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ARTS PATRON WILLIAM J. GILLESPIE HAS DIED
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William J. Gillespie, a prominent supporter of Orange County's arts community, has died. He was 77 years old. Gillespie was a Marine and Vietnam War veteran, and was the grandson of one of the founding investors of Farmers Insurance Group. He became known to many in OC's arts community when he announced $6.6 million in gifts to five major organizations in 1995: Orange County Performing Arts Center (now Segerstrom Center for the Arts), Pacific Chorale, Pacific Symphony, Philharmonic Society of Orange County, and South Coast Repertory. He continued to support arts and military veterans' causes throughout his life. Although he passionately loved classical music and dance, he was a private person who would often try to slip in unnoticed to performances. He contributed millions for the construction and installation of The William J. Gillespie Concert Organ in the new Ren ée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, and to the creation of the American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Arts Orange County joins with the arts community in expressing our sadness over Bill's passing and our condolences to his friends and family. Obituaries: Newport Beach Independent Voice of OC Orange County Register
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FULLERTON'S 1925 FOX THEATRE SLATED FOR 2021 RE-OPENING AFTER RESTORATION
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"Though it was saved from the wrecking ball in 2004, it's been a lengthy rehabilitation process for Fullerton's historic Fox Theater but all towards a worthwhile end. That end will shine a little brighter in 2021, as the Fox is about to undergo a $3.125 million Phase 2 construction project after the first of the year." Read more here in the Fullerton Observer.
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The arts in CA were the first to shut down and will likely be the last to reopen. To date, the state has not issued protocols for live events nor has it approved protocols that have been proposed by the arts sector. We need the state to issue consistent and safe reopening guidelines for all manner of cultural venues, including museums and performing arts. We can reopen the arts safely so Californians can experience and enjoy the mental health benefits of live arts! Arts Orange County joins Californians for the Arts, Association of California Symphony Orchestras, California Association of Museums and California Presenters in this campaign to build awareness and urge our state officials to act now. Read more here.
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MONICA GUILLENA JOINS ARTSOC BOARD
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ArtsOC is delighted to welcome to its Board of Directors Monica Guillena. She is Business Development Consultant to SVA Architects in Santa Ana and serves as Administrative Director for The Hispanic Education Endowment Fund, which is housed at Orange County Community Foundation.
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NEW MILITARY VETERAN ARTISTS' VIDEOS
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Since it went virtual last spring, ArtsOC has worked with military veterans to tell their stories on video, focusing upon their creative endeavors. Eight have been produced and posted to date, with another 10 in the works. Our latest features Gerald Sheffield, a painter who served eight years in the U.S. Army, including combat missions in Iraq. You may view his and our other veterans' stories here.
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OCCF ANNUAL MEETING SPOTLIGHTS ARTSOC
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The Orange County Community Foundation (OCCF) held its Annual Meeting on December 3 and used the opportunity to shine its spotlight on the needs of OC's arts community during the pandemic and how it is working with ArtsOC to address them. OCCF CEO Shelley Hoss introduced an informative, live, in-studio conversation between Todd Hanson VP of OCCF's Center for Engaged Philanthropy and ArtsOC President & CEO Rick Stein. It may be viewed here, beginning at 41:22.
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VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITES
FOR PHASE VI OF
NEWPORT BEACH
SCULPTURE PARK
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ArtsOC congratulates Orange County's newly-elected officials at all levels of government, and has begun work meeting with them to brief them about the contributions being made by the arts community to our economy, employment, health and well-being. We are also sharing with them data about the severe challenges our sector faces during the pandemic. Major needs include relief funding, rapid approval of safe reopening protocols, and creative approaches to employ artists to help restore the health of all Californians. If you are an elected official and would like to learn more, contact ArtsOC President & CEO Richard Stein.
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