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Grand Opening of Phase III, Sculpture Exhibition
- Date: 10/28/2017 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Civic Center Community Room
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, California 92660
Grand Opening: Phase III, Sculpture in Civic Center Park Exhibition
The Newport Beach City Arts Commission will hold a grand opening celebration for the third phase of the Sculpture in the Civic Center Park Exhibition at the Newport Beach Civic Center.
• Nine New Sculptures on Exhibit •
• Presentation of Artists and Sculptures in Council Chambers •
• Art Activities by Chuck Jones Center for Creativity •
• Reception •
• Self-Guided Tours •
The nine sculptures are as follows: Burnt Matchstick by Karl Unnasch, Flight by Steven Rieman, Popsicles by Craig Gray, Be Still and Know by John Merigian, No Swimming by Oleg Lobykin, Cosmic Glints by Patricia Vader, Getting Your Bearings by David Boyer, Cultural Pedestrians by Sue Quinlan, and Life is a Balancing Act by Cindy Debold.
For more information on the event or exhibition, go to www.newportbeachca.gov/culturalarts, under Sculpture in Civic Center Park or contact the Cultural Arts Office at (949) 717-3802.
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