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Various Small Fires OC pulls back the Orange Curtain in Tustin

Various Small Fires (VSF) founder Esther Kim Varet opened a new gallery space, VSF OC, in Tustin, Orange County, in April 2025. The inaugural exhibition, “The Orange Curtain,” features Southern California contemporary artists Edwin Arzeta, Jackie Castillo, and Marcel Alcalá, all born and raised in Orange County. Curated by Varet, the show explores the cultural and political divide between Orange County and Los Angeles, and runs through May 31. The opening drew local art leaders, collectors, and families, including Heidi Zuckerman, CEO of the Orange County Museum of Art.

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Top 5 Art Exhibits in Orange County This Spring

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article local schedule Apr 9, 2026 visibility 18 link 11 artists

‘OC Made’ at Fullerton Museum Center showcases local artists

The Fullerton Museum Center has launched "OC Made," a new biennial juried exhibition dedicated exclusively to artists living and working in Orange County. Curated by Georgette Collard and Jasmine McNeal, the inaugural show features over 130 artworks by more than 100 local artists selected from a pool of 260 submissions. The exhibition includes a diverse range of mediums, from glass sculptures and ceramics to photorealistic paintings of local landmarks, and awarded top honors to artists Ramón Vargas, Jaime “Germs” Zacarias, and Mahta Jafari.

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article local schedule May 14, 2026 visibility 9 link 3 artists, 2 galleries

Brea Gallery is made for enjoying art

The Brea Gallery in Brea, California, is currently hosting its 41st annual "Made in California" exhibition, featuring nearly 100 artists from across the state. The juried show, which runs through June 28, 2026, includes works in multiple media created within the last three years, with submissions reaching 5,000 this year. The gallery, a 6,500-square-foot space opened in 1980, focuses on contemporary art by living artists and mounts four exhibitions annually. Upcoming shows include "America 350" (opening July 31) and "What Fearful Shadows" (opening October 10), which reimagines early American horror themes.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 15, 2026 visibility 6 link 3 artists

Casa Romantica Will Present THROUGH THE DECADES: ARTISTS THAT SHAPED THE FESTIVAL OF ARTS

Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens in San Clemente, California, will present an exhibition titled "Through the Decades: Artists That Shaped the Festival of Arts." The show highlights the work of artists who have participated in the Festival of Arts, a longstanding local art event, tracing its evolution across different decades. The exhibition aims to showcase the diverse artistic styles and contributions that have defined the festival over time.

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museum exhibitions schedule Jul 16, 2025 visibility 13

Arts on the Move exhibit celebrates student artists with disabilities at Bowers Museum

The Bowers Museum in Santa Ana is hosting the 'Arts on the Move' traveling exhibit through July 18, showcasing artwork by student artists with disabilities from across Orange County. The free display, open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the museum’s Lee Court, features pieces originally shown at the 49th annual Orange County Arts and Disability Festival, including works from local school districts and the Orange County Department of Education’s Connections program. A special reception was held on July 13 to celebrate the artists, their families, and teachers.

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article local schedule May 8, 2026 visibility 8 link 2 artists

Art in the Multicultural Center Opening Reception: "I Am My Ancestors" by Jean Bernard Thomas

Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs and the Haitian American Art Network, Inc. will present an exhibition titled "I Am My Ancestors" by Haitian-born painter Jean Bernard Thomas at the Orange County Multicultural Center Art Gallery in Orlando, Florida. An opening reception is scheduled for May 13, 2026, with the display running through June 16, 2026. Thomas, a co-artistic director of HAAN, creates works blending still life, abstract, and surrealist styles that explore humanity's relationship with nature and Haiti's cultural heritage.

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Art in the Multicultural Center Opening Reception: “Standing Firm” by Robert Rell

Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs is launching a new solo exhibition titled “Standing Firm” featuring the work of artist Robert Rell. Hosted at the Orange County Multicultural Center Art Gallery in Orlando, the exhibition opens with a public reception on April 15, 2026, and showcases Rell’s evolution from a comic-inspired youth to a painter influenced by the creative freedom of Newark’s graffiti scene.

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article local schedule Mar 18, 2026 visibility 10 link 1 artist

Free art exhibition “Mass Mixed Media” on display in Orlando

Orange County Arts and Cultural Affairs is presenting "Mass Mixed Media," a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Achille “A.J.” Barbel at the Orange County Multicultural Center Art Gallery. On display through April 14, the free exhibition showcases Barbel’s exploration of Afro-surrealism and cultural identity through a variety of mediums including murals, installations, and animation.

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article local schedule Jun 30, 2025 visibility 9 link 7 artists

Awash in color: Newport Beach Art Exhibition showcases over 200 works by area artists

The 58th annual Newport Beach Art Exhibition took place on June 30, 2025, at the Newport Beach Civic Center, drawing about 2,000 attendees. The one-day event featured over 240 artworks including paintings, sculptures, photography, and mixed media, displayed in the Community Room and Civic Green. Notable participants included Joyce Cox, whose oil on linen painting "Soaking Up The Zen" attracted attention; Jeff Guzzetta, who won third place in 3-D art for a stained glass mosaic surfboard titled "Sol"; and Elena Kealy, who received the Juror's Choice Award for her oil on canvas work "Bliss." Other award winners included Kevin Avery, who took second place in Photography for "Rich Strike." The exhibition was organized by the Newport Beach Library and supported by the Newport Beach Arts Foundation.

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New art exhibition in Orange County spotlights self-taught artist Robert Rell

Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs is launching "Standing Firm," a solo exhibition by self-taught artist Robert Rell at the Orange County Multicultural Center. The collection showcases Rell’s unique visual language, which evolved from childhood sketches of comic characters to the bold, expressive influence of urban graffiti. The exhibition opens with a public reception on April 15 and runs through mid-May.

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