Culture OC Ovations

Sep 01, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026 JoAnne ARTMAN Gallery

JoAnne Artman Gallery, presents:
Technicolor West: Featuring Billy Schenck, Chris Watts + Greg Miller Fall 2026 Technicolor West JoAnne Artman Gallery is pleased to present Technicolor West, a dynamic group exhibition featuring works by Billy Schenck, Chris Watts, and Greg Miller. Reimagining the…

Sep 01, 2026 - Dec 11, 2026 Irvine City Hall

Art at City Hall in Irvine invites the community to experience 20 Years Later:  The Great Picture.  Twenty years ago, six photographers known as The Legacy Project created The Great Picture, the world’s largest photograph. Measuring 31 by 111 feet, it was made using the world’s largest camera — a…

Sep 01, 2026 - Sep 05, 2026 Irvine Fine Arts Center

The Irvine Annual juried exhibition showcases artworks from regional and local artists returns to the Irvine Fine Arts Center.  This year’s exhibition brings together work in painting, sculpture, photography, fiber, and mixed media, along with material-based practices that push familiar forms in…

Sep 01, 2026 - Sep 06, 2026 Art-A-Fair

The 60th Laguna Art-A-Fair marks the start of the summer arts season in Laguna Beach. The renowned festival features over 100 local, national, and international artists offering a diverse collection of unique fine art.  Visitors can meet the artists, create in our hands-on art workshops, enjoy live…

Sep 01, 2026 - Sep 06, 2026 Sawdust Art Festival

Experience the magic of the Sawdust Art Festival beneath the eucalyptus groves of Laguna Beach. Discover handmade artwork from 180+ local artists, enjoy live music, art demonstrations, and soak in the vibrant creative community of Laguna’s favorite summer tradition.

Sep 01, 2026 - Sep 19, 2026 Nixon Presidential Library

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library’s inspiring new special exhibit. Through vivid displays, rare historic artifacts, and engaging interactive experiences, visitors will embark on a journey through the most transformative events in American history. Witness…

Sep 01, 2026 - Nov 08, 2026 CSUF, Grand Central Art Center

Now on view at the CSUF Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, Taken From EARTH by Antonio Palomo. Taken From EARTH reflects on the rocket’s double meaning as one of humanity’s most powerful inventions. As a child, the artist saw rockets as symbols of wonder, discovery, and the desire to reach…

Sep 01, 2026 - Dec 15, 2026 Online/Virtual Space

Please join us online for very fun and creative classes which meet once a week online. No experience is needed - all levels are welcome. Limited supplies, but a lot of creative fun. Learn how to bend, twist and curl wire into one of a kind Wire Jewelry and Ornaments Explore paper, brushed and…