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Sketch & Watercolor Classes at Casa Romantica

By Greer Wylder

May 31, 2022

Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens in San Clemente provides programs for all ages in arts, music, history, horticulture, and literature and is a premiere Southern California cultural center.This summer enjoy Sketch & Watercolor Classes on Fridays, June 10, 17, 24, and July 1 at 10 a.m.$120 (Members $100) • All 4 weeks, including materials.Sketch and watercolor floral still life in the gardens with this class series led by local artist Kelly Gallaher.BUY TICKETSCasa Wellness and Arts Education is underwritten by Ed and Maggie ChangCasa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens is at 415 Avenida Granada in San Clemente.949.498.2139

Fleurs de Villes FEMMES at South Coast Plaza

By Greer Wylder

April 20, 2022

A beautiful display of artistic works of fresh floral art inspired by remarkable women who have made a significant cultural, social or historical impact is something to look forward to this week. Fleurs de Villes FEMMES, a five-day exhibit of 16 beautiful and exquisite works makes its West Coast debut April 20-24 at South Coast Plaza. The exhibit will feature floral mannequins inspired by Serena Williams, Aretha Franklin, Cher, Grace Kelly, Yayoi Kusama, Selena, Misty Copeland, Frida Kahlo, among others. They will be on display in Jewel Court, the Nordstrom, and Saks Fifth Avenue wings, and the Crate & Barrel/Macy’s Home…

Paint and Dine at TRADE Marketplace’s new Paint Nites!

By Greer Wylder

April 04, 2022

Irvine’s chef-driven food hall--TRADE Marketplace-- brings you the chance to eat your favorite foods and create a stunning painting with artist and instructor, Alexis Rivera! Join them for a step-by-step Paint Nite class with Master Artist Alexis Rivera! Alexis joins TRADE Marketplace on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month where you will get the chance to create a beautiful masterpiece of your own such as beautiful landscapes, serene starry nights, breathtaking ocean views, or bright and colorful animals! From beginner painters to experts in the craft-- no experience is necessary for this one-of-a-kind class! All supplies will be provided for you, including…

2ND & PCH Partners with Local Non-Profits for Charity Art Installation “Show Some Love Long Beach”

By Greer Wylder

February 16, 2022

2ND & PCH, in partnership with Leadership Long Beach and POW! WOW! Long Beach, has unveiled a conversation heart wall titled “Show Some Love Long Beach” for the community to enjoy through March 10. Designed by local artist Andrea James, the acrylic mural features hearts with personalized messages of love and will remain on view through March 10th. In the lead-up to Valentine’s Day, members of the Long Beach community were invited to give the gift of art and purchase a heart to inscribe with a personalized message.All proceeds went to benefit two local non-profit organizations: Leadership Long Beach, whose principled leadership programs for…

Laguna Art Museum’s 40th Annual California Cool Art Auction

By Greer Wylder

February 02, 2022

Laguna Art Museum’s 40th Annual California Cool Art Auction takes place from February 5 to March 5 with both online and in-person auction events. Registration for the online auction will begin via Artsy with bidding starting on February 5. The in-person event will be held at the museum on March 5 from 6 - 9 p.m. The silent online auction will close on March 5, during the event, at 7:50 p.m. PST. The live auction will begin at 8 p.m. “This is Laguna Art Museum’s most anticipated and lively event of the year. From contemporary artworks to plein air painting, the 40th Annual California Cool…