| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Free Second Sundays at OCMAPresented by Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) at Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) September 9, 2012 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, Target, and The Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation, 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.
September 9: Grandparent’s Day Celebration! It’s Grandparent’s Day,... | Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) | 09/09/12 | Newport Beach |
Jack Goldstein x 10,000Presented by Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) at Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) June 24-September 9, 2012 This exhibition is the first American retrospective of Jack Goldstein (1945–2003), a central figure in Postmodernist discourse of the 1970s and 1980s. Goldstein’s oeuvre developed over the years in an unusual breadth of media, from sculpture, performance, and film, to photography, records of sound effects, paintings, and aphorisms. The exhibition includes two immersive installations, 20 of Goldstein’s films produced from 1971 to 1983, a representative... | Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) | 06/24/12-
09/09/12 | Newport Beach |
Downtown Fullerton Art WalkPresented by Fullerton Art Walk at Downtown Fullerton September 7, 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 | 09/07/12 | Fullerton |
Festival of ArtsPresented by Laguna Beach Festival of Arts at Festival of Arts July 1-August 31, 2012 Celebrating its 80th Anniversary this year, the Festival of Arts is California’s longest-running outdoor fine art exhibition. Its jury process and open-air gallery setting allow this festival to please all types of connoisseurs. The show features the original artwork by 140 award-winning artists from Orange County. Special art-related attractions and special events such as jazz concerts, wine and chocolate pairings, and guided art tours throughout the eight-week run provide... | Laguna Beach Festival of Arts | 07/01/12-
08/31/12 | Laguna Beach |
Free Second Sundays at OCMAPresented by Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) at Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) August 12, 2012 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, Target, and The Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation, 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.
August 12: California Adventure! Come to camp OCMA for the day and enjoy unique... | Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) | 08/12/12 | Newport Beach |
Downtown Fullerton Art WalkPresented by Fullerton Art Walk at Downtown Fullerton August 3, 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 | 08/03/12 | Fullerton |
Pop NoirPresented by The George Gallery June 7-July 31, 2012 Pop Noir show opens Thurs, June 7 with a reception 6-9. Sandra Bermudez shrewd multimedia art combines pop culture and sophisticated feminist ideologies. Carla Gannis' lush digital dreamscapes are rooted in a fascination with the forbidden and hidden. | The George Gallery | 06/07/12-
07/31/12 | Laguna Beach |
Segerstrom Center: Destination ArtPresented by John Wayne Airport Arts Commission at John Wayne Airport Arts Program May 1-July 31, 2012 A full-color exhibition of imagery and information highlighting Segerstrom Center for the Arts is on display at John Wayne Airport (JWA) through July 2012. The display can be viewed at the ORANGE COUNTY: Destination Arts & Culture exhibition space, which is located along the pedestrian walkway connecting the Terminal B and C ticketing lobbies and is open to the general public, passengers
and visitors to the Airport.
“John Wayne Airport is pleased to feature this... | John Wayne Airport Arts Commission | 05/01/12-
07/31/12 | Santa Ana |
OC Mini Maker FairePresented by University of California, Irvine July 14, 2012 There are millions of creative people in Orange County and we want to bring you together to share your passions. We believe that when this happens you’ll inspire not only each other but also everyone else around you. At the first ever OC Mini Maker Faire you’ll encounter a variety of enthusiastic people willing to show off their projects, inventions, and creations. Join the movement and discover the Maker in yourself at UC Irvine's Beall Center for Art +... | University of California, Irvine | 07/14/12 | Irvine |
Free Second Sundays at OCMAPresented by Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) at Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) July 8, 2012 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, Target, and The Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation, 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.
July 8: Picture This! Visit the work of artist Jack Goldstein and dive into a sea of... | Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) | 07/08/12 | Newport Beach |
Downtown Fullerton Art WalkPresented by Fullerton Art Walk at Downtown Fullerton July 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 | 07/06/12 | Fullerton |
Summer Solstice FestivalPresented by The Muckenthaler Cultural Center at Muckenthaler Cultural Center June 24, 2012 Enjoy a day filled with top-notch performances by traditional ethnic music and dance groups from around the world. Free art workshops, storytellers, a music jam session, a children’s play area, an arts & crafts fair, house and gallery tours, a lawn sports tournament, picnicking, and food vendors will complete the family-focused experience.
Sponsored by The Jane Deming Endowment | The Muckenthaler Cultural Center | 06/24/12 | Fullerton |
Camilla Taylor: The DisagreementPresented by Grand Central Art Center at Grand Central Art Center May 5-June 24, 2012 Grand Central's "Education Gallery" will host the artwork of Camila Taylor from now thru June.
Camilla Taylor received an MFA with an emphasis in printmaking from California State University, Long Beach. Her BFA was received from the University of Utah. She likes to walk out onto the pier at night, when the sky and the ocean are both black and indistinguishable from each other, and feel like it is a structure jutting into nothingness.
Artist... | Grand Central Art Center | 05/05/12-
06/24/12 | Santa Ana |
Contemporary Traditionalists: A West Coast Perspective Presented by Laguna Beach Festival of Arts and Huntington Beach Art Center at Huntington Beach Art Center May 19-June 23, 2012 Featuring 48 works by 18 artists, the exhibit is a glimpse into the history and progression of art on the West Coast, especially as it relates to the arts in Southern Orange County. The artists included in the exhibit are Scott Albert, Ken Auster, Bruce Burr, Paul Cheng, W. Brad Elsberry, Eric Gerdau, Fred Hope, Gina Mead Howie, Mariko Ishii, Mark Jacobucci, Susan Jarecky, Robin Johnson, Casey Parlette, April Raber, Brittany Ryan, Bradford J. Salamon, Gerald Schwartz and Gregg Stone.... | Laguna Beach Festival of Arts | 05/19/12-
06/23/12 | Huntington Beach |
Summer Art & Archeology Camp: Latin American GoldPresented by Bowers Kidseum at Bowers Kidseum June 18-June 22, 2012 Campers’ imaginations peak as they embark on dazzling expeditions and traverse the art, culture and history of many major civilizations! Camp activities include tours of fascinating exhibits at Bowers Museum, simulated archaeological digs, creation of unique art projects, preparation of international foods, and hands-on activities with Kidseum’s interactive exhibits | Bowers Kidseum | 06/18/12-
06/22/12 | Santa Ana |
Huntington Beach Art WalkPresented by Huntington Beach Downtown Business Improvement District at Huntington Beach Downtown Improvement District June 20, 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 | 06/20/12 | Huntington Beach |
Marks on the Land - The View from Here: Aerial Photography by Tom LambPresented by Orange County Great Park at Palm Court Arts Complex, Orange County Great Park March 24-June 17, 2012 The third in a series of Great Park Gallery exhibitions showcasing artwork inspired by the MCAS El Toro environment. For several decades, Lamb has employed helicopters to photograph Southern California’s agricultural lands, abandoned industrial sites and former military bases from an elevated vantage point. In Lamb’s oversized images, patterns and textures emerge that free the viewer from references to perspective to reveal hidden beauty. Marks on the Land — The View from... | Orange County Great Park | 03/24/12-
06/17/12 | Irvine |
Naida Osline: All the Queen's MenPresented by Grand Central Art Center at Grand Central Art Center May 5-June 17, 2012 Naida Osline: All the Queen's Men presents two separate, but related, bodies of photo-based work from the artist's residency at Grand Central Art Center from November 2011 through January 2012.
The two series consists of formal portraits of subjects who are photographed in the studio against a neutral backdrop, mostly members of the Santa Ana community. One series models are middle-aged men; the other of women and men dressed in drag. Each series bring up ideas... | Grand Central Art Center | 05/05/12-
06/17/12 | Santa Ana |
Millard Sheets Studio: The Art of Home Savings & LoanPresented by Grand Central Art Center at Grand Central Art Center May 5-June 17, 2012 Millard Sheets: The Art of Home Savings & Loan creates a renewed awareness of the Home Savings & Loan mosaic murals located throughout Southern California, originally designed by the Millard Sheets Studio. Included in the exhibition are images of the mosaics, original works of art, sketches, supporting documentation and images of the restoration process of the Rolling Hills Estates mural. The exhibition focuses on five of the mosaic murals located in the... | Grand Central Art Center | 05/05/12-
06/17/12 | Santa Ana |
Santiago Art District Art WalkPresented by Santiago Art District at Santiago Art District June 16, 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 | 06/16/12 | Santa Ana |
Performance: Father's Day Tribute in Stories, Words and SongPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art June 16, 2012 Professional actor John-David Keller (South Coast Repertory) and John Frederick Jones, Shakespearean performer and professor of Theatre, present a series of readings, including “Father William” by Lewis Carroll, “Father Ghost” scene from Hamlet, letters from Tom Brokaw’s books, poetry, and limericks honoring our cherished patriarchs.
Audience participation. Fun for all ages. Presented in association with the Council on Aging, OC. | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 06/16/12 | Santa Ana |
Honors Art ExhibitionPresented by UCI, Claire Trevor School of the Arts at University Art Gallery (UCI) June 7-June 15, 2012 Honors students in Studio Art display their original work in the University Art Gallery and Room Gallery.
OPENING RECEPTION JUNE 7 6:00 - 9:00 P.M.
June 7 through June 15 - University Art Gallery (Building 712) - Room Gallery (Building 727, Room 1200)
| UCI, Claire Trevor School of the Arts | 06/07/12-
06/15/12 | Irvine |
Lecture & Art Workshop: Alzheimer's Art SpeaksPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art June 10, 2012 Alzheimer’s Art Speaks: “Memories in the Making” - A Healthy Brain Activity for People with Memory Impairment and Alzheimer’s
La Doris “Sam” Heinly, National Alzheimer’s Association of Orange County, presents an overview of the nationwide art-making program designed to enhance the quality of life for people with Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss. Hands-on workshop follows. Presented in association with the Alzheimer’s Association... | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 06/10/12 | Santa Ana |
Free Second Sundays at OCMAPresented by Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) at Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) June 10, 2012 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, Target, and The Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation, 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.
June 10: The museum will be between exhibitions in June and no artwork will be on view.... | Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) | 06/10/12 | Newport Beach |
Lecture: Now in 3D-An Armchair Visit to One of Ancient Egypt's Most Important CemetariesPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art June 9, 2012
Dr. Elaine Sullivan has focused on utilizing emerging technologies in the Humanities, bringing digital mapping concepts into the classroom. As she visits from the UCLA Experimental Technologies Center, she will discuss new views of the ancient Egyptian cemetery of Saqqara,
| Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 06/09/12 | Santa Ana |
Friday Morning Storytelling, Art, & MusicPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Kidseum June 8, 2012 Join us at the Kidseum for this engaging and interactive storytelling with our beloved Miss Bev & Miss Jackie. After, you can enjoy all the activities the kidseum has to offer. Make sure to bring you camera and get ready for a great Friday morning.
Presented in partnership with PBS So Cal. | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 06/08/12 | Santa Ana |
First Thursdays: Laguna Art WalkPresented by City of Laguna Beach Arts at Laguna Beach Arts District June 7, 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 | 06/07/12 | Laguna Beach |
Home School Workshop: Ancient Arts of ChinaPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art June 6, 2012 Join us in launching our new education programs designed specifically for home school families with students ages 5 – 17. Participants receive an interactive, Docent-guided tour of our permanent gallery, Ancient Arts of China: A 5000 Year Legacy, followed by a related art project taught by a Kidseum art instructor. Advance reservations required. Minimum of 10 per session. $12 per person. For reservations and information, please e-mail schooltours@bowers.org or call 714.567.3680. Meet... | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 06/06/12 | Santa Ana |
Selections from the Collection: The Water Show at foaSOUTHPresented by Laguna Beach Festival of Arts February 28-June 5, 2012 The Festival of Arts is making a splash with its new exhibit at foaSOUTH. Combining the theme of water with the artistic medium of watercolors, “Selections from the Collection: The Water Show” will be on display at foaSOUTH now until June 5, 2012. Featured in the exhibit are pieces from the Festival of Arts permanent collection, a variety of classical and contemporary watercolors spanning the last 50 years. | Laguna Beach Festival of Arts | 02/28/12-
06/05/12 | Laguna Beach |
| Impressionism: Then & Now | SOCALPAPA/Southern California Plein Air Painters Association | 02/29/12-
06/03/12 | Newport Beach |
Santa Ana Artists Village Art WalkPresented by Santa Ana Arts District at Santa Ana Arts District June 2, 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 | 06/02/12 | Santa Ana |
Downtown Fullerton Art WalkPresented by Fullerton Art Walk at Downtown Fullerton June 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 | 06/02/12 | Fullerton |
Drop in Family InventionsPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Kidseum June 1-June 2, 2012
Create innovative and unique cultural art projects. New techniques and materials each weekend. Recommended ages 4 and up, accompanied by parents or grandparents.
| Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 06/01/12-
06/02/12 | Santa Ana |
MFA Thesis Art Exhibition, Part 2Presented by UCI, Claire Trevor School of the Arts at University Art Gallery (UCI) May 17-June 1, 2012 Graduate students in the Studio Art MFA program display their thesis work in the University Art Gallery, Room Gallery and Contemporary Arts Center Gallery.
OPENING RECEPTION MAY 17 6:00 - 9:00 P.M.
May 17 - June 1
University Art Gallery (Building 712)
Room Gallery (Building 727, Room 1200)
Contemporary Arts Center Gallery (Building 721, Lobby Area)
FREE ADMISSION. PUBLIC IS WELCOME.
Gallery Hours/Student Exhibitions: | UCI, Claire Trevor School of the Arts | 05/17/12-
06/01/12 | Irvine |
Parkway Gallery “Contours” by Peter BettsPresented by City of Mission Viejo April 3-June 1, 2012 An impressive display of colorful topography designs is now showcased along Mission Viejo's Parkway Gallery through June. With pieces from his “Contours” exhibit on display for motorists to see, artist Peter Betts offers a unique view of the land he now lives in.
This collection of paintings and limited edition prints offers a topographical perception of a widening circle of U.S. locations starting from his home in Orange County. The specific contour elevations... | City of Mission Viejo | 04/03/12-
06/01/12 | Mission Viejo |
Friday Morning Storytelling, Art, & MusicPresented by Bowers Kidseum at Bowers Kidseum June 1, 2012 Join us at the Kidseum for this engaging and interactive storytelling with our beloved Miss Bev & Miss Jackie. After, you can enjoy all the activities the Kidseum has to offer. Make sure to bring your camera and get ready for a great Friday morning.
Presented in partnership with PBS So Cal. | Bowers Kidseum | 06/01/12 | Santa Ana |
Art Displays at OC Public LibrariesPresented by OC Public Libraries April 20-May 30, 2012 Enjoy a sampling of art created by local children at an OC Public Libraries Branch Library. While you are there escape with a good book and learn what else your library has to offer!
For a map of branch locations, information about open hours, and more, visit www.ocpl.org.
| OC Public Libraries | 04/20/12-
05/30/12 | |
1000 Pieces of ArtPresented by Orange County Department of Education May 16-May 30, 2012 Enjoy this show, which features the best of thousands of works of art from each level of students in grades K-12. Reception for Students - May 19, 10 am -noon. | Orange County Department of Education | 05/16/12-
05/30/12 | Costa Mesa |
Patchwork: Indie Arts and Crafts Festival Presented by Grand Central Art Center at Santa Ana Arts District May 27, 2012 Patchwork indie arts & crafts festival is a bi-annual event showcasing local emerging artists, crafts & designers.
You will get to peruse 100+ booths featuring local independent artists, designers & crafters at the show. these amazing creators will be showcasing their wares including clothing for men, women & kids, accessories, home goods like art, pottery & glassware, pet items, jewelry, soaps, candles & other bath & body items,... | Grand Central Art Center | 05/27/12 | Santa Ana |
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