Arts in Irvine

Arts in Irvine Arts in Irvine captures the heartbeat of creative expression throughout the City of Irvine.

From our exhibitions at the Irvine Fine Arts Center, Great Park Gallery, and Irvine City Hall to community center arts classes, events, and more.

“GAME! Basketball and Contemporary Art” explores the culture, creativity, and connection surrounding the game through co...
05/30/2026

“GAME! Basketball and Contemporary Art” explores the culture, creativity, and connection surrounding the game through contemporary artwork, site-specific installations, and public court design.

The exhibition features artists from “Common Practice: Basketball and Contemporary Art” alongside a look at court transformations by Project Backboard, including the newly renovated Great Park basketball courts featuring original artwork by California artist Katy Ann Gilmore.

From the energy of the court to the impact of public art in shared spaces, this exhibition highlights basketball as more than a sport — it’s a creative and cultural force that brings people together.

On view through July 26 at the Great Park Gallery.

Learn more at cityofirvine.gov/arts.

A photograph the size of a building. A camera the size of an airplane hangar. A moment in Irvine history captured on a...
05/29/2026

A photograph the size of a building.
A camera the size of an airplane hangar.
A moment in Irvine history captured on an unprecedented scale.

“20 Years Later: The Great Picture” explores the creation of the world’s largest photograph, made in 2006 on the grounds of the former El Toro Marine Corps Air Station — now the Great Park. The exhibition highlights the process, experimentation, and collaboration behind this monumental project by The Legacy Project.

Join us for the opening reception Thursday, June 11, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Irvine City Hall.

Plan your visit and learn more at cityofirvine.gov/artatcityhall.

Image Credit: The Legacy Project

Art you can take home. One day only. The Studio Arts Festival returns to Heritage Community Park Saturday, June 6, from ...
05/27/2026

Art you can take home. One day only.

The Studio Arts Festival returns to Heritage Community Park Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., transforming the park into a marketplace of original work by more than 100 Southern California artists.

Ceramics, fiber, painting, printmaking, woodwork, and more — each piece is made by hand and available directly from the artist who created it.

Admission is free. Everything else is one-of-a-kind.

Plan your visit at cityofirvine.gov/arts.

The Irvine Fine Arts Center will be closed today, Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. We invite you to join ...
05/25/2026

The Irvine Fine Arts Center will be closed today, Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

We invite you to join in honoring those who have served at the City’s Memorial Day Ceremony today at 10 a.m. at Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park.

For a full listing of center hours, please visit cityofirvine.gov/arts.

Discover the work of Annette Hernandez, our featured artist at the Irvine Fine Arts Center Store whose art jewelry is sh...
05/24/2026

Discover the work of Annette Hernandez, our featured artist at the Irvine Fine Arts Center Store whose art jewelry is shaped by color, memory, and lived experience. Each piece reflects a moment in time — guided by inspiration from family, travel, and the many places she has called home, with a special connection to Irvine, where she has lived for 35 years.

Annette’s work is intuitive and ever-evolving, often led by whatever color or material she is most drawn to in the moment. The result is jewelry that feels expressive, personal, and full of quiet meaning.

Explore Annette Hernandez’s collection, available now at the Irvine Fine Arts Center Store. Stop by and find a one-of-a-kind piece.

View our hours and learn at cityofirvine.gov/arts.

05/23/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the opening reception of “GAME! Basketball and Contemporary Art” at the Great Park Gallery. From exploring the exhibition and experiencing the newly transformed basketball courts to enjoying live jazz and creating mini hoops artwork, the day was filled with creativity, connection, and community.

We loved seeing visitors of all ages come together to celebrate the intersection of basketball, art, and public space.

A special thank you to Project Backboard, participating artists, performers, and everyone who helped make the opening such a memorable experience.

If you missed opening day, the exhibition is now on view at Great Park Gallery through July 26.

For more information, visit cityofirvine.gov/arts.

The park becomes a marketplace. The Studio Arts Festival returns to Heritage Community Park Saturday, June 6, from 10 a....
05/22/2026

The park becomes a marketplace.

The Studio Arts Festival returns to Heritage Community Park Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine.

This free outdoor event features more than 100 Southern California artists offering original, handmade work for purchase — ranging from ceramics, fiber art, painting, printmaking, and woodwork to a wide variety of other media.

Spend the day exploring booths throughout the park, meeting artists from across the region, and discovering one-of-a-kind pieces to take home.

It’s a great opportunity to support local creativity and find something unique.

Plan your visit at cityofirvine.gov/arts.

05/22/2026

Arts in Irvine isn’t meant to be observed from a distance — it’s meant to be experienced.

Through hands-on classes, contemporary exhibitions, and immersive programs, Arts in Irvine invites you into the creative process itself, where ideas are tested, techniques are explored, and art is made.

Across the Irvine Fine Arts Center, Great Park Gallery, and Art at City Hall, you’ll encounter artists at every stage — past, present, and emerging — whose work is shaping the cultural identity of Orange County and beyond.

This is a place to get closer to the work, the process, and the people behind it. Not just to see art, but to be part of its unfolding.

Experience Arts in Irvine.

Get started at cityofirvine.gov/arts.

🤩 Have you signed up yet? Summer registration for Arts in Irvine classes is open! Visit cityofirvine.gov/yourirvine to ...
05/20/2026

🤩 Have you signed up yet?

Summer registration for Arts in Irvine classes is open!

Visit cityofirvine.gov/yourirvine to sign up for art classes designed for all ages. Subjects range from culinary arts, mosaics, painting, photography, and more.

Classes fill up fast!

Sign up now at cityofirvine.gov/yourirvine.

Don’t forget, you can read about all of the programs, classes, and events offered by Arts in Irvine in the summer edition of “ArtBeat.”

View the digital copy online now at, cityofirvine.gov/arts.

Are you ready to create?!Registration for summer adult ceramics and jewelry classes opens today, May 18, at 7 a.m. for j...
05/18/2026

Are you ready to create?!

Registration for summer adult ceramics and jewelry classes opens today, May 18, at 7 a.m. for jewelry classes and 8 a.m. for ceramics classes.

Whether you’re interested in learning the fundamentals of forming and fabricating metal or taking the pottery wheel for a spin, classes are available for those eager to learn and develop their skills.

Hurry! Classes fill up fast.

Sign up now at cityofirvine.gov/yourirvine.

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