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"Behind the Brushstrokes" exhibit by James Strombotne closes
- Date: 07/06/2018 (all day)
- Location: Newport Beach Central Library
1000 Avocado Avenue
Newport Beach, California 92660
The Newport Beach City Arts Commission presents an exhibition of paintings by reknown artist James Strombotne, who will be making a return visit to the Newport Beach Central Library gallery.
Since his first one-man show in 1956, James Strombotne has captivated audiences with his provocative paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture. Strombotne Studio is the official online site for this nationally recognized American artist.
James Strombotne's resume includes over 100 one-man shows including 14 retrospectives. His work is housed in many of the finest public collections in the country and is also included in numerous prestigious private collections.
The exhibition will be on display during library operating hours, May 7 through July 6, 2018.
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