Check web site for updates, gallery hours, holiday closures and directions. www.ucigallery.com (949) 824-9854. | UCI, Claire Trevor School of the Arts | 02/23/12- 03/09/12 | Irvine |
...and Europe will be stunned. A Film Trilogy by Yael BartanaPresented by UCI, Claire Trevor School of the Arts at University Art Gallery (UCI) October 5, 2011-March 10, 2012 The UAG is proud to present the US premiere of Yael Bartana’s ... and Europe will be stunned. This exhibition was the official Polish participation at the 54th International Art Exhibition in Venice. It is also the inaugural event to be held in the Contemporary Arts Center Gallery at UC Irvine's Claire Trevor School of the Arts. Bartana’s trilogy aesthetically references propaganda films of the 1930s, which, when presented as a gallery installation,... | UCI, Claire Trevor School of the Arts | 10/05/11- 03/10/12 | Irvine |
GothicPresented by Orange County Center for Contemporary Art at Orange County Center for Contemporary Art February 2-March 10, 2012 The Orange County Center for Contemporary Art will be unveiling Gothic art from around the world. Gothic is a mix of Medievalism, Romanticism, science fiction, Victoriana, punk, the uncanny, the grotesque, and the erotic, inseparable from despair, fear and rapture. Gothic reveals the shadow within, the skull beneath the skin.
Juror: Amy V. Grimm, Independent Curator and Assistant Professor of Art History & Museum Studies: Irvine Valley College
| Orange County Center for Contemporary Art | 02/02/12- 03/10/12 | Santa Ana |
Bowers After-Hours: Into the Silence: The Great War, Mallory & The Conquest of EverestPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art March 10, 2012 Dr. Wade Davis presents his lecture, “Into the Silence: The Great War, Mallory & the Conquest of Everest.” Dr. Davis is a National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence, Fellow of The Explorers Club, noted Canadian anthropologist and ethnobotantist, filmmaker and photographer, and author of over 12 books, returns to present a fascinating lecture on his newest book, Into the Silence, which traces the lives of climbers through the agony of the Western Front, and tells the story of... | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 03/10/12 | Santa Ana |
Santiago Art District Art WalkPresented by Santiago Art District at Santiago Art District March 17, 2012 Every Third Saturday: Come visit the Santiago Art District Art Walk, located across from the historic Amtrak train station in Santa Ana.
The art walk begins at 7:00pm and galleries stay open until at least 10:00pm. With nearly 20 galleries to visit-- all showing various types of works in various mediums-- there’s something for everyone. Santa Ana is quickly becoming The City for art, music, and food.
Stay for a bit at each gallery, meet the... | Santiago Art District | 03/17/12 | Santa Ana |
Huntington Beach Art WalkPresented by Huntington Beach Downtown Business Improvement District at Huntington Beach Downtown Improvement District March 21, 2012 The Downtown Huntington Beach Art Walk features the artwork of emerging artists and student artists with unique and unusual presentations. Free and open to the public, this non-juried art show features artist displays in restaurants and stores throughout downtown Huntington Beach. From poets to painters, photographers to sculptors, the Art Walk offers guests an entertaining evening of exploring art and ambiance in Huntington Beach.
The Art Walk has become an exciting feature in... | Huntington Beach Downtown Business Improvement District | 03/21/12 | Huntington Beach |
Honors Art ExhibitionPresented by UCI, Claire Trevor School of the Arts at University Art Gallery (UCI) March 15-March 23, 2012 Honors students in Studio Art exhibit their original work in the University Art Gallery and Room Gallery.
Opening Reception March 15, 2012 from 6 - 9 PM
Artists, titles and dates are subject to change. Check web site for updates, gallery hours, holiday closures and directions. www.ucigallery.com (949) 824-9854 | UCI, Claire Trevor School of the Arts | 03/15/12- 03/23/12 | Irvine |
Dennis McNett: Wolfbat Shamans and the Whale of Gratitude Presented by AR4T - Artists Republic for Tomorrow at 210 AR4T Space February 4-March 24, 2012
"The Wolfbat tribe is making its way west across North America to Laguna Beach where shamans from the tribe will gather to invoke the Whale of Gratitude. Wolfbats can not stay stationary for too long and need to connect with a broader spectrum of souls. California has been really responsive, calming, and kind anytime the Wolfbats have flown through in the past. We are looking forward to coming out to Orange County to share some gratitude."
A large selection of...
| AR4T - Artists Republic for Tomorrow | 02/04/12- 03/24/12 | Laguna Beach |
Craftcation - DIY ConferencePresented by Craftcation March 22-March 25, 2012 **Not in Orange County, but worth the drive for OC crafters and artrepreneurs**
Craftcation is a three day indie business & DIY conference with top industry professionals leading attendees in workshops, panel discussions and Q & A sessions in business, art, craft and food. Come attend if you want to start, maintain or grow your indie business, network with peers and craftelebrities or take a break from your routine and learn new skills in hands-on DIY craft workshops... | Craftcation | 03/22/12- 03/25/12 | Ventura |
Neuroscience And Notes: How Music Can Help Keep Your Brain SharpPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art March 25, 2012 As a part of the “Art is Good for Your Health” lecture series, the Bowers Museum presents “Neuroscience and Notes: How Music Can Help Keep Your Brain Sharp” which shows how brain circuits are activated through music, exploring creativity, motor skill, emotion, listening and memory through performance, lecture and discussion. Examples of Lerner and Loewe and pianists with Alzheimer's disease are included. The audience is invited to participate in a musical activity... | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 03/25/12 | Santa Ana |
Dinner with the CuratorPresented by Huntington Beach Art Center at Huntington Beach Art Center March 30, 2012 Huntington Beach Art Center curator Darlene DeAngelo will lead an exclusive tour of a private art collection not available for public viewing at a spectacular home in Long Beach. Collection includes: Dale Chihuly, Robert Rauschenberg, Sam Francis, James Rosenquist, Frank Stella & Man Ray. You will enjoy appetizers, desserts & wine throughout the evening. Attendance is limited. | Huntington Beach Art Center | 03/30/12 | Huntington Beach |
| Flamenco Portraits | Cypress College Photography Department | 02/06/12- 03/30/12 | Cypress |
Meet the Great Park's Resident ArtistsPresented by Orange County Great Park at Orange County Great Park October 1, 2011-March 31, 2012 The Orange County Great Park has launched their Artist-In-Residence program where a series of talented artists from multiple disclipines are given studio space at the Park to work on art projects of their choice. The principle of their residency is to create art IN the park, INSPIRED by the park, FOR the park, or any combination of the three.
Come stop in to watch them work, be a part of their projects, or just hangout.
AMY CATERINA's... | Orange County Great Park | 10/01/11- 03/31/12 | Irvine |
Exuberance: New Works by Colombian-American Artist America Martin Presented by JoAnne ARTMAN Gallery at JoAnne ARTMAN Gallery February 1-March 31, 2012 Ex·u·ber·ance: An overflowing amount; an outburst; an abundance! All describe the works of America Martin! We are pleased to announce America's third solo exhibition with amazing new works of pure joy!
America Martin is a Colombian-American fine artist based in Los Angeles. She is a traveler between mediums, insouciant in the conquest of new terrain. Martin’s favorite landscape is that of the human form, her work is distinguished by a command... | JoAnne ARTMAN Gallery | 02/01/12- 03/31/12 | Laguna Beach |
Exuberance!Presented by JoAnne ARTMAN Gallery at JoAnne ARTMAN Gallery February 1-March 31, 2012 Exuberance: New Works by Colombian-American Artist America Martin
Opening Reception: February 2nd, 2012 from 6-9pm to coincide with Laguna Beach Art Walk
Ex•u•ber•ance: An overflowing amount; an outburst; an abundance! All describe the works of America Martin! We are pleased to announce America's third solo exhibition with amazing new works of pure joy!
America Martin is a Colombian-American fine artist based in Los Angeles. She is a traveler between... | JoAnne ARTMAN Gallery | 02/01/12- 03/31/12 | Laguna Beach |
Precious MomentsPresented by Reflective Image Gallery at Reflective Image Gallery February 25-March 31, 2012 Celebrated photographers, artists and printmakers, Barbara and Ludo Leideritz are kicking off the 2012 year at Reflective Image Gallery in Metro Point with their show, entitled “Precious Moments; the works of Barbara and Ludo Leideritz”, showcasing their abilities to create magical images, inviting the viewer into their visually-inspiring realm.
Barbara’s intimate botanicals reveal her unique and keen sense of form and composition, that, when combined with her... | Reflective Image Gallery | 02/25/12- 03/31/12 | Santa Ana |
From Seam to Seam - Korean Pojagi Fabric ArtPresented by The Muckenthaler Cultural Center at Muckenthaler Cultural Center February 2-April 1, 2012 From Seam to Seam- Korean Pojagi Fabric Art
Gallery Opening: Thursday . February 2 . 6:30 PM . $5 Suggested Donation
For centuries, Korean women stitched together excess scraps of fabric to form wrapping cloths called pojagi. This exhibit examines the tradition in the hands of Korean Americans who have carried the practice into the 21st century, as well as the intersection of pojagi and the expanding language of American quilting in general. Join us for a special gallery... | The Muckenthaler Cultural Center | 02/02/12- 04/01/12 | Fullerton |
First Thursdays: Laguna Art WalkPresented by City of Laguna Beach Arts at Laguna Beach Arts District April 5, 2012 Join member galleries for Laguna Beach's monthly First Thursdays Art Walk for artist demonstrations, exhibition openings, music, dance, appetizers, and more! Now in its 14th year!
Art Walk maps are available online and at all participating galleries.
First Thursdays Art Walk is funded by Member Galleries, the lodging establishments and the City of Laguna Beach.
First Thursdays Art Walk is sponsored through donations made by: The City of Laguna... | City of Laguna Beach Arts | 04/05/12 | Laguna Beach |
Downtown Fullerton Art WalkPresented by Fullerton Art Walk at Downtown Fullerton April 6, 2012 The Downtown Fullerton Art Walk is a coalition of galleries and businesses whose goal is to promote the arts and build community.
Local art galleries and downtown venues are preparing to host the monthly First Friday Art Walk in Downtown Fullerton from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
The incredibly popular Art Walk brings hundreds of art lovers and Fullertonians to full the streets of downtown Fullerton and various venues hosting art shows for the event. Families and art... | Fullerton Art Walk | 04/06/12 | Fullerton |
Architecture and LandscapePresented by Irvine Fine Arts Center at Irvine Fine Arts Center March 3-April 7, 2012 Art Exhibition: Architecture and Landscape
Opening Reception: March 3, 5 p.m.
The Irvine Fine Arts Center is pleased to present the second part of a two part exhibition series titled “Portraiture and Still Life” and “Architecture and Landscape”. Both shows feature traditional and non-traditional approaches to these genres in several media including painting, drawing, sculpture, installation, photography and video. | Irvine Fine Arts Center | 03/03/12- 04/07/12 | Irvine |
Santa Ana Artists Village Art WalkPresented by Santa Ana Arts District at Santa Ana Arts District April 7, 2012 Join the gallery owners of the Artists Village in downtown Santa Ana for an evening of dining, shopping for original art and viewing open lofts. Orange County's hippest new neighborhood invites you to stroll down the four blocks of the Second Street Promenade from Broadway Avenue to Spurgeon Street on the First Saturday of every month from 7:00pm-10:00pm.
The monthly event will give you access to buy original art work from some of Southern California's freshest, edgiest and most... | Santa Ana Arts District | 04/07/12 | Santa Ana |
The Cacophony Society-Zone ShowPresented by Grand Central Art Center at Grand Central Art Center February 4-April 15, 2012
The Cacophony Society is a loosely organized group playfully embracing principals of chaos and discord in the pursuit of “experiences beyond the mainstream.”
Founded in San Francisco in 1986 from the ashes of the secretive Suicide Club, the Society was particularly active in that city, Los Angeles, and Portland throughout the 1990s. It is perhaps best known as the seedbed from which the Burning Man Festival sprung, and as inspiration for “Project... | Grand Central Art Center | 02/04/12- 04/15/12 | Santa Ana |
Here in Your SpacePresented by Grand Central Art Center at Grand Central Art Center February 4-April 15, 2012 Here in Your Space focuses on the work of three artists - Guy Ben-Ner, Christian Jankowski and Gillian Wearing - engaging in private/pubic space. In the home setting displays of Ikea, the aisles of a supermarket and atrium of a shopping mall, the artists use the medium of video to capture their own private performative actions within these public spaces. All three videos occur in corporate environments - the privately owned spaces that, for much of United States society, have become our... | Grand Central Art Center | 02/04/12- 04/15/12 | Santa Ana |
Huntington Beach Art WalkPresented by Huntington Beach Downtown Business Improvement District at Huntington Beach Downtown Improvement District April 18, 2012 The Downtown Huntington Beach Art Walk features the artwork of emerging artists and student artists with unique and unusual presentations. Free and open to the public, this non-juried art show features artist displays in restaurants and stores throughout downtown Huntington Beach. From poets to painters, photographers to sculptors, the Art Walk offers guests an entertaining evening of exploring art and ambiance in Huntington Beach.
The Art Walk has become an exciting feature in... | Huntington Beach Downtown Business Improvement District | 04/18/12 | Huntington Beach |