Explore the latest winter edition of ArtBeat! Dive into a world of artistic inspiration with our exciting exhibitions and engaging classes for all ages.

Whether you're passionate about culinary arts, painting, photography, or mosaic creations, there is something for everyone to explore.

Visit yourirvine.org to check out our vibrant selection of classes and spark your creativity this season. Don’t miss out!

Upcoming Art Classes, Programs & Exhibitions

View For Me and You and End as Beginning at the Irvine Fine Arts Center through January 25

The Irvine Fine Arts Center is pleased to announce the opening of two new fall exhibitions: For Me and You and End as Beginning. The exhibitions run concurrently from Saturday, November 16, through Saturday, January 25. Join us for a free opening reception with the artists Saturday, November 16, from 2 to 4 p.m.

Presented in the Main Gallery, End as Beginning features sculptural and installation-based works by Randi Hokett, Zara Kuredjian, and Patricia Liverman that foreground rupture, perception, and time as dominant forces that shape our worlds and our understanding of ourselves within them. Showing in Gallery 1, For Me and You features multidisciplinary artworks by Ann Phong and Gloria Gem Sanchez that celebrate kinship and legacy and draw attention to our collective impact on the ecosystems we inhabit and pass on to future generations.

Gallery hours are 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Monday–Thursday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday. The opening reception, exhibitions, and parking are free. For more information, visit irvinefinearts.org/exhibitions.

Monday Art School

This class draws inspiration from foundational art courses in art schools. Students will explore essential art principles and come away with a strong set of skills to enhance their creativity. Fee: $20.

Monday, November 18
3:30–5 p.m.
Register Here

Learning to Look

Students will explore art history in depth and immerse themselves in an artist's body of work. Through discussions about the art, they will be inspired to create their own pieces. Examine, discuss, and create art in this class focused on understanding the artistic process. Fee: $16.

Wednesday, December 11
3:30–5 p.m.
Register Here

Teen Culinary Workshop

Discover how to whip up some of your favorite Swedish dishes! Get ready to make delicious Köttbullar (meatballs), creamy Kartoffelmos (mashed potatoes), and indulgent Kladdkaka (chocolate cake). Fee: $54.

Monday, December 9
4–6:30 p.m.
Register Here

The Irvine Fine Arts Center invites the community to the 42nd annual Holiday Faire Saturday, November 9, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at Great Park. 

The event will take place throughout the Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex and will feature live festive holiday music and an artisan atmosphere, offering patrons the opportunity to shop from unique and local businesses while experiencing the excitement of the season. More than 100 local and regional artisans will showcase unique handmade gifts for purchase, including holiday decorations, hand-blown glass, ceramics, jewelry, folk crafts, clothing, and more.

Admission is free and open to the public. Advance registration is not required. More information available at irvinefinearts.org/holidayfaire.

CALENDAR:

Now through November 22: Art at City Hall: Luke Matjas: Tales from the Trails

November 11: Closed for Veterans Day

November 15: Registration for winter classes and camps open

November 16: Registration for winter jewelry and ceramics classes open

November 16: Opening Reception: For Me and You & End As Beginning

November 9:Holiday Faire

December 7–8:Holiday Market