Best Outdoor Winter Art Events In Orange County
Art is alive and well all year round in the OC-even during the winter months. You can peruse these artistic showcases while enjoying the temperate climate and becoming immersed in some of Orange County's finest art, culture, food and entertainment.
First Thursdays Art Walk
307 Cliff Drive
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 683-6871
www.firstthursdaysartwalk.com
Date: First Thursday of the month
Held in Laguna Beach, the upscale art walk features some of the most sought-after art pieces in Orange County. The art walk, which is composed of three designated gallery areas including the "north galleries," "central galleries" and "south galleries," includes more than 25 destinations for art lovers. Conveniently, there is a shuttle service that can take you to each spot. Take a look at the shuttle map here to decide where to start your evening. To view some of the diverse, impressive art work featured at the event, check out the website.
Sawdust Art Festival's Winter Fantasy
935 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 494.3030
www.sawdustartfestival.org
Date: Now through Dec. 21, 2014
This "winter wonderland" art festival is adorned with more than 170 artists' creations and sells paintings, jewelry, clothes, crafts, photography, wood work, ceramics and sculptures. In addition to the festive, ingenious eye candy on display, there are several food and drink spots to please your appetite for sandwiches, tacos, coffee, Greek and American cuisine, sweet treats, wine and beer. You can fuel up throughout the day while visiting the petting zoo, taking pictures with Santa and watching live entertainment with family and friends. Tickets are less than $10 for adults, kids and seniors. Get yours here.
Downtown Santa Ana Art Walk
207 N. Broadway
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 547-6100
www.firstsaturdaysartwalk.tumblr.com
Date: First Saturday of the month
Enjoy one of Orange County's more urban artistic locations in Santa Ana during the first Saturday of each month. Many say the Santa Ana Artist Village Art Walk is reminiscent of how LA's Art Walk was years ago. The inviting atmosphere consists of eclectic artwork, a laid-back, cool vibe and tasty food and drink establishments. Be sure to mark this art walk on your weekend event calendar. You may find art to take home, be inspired to create your own work and meet some new artistic individuals.
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SOBECA Art Walk
2937 Bristol St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 966-6661
www.ocartwalk.com
Date: Dec. 30, 2014
Featuring a variety of art such as paintings, wood work, crafts, jewelry, drawings and photography, the SOBECA Art Walk transforms Costa Mesa into an art mecca on December 30, 2014. Some of the work will be available for purchase, and many booths will have refreshments to enjoy while exploring the art on display. Additionally, the art walk surrounds many restaurants serving up happy hour specials if you want to eat and drink something more substantial.
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