Orange County Arts and Disability Festival Returns to MainPlace Mall 

The Orange County Department of Education is continuing its longtime partnership with Orange County Arts and Disability, formerly known as VSA Orange County, to host “The Adventure Starts Here,” a daylong festival on April 29. The festival, which is free and open to the public, begins at 11:00 a.m. in Macy’s Court.  

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San Clemente Conducting Geological Study Below Casa Romantica 

Several inch-wide cracks in the slope beneath San Clemente’s historic Casa Romantica have led the city to assess movement taking place. During an emergency meeting on Monday, April 24, the City Council approved a $75,000 contract with LGC Geotechnical, Inc. to conduct the geological study. 

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California Arts Council Opens Its

2023 Grant Season

The California Arts Council (CAC) has announced the opening of its 2023 grant season, with online applications now being accepted for six grant programs. These programs include general operating and project support.

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Orange County Register Announces 2023 Artist of the Year Semifinalists

Artist of the Year semifinalists include (top row, from left): Melody Wu of Irvine (fine arts), Victoria Meitch of Anaheim (dance), Winston Verdult of Santa Ana (film and TV), Nathalia Ibeth Aguilar of Placentia (media arts), (bottom row, from left) Peyton Kirkner of Ladera Ranch (theater), Joseph Sung of Rowland Heights (instrumental music) and Sophie Ruiz of Cypress (vocal music).

The Orange County Register recently revealed the 2023 semifinalists for Artist of the Year. The program, now in its 10th year, was developed as a companion to the annual Athlete of the Year honors. Semifinalists this year were chosen from among 721 nominees by a panel of arts teachers. 

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Orange County Theatre Guild Recognizes Award Recipients

The cast and team of the Chance Theatre's Next to Normal onstage

after winning Outstanding Production of a Musical.

Live theatre in Orange County was celebrated on April 17 at the second OC Theatre Guild Awards ceremony at the Samueli Theater at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Awards were given in 18 categories, with Anaheim’s Chance Theatre taking home the most honors.

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National Heritage Fellowship Nominations Being Accepted

The National Endowment for the Arts is currently accepting nominations for its annual National Heritage Fellowship program. Each year, the NEA awards up to nine fellowships that recognize artistic excellence, lifetime achievement and contributions to our nation’s traditional arts heritage. 

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Association of Fundraising Professionals Offers Special Event Listing Services

The Association of Fundraising Professionals Orange County hosts a Special Events Calendar where development professionals can see when events are being held. By referencing the calendar before scheduling galas and other events, duplication of dates can be avoided. 

To review the calendar, click here. 

To submit your events, email Erin Slattery at slattery99@hotmail.com

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