Fine Arts ArtBeat Summer 2025

summer 2025

FESTIVAL ARTS STUDIO 31 st Annual

Saturday, June 7 Heritage Community Park The Irvine Fine Arts Center hosts the 31st annual Studio Arts Festival. This juried festival will showcase Southern California artists and their original works of art in ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, painting, photography, fiber, and glass. The festival is an excellent opportunity to find unique, handmade crafts. Admission and parking are free.

Dear Friends,

This summer, the Irvine arts scene offers a dynamic array of enriching opportunities for artists and art enthusiasts alike. We’re proud to present Great Park Gallery’s Journey Through the Maze: 45 Years of PAC-MAN , an immersive exploration of the cultural and visual evolution of this iconic game. Meanwhile, the Irvine Fine Arts Center hosts Irvine Annual , formerly known as All Media , now in its 41st year. This juried exhibition celebrates a diverse spectrum of emerging and established artists, offering an insightful look into current trends and creative practices. Mark your calendar for exhibitions at City Hall this summer, see Page 10 for details! For teen creatives, we’re offering skill-building workshops this season with a Sewing Workshop — an engaging, hands-on experience in textile arts, emphasizing both sewing machine techniques and basic pattern making — and Culinary Workshop: Bento Box, which is perfect for those who love to express themselves through food. Our adult programming expands this summer with specialized offerings designed to deepen artistic proficiency. The Intermediate Darkroom Photography course provides an opportunity for intermediate photographers to dive deeper into traditional photo techniques and refine their skills. Additionally, our Pasta Baking class invites participants to explore the culinary arts, where you’ll learn to craft delicious homemade pasta dishes from scratch. Be sure to mark your calendar and take advantage of these dynamic opportunities to expand your creative horizons. Stay connected to receive timely updates on upcoming exhibitions, programs, and events by joining our mailing list at artsinirvine.org or follow us on social media @artsinirvine.

Creatively yours,

Laura Murphy Irvine Fine Arts Center Supervisor

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exhibition spaces & studios irvine fine arts center 14321 Yale Ave. (Located at Heritage Community Park) 949-724-6880

irvine fine arts center hours Monday–Thursday: 10 a.m.–9 p.m.

Friday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday: Closed holiday closures June 7: Studio Arts Festival June 19: Juneteenth July 4: Independence Day September 1: Labor Day

exhibition spaces palm court arts complex 8000 Great Park Blvd. (Located at Great Park) 949-724-6247 great park gallery & hangar 244 hours

Thursday–Friday: Noon–4 p.m. Saturday–Sunday: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

exhibition space art at city hall 1 Civic Center Plaza (Located at Irvine City Hall) 949-724-6000 art at city hall hours Monday–Thursday: 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

cover image Cliff Cramp, Center Stage , 2025, Digital Painting.

back cover image Jane Ryu, Hidden Stories , watercolor on paper, 18x24 in.; Portola High School; First Place Award for Art at City Hall: High School Art Exhibition .

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exhibitions throughout Irvine

classes at Irvine Fine Arts Center

open studio at Irvine Fine Arts Center

class registration begins : Adult Jewelry : May 18, 7 a.m. Adult Ceramics : May 18, 8 a.m. All Other Classes : May 15, 6 a.m.

Image Credit: PAC-MAN™& ©Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.

ACTIVITIES & EVENTS journey through the maze : 45 years of pac - man

See Page 13 for free, all-ages activities that compliment your visit to the Great Park Gallery exhibition, Journey Through the Maze: 45 Years of PAC-MAN .

great park gallery Mixed Media

Journey Through the Maze:

45 Years of PAC-MAN Great Park Gallery

Opening Reception: May 18, 1–3 p.m. Exhibition: May 18–September 28 The 1980s witnessed a rapid growth in gaming captivating audiences around the world. Immerse yourself in the nostalgic and iconic world of PAC-MAN as you discover the history, evolution, and cultural impact of this legendary video game. Engage with interactive displays showcasing original arcade cabinets, rare memorabilia, and behind-the-scenes insights into the game's development. Journey Through the Maze: 45 Years of PAC-MAN celebrates the enduring legacy of PAC-MAN and its role in shaping the gaming industry and culture at large.

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Introducing this year's Irvine Annual jurors

Elizabeth Múnzon , artist and owner of Múnzon Gallery. Her work has been exhibited in institutions including Long Beach Museum of Art, Long Beach; Oceanside Museum of Art, Oceanside; Torrance Art Museum, Torrance; Brea Gallery, Brea; and Bergamot Station, Santa Monica. In 2022, she founded Munzón Gallery, a contemporary art space in Long Beach’s Cambodia Town dedicated to showcasing emerging and mid-career artists with a particular emphasis on painting and printmaking. Dakota Noot , artist and curator and Acting Director of the Frank M. Doyle Arts Pavilion at Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa California. He has shown work at Highways Performance Space, Santa Monica; MuzeuMM, Los Angeles; Charlie James Gallery, Los Angeles; Torrance Art Museum, Torrance; and Shoshana Wayne Gallery, Los Angeles. He was the recipient of Hyperallergic's Emily Hall Tremaine Journalism Fellowship for Curators. Stephanie Sherwood , artist and curator. Her work has been shown internationally and in the US in exhibition spaces, including Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, Los Angeles; LA Artcore, Los Angeles; The Brand Library and Art Center, Glendale; and DAC Gallery, Los Angeles. Her art and curatorial projects have been featured in Artillery Magazine , Art and Cake , ART Habens Contemporary Art Review , LA Weekly , Murze Magazine , and Voyage LA .

irvine fine arts center Mixed Media

Irvine Annual Irvine Fine Arts Center Opening Reception: July 12, 2–4 p.m. Exhibition: July 12–August 30 Formerly known as All Media , Irvine Annual continues its legacy as a premier juried exhibition showcasing California artists. This year marks the 41st anniversary of this highly anticipated exhibition, which features artwork from emerging and mid-career artists working across a variety of media. Monetary awards, selected by the guest juror and Fine Arts Center patrons, will be given to artists for outstanding entries.

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art at city hall Photography

Interiors of MCAS El Toro Irvine City Hall Exhibition: June 9–August 1 In 2003, a group of six photographers set out to document the transition of Marine Corps Air Station El Toro into the Great Park. This team of photographers, branded as The Legacy Project, captured more than 400,000 photographs. Interiors of MCAS El Toro showcases a selection of these images, focusing on abandoned interior spaces. Between the six photographers — Jerry Burchfield, Mark Chamberlain, Jacques Garnier, Rob Johnson, Douglas McCulloh, and Clayton Spada — the retrospection of MCAS El Toro was artistically captured, archiving an essential piece of the region’s modern history.

Image Credit: The Legacy Project, Jacques Garnier

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art at city hall Sculpture

Greg Price: Smooth Ripple Irvine City Hall

Opening Reception: August 14, 2–4 p.m. Exhibition: August 14–December 12

Since 2013, Irvine-based artist Greg Price has been pushing the boundaries of sculpture by utilizing extreme temperatures to manipulate glass. Price’s process results in weightless moments of 3D form suspended in time and space, giving viewers the chance to experience a familiar material in an unfamiliar way. Greg Price: Smooth Ripple profiles the artist’s processes, tools, and concepts through showcasing a series of colorful wall-mounted glass sculptures.

Image Credit: Greg Price, Detail shot of Untitled , Cast Glass

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Image Credit: PAC-MAN™& ©Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.

Compliment your visit to the Great Park Gallery exhibition, Journey Through the Maze: 45 Years of PAC-MAN (see Page 7), with these free, all-ages activities. No advance registration is required to attend. Materials will be provided. ACTIVITIES & EVENTS journey through the maze : 45 years of pac - man

PAC-MAN Pixel Drawing and Collage Sunday, May 18 · 1–3 p.m. Create your own pixel- perfect artworks inspired by the iconic PAC-MAN arcade game! Learn how game designer Toru Iwatani’s clever use of pixels brought PAC- MAN to life, turning simple shapes into one of the most recognizable characters in gaming history. As part of the Journey Through the Maze: 45 Years of PAC-MAN exhibition at the Great Park Gallery, this fun, drop-in workshop invites you to design your own pixelated tribute to PAC-MAN. No experience necessary — just bring your creativity and join us for a hands-on journey into the world of pixel art!

PAC-MAN Fingerboarding Experience with Slushcult Saturday, July 12 · 1–3 p.m. Step into the world of PAC-MAN like never before at this one-of-a-kind event that brings the iconic arcade classic to life through the thrill of fingerboarding! As part of the Journey Through the Maze: 45 Years of PAC-MAN exhibition at the Great Park Gallery, we're extending the fun beyond the screen and into the real world, thanks to the creative collaboration with Slushcult, a fingerboarding community built on inclusivity and fun. Dive into PAC-MAN's rich gaming history and cultural legacy while getting hands-on with custom mini-skate parks. Experience the energy and creativity that PAC-MAN and Slushcult have infused into both gaming and street culture. And, don’t miss your chance to get your hands on an exclusive, limited-edition PAC-MAN themed fingerboard — free for attendees on a first-come, first- served basis while supplies last!

Gaming Through the Ages: A Discussion Saturday, August 9 · 1–3 p.m. What makes a game iconic? Join industry professionals and game designers for an insightful discussion exploring the art and science behind game design and how PAC-MAN became a cultural phenomenon. Learn about the impact of PAC-MAN on the gaming industry and its lasting significance as part of the Journey Through the Maze: 45 Years of PAC-MAN exhibition at the Great Park Gallery.

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YOUTH CLASSES at Irvine Fine Arts Center

REGISTRATION BEGINS: Adult Jewelry : May 18, 7 a.m. Adult Ceramics : May 18, 8 a.m. All Other Classes : May 15, 6 a.m.

FAMILY PROGRAMS Family Art Time: Ages 6+ Clay

TEENS Teen Art Workshop: Ages 12–17 Tu Aug 26–Sep 16 4pm–6pm

Sa Jul 19 10am–11:30am $9 #121135 Sa Aug 23 10am–11:30am $9 #121136 Sa Sep 13 10am–11:30am $9 #121137

$92 #121155

Mixed Media

Teen Ceramics: Ages 12–17 Tu Jul 22–Sep 9

Painting

4pm–6pm 4pm–6pm

$105 #121156 $105 #121157

Let’s Cook Together: Ages 6–11 Chicken Dinner EARLY CHILDHOOD Artists in Training: Ages 3.5–5 M Aug 25–Sep 15*

Jul 23–Sep 10

Sa Aug 30 10am–Noon

$80 #121891

Teen Culinary Workshop: Ages 12–17 Bento Box M Aug 25 4pm–6:30pm

$56 #121888

10am–11:30am $48 #121130

TEEN CULINARY WORKSHOP

Aug 26–Sep 9

1pm–2:30pm

$48 #121129

Parent & Me: Art Time: Ages 3–5 W Aug 27–Sep 10 11am–Noon

$39 #121153 $39 #121154

Aug 28–Sep 11

11am–Noon

CHILDREN Art After School: Ages 6–8 Craft Th Aug 28

3:30pm–5pm 3:30pm–5pm

$16 #121127 $16 #121128

Drawing Th Sep 11

Art History Adventure: Ages 6–8 Th Sep 4 3:30pm–5pm

$16 #121132

Aspiring Artists: Ages 9–12 W, F Aug 27–Sep 12

3:30pm–5pm

$96 #121131

Claymania Ages 6–8 M Ages 9–12 Tu

Aug 25–Sep 15*

3:30pm–5pm $61.50 #121133

Aug 26–Sep 16

3:30pm–5pm

$82 #121134

Bento Box Learn how to make a delicious Japanese lunch. Ages 12–17. M Aug 25 4pm–6:30pm $56 #121888

Culinary Workshop for Children: Ages 6–11 Biscuits & Gravy Sa Aug 23 10am–Noon

$54 #121881

Flatbread Pizza Sa

Sep 13

10am–Noon

$54 #121883

*No class 9/1.

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Fiber Arts: Pajama Pants Learn how to sew your own pajama pants! In this four-day workshop, students will learn the fundamentals of navigating the sewing machine, basic pattern making, and other beginning sewing skills. Ages 12–17. Tu Aug 26–Sep 16 4pm–6pm $92 #121155 TEEN ART WORKSHOP

ADULT CLASSES at Irvine Fine Arts Center

REGISTRATION BEGINS: Adult Jewelry : May 18, 7 a.m. Adult Ceramics : May 18, 8 a.m. All Other Classes : May 15, 6 a.m.

French Cuisine – Carte du Jour: Ages 16+ French Style Cottage Pie – Hachis Parmentier Tu Sep 16

ARTS & CRAFTS Beginning Wheel-Throwing: Ages 18+ W Jun 11–Jul 30 Ceramic Foundations & Techniques: Ages 18+ Beg Th Jun 12–Aug 7* 2pm–5pm

10am–1:30pm $58 #123450

6:30pm–9:30pm $162 #123461

Thai Fruit Carving: Ages 18+ W Jul 23–Aug 27 DRAWING & PAINTING Drawing Foundations I: Ages 18+ Beg

1:30pm–3:30pm $108 #123453

$162 #123465

Th Jun 12–Aug 7* 6:30pm–9:30pm $162 #123466

Int

Ceramics: Advanced Concepts: Ages 18+ Int/Adv Tu Jun 17–Aug 5 10am–1pm Handbuilding Foundations & Techniques: Ages 18+ Beg

$162 #123462

Th Jun 26–Aug 14 6pm–9pm $190 #124027 Introduction to Intaglio Printmaking: Ages 18+ Beg Th Jul 17–Sep 4 3pm–6pm $295 #123440 Exp Beg/Int Th Jul 17–Sep 4 10am–1pm $295 #123439 Life Drawing: Ages 18+ W Jun 25–Jul 30 6pm–9pm $220 #124029 Painting in Oils: Ages 18+ Th Aug 21–Sep 18 10am–1pm $105 #124061 Sa Aug 23–Sep 27 9:30am–12:30pm $125 #124062 Printmaking: Ages 18+ Beg W Jul 9–Aug 27 6pm–9pm $165 #123438 JEWELRY Basic Enameling & Jewelry: Ages 18+ Tu Aug 19–Oct 7 6:30pm–9:30pm $200 #123433 Th Aug 21–Sep 25 10am–2pm $200 #123434 Intermediate Jewelry Projects: Ages 18+ Tu Jun 10–Jul 29 10am–2pm $250 #123435 NEW Jewelry Workshop: Color on Metal: Ages 18+ Sa Aug 2 10am–5pm $100 #124100 PHOTOGRAPHY Beginning Darkroom Photography: Ages 18+ Th Jun 26–Jul 24 6:30pm–9pm $135 #123431 NEW Intermediate Darkroom Photography: Ages 18+ Th Aug 7–Sep 4 6:30pm–9:30pm $135 #124494

W Jun 11–Jul 30 6:30pm–9:30pm $162 #123464 W Aug 13–Oct 1 6:30pm–9:30pm $162 #124796

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NEW Pottery 1-2-3: Ages 18+ W Aug 13–Oct 1

6:30pm–9:30pm $162 #125165

Pottery: Combined Techniques: Ages 18+ Int/Adv Th Jun 12–Aug 7* 10am–1pm NEW Pottery: Teapot Workshop: Ages 18+ Th Aug 14–Sep 4

$162 #123463

6:30pm–9:30pm $100 #123467

Wheel-Thrown Ceramics: Ages 18+ M Jun 9–Jul 28

6:30pm–9:30pm $162 #123460 6:30pm–9:30pm $162 #124980

Aug 11-Oct 6*

COOKING & CULINARY French Baking: Ages 16+ Milk Breads – Savory Filled & Sweet Chocolate Chip Tu Sep 2

10am–12:30pm $55 #123446

Sep 2

6pm–8:30pm

$55 #123447

Lemon Meringue Tart Tu Sep 9

10am–12:30pm $55 #123448

Sep 9

6pm–8:30pm

$55 #123449

Creme Brulee & Lava Cake Tu Sep 16

6pm–8:30pm

$55 #123451

Most adult classes have additional fees for art materials, ingredients, or models. These fees are required in addition to the registration for the class. Please refer to the course level descriptions on the registrations site for more information.

*No class 6/19, 9/1.

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Everybody loves pasta! In these one-day, hands- on workshops, learn to make homemade pasta from scratch and make classic and regional specialties. Ages 18+. Pasta From Scratch M Jun 30 6pm–8pm $49 #123455 Roman Pasta M Jul 7 6pm–8pm $49 #123456 Tortellini W Jul 30 6pm–8pm $49 #123457 Lasagna W Aug 13 6pm–8pm $49 #123458 NEW PASTA BASICS

Ikebana: Sogetsu Arrangements — Intermediate/Advanced: Ages 18+ Tu Aug 19–Sep 16 Ikebana: Sogetsu Arrangements — Continuing Beginner: Ages 18+ Tu Aug 19–Sep 16 Introduction to Mosaic Art: Ages 16+ Sa Jun 28

TRADITIONAL ARTS NEW Bookbinding: Single Page Bound Book: Ages 18+ Sa May 31 NEW Bookbinding: Lattice Stitch Hardcover: Ages 18+ Sa Jun 21 NEW Bookbinding: Case Bound Handstitch: Ages 18+ Sa Jul 5 10am–3pm

10:30am–1:30pm$175 #124065

10am–2:30pm $60 #124149

2:30pm–5:30pm $175 #124066

10am–2:30pm $60 #124150

1:30pm–4:30pm $70 #124063

Mosaic Art: Interior: Ages 16+ Design for Mosaic Sa Jul 19

$70 #124184

10am–1pm 10am–Noon

$160 #124064

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OPEN STUDIO at Irvine Fine Arts Center

To learn more about how to obtain certification and to participate in open studios, visit the Open Studio Programs page at irvinefinearts.org .

Open Studio is an opportunity for adults, ages 18 and older, with previous experience to independently pursue their art projects using the Irvine Fine Arts Center facilities and equipment. Studios are supervised by technicians or registered volunteers. Instruction is not provided during Open Studio. Certification is required to participate in the Open Studio program. Certification is valid for one year and regular participation is required to maintain status.

CERAMICS OPEN STUDIO

JEWELRY OPEN STUDIO The Jewelry Studio is equipped with jewelry casting and fabricating equipment, including casting centrifuge, burnout ovens, torches, hydraulic press, polishing, and finishing machines. Closed- toe shoes and previous studio experience required. Fee: $21 per session PRINTMAKING OPEN STUDIO The Patrick Merrill Printmaking Studio is a fully equipped, ventilated studio suitable for traditional printmaking techniques. Various etching presses, including a 36 x 72 inch manual Ettan press, outfit the 800-square-foot studio space that allows for various print techniques and processes such as intaglio, relief, collagraph, and monoprint. Closed-toe shoes

The Ceramics Studio is equipped with wheels, kilns, slab roller, damp room, and complete glaze room. Regular firings are scheduled by technicians. Stoneware clay is available for purchase. Closed- toe shoes and previous studio

experience required. Fee: $16.50 per session

PHOTOGRAPHY OPEN STUDIO The David Kawashima Photography Studio features a group and an individual darkroom with complete black-and-white tray setups. Standard black-and-white chemistry is provided. Enlargers accommodate 35mm, 120mm, and 4 x 5 inch negatives. The lab also features a film processing and finishing room with film dryer, print washer, print dryer, and dry mount press. Closed- toe shoes and previous studio experience required. Fees: $16.50–21 per session

and previous studio experience required. Fee: $21 per session

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