News Release

City of Irvine
Public Information Office

1 Civic Center Plaza
Irvine, CA 92606
949-724-6029

11/10/2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Press Release #:
11-10-2015
Contact:
Craig Reem, Director of Public Affairs and Communications
949-724-6077
creem@cityofirvine.org

Irvine Fine Arts Center to present Near exhibition

IRVINE, CA (Nov. 10, 2015): The Irvine Fine Arts Center will feature three Southern California artists in Near, a contemporary exhibition that runs Nov. 21 through Jan. 23. A free opening reception will be held Nov. 21 from 4 to 6 p.m.

Near displays the work of Southern California artists Sophia Allison, Sarah Dougherty and Brittany Mojo. The exhibition off­ers a look at art practices driven by artists’ physical and emotional interactions with their immediate surroundings, from everyday objects to landscapes and domestic spaces. The exhibition includes ceramics, drawing, painting, mixed media and installation.

Gallery admission and parking are free. The Irvine Fine Arts Center is located inside Heritage Community Park, 14321 Yale Avenue, Irvine. Exhibition times are Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, visit irvinefinearts.org or call 949-724-6880.
 

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