Culture

Sep 02, 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 02, 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 02, 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 02, 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 02, 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 02, 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 02, 2026 - Sep 07, 2026 Orange County, CA

Blue Star Museums is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, in collaboration with the Department of War and museums across America, offering free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and…

Sep 02, 2026 - Sep 15, 2026 Hilbert Museum of California Art

The Club’s 115th installment of this storied exhibition returns to the Hilbert Museum this summer. The highly-anticipated annual display is highly reputed as the most vital platform for demonstrating the best of the realist genre – from pristine landscapes and grittier urban scenes to novel still…