Fullerton Museum Center

We would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to everyone who submitted e-comments and spoke on behalf of the FMC at yesterday’s City Council meeting. We are looking forward to continuing to serve the community and can’t wait to announce our new spring 2021 exhibit! #fullerton #ocart #orangecounty

SUPPORT FMC AT THE 2/2 COUNCIL MEETING After having productive conversations with both Mayor Whitaker and Councilman Dunlap, Mayor Whitaker has requested that City Council discuss the status of the FMC at their meeting this Tuesday, 2/2. We are encouraging members of the Museum and the community to use this opportunity to submit comments or speak on behalf of the Museum at the online meeting. We are listed as Agenda Item #9 (first Agenda Item under Regular Business.) To l...eave a public comment in support of the FMC, go to this link: https://fullerton.granicusideas.com//60136a1df2b670203d00b If you would like to make a comment during the Zoom meeting, please follow the instructions on this page: https://www.cityoffullerton.com//ci/zoom_participation.asp We so appreciate the community’s continued support of the Fullerton Museum Center and look forward to re-opening safely! #fullerton #oc #orangecounty #ocarts #fullertonmuseum

The Fullerton Museum Center’s Board of Trustees is taking applications! Are you a community minded collaborator who wants to support one of Fullerton’s most cherished cultural institutions through fundraising, volunteer work, and planning? If so, we invite you to apply to join our Board of Trustees! Fill out the following Google Form by 2/15 to be considered: https://forms.gle/khK3omGnYb6onqpR8 #fullerton #fullertonmuseum #oc #orangecounty #ocart

We are sad to hear of the passing of Hall of Fame manager and beloved Fullertonian, Tommy Lasorda. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time. #tommylasorda

Dear Friends of the Fullerton Museum Center: The voters of Fullerton have spoken. The FMCA would like to offer our sincere congratulations to new city council members Nick Dunlap and Fred Jung. The challenges before them will be daunting, but the promise of new visions and solutions should make us all hopeful. Since the FMC was defunded on June 2nd by a 5-0 city council vote, you, the citizens of Fullerton have made it abundantly clear that you support the arts in our commu...nity. Over 2,600 have signed an online petition in support of the FMC. The FMCA Board, with city staff eventually laid off despite earlier promises, managed to put together a very successful FMC and ME exhibit. With the help of volunteers, the galleries and gift shop stayed open throughout the Fullerton Market season. The Leo Fender Gallery was saved for now. $35,000 in Grants were sought and awarded to the FMCA. Over $20,000 was raised in gift shop and art panel sales. The annual tradition of Haunted Tours was maintained with masks and social distancing. Complimentary Art Kits for Kids were distributed throughout the Market season, and the early COVID months. While the FMCA Board of Trustees and a small band of volunteers have been working very hard behind the scenes, the future of the Fullerton Museum Center in 2021 and beyond is in no way certain. We believe that the FMC serves as the hub of Fullerton’s downtown, and serves all ages as a valuable educational facility and meeting place. In addition, the FMC has provided a diverse array of exhibits, art programs for adults and kids, summer camps, Haunted tours, Fullerton Airport tours, the internationally famous Leo Fender Gallery, a very popular wine and beer garden, and a wide variety of other events and activities that benefit the entire community. I do not believe that that the citizens of Fullerton and North Orange County want to lose this downtown treasure. Funding must be restored. If you agree, I urge you to voice your support for the Fullerton Museum to our new city council members through letters, e-mail, voice messages, or in-person conversation. Regards, Kirk G. San Roman, President, FMCA Board of Trustees

EXCITING NEWS We have a new website! Come check it out at www.fullertonmuseum.com We may be closed right now, but that doesn’t mean we’re not working behind the scenes. We can’t wait to keep you updated on our new site with all of the exciting things we have planned for spring 2021! #fullerton #fullertonmuseum #oc #orangecounty #ocart

GOOD LUCK, EVERYONE

TONIGHT (View slideshow ) We can’t wait to see you tonight at FMC’s Shopping Soiree from 6 pm to 9pm! HUGE DISCOUNTS: All items in our gift shop will be 20% off to the general public and a whopping 30% off for our valued Museum Members.... GOODIE BAGS: We’ll have complimentary, individually wrapped treats for everyone. RAFFLE: Each guest will receive a free raffle ticket (extra 2 if you’re wearing holiday/ugly sweater attire) for a chance to win prizes from: @winecountrygiftbaskets @luxofcourse @pattys.cakes Take a family portrait by the just lit up Christmas tree at the Plaza and we’ll see you at the FMC

Congratulations to our friend Henry Diltz Photography who will be receiving Lifetime Achievement Award at the International Photography Hall of Fame tomorrow! We loved having him at the FMC in 2017, and look forward to the day we fan welcome him back!

TODAY IS THE DAY! Please Read + Share so we can get the word out. If you have purchased an art panel from our The FMC + ME exhibit, please arrange to have it picked up today from 4-7PM. We will be offering light refreshments to celebrate the end of our exhibit and the Downtown Fullerton Farmer’s Market season. We will also be giving out Spooky Bats themed Kids Art to Go Kits, and our Gift Shop will be open for sales! As always, please wear a mask and adhere to social dist...ancing guidelines! #fullerton #fullertonmuseum #orangecounty #oc #ocart

RAFFLE FUN We had such a great time with our SHOP SMALL SATURDAY raffle that we’re bringing it back for our SHOPPING SOIREE this Friday, December 4th. But this time we’re making it a little more interesting... While every attendee will automatically receive a FREE raffle ticket, you’ll receive TWO additional raffle tickets simply by dressing up in holiday attire or wearing an ugly Christmas sweater. ... Drawings will be throughout the night and winner will need to be present. Thank you to our donors: Wine Country Gift Baskets Lux Aveda Salon/Spa Patty's Cakes and Desserts

TODAY IS THE DAY! Please Read + Share so we can get the word out. If you have purchased an art panel from our The FMC + ME exhibit, please arrange to have it picked up today from 4-7PM. We will be offering light refreshments to celebrate the end of our exhibit and the Downtown Fullerton Farmer’s Market season. We will also be giving out Spooky Bats themed Kids Art to Go Kits, and our Gift Shop will be open for sales! As always, please wear a mask and adhere to social dist...ancing guidelines! #fullerton #fullertonmuseum #orangecounty #oc #ocart

WHO’S READY FOR KIDS ART TO GO KITS? This week we’re going to create these spooky 3D Bat Paintings just in time for Halloween! These art kits will be available for pick up TOMORROW, Thursday October 29 from 4-6PM at the Museum. Be sure to swing by and visit our exhibit, The FMC + ME and shop all of the new product at our Gift Shop! #fullerton #fullertonmuseum #ocart #ockids #oc #orangecounty

SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP Shop the night away with us at FMC’s Shopping Soirée this Friday, December 4th from 6 pm to 9pm! All items in our gift shop will be 20% off to the general public and a whopping 30% off for our valued Museum Members.... We’ll have complimentary, individually wrapped treats for everyone and every guest will receive a free raffle ticket for a chance to win a deluxe Wine Country Gift Baskets holiday basket and more. It’s our last event of the year and we can’t wait to see you RSVP here: https://fb.me/e/1JIapDC7y

WHO’S READY FOR KIDS ART TO GO KITS? This week we’re going to create these spooky 3D Bat Paintings just in time for Halloween! These art kits will be available for pick up TOMORROW, Thursday October 29 from 4-6PM at the Museum. Be sure to swing by and visit our exhibit, The FMC + ME and shop all of the new product at our Gift Shop! #fullerton #fullertonmuseum #ocart #ockids #oc #orangecounty

LAST CHANCE FOR OUR THE FMC + ME EXHIBIT! This Thursday, October 29 from 4-7PM is the last day our exhibit will be on display! If you have purchased a piece from our exhibit, be sure to pick it up on this day as well. Since it is the last night of the Exhibit and the Downton Fullerton Farmer’s Market, we will be celebrating with light refreshments. We ask the all guests please wear a mask and observe social distancing! #fullerton #fullertonmuseum #oc #orangecounty

WHO’S READY FOR KIDS ART TO GO KITS? This week we’re going to create small pots made from coils of clay! Our young artists will explore the medium of sculpture and love this fun, hands on activity. These art kits will be available for pick up TODAY, Thursday October 22 from 4-6PM at the Museum. Be sure to swing by and visit our exhibit, The FMC + ME and shop all of the new product at our Gift Shop! #fullerton #fullertonmuseum #ocart #ockids #oc #orangecounty

LAST CHANCE FOR OUR THE FMC + ME EXHIBIT! This Thursday, October 29 from 4-7PM is the last day our exhibit will be on display! If you have purchased a piece from our exhibit, be sure to pick it up on this day as well. Since it is the last night of the Exhibit and the Downton Fullerton Farmer’s Market, we will be celebrating with light refreshments. We ask the all guests please wear a mask and observe social distancing! #fullerton #fullertonmuseum #oc #orangecounty

LAST CHANCE FOR TICKETS! As of right now,* the following Haunted Walking Tours still have a few slots available: 10.28 at 6:00PM: 9 Tickets Don’t miss out! Get yours here: https://fmcgiftshop.square.site/haunted-tours... *Quantities may have changed since when this was posted! #hauntedtour #fullerton #orangecounty #halloween

WHO’S READY FOR KIDS ART TO GO KITS? This week we’re going to create small pots made from coils of clay! Our young artists will explore the medium of sculpture and love this fun, hands on activity. These art kits will be available for pick up TODAY, Thursday October 22 from 4-6PM at the Museum. Be sure to swing by and visit our exhibit, The FMC + ME and shop all of the new product at our Gift Shop! #fullerton #fullertonmuseum #ocart #ockids #oc #orangecounty

LAST CHANCE FOR TICKETS! As of right now,* the following Haunted Walking Tours still have a few slots available: 10.28 at 6:00PM: 9 Tickets Don’t miss out! Get yours here: https://fmcgiftshop.square.site/haunted-tours... *Quantities may have changed since when this was posted! #hauntedtour #fullerton #orangecounty #halloween

A FEW TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE! Be sure to order your Haunted Walking Tour Tickets Now! Buy yours here: https://fmcgiftshop.square.site/haunted-tours For two nights only, on October 21 and 28th, we are bringing back our Haunted Walking Tours! Tickets are $20 a person. Very limited quantities are available and groups are limited to a maximum of 10 people!... (This is a throwback photo from years past! Masks are required on all Haunted Walking Tours as per California Mandate!) #hauntedtour #fullerton #orangecounty #halloween

TODAY IS THE DAY! Come see our The FMC + ME Exhibit from 4-7 PM, shop at our Gift Shop, and pick up a free Kids Art to Go Kit! If you have purchased a piece from our exhibit, it will be available for pick up on October 29th. Featured piece: Progression by Hannah M Torres... My favorite memory was going to look at the art with my mom and friend. I was always amazed with how diverse and passionate the art is at the FMC. I wanted to sho that in my art by creating a natural figure with a geometric background featuring a guitar, which will always remind me of the FMC. Thank you for letting me make amazing memories and I can’t wait to make more. #fullerton #FullertonMuseum #ocart #oc #orangecounty

A FEW TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE! Be sure to order your Haunted Walking Tour Tickets Now! Buy yours here: https://fmcgiftshop.square.site/haunted-tours For two nights only, on October 21 and 28th, we are bringing back our Haunted Walking Tours! Tickets are $20 a person. Very limited quantities are available and groups are limited to a maximum of 10 people!... (This is a throwback photo from years past! Masks are required on all Haunted Walking Tours as per California Mandate!) #hauntedtour #fullerton #orangecounty #halloween

WHO’S READY FOR KIDS ART TO GO KITS? This week’s masterpiece is a lesson in symmetry and creativity as our young artists will be creating Name Aliens. This super fun project is great for the whole family to get involved in you can create one for each member! These art kits will be available for pick up TOMORROW, Thursday October 15 from 4-6PM at the Museum. Be sure to swing by and visit our exhibit, The FMC + ME and shop all of the new product at our Gift Shop! #fullerton #fullertonmuseum #ocart #ockids #oc #orangecounty

HAUNTED TOUR TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! Buy yours here: https://fmcgiftshop.square.site/haunted-tours Tickets are $20 a person. Very limited quantities are available and groups are limited to a maximum of 10 people!... #hauntedtour #fullerton #orangecounty #halloween

WHO’S READY FOR KIDS ART TO GO KITS? This week’s masterpiece is a lesson in symmetry and creativity as our young artists will be creating Name Aliens. This super fun project is great for the whole family to get involved in you can create one for each member! These art kits will be available for pick up TOMORROW, Thursday October 15 from 4-6PM at the Museum. Be sure to swing by and visit our exhibit, The FMC + ME and shop all of the new product at our Gift Shop! #fullerton #fullertonmuseum #ocart #ockids #oc #orangecounty

HAUNTED TOUR TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! Buy yours here: https://fmcgiftshop.square.site/haunted-tours Tickets are $20 a person. Very limited quantities are available and groups are limited to a maximum of 10 people!... #hauntedtour #fullerton #orangecounty #halloween

TICKETS GO ON SALE TOMORROW (October 13) AT 11AM! Haunted Tours are BACK! On October 21st and 28th we will hold tours at 6:00, 6:15, and 6:30 PM. Tickets are $20 a person and are extremely limited, be sure to set an alarm and buy them as soon as they go on sale! To ensure social distancing practices, groups will be limited to a maximum of 10 people and all guests will be required to wear masks. All tickets must be purchased in advance. #hauntedtour #fullerton #orangecounty #halloween

TICKETS GO ON SALE TOMORROW (October 13) AT 11AM! Haunted Tours are BACK! On October 21st and 28th we will hold tours at 6:00, 6:15, and 6:30 PM. Tickets are $20 a person and are extremely limited, be sure to set an alarm and buy them as soon as they go on sale! To ensure social distancing practices, groups will be limited to a maximum of 10 people and all guests will be required to wear masks. All tickets must be purchased in advance. #hauntedtour #fullerton #orangecounty #halloween

Mark Your Calendars: HAUNTED WALKING TOURS ARE RETURNING! On October 21st and 28th we will hold tours at 6:00, 6:15, and 6:30 PM. Tickets are extremely limited and go on sale Tuesday, October 13th at 11AM PST. To ensure social distancing practices, groups will be limited to a maximum of 10 people and all guests will be required to wear masks. All tickets must be purchased in advance. #hauntedtour #fullerton #orangecounty #halloween

Have you seen our The FMC + ME Exhibit yet? If not, today is your chance! Join us today from 4-7PM to see our exhibit and shop new product at our Gift Shop! There are still pieces available for sale be sure to get them before they’re gone. We will also have FREE Kids Art To Go Kits available from 4-6PM outside of the Museum. #fullerton #fullertonmuseum #ocart #orangecounty

The Fullerton Museum Center building is an emblem of the Fullerton culture and community that I have been a part of for decades. Like the subjects of this painting, it symbolizes the comforts of home. Art is necessary for life. - Sarah Carmel, Cozy Familiar See this piece and all of the other amazing creations our local artists have contributed to our The FMC and ME exhibition this Thursday from 4-7PM. #fullerton #fullertonmusuem #localart #orangecounty #ocart

Mark Your Calendars: HAUNTED WALKING TOURS ARE RETURNING! On October 21st and 28th we will hold tours at 6:00, 6:15, and 6:30 PM. Tickets are extremely limited and go on sale Tuesday, October 13th at 11AM PST. To ensure social distancing practices, groups will be limited to a maximum of 10 people and all guests will be required to wear masks. All tickets must be purchased in advance. #hauntedtour #fullerton #orangecounty #halloween

Have you seen our The FMC + ME Exhibit yet? If not, today is your chance! Join us today from 4-7PM to see our exhibit and shop new product at our Gift Shop! There are still pieces available for sale be sure to get them before they’re gone. We will also have FREE Kids Art To Go Kits available from 4-6PM outside of the Museum. #fullerton #fullertonmuseum #ocart #orangecounty