openings, closings N receptions
See gallery listings in ONGOING for more information.
Awakenings—Altered States of Artist Patrick Maisano. Thru Sun. Space on Spurgeon.
Call for Artists—Confessions. Deadline: Feb. 22. Orange County Center for Contemporary Art.
Creating is Genius. Workshop every Thurs. N Tues. Creating Is Genius Center.
Crossing Boundaries—The Ceramic Sculpture of Mineo Mizuno. Thru Sat. Long Beach Museum of Art.
Familiar California. Thru Thurs., Jan. 12. Mission San Juan Capistrano.
Farmer's Market and Art A-Faire. Fri. Pier Plaza.
Fun With Clay. Workshop every Tues.-Sat. Mission San Juan Capistrano.
John Waters—Change of Life. Thru Sun. Orange County Museum of Art.
Lecture and Documentary Film—Modern Pharaoh. Sat. Bowers Museum of Cultural Art.
Life Drawing N Painting Session. Every Thurs. Assunta Fox Gallery.
Mike Smith—You're Not From Around Here. Opens Sun. Museum of Photographic Arts.
Phoney Roosters. Opening reception Sat. Subject Matter Gallery.
Seeking Artists. Deadline: Jan. 31. Brea Civic and Cultural Center.
Sunset Rising. Thru Fri. Irvine Valley College.
Swap Meet. Sat.-Sun. Golden West College.
Symphony of the Southland. Thru Sat. The Irvine Museum.
Transfixed: New Media and the Body. Thru Sun. Orange Lounge.
2006 Human Figure. Opens Sat. Long Beach Arts Gallery.
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AAA ELECTRA 99 CO-OP MUSEUM N GALLERY,2821 E. WHITE STAR AVE., UNIT D, ANAHEIM, (714) 666-1805; WWW.AAAELECTRA99.COM.Open Wed., 9 p.m.-midnight; Fri.-Sat., 9 p.m.-1 a.m.This open-forum artists cooperative is seeking artists and support from the area. Artists who wish to display art may rent a wall space for $50 their first month and $40 thereafter. Best of all, there is no approval process involved, and art is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
AL'S FINGERPRINTING, 350 E. Third St., Long Beach, (562) 491-2043. Call for hours.
Tarot Art Exhibit. A group show exploring the symbolic and arcane imagery of the Tarot. Indefinite.
ANAHEIM MUSEUM, 241 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, (714) 778-3301. Open Wed.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat., 12:30-4:30 p.m.; and by appt. only.
California Style—The Golden States' Fashion Heritage from the Collection of Theodore Theodosus Gonzales. This collector's collector has accumulated outfits worn by Bette Davis, Josephine Baker, and Pola Negri, as well as the Knotts and Wrigley families. Thru April 22.
AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC, 100 AQUARIUM WAY, LONG BEACH, (562) 590-3100; WWW.AQUARIUMOFPACIFIC.ORG. Open daily, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.$18.95; children, $10.95. Ongoing.
Mysterious Monolith. Traditional sculptures from Easter Island carved by native artists and inspired by ancient monolithic forms.
Rios de la Vida. This mural explores the journey of water from the mountains to the sea and the diversity of flora and fauna the water meets along its way.
Whales—A Journey with Giants. Step into the wondrous world of whales. This multisensory experience of light, sound and imagery takes you on a journey with the blue whale, the planet's largest living animal, as it travels along California's coast.
ARENA SALON, 9807 Adams Ave., Huntington Beach, (714) 968-0063. Call for hours.
Aaron Kraten. New works by the local painter. Indefinite.
THE ARTBAR STUDIO AND GALLERY,SANTORA ARTS BLDG., 209 N. BROADWAY, SANTA ANA, (714) 558-2445. Call for hours.Check out the ArtBar's rotating exhibits and artist workshops.
ASSUNTA FOX GALLERY,MAIN STREET STUDIOS, 214 N. BUSH ST., SANTA ANA, (949) 275-5190. Open Sat.-Sun., noon-4 p.m.; and by appt.
Life Drawing N Painting Session. An open studio session with a live model. Preregistration required. Every Thurs., 7-9 p.m.
BOWERS MUSEUM OF CULTURAL ART, 2002 N. MAIN ST., SANTA ANA, (714) 567-3600; WWW.BOWERS.ORG. Open Tues.-Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $6-$14; children under 5, free. Art by indigenous people from the Americas, the Pacific Rim and Africa is displayed in a Spanish mission-style structure built in 1932. Permanent exhibits: Arts of NativeAmerica; California Legacies; Visions of the Shaman, Song of the Priest, and the newly renovated Muth Gallery showcasing the expansive California Painting collection.
Lecture and Documentary Film—Modern Pharaoh. Archaeological field photographer, archivist and filmmaker Patti Rabbitt previews her film. Sat., 1:30 p.m. $5-$7.
Mummies—Death and the Afterlife in Ancient Egypt. This exhibition features the largest collection of mummies and coffins to ever leave the British Museum since their acquisition by way of pillaging Egyptian pyramids many a century ago. But now, from all that looting, we common folk can learn how Egyptians prepared and sent the dead into the afterlife. Thru April 15, 2007.
BREA CIVIC AND CULTURAL CENTER, 1 CIVIC CENTER CIRCLE, BREA, (714) 990-7177.
Seeking Artists. The City of Brea is seeking artists to create original paintings for the City's unique Art Shelters, or bus stop shelters, specifically designed to display two-dimensional art pieces. To obtain an application, www.cityofbrea.net. Deadline: Jan. 31.
CHOPSHOP, 2082 BUSINESS CENTER DR., IRVINE, (949) 838-0355. Open Mon.-Fri., 9-6 p.m. The postproduction ChopShop showcases new work by artist Aaron Carretti; Mary Hackett; Jenny Hager. Indefinite.
THE CHUCK JONES GALLERY, 865 FASHION ISLAND, NEWPORT BEACH, (949) 759-0758. Call for hours. Devoted to the art of the animated film, the gallery features animations from all the major film studios, sports-themed paintings, vintage photographs of the entertainment industry, and, of course, illustrations and animations by Chuck Jones himself.
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CREATING IS GENIUS CENTER, 509 31ST ST., STE. 202, NEWPORT BEACH, (949) 584-1512.
Creating Is Genius. This workshop ignites the creative mind and explores the transaction that happens between the creative and the created thing. Every Thurs. N Tues., 9-11 a.m. Call for fee.
CULTURAL STAGE OF ART, 410 W. FOURTH ST., BASEMENT STE. B, SANTA ANA, (714) 543-1370. Call for hours.
The Art of Recycling Junk Workshop. Participants are asked to bring a minimum of 10 objects for each category—plastic, metal, paper, textile, and miscellany—to assemble what will be junk puppets, and then you can perform with them! Every Sat., 3 p.m.
DIANE DEBILZAN GALLERY, 224 Forest Ave., Laguna Beach, (949) 494-5757; dianedebilzangallery.com. The gallery showcases work by artists Robery Reimer; Claudia Meyer; William Debilzan. Indefinite.
EILEEN KREMEN GALLERY, 619 N. HARBOR BLVD., FULLERTON, (714) 879-1391. Open Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.The gallery features a wide range of artfully designed kaleidoscopes as well as jewelry.
FLAZH!ALLEY STUDIO, 1113 S. PACIFIC AVE., STE. B, SAN PEDRO, (310) 833-3633. Open Mon.-Thurs. N Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Wed., 5-7 p.m.; and by appt.
Elements N Forms—The Adorned Naked Male. Andre DeLoach's dramatic and beautiful photographs contrast the organic forms of the naked male with such materials as impenetrable metals, electrical coils and diaphanous fabrics. Indefinite.
FULLERTON MUSEUM CENTER, 301 N. POMONA AVE., FULLERTON, (714) 738-6545. Open Tues.-Wed. N Fri.-Sun., noon-4 p.m.; Thurs., noon-8 p.m.
Lewis and Clark Revisited—A Trail in Modern Day Photographs by Greg MacGregor. The modern landscape is depicted in the photographs of MacGregor, from bridges and shrinking skylines to Native Americans in running shoes. Thru Feb. 26.
GALLERY ELEVEN-SEVEN, 117 LINDEN AVE., LONG BEACH, (562) 590-6525. Open Tues.-Sun., 2-7 p.m.An eclectic collection of artists always provides a feast for the eye.
GEORGE V. DENEFF GALLERY, 3960 STUDEBAKER RD., STE. 106, LONG BEACH, (562) 982-0248. Open by appt. only. Core—Defining Ourselves. Curated by John Cude and Monique Mack, this exhibit presents works by artists with disabilities. Thru Feb. 10.
GOLDEN WEST COLLEGE, 15744 GOLDEN WEST ST., HUNTINGTON BEACH, (714) 898-2289.
Swap Meet. My personal favorite swap meet in the whole wide world. You can find everything and anything here, from antique tables to discount fabric to stolen radios. It's great! Sat.-Sun., 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
HUNTINGTON BEACH CENTRAL LIBRARY, Artist Corner Gallery, 7111 Talbert, Huntington Beach, (714) 842-4481. Open Mon., 1-9 p.m.; Tues.-Thurs/. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m.
Serendipity in Ink. Chinese painting and calligraphy in watercolor and acrylic by Jennifer (Kien Hwa Hsu) Ho. Thru Jan. 29.
THE IRVINE MUSEUM, 18881 VON KARMAN AVE., STE. 100, IRVINE, (949) 476-0294. Open Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Docent tours, Thurs., 11:15 a.m. Free. Founded by OC heiress-with-the-mostest Joan Irvine Smith, this museum is dedicated to the preservation and display of California art of the Impressionist period (1890-1930).
Symphony of the Southland. Paintings of early California by master artists Frank Cuprien; Joseph Kleitsch; Helen Forbes; Elmer Wachtel. Thru Sat.
IRVINE VALLEY COLLEGE, 5500 Irvine Center Dr., Irvine, (949) 451-5454. Open Wed.-Fri., noon-6 p.m.; or by appt.
Sunset Rising. An exhibition of digital photographic streetscapes that document Sunset Boulevard in a series of seamless color panoramas, preserving a moment in time before it is lost to redevelopment. Thru Fri.
LAGUNA ART MUSEUM, 307 CLIFF DR., LAGUNA BEACH, (949) 494-8971; WWW.LAGUNAARTMUSEUM.ORG. Open daily, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
A Broken Beauty—Figuration, Narrative and the Transcendent in North American Art. Recent work by 15 North American artists deploying a range of figurative and narrative modes in painting, sculpture and mixed media. Thru Feb. 26.
Conceptual Photography from the Collection. Based on the seminal 1992 exhibition Proof—Los Angeles Art and the Photograph, 1960-1980 organized by the Museum, this exhibition features works by John Baldessari; Wallace Berman; Eileen Cowin; Llyn Foulkes; George Herms; Allen Ruppersberg; Ed Ruscha; and many more. Thru Feb. 26.
Ruby Osorio—A Story of a Girl (Who Awakes Far, Far Away). Los Angeles-based artist Osorio's unique gouache paintings on paper incorporate thread and ink while exploring female identity and its construction. Thru Feb. 19.
Surf Culture Redux. Artwork by students from neighboring schools on a monthly rotation. Ongoing.
LAGUNA COLLEGE OF ART N DESIGN,2222 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach, (949) 376-6000. Call for hours.
The Light of Holland and the Splendor of Belgium. Paintings and drawings by the students and faculty who participated in the College's abroad program. Thru Jan. 27.
LIBRERIA MARTINEZ, 1110 N. MAIN ST., SANTA ANA, (714) 973-7900; WWW.LATINOBOOKS.COM. Open Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.This bookstore and art gallery features a long-term exhibit of art by Emigdio Vasquez; Lalo Garca; Emilia Garca; Esperanza Martinez; Irene Carranza.There are also rotating exhibits of new and soon-to-be-discovered artists.
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LIVING MUSEUM ART CENTER AND GALLERY AT HARBOR VIEW HOUSE, FIRST- AND THIRD-FLOOR GALLERIES, 921 S. BEACON ST., SAN PEDRO, (310) 547-3341. Open Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; and by appt.
Showing Outsider Art. Work created by the patients of Harbor View House. Ongoing.
LONG BEACH ARTS GALLERY, 245 W. BROADWAY, STE. 260, LONG BEACH, (562) 435-5995. Open Wed.-Sun., noon-4 p.m.
2006 Human Figure. This juried exhibition features a wide variety of media by both local and national artists. Opens Sat. Thru Feb. 17.
LONG BEACH DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES,SECOND FLOOR, 2525 GRAND AVE., LONG BEACH, (562) 570-4000.
Tran—the Artwork of Tran Nguyen. Tran's artwork was created while attending the Therapeutic Arts Program. Indefinite.
LONG BEACH MUSEUM OF ART, 2300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, (562) 439-2119. Open Tues.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $5; students/seniors, $4; children under 12, free. Free admission for all the first Fri. of every month.
Crossing Boundaries—The Ceramic Sculpture of Mineo Mizuno. The Japanese-born, California-trained artist's work explores new sculptural forms. Thru Sat.
MARION MEYER CONTEMPORARY ART, 354 N. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, (949) 497-5442. Open Thurs.-Tues., noon-6 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., evenings.
Winter Group Show. Exhibiting works by Sylvia Torres; Quim Bove; Paula Schoen; Candice Eisenfeld; introducing holographic art by Antonio Arrellanes. Thru Jan. 31.
METROPOLITAN FINE ART LLC, 105 AVE. DEL MAR, SAN CLEMENTE, (949) 366-3661. Call for hours.This brand-new art gallery features the work of international, regional and local artists including Todd White; Fabian Perez; Bill Mack; Carrie Graber; and many others.
MISSION SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO,31522 CAMINO CAPISTRANO, SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, (949) 234-1300. Open daily, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. $6; seniors 60+, $5; children under 12, $4; children under 3, free. Aside from being a historical landmark, the mission showcases work by local artists and craftsmen alike. And not to mention the Lenten clapper, an early 19th century clapper used in church service during Lent.
Familiar California. David Imlay's work draws influence from 20th century American realism as well as photorealism. Thru Thurs., Jan. 12.
Fun With Clay. The mission's ceramics program lets you and the little ones make whatever your hearts desire. Every Tues.-Sat., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $2-$4.
MUCKENTHALER CULTURAL CENTER, 1201 W. MALVERN AVE., FULLERTON, (714) 738-6595; WWW.MUCKENTHALER.ORG. Open Wed.-Sun., noon-4 p.m. $5; students/seniors, $2; ages 12 N under, free. Indefinite.
Collected Memories. An Impressionist's view of sports and world travel.
Robert W. Jensen. Artwork by the unofficial artist to the Trojan marching band.
MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORY ART LA JOLLA, 700 PROSPECT ST., LA JOLLA, (858) 454-3541; WWW.MCASD.ORG. Open Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Thru Sept. 3.
Raymond Pettibon. The Los Angeles-based artist's large-scale wall drawings combine pop culture and a comic-book style with allusions to art history and literature.
Southern Exposure. Artists from Los Angeles to the Mexican border from the Museum's permanent collection reveal the diversity and innovation of contemporary art. Artists include John Baldessari; Uta Barth; Chris Burden; Russell Crotty; Robert Irwin; Ed Ruscha; Bill Viola; and many others.
MUSEUM OF LATIN AMERICAN ART, 628 ALAMITOS AVE., LONG BEACH, (562) 437-1689; WWW.MOLAA.COM. Open Tues.-Fri., 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $5; students and seniors, $3; members and children under 12, free.
Jesus Rafael Soto—The University of the Immaterial. Paintings by, and photographs of, the Venezuelan master and one of the founders of kinetic art. Thru March 19.
MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS, 1649 EL PRADO, SAN DIEGO, (619) 238-7559. Call for hours.
Eye to Eye—Photographs by Graham Nash. You know, as in Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. More than 80 photographs by the acclaimed rock musician/photographer depicting many subjects, including his travels, portraits of fellow musicians and travelers, his family, and self-portraits. Thru April 30.
Mike Smith—You're Not From Around Here. Appalachian landscapes by contemporary photographer Mike Smith, including 50 color photographs of the land and intimate places of the mountain range. Opens Sun. Thru May 7.
NEWLAND HOUSE MUSEUM, 19822 BEACH BLVD., HUNTINGTON BEACH, (714) 962-5777. Open Wed.-Thurs., 2-4:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., noon-4 p.m. Built in 1898, this is the oldest, best preserved and most historically significant example of early homes in Huntington Beach, especially since they're all being bulldozed for tasteless, peach Mediterranean homogeneity.
NEWPORT BEACH CENTRAL LIBRARY, 1000 AVOCADO AVE., NEWPORT BEACH, (949) 717-3801. Call for hours.
Portraits and Peoplescapes. Priscilla Ann Tanner's watercolors focus on the ever-changing light patterns and translucence in the identities of her subjects. Indefinite.
NEWPORT HARBOR NAUTICAL MUSEUM, 151 E. PACIFIC COAST HWY., NEWPORT BEACH, (949) 673-7863. Call for hours.
Echoes in the Ice. Explore the Antarctica through collages by artist Rick van Glintenkamp, as well as portraits, profiles and personal effects of the courageous explorers who introduced this forbidden land to the world for the very first time. Thru Feb. 26.
NIGHT GALLERY CERAMICS, 201 N. MAIN ST., SANTA ANA, (714) 973-8477; WWW.NIGHTGALLERYCERAMICS.COM. Open Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; and by appt. The Gallery showcases ceramic art on an ongoing basis.
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NORTON SIMON MUSEUM, 411 W. COLORADO BLVD., PASADENA, (626) 449-6840; WWW.NORTONSIMON.ORG.
Durga—Avenging Goddess, Nurturing Mother. This exhibition explores more than 70 works, the many incarnations of the great goddess and the ways she is depicted throughout South and Southeast Asia. Thru March 27.
OCEAN INSTITUTE, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr., Dana Point, (949) 496-2274. Open Sat.-Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $5.50; kids under 12, $3.50.The institute offers a look into the private lives of hundreds of living ocean animals and the opportunity to watch shark and jellyfish feedings.
THE OFFICE—AN ART SPACE, 5122 BOLSA AVE., STE. 110, HUNTINGTON BEACH; WWW.THEOFFICEART.COM. Open Tues.-Fri., 1-5 p.m.
Joel Heflin—Found Measure Project. This project is an ongoing investigation into the nature of the found object and painting as a way of interpreting or changing the nature of the object. Thru Feb. 10.
OPEN, 144 Linden Ave., Long Beach, (562) 499-OPEN; myspace.com/open. Call for hours. The coffeehouse showcases works by local artists on an ongoing basis.
ORANGE COUNTY CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART, 117 N. SYCAMORE, SANTA ANA, (714) 667-1517; WWW.OCCCA.ORG. Open Wed.-Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; and by appt.
Call for Artists—Confessions. Open to all artists working in all media. Jurors Nancy Harlan and Pamela Grau Twena are looking for work that discloses or reveals something about the creator, or perhaps about the process of confessing. Download your prospectus at www.occca.org. Deadline: Feb. 22.
Donald Woodman—Transitions in Photography. Works dealing with architecture. Thru Jan. 22.
ORANGE COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART AT NEWPORT BEACH,850 San Clemente Dr., Newport Beach, (949) 759-1122; www.ocma.net. Open Tues.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. $8-$10; kids under 12, free; free on Thurs.
California Modern. Works from the collection chart the artistic developments and groundbreaking exhibitions presented at the museum during the past 40 years. Ongoing.
Installation Series—Fabrice Gygi. Swiss artist Gygi creates site-specific installations, large-scale sculptures and public-service devices that reference the often unnoticed architecture and apparatuses of authority. Thru March 12, 2006.
John Waters—Change of Life. This survey of 80 recent photographic and sculptural works by the iconic filmmaker address the cultural themes central to his work over the past four decades—race, sex, sanctimony, glamour, class, family, politics, celebrity, religion, the media and the allure of crime. With an edgy aesthetic, Waters captures hilarious, erotic, rude and sometimes poignant moments in the media with an alluring perspective and offers us an opportunity to explore our most basic human impulses together in public. Thru Sun.
ORANGE LOUNGE, SOUTH COAST PLAZA, 3333 BEAR ST., COSTA MESA, (949) 759-1122, EXT. 272; WWW.OCMA.NET/ORANGELOUNGE/. Open Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m-6:30 p.m.
Transfixed: New Media and the Body. A showcase of important video, sound and other new media works from OCMA's permanent collection. Thru Sun.
PASSPORT COFFEEHOUSE, 449 E. Broadway, Long Beach, (562) 495-4907. Open Mon.-Fri., 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 7 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Work by local artists on an ongoing basis.
PETER BLAKE GALLERY, 326 N. COAST HWY., LAGUNA BEACH, (949) 376-9994. Call for hours.
Jorg Dubin. Paintings of naked women and more. Indefinite.
PIER PLAZA, PACIFIC COAST HWY. N MAIN ST., HUNTINGTON BEACH, (714) 846-5509.
Farmer's Market and Art A-Faire. Okay, so you're not going to bump into the finest of arts here, but you can at least stock up on some organic fruits and veggies. While you're at it, pick up a handmade craft or two for that girlfriend or boyfriend dying for a special little something. Fri., noon-5 p.m.
RIDENOUR GALLERY, 3028 E. COAST HWY., CORONA DEL MAR, (949) 729-1513. CALL FOR HOURS.
Dana Ridenour—Pau Hana. These oil paintings capture the tranquil moments of the Hawaiian Islands. Indefinite.
SADDLEBACK COLLEGE, LIBRARY, 28000 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, (949) 582-4924. Call for hours.
Images of India. Photographic insights into India's dynamic culture and history by Lydia E. Ringwald. Thru April.
SANDSTONE GALLERY, 384-A NORTH COAST. HWY., LAGUNA BEACH, (949) 497-6775. Thru Jan. 30.
Abstract Resolution. Pearlescent acrylic paintings on canvas by featured artist Brian Allan.
Sho-Art. An exhibition of Japanese calligraphy by Seiya Hisayo.
Square Art. Oils on canvas by Jenny Simon.
SAN DIEGO MUSEUM OF ART, 1450 EL PRADO, BALBOA PARK, SAN DIEGO, (619) 232-7931. Open Tues.-Wed. N Fri.-Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Domains of Wonder—Selected Masterworks of Indian Painting. One of the most important collections of Indian painting in the world (from the famed Edwin Binney III), this selection of works features 124 paintings and two bound manuscripts representing a comprehensive overview of the major styles and schools of Indian painting. Thru Jan. 22.
SCRIBBLE THEORY GALLERY, 210 N. BUSH ST., SANTA ANA, (714) 542-5928.
We're the Heroes this time. The art of Jophen Stein's Snootson Family Showcase. Indefinite.
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SHOWCASE GALLERY, 3851 S. BEAR ST., STE. B-15, SANTA ANA, (714) 540-6430. Open Wed.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-
5 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-3 a.m.
Orange County Fine Arts. Artwork by the nonprofit arts organization. Indefinite.
SPACE ON SPURGEON,AN URBANE GALLERY OF ART,210 N. SPURGEON ST., SANTA ANA, (949) 464-0105. Open Sat.-Sun., 1-4 p.m.; and by appt.
Awakenings—Altered States of Artist Patrick Maisano. Maisano's fantastical images awaken a higher state of consciousness, probing and poking at our imaginations. Thru Sun.
Numb3rs: The Elegant Universe of Michael Maas. Geometric shapes take on mesmerizing dimension. Indefinite.
Surface Juxtaposition. The fun and provocative art of Steve Hopper. Indefinite.
Voodoo Child. Gregg Stone's controversial Cuba series and his provocative Tijuana series transform each canvas into a timeless expression. Indefinite.
STUDIO 343, 343 SEVENTH ST., SAN PEDRO, (310) 831-5118. Open Wed.-Sat., 1-5 p.m.
Vision 1. Featuring works by Sheila Harrity. Ongoing.
SUBJECT MATTER GALLERY, THE LAB, 2930 BRISTOL ST., STE. A-101, COSTA MESA, (714) 668-9887. Open Mon.-Sat., 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-8 p.m
Phoney Roosters. Paintings by ex-occupants of Jefferson St., including Joseph Whitmarsh, Sean Fahlen and Ben Brough. Opening reception Sat., 7 p.m.-12 a.m. Thru Feb. 10.
VICTORY AT SEA, SS LANE VICTORY, BERTH 94, SAN PEDRO, (310) 519-9545. Open daily, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
The SS Lane Victory. This fully operational, sea-going memorial is dedicated to the memory of those merchant marine and naval-armed guards lost at sea in time of war. Ongoing.
VIENTO Y AGUA GALLERY, 4007 E. FOURTH ST., LONG BEACH, (562) 434-1182. Open Tues.-Thurs., 1-6 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Narcissus and Friends. A retrospective of self portraits and portraits from 1983 to 2005 by local artist Tom Miller. Indefinite.
WENTWORTH GALLERY, 305 FOREST AVE., LAGUNA BEACH, (949) 376-3878.
Peter Max Art Show and Appearance. Max displays his design for the 2006 Winter Olympics poster. Indefinite.
WHITNEY GALLERY, 350 N. COAST HWY., LAGUNA BEACH, (949) 497-4322. Open daily, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
La Familia. Works by featured artist Cynthia Grilli. Indefinite.
