City of Irvine

Interested in becoming a volunteer at the Irvine Fine Arts Center?

Year-round volunteer opportunities at the Irvine Fine Arts Center support Open Studio Programs. We look for individuals with significant experience and knowledge in one of the following: Ceramics, Darkroom Photography, Jewelry, and Printmaking. Those interested should be available to provide a minimum time commitment of 8 hours per month, for one year. Volunteers in the studios must be 18 years or older.

Interested in becoming a volunteer at the Irvine Fine Arts Center?

Thank you for considering a membership with the Irvine Fine Arts Center. Although the membership program no longer accepts new members, we encourage you to discover ways to support the arts and become engaged with the Irvine Fine Arts Center at irvinefinearts.org or call 949-724-6880 for more information.

For those with existing Art Center memberships, please contact staff at 949-724-6880 to renew your membership.

The Printmaking Studio is equipped for traditional printmaking techniques. Various etching presses, including a 36 x 72 in. manual Ettan press, outfit the studio and allow for print techniques and processes such as intaglio, relief, collagraph, and monoprint.

A UV exposure unit for alternative photo and printmaking processes is also available. Reservation required.

Whether you have a passion for letterpress or affection for relief, let our modest studio accommodate your creative appetite with this century old tradition!

The Jewelry Studio is equipped with jewelry casting and fabricating equipment including casting centrifuge, burnout ovens, torches, hydraulic press, polishing and finishing machines. Jewelry Open Studio includes participants actively working in three areas – casting, enameling, and fabrication. The Open Studio Refresher class covers studio etiquette, safe usage and practices with IFAC equipment. NOTE: Successful completion of the Jewelry Refresher class and quiz does not include Casting Certification.

The City operates and maintains this radio station to better provide effective emergency communication to motorist and residents. This station broadcasts throughout Irvine 24 hours a day, seven days a week and can provide real-time emergency information including: evacuations, road closures, emergency services and shelter during situations such as earthquakes, fires, power outages or other disasters. In an emergency, tune to AM 1640 on your radio or listen live online.   

Mommy, Daddy and Me

This exciting program provides an opportunity for youngsters to play and learn on the court with Mom and Dad in a comforting, nurturing environment focusing on tennis skills, fitness, friends and fun!

Great Park Tennis Center with Coach Joanna

Ages 3-5

Saturdays at 8:30 a.m.-9 a.m.

Register

Private lessons allow for an individual experience with a City of Irvine tennis professional. A personal lesson gives players an opportunity to improve their skills at a higher level. Semi private lessons of two people are also available.

The days and times listed on yourirvine.org are incorrect. The tennis professional and client will agree upon a time in which the private lesson will take place. Please arrange the time with the instructor prior to registering for the lesson.

The Child Care Coordination Office provides a variety of services to support individuals and businesses interested in opening a child care business in the City of Irvine.

Kindy Cove

This recreation-based program* is available for children enrolled in Kindergarten (children must be four years nine months old). Open until 2:30 p.m. daily, Kindy Cove offers flexible schedules for parents, an easy registration process, and a transportation option. Program includes age-appropriate activities in a fun and safe environment. Children will participate in hands-on enrichment activities including games, crafts, and a ton of fun!