OC Museum's ReOpening
Thanks to the Voice of OC for putting together a quick article about how museums are starting to re-open as Orange County moves into less restrictive quarantine tiers. Plus calling us “one of OC’s hidden gems!”
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Museums Begin Opening in Orange County
Museums in Southern California — and Orange County in particular — have been hard hit by the yearlong closures due to COVID-19.
But slowly, slowly, they are opening back up again, with safety protocols and 25% limited capacity in place. Here’s a look at a couple of Orange County museums and one city-run art gallery that have opened or are opening soon.
Brea Art Gallery
OCMAExpand, the temporary space for OCMA in Santa Ana, remains closed as the museum awaits completion of its new, 53,000-square-foot building at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. The $75 million structure, designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Thom Mayne and his firm Morphosis, is definitely taking shape, yet it won’t open until 2022, according to the most recent information released by the museum.
Meanwhile, one of OC’s hidden gems, the City of Brea Art Gallery, has been quietly open and operating as a retail space since January.
The “Taking Up Space” group show at the City of Brea Art Gallery features 10 women artists. It’s open through March 26. Credit: Image courtesy of Brea Art Gallery.
COVID safety protocols are in place, such as limited capacity, masks, social distancing and temperature checks upon entry.
The group show “Taking Up Space” features 10 women artists who share their stories, cultures and perspectives through their artistic practice. The exhibit runs through March 26.
Next on the schedule is “Made in California,” the annual juried exhibition showcasing artwork from all over the Golden State. That group show is scheduled for April 24-June 18.
Hours are noon-5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. For more information, visit breaartgallery.com.
Richard Chang is senior editor for Arts & Culture at Voice of OC. He can be reached at rchang@voiceofoc.org.
