Are Santa Ana's Historic Murals Doomed to Fade Into History?

A series of murals alongside Civic Center Dr. in the Artesia Pilar neighborhood have been fading for years. Locals and the City of Santa Ana officials are facing off against time as they look to bring them back.

Skylar Campbell Improvises in Light of Delayed Company Premiere

Skylar Campbell, a Laguna Beach native and principal dancer with the National Ballet of Canada, had put two years of work into coordinating the live debut of the Skylar Campbell Dance Collective at the Irvine Barclay Theatre, until it was all put on hold due to the pandemic.

State Agency Offers Grants to Individual Artists and Nonprofit Cultural Institutions

For the first time in 18 years, the California Arts Council is offering individual artist grants in a new fellowship program designed to recognize, uplift and celebrate California artists; opportunities for small nonprofits also available.

Though an upgrade to Tier 2 status is hopefully anticipated, Orange County remains in Tier 1 of the California Re-Opening Plan, which sets significant limitations on many activities as well as those businesses which are permitted to partially re-open. Arts Orange County will continue to spotlight a mix of virtual and streaming arts and culture offerings along with in-person events that conform to the most current safety guidelines. We encourage everyone to keep their lives enriched by the arts, but safely! Save lives by wearing masks, respecting social distancing protocols, and, if eligible, securing a vaccination appointment 

The Persistence of Memory: Salvador Dali

Groups of up to four, by appointment, can be treated to a private viewing at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center of this exhibit of works created and inspired by master surrealist Salvador Dali  DETAILS »

Knott's Taste of Boysenberry Festival

While the amusement park's rides remain closed, this unique celebration of the berry that made Knott's famous allows visitors to roam an open-air food festival, sampling unique dishes and refreshments  DETAILS »

Free Livestream: Bryan Cabrera Trio with special guest Edmund Velasco

A free concert gives you a virtual trip back to the Irvine Barclay Theatre stage with this powerhouse jazz combo, playing live  DETAILS »

Imaginology Youth Competitions

Imaginaology is an annual event by the OC Fair & Event Center promoting S.T.E.A.M. education - kids can enter a variety of art contests which encourage them to create using materials they find at home  DETAILS »

Hairtage: Tangled, Twisted, & Black

An LA Weekly Culture Pick - The Cypress College Art Gallery hosts this curated exhibit that uses artwork and a series of expert speakers to explore the cultural and political history tied up in Black hair  DETAILS »