Best Art Exhibits Coming To OC In 2016
Art helps bring about culture, and in Orange County all art forms are represented throughout the region. Here are the top locations to view art exhibits coming to the Orange County area.
Peter Krasnow: "Maverick Modernist"
Laguna Art Museum
307 Cliff Drive
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 494-8971
lagunaartmuseum.org
June 26 - Sept 25, 2016
The comprehensive exhibition of Los Angeles artist Peter Krasnow will be on display throughout this summer. The Ukrainian immigrated to the United States in 1907. He entered Los Angeles with his wife in 1922, where he was with notable peers including Weston, Henrietta Shore and much more. There will be approximately 50 painting and 20 photos on display with the first time the artist's work will be shown in more than 40 years.
"Once Upon A Time"
Bowers Museum
2002 N. Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 567-3600
www.bowers.org
April 16 - August 28, 2016
The unique and refreshing exhibit coming to Orange County includes the Once Upon a Time... Exploring the World of Fairy Tales will be one to not miss this year. The exhibit will provide a look at fairy tales throughout history. Children and adults will learn about the meaning and history of tales where you can enter the magical portal and castles that were so beloved in the storybook world. From Cinderella to Jack and the Beanstalk, all the various stories will be on display for all to enjoy.
Laguna Art-A-Fair
777 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 494-4514
art-a-fair.com
Laguna Beach is widely known for its artistic environment and it's only fitting that an event like Laguna Art-A-Fair would take place in the city filled with art. The selection of art from all different mediums for the summer festival provides a rich experience for visitors as they leisurely walk among the various works of art by artists from all over the world. There are also adult artist workshops that take place daily from 10:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. The festival will be celebrating its 50th year and will have opening day on June 24th.
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Famers
International Surfing Museum
411 Olive Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 960-3483
www.surfingmuseum.org
Surf City brings together the surfing culture that is so prominent in the Huntington Beach region. The museum was founded by a woman who never surfed but had a deep respect and appreciation for the art. The "Famers" exhibit celebrates the 34 years of pioneers in the industry. The champions, innovators and those that have earned the respect in surfing will be honored in both the surfing walk of fame and the surfers hall of fame. Come and get some insight into the important element of Huntington Beach's culture.
Marilyn Minter: Pretty/Dirty
Orange County Museum Of Art
850 San Clemente Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 759-1122
www.ocma.net
April 2 - July 10, 2016
Marilyn Minter has spent over the last three decades creating paintings, photographs and videos that manifest the complexities prevalent in cultures and the emotions that surround the feminine body and beauty. Her work includes oversized paintings of make-laden lips and the even soiled designer shoes. Many have said her work is critical, sharp, seductive and demands an attention to anyone that is in the room viewing her work.
