Arts Orange County

Sad to share the news that one of Orange County’s most generous arts patrons, William Gillespie, has died.

Reitz said that what makes this all even harder is the fact that there are no guidelines from the state about live performance. We see the attention that other industries are getting so they know in different tiers what they will be allowed to do, Reitz said. The lack of information presents a huge problem because we don’t know how to plan. Although we have taken actions to improve the safety of our guests with clean air purifiers, touchless fountains and faucets, we are waiting for guidelines from the state.#ReStartArtsCA https://voiceofoc.org//a-winter-without-nutcracker-strike/

In Peoria, Illinois, an art prankster has a community mourning a lost dream of "Peace, Land, and Cookies"! #willitplayinpeoria https://news.artnet.com//soviet-style-cookie-monster-mural

Last week, ArtsOC CEO Rick Stein was given a featured speaker spot at the Annual Meeting of the Orange County Community Foundation to highlight how the arts are faring during this pandemic and what role ArtsOC has played in helping to address the needs of artists and arts organizations. If you care to take a look, his segment begins at 41:22 https://youtu.be/-J0gwkDnLpY

It is awesome that artist Shepard Fairey has created this image for Americans for the Arts' "Arts Vote" Campaign!

USPS will issue this stamp in January.

Registration now open for 2021's Poetry Out Loud! We're looking for Orange County students, grades 9-12, to share their voices in this National Competition. Schools and Community Organizations can register local competitions now at https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSdaIgLoYAyvB-n_q4/viewform

#RestartsArtsCA #MaskupCA #artsareessential

A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Douglas Haynes for his outstanding presentation on Racial and Cultural Equity yesterday to 50 of our Arts Orange County constituents who are eager to embrace the goal of achieving that within their organizations and for the benefit of the community. #diversityequityinclusion #orangecounty #artsandculture https://www.linkedin.com//douglas-haynes-ph-d-he-him-50bb/

Skies are clear this morning in the Newport Beach #SculptureExhibitionInCivicCenterPark. Be sure to stay safe and be mindful of the air quality when you visit. ...And don’t forget to snap some shots for the Sculpture Photo Contest! details and entry form at http://bit.ly/2G6vnlT. #LoveNBArts See more

BIG NEWS!! We are reopening Nov. 3!! Heroes Hall and Centennial Farm will be open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning Nov. 3. ...Since we must limit the number of guests in the area, RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Reserve your spot at ocfair.com/reservations.

Big thank you to Side Arts for shining the spotlight on our search for new sculptures to exhibit in Newport Beach Civic Center Park!

A Virtual Choir! Meistersingers presents a unique musical experience https://meistersingers.org/concerts-and-events

An OC theatre takes a new approach to performance amid the pandemic (and it’s not Zoom!)... https://voiceofoc.org//maverick-theater-resurrects-night-/

ArtsOC is gearing up for the 2021 Poetry Out Loud competition... https://youtu.be/CmxHm2Y7n5o

YOUR ACTION NEEDED: We need data to tell our story - take the COVID 19 impact survey today! In order to ensure that we are representing your needs strategically... and effectively, we need your help. Working closely with WolfBrown, Californians for the Arts launches two surveys today, targeting businesses/organizations and individual creative workers. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CFTACovidIndividuals https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CFTACovidOrgs Effective advocacy requires data combined with storytelling. As your statewide advocacy organization, we have been working since March to educate policymakers on the impact of COVID 19 on our sector. Please take the survey today and share the links with your colleagues. Please also share our social media graphics. Together we can make the case for funding and resources to sustain our industry through this public health crisis.

It's the Women of Broadway! A Livestream Concert Experience from Segerstrom Center for the Arts https://www.scfta.org/events/2020/patti-lupone-(1)

Saturday, November 7: Irvine Fine Arts Center's Holiday Faire at the Great Park! https://secure.yourirvine.org//df8729c6477b238fd00dddbbaa0

Monday is your last chance to share your opinions (residents AND visitors) on what arts programming the City of Newport Beach should offer/continue to offer. If you love the Sculptures in the Park program, please be sure and let them know! https://www.newportbeachindy.com/your-opinion-matters/