Featured Events
In the order of event dates
First Look: New Acquisitions at Bowers Museum
Bowers Museum
First Look: New Acquisitions at Bowers Museum celebrates the Museum’s ongoing commitment to collecting and sharing the world’s arts and cultures. Featuring an annually rotating selection of objects acquired over the past decade from Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Oceania, this dynamic exhibition showcases the rich diversity of the Museum’s growing permanent collection. August 30, 2025 - Ongoing
Bowers Museum
Santa Ana, CA
At Home in Sunlight: A State in Motion, 1897–1940
UC Irvine Jack and Shanaz Langson Institute and Museum of California Art (Langson IMCA)
At Home in Sunlight: A State in Motion, explores California during a transformative period of unprecedented growth, when its industrial infrastructure and cultural identity were rapidly evolving. January 31 – May 16, 2026
UC Irvine Jack and Shanaz Langson Institute and Museum of California Art (Langson IMCA)
Irvine, CA 92612
CONTINUUM featuring AMERICA MARTIN
JoAnne Artman Gallery
JoAnne Artman Gallery is delighted to announce Continuum, a captivating solo exhibition featuring new and selected works by renowned Colombian-American artist America Martin. March 1 - May 15, 2026
JoAnne Artman Gallery
Laguna Beach, CA
Frank Cuprien: For the Love of the Sea
Laguna Art Museum
Frank Cuprien: For the Love of the Sea celebrates the enduring legacy of Frank Cuprien, a founding figure of Laguna Beach’s art community and one of California’s most devoted painters of the Pacific coast. March 21 – September 7, 2026
Laguna Art Museum
Laguna Beach, CA
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Year-round events
Laguna Beach Art Walk
First Thursdays Art Walk
This educational monthly art event, held on the first Thursday of every month from 6 – 9pm, celebrates the diverse cultural art scene of Laguna Beach and is free to the public. Ongoing
First Thursday of every month
6 – 9 pm
Laguna Beach, CA
California Bounty: Image and Identity, 1850-1930
Bowers Museum
California Bounty is the first curatorial interpretation of the museum’s distinguished painting collection since 1994. Ongoing
Bowers Museum
Santa Ana, CA
Artwalk – First Thursday of each month
Artist Eye Gallery
First Thursday of Each Month
6-9 pm.
Artist Eye Gallery
Laguna Beach, CA
San Clemente Village Art Faire
San Clemente Downtown Business Association
The Village Art Faire is held on the FIRST SUNDAY of every month at 9AM and is put on by the Downtown Business Association. Ongoing
First Sunday of every month
9 am
San Clemente, CA
Downtown Santa Ana Art Walk
Downtown Santa Ana Art Walk
Artwalk is like a free carnival happening across downtown Santa Ana from 6pm-10pm on the First Saturday of each month. Ongoing
First Saturday of every month
6 pm - 10 pm
Santa Ana, CA
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Art Event Venues - Museums, Art Centers & Galleries in Orange County

UCI Jack and Shanaz Langson Institute and Museum of California Art
Irvine, CA

Orange County Center for Contemporary Art (OCCCA)
Santa Ana, CA





















