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Published on January 26, 2024
Engage with Masters of Irvine Art Scene at Irvine Fine Arts Center's Artist Panel This SaturdaySource: City of Irvine

If you consider yourself an art enthusiast, be ready to engage with the masterminds behind Irvine's current art scene wave this Saturday. The Irvine Fine Arts Center is set to host an artists panel on January 27th at 2 p.m., giving the art-loving public a golden opportunity to delve into the creative minds of artists from the exhibitions "Revision" and "Into the Garden." Esteemed art critic Shana Nys Dambrot will be orchestrating, the conversation with the featured artists, an event that promises to add layers of understanding to your gallery walk.

The collaborative effort from Durden and Ray and Carlos Beltran Arechiga has brought these exhibitions to life and as per usual, the admission to the panel is on the house – no RSVP, no problem. According to the original announcement on the city's website, this is a chance to ignite conversation and connections with the art community in Irvine without the burden of ticket prices or reservations.

Both "Revision" and "Into the Garden" are on display until February 3rd. If you're quick on the draw, you can still catch these exhibitions at the Irvine Fine Arts Center, located smack dab in Heritage Community Park at 1432 Yale Ave. And while you're there, revel in the free offerings – both the exhibitions themselves and parking are complimentary. Monday through Thursday, you can visit from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Saturday – maybe after that enlightening panel – from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

As detailed by the city's news posting, "Revision" features a mix of paintings, photographs, and more that reimagines the use of everyday objects, historical artifacts, and subtly disrupts the ordinary, while "Into the Garden" pairs Dani Dodge’s fabric-based works with Carolyn Mason's dynamic sculptures. These exhibitions take art lovers on a psychological jaunt through landscapes real and imagined.