| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | | Gallery Talk: Bowers Highlights | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 09/09/10 | Santa Ana |
Art Brewer - Master of Surf PhotographyPresented by Art Institute of California - Orange County September 9, 2010 The Art Institute of California — Orange County presents
ART BREWER
Master of Surf Photography
Gallery Show | September 9, 2010
Join us in celebrating the photographic work of Art Brewer. View the collection, meet the artist, and enjoy refreshments during the gallery reception. Art will be signing copies of his book, Masters of Surf Photography: Art Brewer, a collection of his best surf photography and portraits (available for cash... | Art Institute of California - Orange County | 09/09/10 | Santa Ana |
Skate + Surf = CulturePresented by City of Brea Art Gallery at City of Brea Art Gallery August 7-September 10, 2010 Surf + Skate = Culture examines the impact of surfing and skateboarding on contemporary society through artifacts and art. Highbrow and lowbrow cultures have met to become one cohesive style. This exhibit promises to be playful and vivid with a youthful vibe that will translate to all ages.
The exhibit opens at a free public reception, complete with a surf band, on Saturday evening, August 7, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
| City of Brea Art Gallery | 08/07/10- 09/10/10 | Brea |
Second Saturday Art FairPresented by San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce September 11, 2010 The San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce presents the Second Saturday Art Fair every month.
September 11, 2010, 10 AM - 4 PM, Historic Downtown San Juan Capistrano, Camino Capistrano, Yorba, Verdugo and Los Rios Streets
Brought to you by the San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce. (949) 493-4700. www.sanjuanchamber.com | San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce | 09/11/10 | San Juan Capistrano |
| Seminar: Interpreting Amarna– The Reign of the Heretic Pharoah Akhenaten | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 09/11/10 | Santa Ana |
2010 Orange County Invitational Art Exhibit and Sale Presented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art September 11, 2010 This outdoor event will feature over forty representational artists displaying about 800 original paintings. Thirty percent of the sales proceeds will go to the CAC to assist in its continuing activities to restore and preserve the Museum's painting collection. | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 09/11/10 | Santa Ana |
| Lecture: Art Demonstration on Plein Air Painting Techniques | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 09/11/10 | Santa Ana |
Grandparents Day CelebrationPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art September 12, 2010 Calling all grandparents to celebrate family heritage at our presentation of this nationally recognized observance. Spend time creating new memories and cherishing each other! Listen to entertaining stories and sing-a-long to your favorite folk songs and we’ll even help you begin to create your family tree! | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 09/12/10 | Santa Ana |
Danny GalieotePresented by SCAPE at SCAPE August 21-September 13, 2010 Figurative artist's works, curated by Kenton Nelson. | SCAPE | 08/21/10- 09/13/10 | Corona del Mar |
Studio Art Workshop - Mosaic Assemblage, Part IPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art September 14, 2010 Carolyn Mahato, professional artist, guides you through the process of creating a small mosaic assemblage piece using a varity of recycled materials. Bring a small personal memento to add to the mix. | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 09/14/10 | Santa Ana |
D Fox Featured at Santa Ana Art WalkPresented by AvantGarden at AvantGarden July 29-September 15, 2010 AvantGarden-The Art Gallery features D Fox August - September. Opening reception will be during Santa Ana's First Saturday Art Walk in the Santora Arts Building, August 7, 4 pm - 10 pm. "D Fox is a dynamic force at AvantGarden...look deeply and you will see the influences of artists that he admires most - Basquiat and Frida Kahlo. They are part of his development as an artist. He has consumed their work, and now they are a part of D Fox's personal expression." Santora Arts... | AvantGarden | 07/29/10- 09/15/10 | Santa Ana |
Churches, Crosses & CathedralsPresented by The Gallery on Glassell at The Gallery on Glassell August 14-September 15, 2010 The iconography of faith and worship meets contemporary fine art. Paintings of churches in California, Latin America and Europe anchor vignettes that include furniture with crosses of tile, wood and/or metal. One of the main features of the show is a 160-year old robe chest that came out of a church in Central Mexico. Please visit www.galleryonglassell.com for more information. | The Gallery on Glassell | 08/14/10- 09/15/10 | Orange |
Gallery Talk: QuiltsPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art September 15, 2010 Join us at the Bowers Museum to discuss, explore, and learn about the art, history, and culture of quilts. A gallery talk will tell you all you need to know about how such beautiful and intricate quilt patterns were achieved. | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 09/15/10 | Santa Ana |
| Paint San Clemente Members Judged Show | San Clemente Art Association | 08/15/10- 09/16/10 | San Clemente |
Santiago Art District Art Walk - SeptemberPresented by Santiago Art District at Santiago Art District September 18, 2010 Every third Saturday of the month, residents of the Santiago Street Lofts host the Santiago Art District art walk event. There are many galleries that remain open for this event. With a wide variety of art to view, this is one event you will not want to miss!
| Santiago Art District | 09/18/10 | Santa Ana |
"Fabulous Forties"Presented by The Museum of Teaching and Learning September 18, 2010 The Museum of Teaching and Learning is a nonprofit museum based in Fullerton that creates traveling exhibits. MOTAL is hosting its annual fund-raising gala for its junior docents program and exhibit A Class Action: Mendez v. Westminster and the Grassroots Struggle for School Desegregation. This case ended school segregation in Orange County in the 1940s. This event will include dinner, dancing, a big band, drinks and a silent auction. The museum is run entirely from donations and... | The Museum of Teaching and Learning | 09/18/10 | Fullerton |
| Lecture: The Liuli Collection - Preserving the History of Ancient Chinese Glass | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 09/18/10 | Santa Ana |
15 Minutes of Fame: Portraits from Ansel Adams to Andy WarholPresented by Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) at Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) May 2-September 19, 2010 Featuring more than 150 works primarily from the Orange County Museum of Art’s significant collection of photography, 15 Minutes of Fame: Portraits from Ansel Adams to Andy Warhol explores a diverse range of portraits from early modernism through contemporary practices. Since the beginning of photography, portraits have captured the well-known as well as the anonymous. With a title that refers to Andy Warhol’s famous prediction that everyone can have their own “15 minutes... | Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) | 05/02/10- 09/19/10 | Newport Beach |
Charles Long: 100 Pounds of ClayPresented by Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) at Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) April 11-September 19, 2010 This spring, the Orange County Museum of Art presents 100 Pounds of Clay, an interactive installation by sculptor Charles Long (b. 1958). Originally presented at OCMA in 2001 and brought back again in 2006, this popular artwork begins its life as a minimalist sculpture made up of 100 one-pound blocks of perfectly formed, brightly-hued modeling clay, and subsequently evolves through sculptures created by museum visitors. Visitors are invited to mold, sculpt, and play with the blocks of clay,... | Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) | 04/11/10- 09/19/10 | Newport Beach |
New Art for a New Century: Contemporary Acquisitions 2000–2010Presented by Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) at Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) May 2-September 19, 2010 During the past decade, the Orange County Museum of Art has significantly expanded its collection with 430 major works by regional, national, and international artists. New Art for a New Century: Contemporary Acquisitions 2000–2010 highlights 75 of these acquisitions including drawings, paintings, sculpture, video, and installations. The exhibition focuses on a broad range of contemporary work from the last decade including a significant number of works from the museum’s... | Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) | 05/02/10- 09/19/10 | Newport Beach |
Cinema Italiano: A Perfect Day (2008)Presented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art September 19, 2010 Italian with English subtitles Film Duration: 115 Min. Starring: Isabella Ferrari, Valerio Mastandrea, Valerio Binasco, Nicole Grimaudo Based on the Book Un Giorno Perfetto by Melania Gaia Mazzucco. Tapping into the terrors surrounding a messy divorce, Ferzan Ozpetek's A Perfect Day is a skillfully directed, eerily effective nightmare. Ozpetek delves deep into this common reality, touching on the pain of a husband who is not prepared to accept his wife's decision to end their marriage. | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 09/19/10 | Santa Ana |
Watercolors on the BeachPresented by Laguna Outreach for Community Arts September 19, 2010 A docent leads participants to the tide pools where they will observe its inhabitants. Then the participants will create color renderings of them under the guidance of a professional instructor. A handy canvas tote is provided to take home finished art, journal, watercolor kit, gel pen and pencils. All supplies are included. | Laguna Outreach for Community Arts | 09/19/10 | Laguna Beach |
Studio Art Workshop: Mosaic Assemblage - Part IIPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art September 21, 2010 Carolyn Mahato, professional artist, guides you through the process of creating a small mosaic assemblage piece using a variety of recycled materials. Bring a small personal memento to add to the mix! | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 09/21/10 | Santa Ana |
Performance: Musical MasterpiecesPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art September 22, 2010 Beth Sussman, Juilliard-trained classical pianist, performs popular pieces from a variety of composers while providing interesting commentary and anecdotes on the pieces to enhance your musical enjoyment. | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 09/22/10 | Santa Ana |
Art Institute Portfolio ShowPresented by The Art Institute of California - Orange County September 22, 2010 The Art Institute of California — Orange County Graduate Portfolio Show
Graduating Programs: Advertising • Baking & Pastry • Culinary Arts • Culinary Management • Digital Photography • Fashion Marketing & Management • Game Art & Design • Graphic Design • Industrial Design • Interior Design • Media Arts & Animation • Visual & Game Programming • Web Design & Interactive Media | The Art Institute of California - Orange County | 09/22/10 | Garden Grove |
Lecture: The Greatest Year in Film - 1939Presented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art September 23, 2010 Michael Berlin, Ph.D., screenwriter and film expert, presents an overview of the most notable and memorable films from 1939 including Gone With the Wind, The Wizard of Oz, Gunga Din, Wuthering Heights, Good-Bye Mr. Chips, Dark Victory, Love Affair and more. | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 09/23/10 | Santa Ana |
Film and Discussion: Fifty Wonders of Korea and Korea TodayPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art September 25, 2010 Film duration: 60 Min. Learn about the hidden treasures of Korean art and modern Korea. Immerse yourself in the culture and spirit of this rich and vibrant land. Refreshments provided following the program. | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 09/25/10 | Santa Ana |
Korean Sister City ExhibitPresented by Muckenthaler Cultural Center at Muckenthaler Cultural Center July 9-September 26, 2010
The Muckenthaler celebrates Fullerton’s Sister Cities with a special group exchange exhibition featuring artists from Yong-in, Korea and Fullerton. The show travels to Yong-in early next year. In all, 25 different artists showcase paintings, ceramics, sculpture, textile, and works in other media.
A city of 831,000 people, Yong-in is located about twenty-five miles south of the South Korean capitol Seoul. The city is famous for it’s IT industry,... | Muckenthaler Cultural Center | 07/09/10- 09/26/10 | Fullerton |
Lecture: The Elements and Principles of Art and Design Presented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art September 26, 2010 Professor Irini Vallera-Rickerson, art historian, presents an overview of how to discover the art and principles used in art and design with a specific focus on pieces from the Bowers permanent exhibitions. | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 09/26/10 | Santa Ana |
Today: Group Photography ExhibitPresented by AR4T - Artists Republic for Tomorrow at 210 AR4T Space September 2-September 26, 2010 guest curated by Danny Zapalac
FEATURING NEW WORKS BY:
ADAM FEDDERLY
BALDEMAR FIERRO
CHEYENNE ELLIS
COREY ARNOLD
DANNY ZAPALAC
JACK COLEMAN
JAKE STANGEL
LINDSEY BYRNES
artists reception open to the public: Thursday September 2nd, 2010, 6 to 9pm. | AR4T - Artists Republic for Tomorrow | 09/02/10- 09/26/10 | Laguna Beach |
| Gallery Talk: Masters of Adornment | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 09/28/10 | Santa Ana |
| Lecture: Women in the Arts - The World of Georgia O'Keefe | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 09/28/10 | Santa Ana |
Michael Corinne West: More than Gorky's Muse Presented by Art Resource Group at Art Resource Group May 30-September 30, 2010 Art Resource Group is pleased to present Michael Corinne West: More than Gorky's Muse from May through September. This will be the first West Coast solo exhibition of works of art by Michael Corinne West, a mid-20th century American artist who was a participant in the onset of Abstract Expressionism, but whose contributions to art history have been largely overlooked.
Art Resource Group is pleased to present 25 works of art by the American painter Michael (Corinne) West... | Art Resource Group | 05/30/10- 09/30/10 | Newport Beach |
“The Back Room” Presented by JoAnne ARTMAN Gallery at JoAnne ARTMAN Gallery August 5-September 30, 2010 Month after month, the JoAnne Artman Gallery exhibits new work in our front gallery spaces by our featured artists in a thoughtful and thematic way. However, each month many of our viewers are enthralled by the “Back Room” in our gallery which is why we have decided to unlock our hidden treasures and feature our “Back Room” artists America Martin, Jane Richlovsky and James Verbicky! | JoAnne ARTMAN Gallery | 08/05/10- 09/30/10 | Laguna Beach |
James ShilaimonPresented by William Merrill Gallery at William Merrill Gallery August 5-September 30, 2010 James Shilaimon is an embodiment of the self-taught artist who is continually searching for ways to express the artistic voice that has been with him his entire life. This inner voice has lead James to develop his artistry in several different mediums. Whether painting in oils or watercolor or sculpting in stone, James is always exploring ways to convey his stylized expression.
Growing up in Greece, the cradle of the Masters, you begin to understand this passion and some of the... | William Merrill Gallery | 08/05/10- 09/30/10 | Laguna Beach |
| Lecture: Timeless Melodies - Rodgers and Hammerstein | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 09/30/10 | Santa Ana |
Educator and Parent Workshop: Mexican Art and Traditions - Day of the DeadPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art September 30, 2010 Learn how to make and decorate sugar skulls and other colorful art projects for the classroom and home. Advance reservations required. Please RSVP by September 27 to 714.480.1520. Bowers Kidseum, 1802 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706. | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 09/30/10 | Santa Ana |
Touch the ArtPresented by Art Cube Gallery at Art Cube Gallery September 2-September 30, 2010 The art of Father Bill Moore evokes quietness of the soul. His paintings invite us to stop for a moment and feel with our eyes, our fingers, experience with our primal force. Reach deep down inside for the forgotten child in you and touch. | Art Cube Gallery | 09/02/10- 09/30/10 | Laguna Beach |
Fullerton Art WalkPresented by Fullerton Art Walk at Graves Gallery October 1, 2010 Local Fullerton venues have joined together to build the art community of Downtown Fullerton by participating in a monthly art walk. From 6:00pm to 9:00pm on the first Friday of every month, art lovers can enjoy an evening of numerous free art events and exhibition openings within walking distance of each other. A map will be provided to attendees, marking each participating location. Refreshments and snacks will also be provided throughout the evening at many of the stops. | Fullerton Art Walk | 10/01/10 | Fullerton |
Santa Ana Artists Village Art Walk - OctoberPresented by Santa Ana Arts District at Santa Ana Arts District October 2, 2010 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 talented... | Santa Ana Arts District | 10/02/10 | Santa Ana |
Artist Open StudiosPresented by City of Laguna Beach Arts October 2, 2010 Whether you're an avid collectior or just curious about art, Artist Open Studios is an incredible opportunity to peer into the creative spaces of 40 of Laguna's painters, sculptors, ceramicists, printmakers, glass, fiber and jewelry artists and buy local art, right from the source.
Contact Sian Poeschl for more information: spoeschl@lagunabeachcity.net | City of Laguna Beach Arts | 10/02/10 | Laguna Beach |
Art Shack Avg. Event Rating(3.0 Stars): Presented by Laguna Art Museum at Laguna Art Museum June 13-October 3, 2010 Avg. Event Rating (3.0 Stars):  Guest curated by Greg Escalante, Art Shack is a group exhibition in which artists such as Don Ed Hardy, Shag, Paul Frank, and Mike Shine combine art and architecture. Explore surf shacks, tattoo huts, retro shanties and more, and immerse yourself in 25 different worlds crafted by the artists.
Many shacks will be enterable, and some will include interactive components such as music and film. Don Ed Hardy’s Tattoo Hut will feature an activated tattoo machine. | Laguna Art Museum | 06/13/10- 10/03/10 | Laguna Beach |
"Emotional Emersion" Group Show at MMCA | Marion Meyer Contemporary ArtPresented by Marion Meyer Contemporary Art at Marion Meyer Contemporary Art August 19-October 3, 2010 "Emotional Emersion" Group Show at MMCA | Marion Meyer Contemporary Art, August 19 - October 3, 2010; Gallery Open House: Thursday, September 2, 6-9 PM. MMCA continuously commits to supporting the growth of contemporary art in Southern California, having attracted international recognition to the arts in Orange County. | Marion Meyer Contemporary Art | 08/19/10- 10/03/10 | Laguna Beach |
Art Shack Open HousePresented by Laguna Art Museum at Laguna Art Museum October 3, 2010 October 3, 2010 (2:00-5:00 p.m.) Art Shack Open House: select artists will be available to give brief tours of their art shacks and to answer questions for guests. Come swing by the Laguna Art Museum for the opportunity to spend time and talk with select artists about their Art Shacks on the last day of the exhibition!
Please contact Jackie Bunge at 949.494.8971 x207 or email jbunge@lagunaartmusem.org for questions and more information about educational events | Laguna Art Museum | 10/03/10 | Laguna Beach |
First Thursday Art WalkPresented by City of Laguna Beach Arts at Laguna Beach Arts District October 7, 2010 Laguna Beach is a well-known art destination. To experience it, all one needs to do is check out this First Thursdays Art Walk. In a relaxed atmosphere, there's an opportunity to invest in contemporary or historical local or international artwork. It's all represented. | City of Laguna Beach Arts | 10/07/10 | Laguna Beach |
Second Saturday Art FairPresented by San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce October 9, 2010 The San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce presents the Second Saturday Art Fair every month.
October 9, 2010, 10 AM - 4 PM, Historic Downtown San Juan Capistrano, Camino Capistrano, Yorba, Verdugo and Los Rios Streets
Brought to you by the San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce. (949) 493-4700. www.sanjuanchamber.com
| San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce | 10/09/10 | San Juan Capistrano |
GhoulfestPresented by Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) at Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) October 10, 2010 TARGET FREE SECOND SUNDAYS present. . . Ghoulfest!
Target Free Second Sundays is one of the best ways for Orange County families to spend time together enjoying art. Thanks to the generous support of the Visionaries and Target, admission is free on the second Sunday of every month. Join us for all day family fun on these special days! Activities from 11 am-4 pm.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Ghoulfest
Come to OCMA for ghastly... | Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) | 10/10/10 | Newport Beach |
Experimental Media Art FestivalPresented by UCI Beall Center for Art + Technology at UCI Beall Center for Art + Technology October 10, 2010 Come to the Experimental Media Art Festival at the Beall Center for Art + Technology, Claire Trevor School of the Arts at UC Irvine.
For adults and children of all ages.
- Mingle with roaming avatars
- Experience interactive performing art
- Wow at the robots
- Check out high-tech futuristic cars
- Create laser graffiti
- Bring your iPhone and join the drum circle
- Listen to live electronic...
| UCI Beall Center for Art + Technology | 10/10/10 | Irvine |
Recreate: New Works by the Artist Iris Heffes at the Slutzky Art Gallery Presented by Merage Jewish Community Center of Orange County at Merage Jewish Community Center of Orange County September 22-October 14, 2010 Recreate, New works by the artist, Iris Heffes. Exhibit dates: September 22- October 14, 2010 Artist Reception, Sunday, September 26th, 1-4pm. Open to the Community “A time to gather stones together” (Ecclesiastes, Chapter 3:5). Inspired by the Bible and the beauty of nature, “Recreate” is an innovative exhibit of figurative sculptured paintings that combine natural stones and mixed media on canvas. The exhibit also features a selection of clay sculptures... | Merage Jewish Community Center of Orange County | 09/22/10- 10/14/10 | Irvine |
Art 4 Health Opening Reception and Art AuctionPresented by California State University, Fullerton October 15, 2010 Art 4 Health - Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, and Healthy Spirit, 4th Annual Juried Student, Alumni, Faculty/Staff Art Exhibit Opening Reception and Art Auction at the Student Health and Counseling Center. | California State University, Fullerton | 10/15/10 | Fullerton |