I attended a wedding reception here and it was so beautiful. This is a great venue for these kind…read moreof occasions. The building is nestled in between many local bars and old timey businesses. They had a great area for pictures and to hang out with drinks and appys before dinner. There was a bartender who worked really hard and got plenty of tips! The table settings were beautiful. It was so neat to view the artwork on the walls while in line. The hostess was really sweet too.

Attended the reception for ArtStart which features affordable art perfect for holiday gifting…read more They also feature a silent auction with professional framed photography starting at $100.

I wandered into this place completely by accident while simply walking downtown Gas Lamp one night…read moreafter returning to my hotel. I did not recognize the name Chuck Jones automatically so I walked in as the doors were propped open in welcome and started to browse. I instantly saw a lot of Marvin the Martian, Bugs Bunny stuff and was wondering why they were carrying so much of that theme. The fella working inside greeted me behind the desk and told me a bit about the gallery - that it is owned by the estate/family of Chuck Jones and it has been open and owned there for many years. That he is the artist behind those drawings and many others and they feature several other artists inside the gallery. They have some moderately priced pieces around the front and middle of the gallery and at the back they have a more rare collection of pieces, some of which were upwards of $50k by Chuck Jones himself and other celebrated artists. A neat feature was a Chuck Jones sketch of Wylie Coyote on the back door in marker - with a photo of him doing it live at an event to demonstrate his talent/technique.

Walking around Gaslamp and didn't expect to find a gallery but what a great surprise!…read more The Chuck Jones gallery takes one back in time to relive those classic cartoons and shows. This time there was also a features collection of Dr. Seuss' painting. The bright colors in the small but beautifully curated space makes it easy to wander and think of the memories. The male employee at the front was very friendly and brought about a relaxing environment. He even gave some insight to say that Dr. Seuss and Chuck Jones were friends who served in the war together. Also, could email awesome photos if wanted. Photos were allowed when asked and smaller prints available throughout the space. It's a place you wouldn't expect but you leave with a smile- a gem among the retail stores!

You know, I've worked at two different art museums, and I'm still not what you'd call an "art…read morebuff," ...I'm more of what's you'd call "a lot buff!" *rimshot* Thanks folks, I'll be here all week. Take my wife, please. Boy are my arms tired. I'm pretty sure Grand Central Art Center is my new fave part of downtown Santa Ana. It's part grad student studios/other exhibitions/sales galleries. And, let me tell you, this is one top notch art gallery. Coming from a non-art buff, that means a whole helluva lot, doesn't it? Well, it should - because if I, a person who thinks Damien Hirst is just complete bullshit, then it should mean something to you. I'd say 85% of the works in this gallery caught my attention - a much higher ratio that the rest of the galleries around here. They've got some cutting edge stuff, a lot of trendy stuff and a dash of traditional sorta stuff. The space is top notch too. I love the way the different galleries are setup. But wait...there's more. On this particular art walk night that I went, they had posters of their upcoming exhibitions. Don't you roll your eyes and say "so what." These posters were the best free posters I've ever seen. Printed on fine quality paper with awesome designs. Oh, and FREE. Duh. Thumbs Up: -Non boring art. -If you're lookin' to buy, there is art here you can actually afford. Well, not you, but you over there...you can afford it. -Next to just about everything cool in Downtown Santa Ana. -Free food and drink during art walk! Thumbs Down: -It may end up being my second favorite thing after I finally visit Lola Gaspar across the way.

During the OC Yelp Elite Event here in March, a fascinating piece of artwork caught my eye…read more And no, for those who were there, it was not the Hitler Head teapot. Yes, I agree. W.T.F. Anyways, the husband and I saw a really cool piece of art and inquired about it a few days after the event. The price was right but we had some difficulty actually buying it. Let's just say there was a lack of communication with the curator and it took both my husband and I multiple attempts to buy the piece...over a month later. Whatever. But I would like to add that Alyssa, the curatorial assistant, was very helpful once we were able to finally pick it up. The experience of buying the art was a headache, but I actually really like the gallery. They show very eclectic genres of art and a wide range of contemporary artists - from cult artist "Dark Vomit" (scary!) to Thomas Kinkade (even scarier!). But the stuff in between is really cool. Take an afternoon and go check it out. The Artists Village in Santa Ana is one of the cooler neighborhoods of OC and Grand Central Art Center is, by far, one of the better art centers.

The best store I've ever experienced--yes, experienced. I feel blessed that the rebel in me said…read moreenter even when the sign clearly read "Please, Do Not Enter." What waited on the other side was a cascade of surprise, curiosity, and constant discovery. Every curated piece felt like an invitation to look closer, to see differently. It was clear I had stepped into the world of two brilliant minds, generously offering us a small glimpse of how they see. And I was all in. I left spinning, elevated, creatively full--astonished that a place like this even exists.

I got the cutest purse form here . It was a good day where none of the south coast plaza rent a…read morecops bothered me and left me in peace to actually get inside my bag and make myself happy . It's a beautiful pattern silk blue and green with shiny silky threads

Im so glad that my favorite female artist brought her studio to Orange County! Shes so humble and…read moregenuine as well as her mom Señora Maria. Opening night was super dope got to chill in the VIP Garden. There was vegan treats, drinks and norteños. The art is a little pricey but you always get collectibles. All the dolls have a story and a struggle. My personal fave are Boxy, Chola Nails, Stoney, Stacks and Mascara Baby. They're are super dope though.

9-21-19 was the opening night at the Sand Studio in Santa Ana, California. We had a great time…read moremeeting Sand and her Mom The Sand Dolls are wonderful!

Very cool art walk area where there are many vendors, food trucks, and entertainment. The night…read morelife on Saturday was very active around 7pm and there was many people walking up and down the street. Service was pretty decent. The tent was small so it was a bit hard to maneuver but we managed. We found one booth that sold custom wood book marks. They had a deal to buy 4 book marks for $10. I got a 3D fidget Ditto clicker and my friend got some pins. There were a lot of stores that opened that sold merchandise and food. We were able to find a food court area to use the bathroom. It was very hot and humid the day. Some places had live music. We parked at a garage nearby that was a five minute walk. We didn't walk the whole block but there was so much to look at. Definitely a place to check out for a fun night to do. I saw they only have this event on Saturday nights so if you have nothing else to do, definitely worth coming.

They have music, food and lots of vendors. Went to the OCCCA and Santa Ana College Art gallery. I…read morewas disappointed that the CalState Fullerton Grand Art Center wasn't open after 5pm. The only thing that is bothersome is the lack of adequate lighting as you can hardly see what they're selling.

The Hilbert Museum of California Art is the best museum in Orange County that you've never heard…read moreof. Even me, walking around recommending the place now, can barely remember its name. But still, since coming here for the first time only a couple of weeks ago I've recommended it multiple times. And now? Multiple + 1. Though you'll be asked, at entry, if you've made reservations, don't be daunted. Reservations are unnecessary and museum admittance is free of charge. Though the Hilbert had been on my radar earlier, I'd forgotten about it until noticing, at the Laguna Beach Festival of the Arts, that several artists had pieces acquired by the Hilbert, spurring me to visit. Housed in two separate buildings connected by a central plaza framed with an astounding Millard Sheets mosaic, the building you enter for check-in has a frequently changing (3 times annually) display. On this visit they featured the California Art Club's 115th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition. Outstanding in every respect, I couldn't help but notice how many artists were there touring the show and how many of the pieces were already sold. Yes, the works in this particular exhibit were for sale, much of it quite reasonably priced considering the astounding talent on display. The second building features exhibits from the Hilbert's permanent collection and there was nary a dud in this space either. In that this is a museum of California art, the collection includes a lot of Disney-adjacent artists but also, so much more. I particularly enjoyed the way they kept each of these exhibits relatively bite-sized, to enable a broad showing of their remarkable collection. Knowing that the Hilbert is free, excellent, and always mixing things up pretty much guarantees a return visit on every future trip to Southern California. If you like museums and are anywhere nearby this is a museum definitely worth making time for.

This was hands down one of the best out of nowhere experiences I had in a long time and it…read morecompletely blew my mind. Not just was it one of the coolest free things to do with a lot of content to be seen. I so glad I stopped in.

Beautiful small intimate gallery located in down town Santa Ana. The owners David and Steven were…read moresuper nice! Lots of great digital art and sculptures and photography to look and buy. Can't wait for the next show!

The owners are the nicest people ever! It's so cool seeing galleries made by gamers. I had trouble…read morefinding it at first because Apple Maps took me to the wrong place but it looks like it is correct now! Hooray!

I absolutely loved the creators of the gallery. I was sad to find out that they would have to move,…read morebut at that time I was able to purchase a lovely illustration from a Fancy Nancy book series. I ADORE it once Chemers is settled in their new location, I'll be there.

Friendly, non-invasive treatment from staff. Great gift shop for close friends. Reasonable prices.read more

Fantastic day there, lunch in well placed dining room good too!…read moreWonderful artworks of the Pacific Islands and other areas we're not used to seeing here in Orange County. Lots of friendly volunteers too! Beautiful old building ,90 yrs old, and classes Id like to go to. Jan Buck

Disclaimer.... I have not been inside the exhibits at Bowers Museum for many years, so I barely…read moreremember that part. This review is for the wonderful events offered!! My mother and I have been to Timeless Melodies, actually 3 of them so far! They are very well done and keep us smiling the entire way through. We learned a little, reminisced a little and even sang along a little. The speaker, Larry Maurer, is incredibly knowledgeable and keeps the event moving at a pace that keeps us all entertained and awake! Parking was a breeze, the seats in the theater were comfy with great views too. Prior to going into the theater, we strolled around the hallway exhibits and the wonderful gift shop. The gift shop has high quality and unique gifts of all kinds; jewelry, kids books, art, collectibles, and so much more! Worth taking a look around. Thank you Bowers for offering these wonderful series of events!! Looking at the calendar online, there are so many and all of them very intriguing. Thank you again!