| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Masters of Adornment: The Miao People of ChinaPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art November 15, 2008 - Ongoing This exhibition presents women's textiles and silver jewelry from the Miao culture living in southwest China. Featuring approximately 80 objects, mostly drawn from the Bowers Museum's permanent collection, the exhibition includes several distinct examples of Miao women's festive wear paired with finely crafted jewelry. More than an examination of masterful techniques and styles, these objects reveal hundreds of years of Miao history and tradition and the required patience and dedication to... | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 11/15/08-
Ongoing | Santa Ana |
California Legacies: Missions and Ranchos (1768-1848)Presented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art January 28, 2011 - Ongoing California Legacies: Missions and Ranchos (1768-1848) features objects related to the settlement of Alta California through Spanish land grants, life at the California Missions and the wealth and lifestyles of the first families who flourished under Mexico`s rule of California known as the Rancho period. The collection originating from Orange County`s missions and ranchos includes the first brandy still to be brought to California, a statue of St. Anthony that originally stood in the... | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 01/28/11-
Ongoing | Santa Ana |
Ancient Arts of ChinaPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art June 10, 2011 - Ongoing An ongoing exhibition.
Journey back through 5000 years of Chinese history and follow the efflorescence of arts throughout one of the world’s oldest living civilizations. From large painted ceramic pots used during the Neolithic period, to sculptures of camels and horses made at the height of the Silk Road, to beautiful embroidered silk court robes and ivory carvings from the 19th century, this exhibition presents the importance of fine art made to be admired during life and... | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 06/10/11-
Ongoing | Santa Ana |
Spirits and Headhunters: Art of the Pacific IslandsPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art June 10, 2011 - Ongoing Photographer Chris Rainier guest curates thisongoing exhibition of art from the South Pacific. Spanning the geographic region collectively referred to as Oceania, this comprehensive exhibition highlights masterworks from the three cultural regions of Micronesia, Melanesia, and Polynesia. Particular focus is placed on New Guinea, land of the headhunter, and the rich artistic traditions infused into daily and ritual life. Submerge into a visually stunning world and come face to face with... | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 06/10/11-
Ongoing | Santa Ana |
California: The Golden YearsPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art June 10, 2011 - Ongoing An ongoing exhibition.
Since 2005, the Bowers California Arts Council has collaborated with the museum’s Collections Department and the Balboa Art Conservation Center, San Diego, to preserve the quality of the paintings’ canvases and frames. These early California paintings represent one of the most notable areas within the collection—all made possible through donations since the museum opened its doors in the 1930s.
Many of the museum’s most important... | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 06/10/11-
Ongoing | Santa Ana |
First CaliforniansPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art June 10, 2011 - Ongoing An ongoing exhibition.
This installation showcases the Bowers` extensive permanent collection of Native American art and artifacts in stone, shell, plant fiber (through spectacular basketry) and feathers. These primary resources help tell the story of the culture of Native Californians. Although groups from all regions of California are represented in the exhibit, special attention is placed on local groups that inhabited the coastal regions of Southern California. The Boeing Company... | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 06/10/11-
Ongoing | Santa Ana |
Pre-Columbian ExhibitsPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art June 10, 2011 - Ongoing Pre-Columbian art from Mexico and Central America displayed in a series of galleries communicates the power and sophistication of the mysterious cultures that rose and fell in ancient America. Emphasis is placed on the ceramic and stone arts of West Mexico, Costa Rica and Panamá. A gallery devoted to the famous "Limestone Tomb of Lord Pacal" includes a lifesize reproduction of the elaborately decorated and highly symbolic limestone sarcophagus excavated at the pyramid in the... | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 06/10/11-
Ongoing | Santa Ana |
A Class ActionPresented by The Museum of Teaching and Learning at Old Orange County Courthouse September 10, 2011-June 29, 2012 A Class Action: The Grassroots Struggle for School Desegregation in California
In March 1945, five fathers in Orange County, California, brought a class-action lawsuit against four school districts on behalf of their own children and 5,000 other children that were being forced to attend segregated “Mexican schools.”
This exhibit will tell the story of their landmark lawsuit, Mendez et al. v. Westminster School District et al., and reveal how community... | The Museum of Teaching and Learning | 09/10/11-
06/29/12 | Santa Ana |
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 |
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 |
Gallery Talk: Sacred GoldPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art June 14, 2012 This spring encounter the marvels of the world’s finest collection of Pre-Hispanic gold, on loan from the renowned Museo del Oro of Bogotá, Colombia. National treasures and more than two hundred other exquisite gold figures and ornaments in this stunning exhibition give testament to the unparalleled mastery of gold, a sacred material considered a gift from the gods. Join an expert docent for a 20 minute tour of this remarkable exhibit. Expand your knowledge, learn the history,... | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 06/14/12 | Santa Ana |
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 |
Film: Love in the Time of Cholera (2007)Presented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art June 14, 2012 Based on Nobel Prize-winning author Gabriel García Márquez's novel of the same name, director Mike Newell's Love in the Time of Cholera details a passionate love triangle that unfolds in turn-of-the-century South America. Oscar-winning Pianist scribe Ronald Harwood adapts the story of two young lovers who bide their time for 50 years while anxiously awaiting the day they can finally be together. (139 min) For more information, please email: education@bowers.org or call... | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 06/14/12 | Santa Ana |
New Exhibit: California GoldPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art February 25-September 30, 2012 Visitors will see immeasurable riches in these two exhibitions including: stunningly beautiful specimens of native California gold; coins, bullion, and recovered treasure from sunken ships. Visitors will see immeasurable riches in these two exhibitions including: stunningly beautiful specimens of native California gold; coins, bullion, and recovered treasure from sunken ships. | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 02/25/12-
09/30/12 | 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 |
Gallery Talk: California GoldPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art June 12, 2012 Feast your eyes on stunningly beautiful specimens of native Californian Gold brought to life by gold rush memorabilia! Join an expert docent for a 20 minute tour of this remarkable exhibit. Expand your knowledge, learn the history, ask plenty of questions about the artifacts, and much more. Included with museum admission. | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 06/12/12 | Santa Ana |
Docent Tour: Sacred GoldPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art June 9, 2012 This spring encounter the marvels of the world’s finest collection of Pre-hispanic gold, on loan from the renowned Museo del Oro of Bogotá, Colombia. National treasures and more than two hundred other exquisite gold figures and ornaments in this stunning exhibition give testament to the unparalleled mastery of gold, a sacred material considered a gift from the gods. Join an expert docent for a 20 minute tour of this remarkable exhibit. Expand your knowledge, learn the history,... | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 06/09/12 | Santa Ana |
Sacred Gold: Pre-Hispanic Art of ColumbiaPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art March 31-July 1, 2012 Pre-Hispanic gold, on loan from the renowned Museo del Oro and the Banco de Republica, Bogota, Columbia. National treasures and more than two hundred exquisite gold figures and ornaments in this stunning exhibition give testament to the unparalleled mastery of gold, considered a gift of the gods. In conjunction with this exhibit, Bowers will have on display an ornately carved emerald rosary recovered from the sunken Spanish warship, the “Nuestra Senora di Atocha.” During the... | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 03/31/12-
07/01/12 | Santa Ana |
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09/01/12 | Santa Ana |
| High School Invitational Art Show | Santa Ana College | 06/04/12-
07/07/12 | Santa Ana |
Sunday Afternoon Family Celebrations: Gold RushPresented by Bowers Kidseum at Bowers Kidseum May 20, 2012 The lure of the promise of wealth in the West caused a feverish migration of workers and an exciting highlight in the history of California. Don’t miss a fun afternoon at the Kidseum where you can come and learn everything there is to know about the California Gold Rush through storytelling and art! Recommended for ages 2- 8, parents and grandparents.
A proud partner of Imagination Celebration.
| Bowers Kidseum | 05/20/12 | Santa Ana |
Gallery Talk - Ancient Art of ChinaPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art June 1, 2012 Journey back through 5000 years of Chinese history and follow the efflorescence of arts throughout one of the world’s oldest living civilizations. From large painted ceramic pots, to sculptures at the height of the Silk Road, to beautiful embroidered silk court robes and ivory carvings from the 19th century, this exhibition presents the importance of fine art made to be admired during life and depended on in the afterlife. Please join an expert docent for a 20 minute tour of this... | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 06/01/12 | Santa Ana |
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 |
Film- The Gold Rush (American Experience)Presented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art May 30, 2012 In this PBS documentary, track the evolution of the Gold Rush from the easy riches of the first few months to the fierce competition for a few good claims as told through the stories of a small group of diverse characters. (2006) | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 05/30/12 | Santa Ana |
Drop- In Family Art Inventions Presented by Bowers Kidseum at Bowers Kidseum May 18-May 20, 2012 Fridays, & Saturdays, 10 AM – 4 PM
Create innovative and unique cultural art projects! Look forward to new techniques and materials each weekend. Recommended ages 5 and up; parents and grandparents welcome too! | Bowers Kidseum | 05/18/12-
05/20/12 | Santa Ana |
Irish Literary Salon: The Heart of an Irish WomanPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art May 19, 2012 The passion of it all: love, loss, longing, courage, victory, hilarity, Mother Ireland, the emigrant mother, the fierce, strong, courageous women who have inspired some of Ireland’s greatest writers. Irish actors Sheelagh Cullen and Laura Solter take us home to the heart of this great Irishwoman in a wonderful afternoon of literature and song… Not to be missed! Presented in association with Kerry Records, Inc. and Hon. Consul General of Ireland, Finbar Hill. | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 05/19/12 | Santa Ana |
Lecture- There's a Hippopotamus in my Cemetery!Presented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art May 20, 2012 Hierakonpolis is one of the most important archaeological sites for understanding the foundations of ancient Egyptian society. For the past fourteen years, the Hierakonpolis team has uncovered several burials of exotic animals, and it is unclear whether they were part of an ancient zoo or were revered as being imbued with magical powers. Join Bowers in welcoming Dr. Renee Friedman, Director, Hierakonpolis Expedition, Heagy Research Curator of the Dept. of Ancient Egypt and Sudan at the... | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 05/20/12 | Santa Ana |
Gallery Talk: California GoldPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art May 22, 2012 Feast your eyes on stunningly beautiful specimens of native Californian Gold brought to life by gold rush memorabilia! Join an expert docent for a 20 minute tour of this remarkable exhibit. Expand your knowledge, learn the history, ask plenty of questions about the artifacts, and much more. | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 05/22/12 | Santa Ana |
Gallery Talk: First CaliforniansPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art May 24, 2012 This installation showcases the Bowers` extensive permanent collection of Native American art and artifacts in stone, shell, plant fiber (through spectacular basketry) and feathers. These primary resources help tell the story of the culture of Native Californians. Join an expert docent for a 20 minute tour of this remarkable exhibit. Expand your knowledge, learn the history, ask plenty of questions about the artifacts, and much more. | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 05/24/12 | Santa Ana |
Timeless Melodies: Music of World War llPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art May 24, 2012 Educator and expert in American music and performers, Larry Maurer, presents the popular series, Timeless Melodies. Timeless Melodies is rich in pictures, video clips, humor, and history and this month will feature the popular music of World War II. | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 05/24/12 | Santa Ana |
Friday Morning Storytelling, Art & MusicPresented by Bowers Kidseum at Bowers Kidseum May 25, 2012 Character to be announced
For children ages 2 ½ to 6 years. Toddlers and their parents enjoy music, movement, stories and art projects in these engaging, interactive class sessions taught by our beloved Miss Bev and 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. | Bowers Kidseum | 05/25/12 | Santa Ana |
Drop- In Family Art Inventions Presented by Bowers Kidseum at Bowers Kidseum May 25-May 27, 2012 Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, 10 AM – 4 PM
Create innovative and unique cultural art projects! Look forward to new techniques and materials each weekend. Recommended ages 5 and up; parents and grandparents welcome too! | Bowers Kidseum | 05/25/12-
05/27/12 | Santa Ana |
Bead Society of OC Art Workshop: Working with Metal Disks Presented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art May 26, 2012 Join instructor Anneliese Drake as she leads a special workshop on how to make stunning pieces by working with metal disks. Presented by the Bead Society of OC, an affiliate council of the Bowers Museum. | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 05/26/12 | Santa Ana |
Performance- Yatiri: Music of the AndesPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art May 26, 2012 Travel away to South America with professional musicians Martin Espino and Mario Torrico, who have been performing together for over 30 years. Enjoy the sounds of these great folklorists play numerous instruments including guitars, percussion, indigenous winds (flutes and panpipes), charango and vocals. You can’t help but want to dance to the soulful rhythms that reflect the beauty and tradition of Latin culture. For all ages. | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 05/26/12 | Santa Ana |
Cinema ItalianoPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art May 27, 2012 La Velocita Della Luce
An Italian thriller about a professional car thief who is mysteriously connected to his next target, the owner of a Bentley. With English subtitles. (2008) Sponsored by the Italian Cultural Arts Council. | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 05/27/12 | Santa Ana |
Gallery Talk: Sacred Gold Presented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art May 30, 2012 This spring encounter the marvels of the world’s finest collection of Pre-hispanic gold, on loan from the renowned Museo del Oro of Bogotá, Colombia. National treasures and more than two hundred other exquisite gold figures and ornaments in this stunning exhibition give testament to the unparalleled mastery of gold, a sacred material considered a gift from the gods. Join an expert docent for a 20 minute tour of this remarkable exhibit. Expand your knowledge, learn the history,... | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 05/30/12 | Santa Ana |
Gold: pre-hispanic art of ColombiaPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art March 31-July 1, 2012 Pre-Hispanic gold, on loan from the renowned Museo del Oro and the Banco de Republica, Bogota, Colombia. National treasures and more than two hundred exquisite gold figures and ornaments in this stunning exhibition give testament to the unparalleled mastery of gold, considered a gift of the gods. In conjunction with this exhibit, Bowers will have on display an ornately carved emerald rosary recovered from the sunken Spanish warship, the “Nuestra Senora di Atocha.” During the... | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 03/31/12-
07/01/12 | Santa Ana |
Family art day / Día del arte de familias Presented by Bowers Kidseum at Bowers Kidseum May 20, 2012 Participate in exciting art experiences led by Bowers Kidseum art instructors. Workshops are open to all ages - families, seniors, caregivers, grandparents, parents, and children ages 6 and up. / Participa en las experiencias de arte emocionantes dirigidas por los instructores de arte de Bowers Kidseum. Los talleres estarán abiertos a todas las edades - las familias, personas mayores, cuidadores, abuelos, padres, y niños de 6 años en adelante. | Bowers Kidseum | 05/20/12 | Santa Ana |
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 |
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 |
Lecture: Counting the Days: POW's, Internees & Stragglers of WWII Presented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art June 2, 2012 Craig B. Smith, Ph. D., presents his latest book, Counting the Days, an inspirational collection of remarkable stories of six prisoners of war imprisoned by both sides during the conflict the Japanese called the "Pacific War." This is the story of their struggles to stay alive, the small daily triumphs that kept them going—and for some, their almost miraculous survival. Book signing follows. | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 06/02/12 | Santa Ana |
Target Free First SundaysPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art June 3, 2012 Come and enjoy a wonderful day viewing fabulous exhibitions as the Bowers Museum and Kidseum offers free admission to the museum on the first Sunday of every month! There will be a limit of 250 tickets per hour and 1500 tickets per day for specially ticketed exhibits. Sponsored by the Target Corporation. | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 06/03/12 | Santa Ana |
Gallery Talk: Art of AdornmentPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art June 6, 2012 Symbols of status and culture, this important collection of exquisite textiles and silver jewelry highlights the beauty and wealth of the Miao peoples of southwest China. More than an examination of masterful techniques and beautiful style, these objects reveal hundreds of years of Miao history and the patience and dedication to achieve beauty. Please join an expert docent for a 20 minute tour of this exhibit. Expand your knowledge, learn the history, and ask plenty of questions about the... | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 06/06/12 | Santa Ana |
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 |
Discussion & Film: The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)Presented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art June 7, 2012 This film expertly tells the story of the heroic Robin and his Sherwood Forest followers, who saved England from royal treachery by scheming nobles during the absence of the crusading and captured-ransomed King Richard the Lion-Hearted. And it tells the fairy-tale romance with nostalgic chivalry, colorful pageantry, simple righteousness triumphant over villainous and evil might, and spectacular action. Starring Errol Flynn, Olivia de Haviland, Basil Rathbone and Claude Rains. (102 min) | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 06/07/12 | Santa Ana |
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 |
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 |
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 |
2 Part Lecture Series- The Essence of Art Nouveau: Part 1Presented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art June 19, 2012 The introduction to Art Nouveau
Jackie Powell, art historian and lecturer, explores the historical context, sources, and beauty of Art Nouveau, covering architects and engineers Victor Horta of Belgium, Antonio Gaudi of Spain as well as Faberge, Tiffany and Lalique. | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 06/19/12 | Santa Ana |
Gallery Talk: Missions and RanchosPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art June 20, 2012 California Legacies: Missions and Ranchos (1768-1848) features objects related to the settlement of Alta California, life at the California Missions and the wealth and lifestyles of the first families who flourished under Mexico`s rule of California known as the Rancho period. Please join an expert docent for a 20 minute tour of this exhibit. Expand your knowledge, learn the history, ask plenty of questions about the artifacts and much more. Included with museum admission. | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 06/20/12 | Santa Ana |
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