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Arts Orange County

Arts Orange County (Arts OC) sparks appreciation, participation and support for arts and arts education throughout Orange County. Established in 1995 as the nonprofit, countywide arts council of Orange County, CA, the council's dedicated staff and Board of Directors support a vision to establish the county as one of the top ten creative communities in the nation. To that end, Arts Orange County serves as a resource and advocate for the arts community, as a catalyst for leadership on arts issues, and as a sponsor of programs and services which enhance public awareness of arts activities and promote the development of the arts and arts education. Arts Orange County has been recognized by the California Arts Council as a model agency, based on the quality of its work, and has served as the official arts agency of the County of Orange since 1995.

Featured Organizations

	Mission San Juan Capistrano Founded in 1776, this restored mission offers a glimpse into Spanish colonial history and its influence on the area's culture. Roam the ten-acre site guided by a digital podcast that tells the stories behind colorful gardens, preserved statues and exhibits that detail how the original inhabitants lived. Don't forget to see Serra's Chapel, the oldest building in California still in use today. Mission Events: Living History Day: Mission San Juan Capistrano's Living History Society members dress in period attire to portray important figures in the Mission's history. Occurs every second Saturday of each month.
	Orange County Great Park The Orange County Great Park Plan will provide a wide array of active and passive uses, including a 2.5 mile canyon and lake, miles of walking and biking trails, a cultural terrace, Orange County's largest sports park, a botanical garden and a tethered helium observation balloon that will be an icon for the Great Park. More than 3,885 of the 4,700 acres will be dedicated to open space, education and other public uses.
	Pacific Symphony Founded in 1978, Pacific Symphony in Orange County, California, is the largest orchestra formed in the United States in the last 40 years. Led by music director Carl St. Clair, the Symphony is recognized as an outstanding orchestra. Pacific Symphony is known for making strides on both the national and international scene as well as in its own burgeoning cultural community.
	Segerstrom Center for the Arts Segerstrom Center for the Arts is committed to supporting artistic excellence on all of its stages and engaging the entire community in new and exciting ways through an array of inspiring programs. The Center is proud to serve as the artistic home to the region's major performing arts organizations: Pacific Symphony, the Philharmonic Society of Orange County, and the Pacific Chorale.
	South Coast Repertory For 45 years, South Coast Repertory (SCR) has presented exciting theatre for Southern California audiences. The breadth of plays reflects SCR's artistic commitment to challenging, quality work.

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