It is now 2025
Now open to in person events!
ART Sale: Open Air Pottery Market Ojai - just finished!
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Saturday/Sunday, June 7-8, 2025
This, the 67th annual Ojai Pottery Sale and Fundraiser of the Ventura County Pottery Guild, held Saturday, June 7 from 10-6 and Sunday, June 8 from 10-5. If you are up around Ventura, CA.., Ojai is just 20 minutes inland from there.
It is always located in the patio/fountain area at Libbey Park (also known as Libby Park) in the beautiful town of Ojai. See participants and examples of their work HERE
Just finished this show! Great weather (sometimes HOT sometime RAIN, sometimes COLD, but this time JUST RIGHT)! Had a lot of things going on, Ojai Music Festival, and such. Lots of people in town and stumbling upon this gem of a show. I think everyone did great. Best sales for me at this show that I can remember. Congratulation to Stacy and Gloria and everyone who helped put this event together! Looking forward to next year!
ART Sale: Balboa Island ARTWALK finished
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Sunday, May 18th, 2025- from 9am-5pm
The Balboa Island Artwalk is the premier showcase for talented local artists with art, music, sun & fun for everyone! The 30th Annual Balboa Island Artwalk takes place Sunday, May 18th, 2025 from 9am to 5pm along the South Bayfront Promenade of Balboa Island, Admission is free.
This acclaimed fine art show features 90 artists exhibiting paintings, hand-crafted jewelry, blown glass, sculpture, and photography along the marina seawall. I am between Turquoise and Topaz Streets.
Spectators enjoy live music throughout the day on five stages along the walk. Performing musicians include The Retros (at Diamond Ave. stage), Don Ross & Sara Jade (at Pearl Ave. stage), Gary Gould, and the Rick Sherman Duo (at Turquoise Ave. stage).
You can either drive onto the Island (take Jamboree) or take the Ferry across from the Balboa Peninsula DIRECTIONS & MAP LOCATION (scroll down to the bottom of the page)
Wonderful weather and great show! See you NEXT YEAR!
ART SHOW & Sale: Sierra Madre Art Fair
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Saturday & Sunday, May 3-4, 2025 - from 9:30am-5pm finished
The Sierra Madre Art Fair features about 100 fine artists showing original paintings, pottery, sculpture, weaving, woodwork, metalwork, photography, jewelry and more. The fair offers art, live music, a silent auction, and crafts and entertainment for kids. It was a fun weekend event with friends and family of all ages. The fair is held in the heart of Sierra Madre, a three-square-mile village at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. Memorial Park, 222 Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre, CA 91024, has a band shell, playground, ample shade, mountain views and free street parking.
We had some crazy weather this year 2025. Rained off and on all weekend! Thankfully there was great vendor hospitality and volunteers, and patrons came out with their umbrellas to support this show. Looking forward to doing this event again next year.
ART Exhibit & Sale: Joshua Tree Retreat Center; Elemental Treasures giftshop
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February 16-17, 2025. (ongoing)
In conjunction with Modernism Week, which run Feb. 13-23, I will be showing work at the Elemental Treasures gallery, giftshop, bookstore on the Joshua Tree Retreat Center grounds.
Modernism Week is a celebration of Mid-Century architecture, design and culture. The Joshua Tree Retreat Center property features works by a variety of notable post-World War II architects and builders, but especially Frank Lloyd Wright Jr., more commonly known as Lloyd Wright. The property includes the largest collection of Lloyd Wright works, and each of his 11 buildings on the property is a significant example of Organic Architecture. Lloyd Wright also undertook the hexagonal site plan for the district, and elements of its landscape design. The property is on the Modernism Week tours schedule.
I will be on site in the Elemental Treasure giftshop, Sunday and Monday the 16th and 17th. The event lasts until the 23rd. Gallery/Giftshop is open Thursday-Monday from 10am-3pm.
Be sure to say "HI!" to Susie when you are there and tell her "Randy Au set me!"
Joshua Tree Retreat Center
59700 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
(760) 469-9764
ART Event: the OCSA; Visual Arts Conservatory- Winter Market 2024 finished
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Wed. & Thurs.; December 4-5, 2024 from 11am-5pm each day
This Annual Winter Market event, is the major fundraiser for the Visual Arts Conservatory at the Orange County School of the Arts in Santa Ana, CA. It is the only student Holiday Market of its kind! Students from OCSA apply and are accepted into this event creating their own unique products for this Holiday season! We have 65+ student vendors on the OCSA campus. There will also be tamales and baked goods for sale! The event is held during the school day, 11am-5pm. Come do your Holiday shopping with us and support the creative students of the VA Conservatory!
We had a great time! Thank you everyone who came out to support our OCSA students!
The Orange County School of the Arts is at 1010 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA. 92701. Phone number is 714 560-0900. The entrance and parking are on Sycamore Street one block west of Main Street.
ART Exhibit & Sale: Fullerton Museum Center: Winter Market at the Downtown Fullerton Plaza
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Saturday, December 7, 2024. 2-6pm finished
The FMC Winter Market at the Downtown Fullerton Plaza, is a vibrant holiday celebration free and open to the public, featuring a delightful mix of seasonal activities, winter-themed entertainment, a variety of local vendors, and a selection of delicious food options.
Event parking is available at the following locations. Wilshire Parking Structure (114 E Wilshire Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832), Chapman Ave Garage (230 E. Chapman Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832), Amerige Parking Structure (111 W Amerige Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832), Pomona parking structure (122 Pomona Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832).
ART Event: Muddy's Studio/ Holiday Ceramics Sale finished
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Saturday; December 14, 2024 from 10am-4pm
Muddy's Studio is the oldest independent ceramic studio in Orange County! This is the Annual Holiday sale that happens only once a year and features work by selected Orange County and Muddy's Studio Artists (fresh baked clay!). This event is a must attend, and it is suggested that you come early and often (a line forms at the door!) Meet the artists and enjoy some tasty treats! We had a huge crowd and great sales. See you next year!
Muddy's studio is at 2610 South Halladay, Santa Ana, CA. 92705.
ART Event: ROAR Korean Cultural Festival finished
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Friday-Sunday, November 8-10, 2024. 12-8pm
This was three days filled with cultural celebrations, music, dance, food, and art! The Roar Cultural Festival 2024 is a vibrant event that showcases the diversity and richness of the Korean community. The festival was held at Fullerton Downtown Plaza, located at 125 E Wilshire Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832.
Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and flavors of different cultures from around the world. Whether you're looking to try new cuisines, watch traditional performances, or shop for unique crafts, there's something for everyone at this festival. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with others and celebrate the beauty of diversity. See you next year!
ART Exhibit & Sale: 6th annual Ontario Arts Festival just finished
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Saturday, October 19, 2024
The City of Ontario’s Department of Museum, Arts, & Culture and the Chaffey Community Museum of Art sponsored the sixth annual Ontario Arts Festival. The festival, which averages approximately 1,000 – 2,000 visitors annually, exemplifies the City’s commitment to making Ontario the destination for arts and culture in the Inland Empire.
The Ontario Arts Festival is a one-day event featuring over 50 artist booths offering a wide variety of visual arts, as well as other attractions for Festival visitors, including food trucks, a beer garden, art activities, and more. Visitors to the Arts Festival will also be able to visit galleries of the Ontario Museum of History & Art and the Chaffey Community Museum of Art, where admission is always free.