| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Sunday Salon: Century 21: Artistic Practices 2000-2010Presented by Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) at Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) August 22, 2010
These informal salons bring together artists participating in 15 Minutes of Fame: Portraits from Ansel Adams to Andy Warhol and New Art for a New Century, who will participate in casual conversations with other artists, OCMA curators, and critics. Check www.ocma.net for details.
| Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) | 08/22/10 | Newport Beach |
Lecture at OCMA: Century 21: Artistic Practices, 2000β2010Presented by Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) at Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) August 22, 2010 The Orange County Museum of Art's informal salons bring together artists participating in 15 Minutes of Fame: Portraits from Ansel Adams to Andy Warhol and New Art for a New Century: Contemporary Acquisitions 2000-2010, who will participate in casual conversations with other artists, OCMA curators, and critics.
August 22: Contemporary Photography in California
Participating artists to be announced
Moderated... | Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) | 08/22/10 | Newport Beach |
Quilter or Publisher: Walking That Fine Creative LinePresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art August 22, 2010 Guest curated by Julia D. Zgliniec, Quilts: Two Centuries of American Tradition and Technique presents the astounding patterns, stitches, fabrics and other construction techniques of the Bowers’ most popular quilts, and many that have never before been exhibited. Friendship Quilts, Crazy Quilts, children’s quilts, and quilts of historic and visual interest will be on view. A selection of elegant quilts will be displayed so as to reveal the construction techniques of both... | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 08/22/10 | Santa Ana |
| Craft Day | Mission San Juan Capistrano | 06/22/10- 08/24/10 | San Juan Capistrano |
| Kids Garden Day | Mission San Juan Capistrano | 06/23/10- 08/25/10 | San Juan Capistrano |
| Toy Day | Mission San Juan Capistrano | 06/24/10- 08/26/10 | San Juan Capistrano |
The Art of QuiltingPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art August 27, 2010 Guest curated by Julia D. Zgliniec, Quilts: Two Centuries of American Tradition and Technique presents the astounding patterns, stitches, fabrics and other construction techniques of the Bowers’ most popular quilts, and many that have never before been exhibited. Friendship Quilts, Crazy Quilts, children’s quilts, and quilts of historic and visual interest will be on view. A selection of elegant quilts will be displayed so as to reveal the construction techniques of both... | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 08/27/10 | Santa Ana |
Hearts & Hands β 19th Century Women and Their QuiltsPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art August 29, 2010 Guest curated by Julia D. Zgliniec, Quilts: Two Centuries of American Tradition and Technique presents the astounding patterns, stitches, fabrics and other construction techniques of the Bowers’ most popular quilts, and many that have never before been exhibited. Friendship Quilts, Crazy Quilts, children’s quilts, and quilts of historic and visual interest will be on view. A selection of elegant quilts will be displayed so as to reveal the construction techniques of both... | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 08/29/10 | Santa Ana |
Zorro Unmasked Exhibit Presented by Mission San Juan Capistrano at Mission San Juan Capistrano June 1-August 31, 2010 Working hand in hand with Zorro Productions, this unique exhibit showcasing cinematic history of Zorro from past films and televisions will be on display. The exhibit will feature original costumes worn by actors Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta Jones from the 2005 film ""The Mask of Zorro"".
In addition, generations of film goers will enjoy viewing original film props and related items from the films of such stars as Douglas Fairbanks, Tyrone Power and Guy... | Mission San Juan Capistrano | 06/01/10- 08/31/10 | San Juan Capistrano |
Grandparents Day CelebrationPresented by Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) at Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) September 12, 2010 TARGET FREE SECOND SUNDAYS present. . . Grandparents Day Celebration!
Target 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 and Target, 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.
Sunday, September 12, 2010 | Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) | 09/12/10 | Newport Beach |
2010 Cinema Orange: Journeyman Architect- The Life & Work of Donald WexlerPresented by Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) at Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) September 16, 2010 Co-presented by OCMA and the Newport Beach Film Festival, Cinema Orange spotlights the cinematic works of independent filmmakers from around the world. Celebrating the program’s sixth season, the 2010 Cinema Orange summer series showcases documentaries celebrating art, architecture and design from the recent Newport Beach Film Festival. Special Q & A sessions to follow select screenings. Cinema Orange is presented in conjunction with Third Thursdays and are... | Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) | 09/16/10 | Newport Beach |
Community Day (2 for 1) for Zip Code 92630Presented by Mission San Juan Capistrano at Mission San Juan Capistrano September 17, 2010 Mission San Juan Capistrano offers a 2 for 1 Celebrating Communities program, inviting South Orange County residents to the Jewel of the Missions, Mission San Juan Capistrano, by offering a 2 for 1 admission price special. | Mission San Juan Capistrano | 09/17/10 | San Juan Capistrano |
A Century of Quilts β America in ClothPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art September 17, 2010 Guest curated by Julia D. Zgliniec, Quilts: Two Centuries of American Tradition and Technique presents the astounding patterns, stitches, fabrics and other construction techniques of the Bowers’ most popular quilts, and many that have never before been exhibited. Friendship Quilts, Crazy Quilts, children’s quilts, and quilts of historic and visual interest will be on view. A selection of elegant quilts will be displayed so as to reveal the construction techniques of both... | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 09/17/10 | Santa Ana |
15 Minutes of Fame: Portraits from Ansel Adams to Andy WarholPresented by Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) at Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) May 2-September 19, 2010 Featuring more than 150 works primarily from the Orange County Museum of Art’s significant collection of photography, 15 Minutes of Fame: Portraits from Ansel Adams to Andy Warhol explores a diverse range of portraits from early modernism through contemporary practices. Since the beginning of photography, portraits have captured the well-known as well as the anonymous. With a title that refers to Andy Warhol’s famous prediction that everyone can have their own “15 minutes... | Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) | 05/02/10- 09/19/10 | Newport Beach |
Charles Long: 100 Pounds of ClayPresented by Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) at Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) April 11-September 19, 2010 This spring, the Orange County Museum of Art presents 100 Pounds of Clay, an interactive installation by sculptor Charles Long (b. 1958). Originally presented at OCMA in 2001 and brought back again in 2006, this popular artwork begins its life as a minimalist sculpture made up of 100 one-pound blocks of perfectly formed, brightly-hued modeling clay, and subsequently evolves through sculptures created by museum visitors. Visitors are invited to mold, sculpt, and play with the blocks of clay,... | Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) | 04/11/10- 09/19/10 | Newport Beach |
New Art for a New Century: Contemporary Acquisitions 2000β2010Presented by Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) at Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) May 2-September 19, 2010 During the past decade, the Orange County Museum of Art has significantly expanded its collection with 430 major works by regional, national, and international artists. New Art for a New Century: Contemporary Acquisitions 2000–2010 highlights 75 of these acquisitions including drawings, paintings, sculpture, video, and installations. The exhibition focuses on a broad range of contemporary work from the last decade including a significant number of works from the museum’s... | Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) | 05/02/10- 09/19/10 | Newport Beach |
Community Day (2 for 1) for Zip Codes 92653 & 92656Presented by Mission San Juan Capistrano at Mission San Juan Capistrano October 1, 2010 Mission San Juan Capistrano offers a 2 for 1 Celebrating Communities program, inviting South Orange County residents to the Jewel of the Missions, Mission San Juan Capistrano, by offering a 2 for 1 admission price special. | Mission San Juan Capistrano | 10/01/10 | San Juan Capistrano |
Art ShackPresented by Laguna Art Museum at Laguna Art Museum June 13-October 3, 2010 Guest curated by Greg Escalante, Art Shack is a group exhibition in which artists such as Don Ed Hardy, Shag, Paul Frank, and Mike Shine combine art and architecture. Explore surf shacks, tattoo huts, retro shanties and more, and immerse yourself in 25 different worlds crafted by the artists.
Many shacks will be enterable, and some will include interactive components such as music and film. Don Ed Hardy’s Tattoo Hut will feature an activated tattoo machine. | Laguna Art Museum | 06/13/10- 10/03/10 | Laguna Beach |
Art Shack Open HousePresented by Laguna Art Museum at Laguna Art Museum October 3, 2010 October 3, 2010 (2:00-5:00 p.m.) Art Shack Open House: select artists will be available to give brief tours of their art shacks and to answer questions for guests. Come swing by the Laguna Art Museum for the opportunity to spend time and talk with select artists about their Art Shacks on the last day of the exhibition!
Please contact Jackie Bunge at 949.494.8971 x207 or email jbunge@lagunaartmusem.org for questions and more information about educational events | Laguna Art Museum | 10/03/10 | Laguna Beach |
Bear in Mind: The Story of the California GrizzlyPresented by Old Courthouse Museum at Old Orange County Courthouse June 7-October 8, 2010 Over the centuries, the relationship that Californians have had with the grizzly bear is one of dualities expressed in fear and fascination. Although now extinct in the state, the grizzly has long been a central character in California’s history. Illuminating the story of the grizzly is the exhibition “Bear In Mind: The Story of the California Grizzly” at Old Orange County Courthouse.
Scientists estimate that 10,000 grizzlies once lived in California, perhaps the... | Old Courthouse Museum | 06/07/10- 10/08/10 | Santa Ana |
Second Saturday Art FairPresented by San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce October 9, 2010 The San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce presents the Second Saturday Art Fair every month.
October 9, 2010, 10 AM - 4 PM, Historic Downtown San Juan Capistrano, Camino Capistrano, Yorba, Verdugo and Los Rios Streets
Brought to you by the San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce. (949) 493-4700. www.sanjuanchamber.com
| San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce | 10/09/10 | |
GhoulfestPresented by Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) at Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) October 10, 2010 TARGET FREE SECOND SUNDAYS present. . . Ghoulfest!
Target 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 and Target, 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.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Ghoulfest
Come to OCMA for ghastly... | Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) | 10/10/10 | Newport Beach |
The Vintage, "Farewell to the Swallows"Presented by Mission San Juan Capistrano at Mission San Juan Capistrano October 16, 2010 An annual celebration hosted by the San Juan Capistrano Chamber (SJC Chamber) to bid farewell to the swallows of San Juan Capistrano. The City of San Juan Capistrano is known for its famous Swallow birds. Each March the community welcomes the birds home with a parade and each October, the SJC Chamber bids them farewell with their celebration of food, wine, dancing and more. | Mission San Juan Capistrano | 10/16/10 | San Juan Capistrano |
Plein Air InvitationalPresented by Laguna Plein Air Painters Association at Laguna Art Museum October 10-October 17, 2010 The Laguna Plein Air Painters Association present:
Plein Air Invitational, October 10 - 17, 2010 at the Laguna Art Museum. For information regarding event feel free to call 949-376-3635.
| Laguna Plein Air Painters Association | 10/10/10- 10/17/10 | Laguna Beach |
Community Day (2 for 1) for Zip Code 92688Presented by Mission San Juan Capistrano at Mission San Juan Capistrano November 5, 2010 Mission San Juan Capistrano offers a 2 for 1 Celebrating Communities program, inviting South Orange County residents to the Jewel of the Missions, Mission San Juan Capistrano, by offering a 2 for 1 admission price special. | Mission San Juan Capistrano | 11/05/10 | San Juan Capistrano |
Second Saturday Art FairPresented by San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce November 13, 2010 The San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce presents the Second Saturday Art Fair every month.
November 13, 2010, 10 AM - 4 PM, Historic Downtown San Juan Capistrano, Camino Capistrano, Yorba, Verdugo and Los Rios Streets
Brought to you by the San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce. (949) 493-4700. www.sanjuanchamber.com
| San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce | 11/13/10 | |
Weird & Wonderful: Celebrating 75 Years of Collecting at BowersPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art September 4-November 14, 2010 In 1936 Bowers Museum opened its doors to the public. For the purpose of preservation, study and exhibition of history, a collection of objects, photographs and textiles relating to Orange County was started, and significant donations of first Native peoples of the area were cataloged. Through the years the museum broadened its collections and works of art from Africa and Asia; Egypt and the Mediterranean; Latin and South America and the Pacific began to fill its storerooms. Today nearly... | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 09/04/10- 11/14/10 | Santa Ana |
Christmas at the MissionPresented by Mission San Juan Capistrano at Mission San Juan Capistrano December 4, 2010 Christmas at the Mission event includes: dance, choir and mariachi performances, photos with Santa Claus, and Santa’s Workshop craft activities. In addition, refreshments will be offered for sale, including Champurrado (Mexican Hot Chocolate), cocoa and coffee. | Mission San Juan Capistrano | 12/04/10 | San Juan Capistrano |
California Legacies: Missions and Ranchos (1768-1848)Presented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art January 1-December 31, 2010 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 Serra... | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 01/01/10- 12/31/10 | Santa Ana |
Classic California: Recently Conserved Paintings from the Permanent CollectionPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art January 1-December 31, 2010 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 and iconic portraits,... | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 01/01/10- 12/31/10 | Santa Ana |
First CaliforniansPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art January 1-December 31, 2010
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 funded the... | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 01/01/10- 12/31/10 | Santa Ana |
Vision of the Shaman, Song of the PriestPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art January 1-December 31, 2010
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... | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 01/01/10- 12/31/10 | Santa Ana |
Rocket LabPresented by Discovery Science Center at Discovery Science Center July 2, 2010-January 1, 2011 Entering the Rocket Lab means stepping into the blast zone! Located inside DSC's famous cube - a sight easily recognizable by Interstate 5 - this Lab highlights the history and science behind rocket travel. Experience a rocket launch by surrounding yourself by video screens, blasts of fog and state-of-the-art sound effects. Learn about the chemistry behind different kinds of rocket fuels used by JPL. Who knew rocket science could be so much fun?! | Discovery Science Center | 07/02/10- 01/01/11 | Santa Ana |
Science of GingerbreadPresented by Discovery Science Center at Discovery Science Center December 11, 2010-January 2, 2011 Inside the kitchen, much more is going on than pouring and mixing – it’s science at work! Our holiday festival is filled with festive activities designed to bring families together this holiday season. | Discovery Science Center | 12/11/10- 01/02/11 | Santa Ana |
Gem Carvings: The Masterworks of Harold Van PeltPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art July 17, 2010-January 3, 2011 Gemstone Carvings: The Masterworks of Harold Van Pelt
July 17 - January 3, 2011
Thousands have admired the work of Harold Van Pelt who, along with his wife Erica, are considered the best gem and mineral photographers in the world. Few know of Van Pelt’s extraordinary ability as a fine art gemstone carver, and nobody has ever seen his entire body of work assembled in one place. Bowers Museum is proud to present the first comprehensive... | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 07/17/10- 01/03/11 | Santa Ana |
QUILTS: TWO CENTURIES OF AMERICAN TRADITION AND TECHNIQUEPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art July 23, 2010-January 16, 2011 Guest curated by Julia D. Zgliniec, Quilts: Two Centuries of American Tradition and Technique presents the patterns, stitches, fabrics and other construction techniques, of the Bowers’ most popular quilts - many that have never before been exhibited. To satisfy our curious and creative visitors, the top and bottom sides of several quilts will be visible. The exhibition features a variety of 19th and early 20th century patterned quilts, a “Whole Cloth” or... | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 07/23/10- 01/16/11 | Santa Ana |
Signature ShowPresented by Laguna Plein Air Painters Association at Laguna Art Museum October 31, 2010-January 23, 2011 The Laguna Plein Air Painters Association presents The Signature Show, October 31, 2010 through January 23, 2011, at the Laguna Art Museum. Opening Night Reception October 31, 2010.
For information regarding this event, feel free to call 949-376-3635.
| Laguna Plein Air Painters Association | 10/31/10- 01/23/11 | Laguna Beach |
Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better WorldPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art December 18, 2010-March 13, 2011 Featuring seventy-five rare and important artifacts from Franklin’s life, this exhibition is an immersive, interactive visitor experience for all ages. The exhibition presents the stories of Franklin’s life through his personal belongings used during his early years in Boston as a rebellious teenager, during his life as a printer and during his years of service to the American colonies and the newly formed United States. A scientist, inventor, diplomat, humorist, philanthropist... | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 12/18/10- 03/13/11 | Santa Ana |
Quilts: Two Centuries of American Tradition & TechniquePresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art July 3, 2010-March 27, 2011 Guest curated by Julia D. Zgliniec, Quilts: Two Centuries of American Tradition and Technique presents the astounding patterns, stitches, fabrics and other construction techniques of the Bowers’ most popular quilts, and many that have never before been exhibited. Friendship Quilts, Crazy Quilts, children’s quilts, and quilts of historic and visual interest will be on view. A selection of elegant quilts will be displayed so as to reveal the construction techniques of both... | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 07/03/10- 03/27/11 | Santa Ana |
2010 California BiennialPresented by Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) at Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) October 24, 2010-April 17, 2011
The only exhibition of its kind in California, the California Biennial brings together a large cross-section of the State’s most innovative contemporary visual artists. The Biennial continues the Orange County Museum of Art’s four-decade long history of presenting new developments in California art. In 2008, the museum presented works by more than 50 artists and, for the first time, incorporated off-site projects with collaborating venues from Tijuana to Northern... | Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) | 10/24/10- 04/17/11 | Newport Beach |
Bubblefest XVPresented by Discovery Science Center at Discovery Science Center April 9-April 24, 2011 Float your way to Discovery Science Center for Orange County's most astounding spring break bubble spectacular! It's good, clean fun for the entire family as Bubble Scientist Fan Yang brings his Gazillion Bubble Show to Southern California. | Discovery Science Center | 04/09/11- 04/24/11 | Santa Ana |
Sesame Street Presents: The BodyPresented by Discovery Science Center at Discovery Science Center January 29-May 1, 2011 Sesame Street Presents: The Body is Discovery Science Center’s most exciting exhibit all about you! This unique exhibit offers a learning experience set in the familiar and reassuring world of Sesame Street. The exhibit is an exciting collection of hands-on, interactive and multimedia experiences that allow children to explore the human body. | Discovery Science Center | 01/29/11- 05/01/11 | Santa Ana |
The Adventures of Mr. Potato HeadPresented by Discovery Science Center at Discovery Science Center May 28-September 11, 2011 The Adventures of Mr. Potato Head features our much-loved and silly companion leading the way on amazing adventures in outer space, on a jungle safari, on an archaeological dig, and under the sea. The exhibit encourages children to welcome new experiences with confidence, curiosity and humor, to think about all they can be and do, and to always respect themselves and others. | Discovery Science Center | 05/28/11- 09/11/11 | Santa Ana |
WaterWorks: Soak Up the SciencePresented by Discovery Science Center at Discovery Science Center May 20-September 11, 2011 The wonders of water will WOW you at WaterWorks: Soak Up the Science – a new special exhibition that will be making a splash at Discovery Science Center from May 20 – September 11, 2011. Immerse yourself in stimulating, hands-on learning experiences that will quench your thirst for the playful, powerful and precious world of water. | Discovery Science Center | 05/20/11- 09/11/11 | Santa Ana |
South Wing Interpretative ExhibitPresented by Mission San Juan Capistrano at Mission San Juan Capistrano January 1, 2010 - Ongoing This new exhibit highlights the lives of the padres who lived in the South Wing of Mission San Juan Capistrano during the 18th century.
The exhibit focuses on the founding and decline of the Mission, the period of secularization, the transfer of ownership of the Mission to and from the Catholic Church, and the pivotal role Abraham Lincoln played in returning the Mission during the last months of his life. | Mission San Juan Capistrano | 01/01/10- Ongoing | San Juan Capistrano |
Casa Kids Story TimePresented by Casa Romantica Cultural Center at Casa Romantica Cultural Center May 27, 2009 - Ongoing Casa Romantica Cultural Center - San Clemente's enchanting historic treasure, the cultural heart of the community - offers a children's storytime geared to enrich youngsters with interactive reading. This event is designed to entertain and educate children ages 3 to 5. | Casa Romantica Cultural Center | 05/27/09- Ongoing | San Clemente |
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 |