News ReleaseCity of Irvine
Public Information Office

1 Civic Center Plaza
Irvine, CA 92606
949-724-6077

5/23/2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRESS RELEASE #13-05-24
Subject :

Irvine Fine Arts Center Presents Wall Painting 2013
Contact :Public Information Office    949-724-6077
    pio@cityofirvine.org

IRVINE, CA (May 23, 2013): The Irvine Fine Arts Center will present Wall Painting 2013 on Saturday, June 29 with an opening reception from 5-8 p.m. This is the third exhibition in a series that premiered at the Center over a decade ago and will run through September 7. 

The gallery spaces at the Center will be transformed into a distinctive exhibition of wall murals using methodologies in painting, drawing, calligraphy, silkscreen, rubbing, collage and other mixed media.

The public is welcome to observe and interact with the artists as they create their murals at the Center from June 11-28. Please call ahead to see which artists are available. Participating artists include Michael Arata, Joshua Aster, Claire Baker, Barbara Berk, Kristin Calabrese, Jamison Carter, Judy Csotsits, David DiMichele, Carlson Hatton, Flora Kao, Andy Kolar, Mara Lonner, Siobhan McClure, Adam Novak, Greg Rose and Katie Ryan.

The Irvine Fine Arts Center is located at 14321 Yale Avenue, Irvine. The opening reception and exhibition are free and open to the public. For more information, contact Exhibition Coordinator Carl Berg at 949-724-6880, cberg@cityofirvine.org, or visit irvinefinearts.org.

Since its incorporation in 1971, Irvine has become a nationally recognized city, with a population of 250,384, spans 66 square miles and is recognized as one of America’s safest and most successful master-planned urban communities. Top-rated educational institutions, an enterprising business atmosphere, sound environmental stewardship, and respect for diversity all contribute to Irvine’s enviable quality of life. This family-friendly city features more than 16,000 acres of parks, sports fields and dedicated open space and is the home of the Orange County Great Park – the first great metropolitan park of the 21st century.  For more information, please visit cityofirvine.org.

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