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Newport Beach will host the 20th annual Art in the Park event, showcasing a variety of artists and their works. The event features free admission and free parking, with family-friendly entertainment, local food options, and live performances. Proceeds support the Newport Beach Arts Foundation, enhancing community engagement through art. The event is set to take place at the Newport Beach Civic Center, making it a vibrant celebration for art enthusiasts and local talent.
Newport Beach will host the 20th annual Art in the Park event on Saturday, September 20, at the Newport Beach Civic Center. This beloved celebration showcases a variety of artists and their works, offering free admission and free parking for attendees.
Starting at 10 a.m., visitors can explore a diverse array of artworks created by dozens of artists specializing in various media, including painting, ceramics, photography, textiles, jewelry, glass, and wood. Much of the artwork will be available for purchase, providing art enthusiasts the chance to acquire unique pieces while supporting local talent.
Art in the Park serves as the main funding source for the Newport Beach Arts Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to enhancing cultural activities in Newport Beach. Proceeds from the event aid the Newport Beach Arts Commission, specifically funding school tours and supporting the acquisition of significant works for the City of Newport Beach Sculpture Exhibit.
Family-friendly entertainment is a highlight of the event. Alongside art exhibits, attendees can enjoy live performances, including music by The Mark Wood and the Parrot Head Band, who will perform popular hits by Jimmy Buffett. Food options will be available, catered by Mario’s Pizza, with alcohol purchases also offered in the art pavilion.
While Art in the Park has been a staple of Newport Beach’s cultural landscape since its inception in 2004, the event was temporarily paused in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it has successfully returned each subsequent year, creating a vibrant space where artists and community members can come together for a day of creativity and enjoyment.
Those interested in participating as exhibitors must submit their applications by August 26. The event not only highlights local artists but also reinforces the importance of art in community engagement, an ethos echoed by the president of the Newport Beach Arts Foundation Board, who reiterated the event’s role in connecting talented artists and the community.
For more information about Art in the Park, including details about artist applications and event logistics, the Newport Beach Arts Foundation website provides comprehensive resources. As the event approaches, anticipation grows for a celebration that honors the creativity of local artists while enriching the cultural fabric of the Newport Beach community.
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Additional Resources
- Newport Beach Indy: 20th Annual Art in the Park
- LA Times: Back Bay Plein Air Art Festival
- LA Times: 58th Annual Newport Beach Art Exhibit
- Newport Beach Indy: Art in the Park Showcase
- LA Times: 19th Annual Art in the Park
- Wikipedia: Newport Beach
- Google Search: Newport Beach Arts Foundation
- Google Scholar: Newport Beach Art in the Park
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Newport Beach
- Google News: Newport Beach Art Events
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