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Costa Mesa takes center stage in the Theater & Arts District Southern California
The following are other fine examples of the visual arts in Costa Mesa. |
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OC Art - Presenting Two Distinctive Art Galleries, next to fine Dining in South Coast Plaza Village: Showcase Gallery and Bear Street Gallery.
Both OCFA galleries feature a broad range of innovative and imaginative pieces created by artists ranging in style from traditional to contemporary and even to daring, experimental modalities. For more information about Orange County Fine Arts, and their event calendar, visit: http://www.orangecountyfinearts.com/htm/calendar.asp. |
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The ARTery
The ARTery is a series of steel shipping containers transformed into a walkthrough community art exhibition space. Located on The LAB's premises (www.thelab.com) in Costa Mesa, The ARTery is at the heart of the urban resurgence of Southern California. The ARTery is dedicated to supporting emerging artists through their exhibitions and installations. Each month The ARTery will present a Featured Artist in its main exhibition space that will last the duration of two weeks to one month. Also, local emerging artists and previous featured artists will display their artwork within The ARTery's supporting common areas. |
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The Ram by Charles O. Perry
Located between Park Tower and The Westin South Coast Plaza |
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Night Shift by Jim Huntington
Located in Town Center Park behind Park Tower and The Westin South Coast Plaza |
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Tour Aux Jambes by Jean Dubuffet
Located in Park Tower on Town Center Drive and Bristol Street |
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Neptune Water Spouts by Betty Davenport Ford
Located behind the lobby of The Westin South Coast Plaza |
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Fire Bird by Richard Lippold
Located in the Orange County Performing Artscenter |
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Reclining Figure by Henry Moore
Located at the Orange County Performing Artscenter |
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Sun Glitter and Jonah and the Whale by Carl Milles
Located outside of the Center Club in the lower level of Center Tower on Town Center Drive |
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Oiseau by Joan Miro
Located in the lobby of the Center Tower on Town Center Drive |
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Fermi by Tony Smith
Located in the Center Club lobby
of the Center Tower |
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Four Lines Oblique
Gyratory-Square IV
by George Rickey
Located behind Center Tower on Park Center Drive |
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Utsurohi 91 – Costa Mesa
by Aiko Miyawaki
Located on a grassy rectangle adjacent to Plaza Tower on Anton Boulevard and Avenue of the Arts |
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Sun Ribbon by Claire Falkenstein
Located in Pacific Arts Plaza, near the intersection of Anton Boulevard and Park Center Drive |
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Orange County is known for its many art galleries and arts-oriented events taking place in Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, and Laguna Beach, where some of the festivals have become so popular that they have become synonymous with the community itself. |
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The Pageant of The Masters is a world-famous stage presentation featuring re-creations of classical and contemporary artworks with live models accompanied by a full orchestra and live narration. Presented nightly during July and August.
Tickets: 800-487-3378
Visit:
www.LagunaFestivalofArts.org |
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Readers of American Style Magazine voted the Sawdust Art Festival one of the top three art festivals in the nation. The summer event hosts 190 artists, entertainment and art workshops. The four-weekend Winter Fantasy begins each year in November.
Call: 949-494-3030
Visit: www.SawdustArtFestival.org |
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The Art-a-Fair Festival, featuring more than 140 artists and fine craftsman, is open July through Labor Day.
Call: 949-494-4514
Visit: www.art-a-fair.com |
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The Festival of Arts, California’s Premier Fine Art Exhibition, is also open in July through Labor Day. This top-rated art show features original artworks by Orange County’s most accomplished artists, as well as art workshops, tours and special events.
Call: 800-487-3378
Visit: www.foapom.com |
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The Laguna Craft Guild sponsors bi-monthly Sunday shows in the downtown Laguna Beach main beach area, from September through June. All artwork is by local Laguna Beach artists.
Call: 949-499-2681 |
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Finally, on your way back to Costa Mesa, stop to enjoy spectacular floral displays set amid bubbling tile fountains at Sherman Library and Gardens in Corona del Mar.
Call: 949-673-2261
Visit: www.slgardens.org |
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