In Oct

Graphic Design + Digital Media Exhibition, (through 10/25) LCAD Gallery, Laguna

Then There Were Three, 6-8pm, (through 10/31) Coastline Community College Art Gallery, Newport

The Hilbert Museum presents five diverse and exciting exhibitions, Scenic View Ahead: The Westways Cover Art Collection, organized by the Hilbert Museum in cooperation with the Automobile Club of Southern California, Magical Visions: The Enchanted Worlds of Eyvind Earle, A New Hope: The Star Wars Art of Robert Bailey, Sunlight and Shadow: A Gift of California Art from the Collection of Jim and Lynne Doti, and Character References: The Art of the Animation Drawing, Hilbert Museum, Orange

Seasoned painter Donna Morin’s solo exhibition at Riverside Art Museum features both her very large and medium sized works, (through 10/21) RAM

First Glimpse: Introducing the Buck Collection, The exhibition, sponsored by the UCI Office of the Provost and the Claire Trevor School of the Arts, will be a unique opportunity to see some of late real estate developer Gerald Buck’s heralded collection and arguably the finest art produced in California, UCI Institute and Museum for California Art (through 1/5/19)

African Twilight: Vanishing Rituals & Ceremonies is a celebration of Africa’s artistry and boundless creativity, captured by renowned artists Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher, (through 1/6/19) Bowers Museum, Santa Ana

Art Colony: The Laguna Beach Art Association,1918-1935, special exhibition celebrating the centennial anniversary of the founding of the Laguna Beach Art Association, (through 1/13/19) Laguna Art Museum

Naturescape, presented by CAP, (through 1/31/19) Wells Fargo Building, Ocean Ave, Laguna

The Terra Cotta Warriors, The Bowers Museum presents an exhibition highlighting China’s terra cotta soldiers for a third time in the museum’s history, (see website for details)The Bowers Museum

California Bounty: Image and Identity, 1850-1930, California explored through the Bowers Museum’s most cherished pieces, (ongoing), Santa Ana

Mystery from the Tomb: The Face Beneath the Mask, explores a hidden phenomenon right inside an Egyptian mummy mask, (ongoing) Bowers Museum, Santa Ana

Oct 16
20th Annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational Collectors’ Gala, 10/16, www.lpapa.org

Oct 17 – Nov 4
Laguna Playhouse presents The Seafarer, a chilling play about the sea, Ireland and the power of myth, Laguna Playhouse, Laguna

Oct 20
Hessam Abrishami, Red Shadows, opening reception, 6 – 9 pm, Avran Fine Art, Laguna, see editorial

Nancy Eckels and Linda Whittemore, Sunsplashed, 5 – 8 pm, Pacific Edge Gallery, Laguna

Oct 25
The first lecture in the An Artist's Glimpse will be a conversation between artists Chuck Arnoldi and Peter Alexander, UCI Institute and Museum for California Art

Oct 28
Segerstrom Center for the Arts will celebrate the opening of the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza and the Center for Dance. The Michael Maltzan designed Argyros Plaza and Center for Dance and Innovation (CDI) are transforming the Center campus with the addition of inviting and flexible outdoor spaces for performances, community events, international festivals, pre - show dining and picnicking, SCFA

Oct 29 – Nov 10
Art & Nature, Forest & Ocean Gallery, (artists’ reception, Nov 10, 5 – 7 pm) Laguna


In Nov

Art & Nature, (through 11/10) Forest & Ocean Gallery, (artists’ reception, Nov 10, 5 – 7 pm) Laguna

First Glimpse: Introducing the Buck Collection, The exhibition, sponsored by the UCI Office of the Provost and the Claire Trevor School of the Arts, will be a unique opportunity to see some of late real estate developer Gerald Buck’s heralded collection and arguably the finest art produced in California, UCI Institute and Museum for California Art, (through 1/5/19)

African Twilight: Vanishing Rituals & Ceremonies is a celebration of Africa’s artistry and boundless creativity, captured by renowned artists Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher, (through 1/6/19) Bowers Museum, Santa Ana

Art Colony: The Laguna Beach Art Association,1918-1935, special exhibition celebrating the centennial anniversary of the founding of the Laguna Beach Art Association, (through 1/13/19) Laguna Art Museum

Naturescape, presented by CAP, (through 1/31/19) Wells Fargo Building, Ocean Ave, Laguna

The Terra Cotta Warriors, The Bowers Museum presents an exhibition highlighting China’s terra cotta soldiers for a third time in the museum’s history, (see website for details)The Bowers Museum

California Bounty: Image and Identity, 1850-1930, California explored through the Bowers Museum’s most cherished pieces, (ongoing), Santa Ana

Mystery from the Tomb: The Face Beneath the Mask, explores a hidden phenomenon right inside an Egyptian mummy mask, (ongoing) Bowers Museum, Santa Ana

Nov 1
First Thursdays Artwalk, 6 - 9pm, monthly celebration with galleries open citywide, trolley service available, Laguna

Nov 2-3
Daniel Oropeza, A Journey Into Metal and Glass, 2017 ArtPrize People's Choice Winner shares his glass and metal magic, hosted by Berman Arts Agency, Oropeza Studios, Costa Mesa

Downtown Fullerton Art Walk, first Friday on the month, 6-10 pm, a coalition of galleries, artists, restaurants

Nov 3
Shoreline Project, artist Elizabeth Turk will bring together 1,000 volunteer performers for a site-specific performance in Laguna Beach. The project is the commissioned work of art for Laguna Art Museum’s sixth annual Art & Nature, and will take place at sunset on Main Beach.

First Saturday Artwalk, Arts District, downtown Santa Ana, Broadway 2nd St

Nov 10
Dakota Pratt, new works, reception for the artist, 6- 9 pm, Ethos Contemporary Art, Newport, Pratt will be sculpting at the gallery. Don’t miss this rising star, see editorial

Maria Bertran, new exhibition, 5-8 pm, Pacific Edge Gallery, Laguna

Art & Nature, artists’ reception, Forest & Ocean Gallery, Laguna

Nov 10 – Mar 30
Upon a Painted Ocean: An Ode to the California Coast features works by important historical artists including: Rex Brandt, Maurice Cuprien and Edgar Payne plus select contemporary painters, Irvine Museum Collection

Nov 13 -25
SCFA presents Waitress, inspired by Adrienne Shelly's beloved film, Waitress tells the story of Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and loveless marriage, Segerstrom Hall, SCFA

Nov 17 – Jan 20
Muzeo Express, celebrate the holiday season with model trains, miniature scenes and hands-on activities. Complete with historical relics showcasing the history of trains in Southern California, Muzeo, Anaheim

Nov 18 – Jan 7
Annual Holiday Show and Competition, Showcase Gallery, South Coast Plaza Village, Santa Ana

In Dec

First Glimpse: Introducing the Buck Collection, The exhibition, sponsored by the UCI Office of the Provost and the Claire Trevor School of the Arts, will be a unique opportunity to see some of late real estate developer Gerald Buck’s heralded collection and arguably the finest art produced in California,UCI Institute and Museum for California Art (through 1/5/19)

African Twilight: Vanishing Rituals & Ceremonies is a celebration of Africa’s artistry and boundless creativity, captured by renowned artists Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher, (through 1/6/19) Bowers Museum, Santa Ana

Annual Holiday Show and Competition, (through 1/7/19) Showcase Gallery, South Coast Plaza Village, Santa Ana

Art Colony: The Laguna Beach Art Association,1918-1935, special exhibition celebrating the centennial anniversary of the founding of the Laguna Beach Art Association, (through 1/13/19) Laguna Art Museum

Naturescape, presented by CAP, (through 1/31/19) Wells Fargo Building, Ocean Ave, Laguna

Upon a Painted Ocean: An Ode to the California Coast features works by important historical artists including: Rex Brandt, Maurice Cuprien and Edgar Payne plus select contemporary painters (through 3/30), Irvine Museum Collection

The Terra Cotta Warriors, The Bowers Museum presents an exhibition highlighting China’s terra cotta soldiers for a third time in the museum’s history, (see website for details)The Bowers Museum

California Bounty: Image and Identity, 1850-1930, California explored through the Bowers Museum’s most cherished pieces, (ongoing), Santa Ana

Mystery from the Tomb: The Face Beneath the Mask, explores a hidden phenomenon right inside an Egyptian mummy mask, (ongoing) Bowers Museum, Santa Ana

Dec 1
First Saturday Artwalk, Arts District, downtown Santa Ana, Broadway 2nd St

Dec 2
So you Think You Can Dance Live comes to Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Segerstrom Hall, SCFA

Dec 6
First Thursdays Artwalk, 6 - 9pm, monthly celebration with galleries open citywide, trolley service available, Laguna

Dec 7
Student Pop-Up, 6 – 8 pm, Coastline Community College Art Gallery, Newport

Downtown Fullerton Art Walk, first Friday on the month, 6-10 pm, a coalition of galleries, artists, restaurants.

Dec 14 – 23
Segerstrom Center for the Arts announces the return of its popular holiday tradition – American Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker. Co-presented by the Center and ABT with choreography by ABT Artist in Residence Alexei Ratmansky, Music by Pacific Symphony, SCFA


In Jan




First Glimpse: Introducing the Buck Collection, The exhibition, sponsored by the UCI Office of the Provost and the Claire Trevor School of the Arts, will be a unique opportunity to see some of late real estate developer Gerald Buck’s heralded collection and arguably the finest art produced in California, UCI Institute and Museum for California Art, (through 1/5/19)

African Twilight: Vanishing Rituals & Ceremonies is a celebration of Africa’s artistry and boundless creativity, captured by renowned artists Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher, (through 1/6/19) Bowers Museum, Santa Ana

Annual Holiday Show and Competition, (through 1/7) Showcase Gallery, South Coast Plaza Village, Santa Ana

Art Colony: The Laguna Beach Art Association,1918-1935, special exhibition celebrating the centennial anniversary of the founding of the Laguna Beach Art Association, (through 1/13/19) Laguna Art Museum

Naturescape, presented by CAP, (through 1/31/19) Wells Fargo Building, Ocean Ave, Laguna

Upon a Painted Ocean: An Ode to the California Coast features works by important historical artists including: Rex Brandt, Maurice Cuprien and Edgar Payne plus select contemporary painters (through 3/30), Irvine Museum Collection

The Terra Cotta Warriors, The Bowers Museum presents an exhibition highlighting China’s terra cotta soldiers for a third time in the museum’s history, (see website for details)The Bowers Museum

California Bounty: Image and Identity, 1850-1930, California explored through the Bowers Museum’s most cherished pieces, (ongoing), Santa Ana

Mystery from the Tomb: The Face Beneath the Mask, explores a hidden phenomenon right inside an Egyptian mummy mask, (ongoing) Bowers Museum, Santa Ana

Jan 3
First Thursdays Artwalk, 6 - 9pm, monthly celebration with galleries open citywide, trolley service available, Laguna

Jan 4
Downtown Fullerton Art Walk, first Friday on the month, 6-10 pm, a coalition of galleries, artists, restaurants

Jan 5
First Saturday Artwalk, Arts District, downtown Santa Ana, Broadway 2nd St