PAUL MUSCO

Arts Patron Extraordinaire

“Paul Musco, a man lauded for his extraordinary life of service, leadership and philanthropy throughout Southern California, has died. He was 95. In March 2016, Chapman University opened its $78 million Marybelle and Sebastian P. Musco Center for the Arts, a 1,044-seat performance space that showcases student theater as well as professional opera – a favorite of Musco’s – and stage productions. The Muscos contributed $39 million to that effort.” Read more in the Orange County Register article here.

AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM PLANNED AT FORMER TRINITY BROADCASTING CAMPUS

Supercar collector Manny Khoshbin buys former Trinity Broadcasting campus for $22 million. Plans for the 6-acre campus include a car museum, members-only club, restaurant and creative offices.

Khoshbin's own automobile collection is estimated at more than $50 million in value.

Read more about it in the Orange County Register article.

MISSION VIEJO CORE AREA VISION PLAN INCLUDES CULTURAL ARTS USES

For a number of years, City leaders have been considering ways to revitalize the core retail area adjacent to the Civic Center and Norman P. Murray Community Center and the Oso Creek Trail. Some of this was referenced in the City's 2016 Cultural Arts Master Plan prepared by Arts Orange County (Recommendation 6 - Next Steps 6a, page 47). Now, the City Council has approved a plan that includes the possible acquisition of some of these properties. View the video here (and above). Read more here.

NEW INTERACTIVE MAP OF HISTORIC PLACES IN OC

PreserveOC, a nonprofit organization founded to promote conservation of Orange County’s architectural and cultural heritage, has launched an online interactive map.

This locator identifies 292 landmarks, heritage sites and architecturally signficant buildings, including those listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Visit the locator map here.

BIG WIN FOR PUBLIC ART ADVOCATES IN LA COUNTY:

NEW PUBLIC ART IN PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE

Leading advocacy organization Arts for LA has announced that the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors has approved a new ordinance requiring a fee of 1% of all private development valued at $750,000 for public art. Per Arts for LA: “This landmark program will ensure that all communities throughout unincorporated LA County have equitable access to arts and culture. A key element in the adopted ordinance is the inclusion of residential development projects which will fully resource communities with the greatest need for arts & culture funding and support.” Read more about the program here.

Arts Orange County Receives Grant from Bank of America

Arts Orange County has once again been awarded a grant from Bank of America to support its Professional Development Program, which aims to inspire, elevate the knowledge, and improve the skills of arts organization volunteer and paid leadership and management in Orange County. The program also helps develop the next generation of art professionals and careers across the county. “Bank of America has generously supported Arts Orange County for many years,” said Richard Stein, ArtsOC president & CEO. “It has been particularly interested in strengthening the economic impact of arts and culture in our community by helping professional arts leaders improve their knowledge and gain new skills. As a result, Bank of America has consistently targeted its grant to support our year-round convenings and trainings. This has been especially critical during the COVID pandemic, when leaders needed to respond quickly and resourcefully. ArtsOC has convened more than 90 online sessions since April 2020 with this support. Sharing information about safe reopening protocols and the exchange of knowledge and experiences among peers in facilitated discussions proved critical to the operational and financial well-being of these organizations.”

Supervisor Wagner Visits Arts Orange County &

OC Music & Dance

Orange County Third District Supervisor Donald P. Wagner was given a tour of OC Music & Dance by its founder, arts patron Charlie Zhang, its COO Walter Yenkosky, and OCMD Board Member Jo Ellen Chatham recently.

He also visited the Arts Orange County offices, which are located in the building. ArtsOC President & CEO Rick Stein (also an OCMD Board Member) thanked Supervisor Wagner for the instrumental role he played in advancing ArtsOC's request that the County allocate a portion of its American Rescue Plan Act funding to provide relief to the beleaguered arts nonprofits and businesses in our community. The County made available $5 million, with each District receiving $1 million to manage their own distribution programs.

This annual gathering of Orange County's arts community leaders--artists, arts leaders and arts patrons--is especially anticipated this year! Join us! Details here.

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