City of Brea Gallery Tag

If ever there were an exhibition curated with the intention of discovering the visual and unseen splendor of the Golden State, it would be this year’s social-distanced version of “Made in California” (MICA) at the Brea Art Gallery. This annual show, now in its 35thyear, traverses through the minds of several Californian artists, uncloaking the density of California’s current state of mind. MICA’s electrifying display of artworks frames contemporary Californian lifestyles, trends, politics, passions, and dedication to aesthetics. It is an exhibition that mostly invokes ethereal images...

The Brea Art Gallery is a small, distinct gallery that is often overlooked; however, its current exhibition, “Chapter One,” is a reminder that it is a staple of Orange County. An inviting display of imaginative multimedia artworks can be seen from the glass outside. What lies inside is an arena of fantasy and storybook beginnings. The exhibition’s central theme is tying together the importance of imagination and narrative-based art, which shows through its display of works from many different types of mediums. Visitors who come to...

Late summer is hardly peak season in the art world: Schools are out of session and gallery owners are on vacation. If art is being seen, it’s most likely at one of the outdoor festivals at the foot of Laguna Canyon Road or in the art competitions at the local county fair. Obviously nobody wants to be indoors when it’s 90 degrees, but there are a few shows ending soon that will make a quick venture indoors a worthwhile endeavor. [caption id="attachment_5974" align="alignright" width="135"] A.M. Rousseau,...