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Transformative Currents: Where Art Meets Ocean Action at Crystal Cove

By Greer Wylder

September 18, 2024

Crystal Cove Conservancy is excited to announce the upcoming exhibition, Transformative Currents: Art and Action in the Pacific Ocean, in partnership with Getty's PST ART: Art & Science Collide. Hosted in Crystal Cove’s historic Cottage #46, this exhibition will feature the multimedia installation Mare Liberum, Reimagined (2024) by artists Maja Godlewska and Marek Ranis, on display from September 21, 2024, through January 19, 2025.Mare Liberum, Reimagined blends suspended elements with virtual reality, inviting visitors to navigate a kelp forest maze made of mesh screen paintings, enhanced by VR films. The installation extends to the exterior porch, overlooking the Pacific.Transformative Currents…

Art in the Park to Feature Over 100 Artists

By Greer Wylder

September 12, 2024

The Newport Beach Arts Foundation will host the 19th annual Art in the Park on Saturday, September 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Newport Beach Civic Center. This beloved community event will feature over 100 Southern California artists showcasing their work across various media, including painting, ceramics, photography, textiles, jewelry, glass, wood, and more.Attendees can also enjoy live music by the Haley Copello Band and a selection of food from local food trucks. Returning favorites such as Baby’s Burgers will be joined by Fuego Up, with desserts provided by Kathy’s Events. It offers an ideal opportunity to…

What’s It Worth at Laguna Art Museum?

By Greer Wylder

September 11, 2024

Join John Moran Auctioneers & Appraisers in collaboration with the Laguna Art Museum on Saturday, September 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., for a special opportunity to have up to five items professionally appraised. Expert appraisers from John Moran Auctioneers will offer verbal valuations of your treasures. Below is a list of items eligible for valuation. Please note, items cannot be left unattended in the museum.Guests attending the “What’s it Worth” event can bring up to five items for appraisal, including paintings, sculptures, prints, photographs, decorative art, furniture, books, manuscripts, clocks, barometers, handbags, accessories, ceramics, glassware, jewelry, Judaica, musical…

Celebrate the Heartbeat of Mexico at Musco Center for the Arts!

By Greer Wylder

September 06, 2024

Musco Center for the Arts presents the Heartbeat of Mexico Free Family Festival returning on September 8 and Mariachi Herencia de Mexico on Friday, September 13! Join them for another celebration of Mexican and Mexican-American culture, featuring a fun-filled day of music, dance, arts & crafts, food, and more!Heartbeat of Mexico – Free Family FestivalSunday, September 8 from 12 to 7 PMMusco Center for the Arts – Aitken Arts PlazaWith two stages, a program jam-packed with music and dance, community organizations, live painting, and a chalk art contest, as well as a beer garden and crafts, there is something for…

California Art Club’s 113th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition at the Hilbert Museum

By Greer Wylder

August 16, 2024

The Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University in Orange will feature the California Art Club’s 113th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition now through October 26, 2024, in the Sodaro South Galleries. As one of the world’s oldest and most active professional arts organizations, the California Art Club proudly presents nearly 180 works by 163 artists, showcasing their commitment to traditional techniques in painting, drawing, and sculpture.Unlike most exhibitions, the Gold Medal Exhibition has no set theme, encouraging artists to push boundaries and create their most significant works. This year’s featured pieces highlight a range of modern issues, from environmental…