Imagination Celebration - Apr 11-May 24 | Creative Edge Lecture - Apr 21 | Dia del Nino - Apr 26 | Arts Awards - Oct 14

Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center Dedicated at Chance

From the Orange County Register: "The expansion into a new second stage space announced by Chance Theater in late October was heralded by a dedication ceremony on Saturday night. Scheduled to coincide with the opening-night gala of "Loch Ness, a new musical," the ceremony was attended by Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait, many City Council members and a slew of special guests. Notable invitees included Orange County arts patrons Bette and Wylie Aitken, whose 2013 donation of $250,000 prompted the 16-year-old theater company to rename its venue on La Palma Avenue in Anaheim Hills the Chance Theater at Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center." Read more here.

Modjeska Playhouse Returns After Securing New Space

After nearly a 3-year hiatus, the Modjeska Playhouse re-opens with a production of Alfred Hitchcock's "The 39 Steps" on March 27 in a new location it is renovating into a 49-seat theatre at 21084 Bake Parkway, Suite 104, in Lake Forest.

Exciting Opportunity for Artistic High School Students

Orange County high school students are encouraged to apply to be part of the state's premiere summer arts school, the California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA). This exceptional four-week program offers hands-on education in seven artistic disciplines: Animation, Creative Writing, Dance, Film & Video, Music, Theater, and Visual Arts. The deadline to apply is February 28. Learn more.

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Tickets are now on sale for Arts Orange County's 6th annual Creative Edge Lecture featuring Sarah Lewis. Prepare to be inspired by this 90-minute lecture as we discover what we can all learn from the world's greatest innovators. Purchase tickets.

For VIP seating, including a luncheon with Ms. Lewis, please contact Karen Ahola.

NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN FOR THE 16TH ANNUAL ORANGE COUNTY ARTS AWARDS!

Complete guidelines, forms, and a list of past honorees may be found here.

NEW CONVENING SERIES OFFERED BY CALIFORNIA ARTS COUNCIL

In response to its "listening tour", the CAC is introducing a series of online convenings.

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Arts Orange County is the leader in building appreciation of, participation in and support for the arts and arts education throughout Orange County.

It is a powerhouse in advancing Orange County's arts ecology, a trailblazer in advocating workforce development through arts education, a leader in building future audiences and a trendsetter in the world of nonprofit arts councils.

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