The Airport Arts Program, overseen by the five-member Airport
Arts Commission, presents museum quality exhibitions in the Riley Terminal,
provides periodic special programs in conjunction with the exhibitions
and sponsors a county-wide Annual Student Art Contest/Exhibition.
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Flight of Ideas
A large scale three-dimensional sculpture that is installed above the baggage carousels in Terminal C. The sculpture is composed of 21 aluminum birds with wing spans ranging in size from three feet to 14 feet suspended on an "S" shaped structure 100 feet long. Created from aluminum and polycarbonate Plexiglas, the wings of the birds display enlarged portions of multi-colored aeronautical charts. John Wayne Airport commissioned the artist Beth Nybeck of Kansas City, Missouri to create this art work for the new Terminal C.
Location: Above the baggage carousels in Terminal C
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THE VI SMITH CONCOURSE GALLERYY
Original Children’s Book Illustrations
"Seen Through a Child’s Eye"
To see through a child's eyes, to convey a visual message, to create laughter or evoke sadness, to stimulate a spark of inspiration… these are the aspirations of the children's book illustrator. The original illustrations found in this exhibit are those used to create the books we have grown to love. On loan from Chemers Gallery in Tustin, CA are artworks from more than 40 different published and award-winning illustrators in this exhibition.
Location: Departure (upper) Level, across from Gates 2 through 5 in Terminal A and across from Gates 18 through 21 in Terminal C
Current Schedule: Current Schedule: January 26 through July 19, 2013
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Illustrator: Raul Colon from As Good As Anybody, 2008, 11 x 14
Orange County: Destination Art & Culture
The Muckenthaler Cultural Center
The Muckenthaler Cultural Center is housed in a historic 1924 mansion in an eight-acre park located minutes away from downtown Fullerton. Their mission is to provide the public with experiences that stimulate creativity and imagination, while conserving the heritage and architecture of the Muckenthaler Estate. The Muckenthaler Cultural Center offers exhibitions, performances, and education programs to Orange County’s communities and more.
Location: Pedestrian walkway connecting Terminals B and C (pre-security)
Current Schedule: December 2012 through
Mid-July 2013
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Students gather for a workshop in the ceramics studio. The Muckenthaler offers classes in ceramic arts for children and for adults, including the use of a professional gas kiln.
Upcoming Exhibit:
EXPLOR-OCEAN Newport Harbor Nautical Museum
Current Schedule: July 15 through November 15, 2013
COMMUNITY FOCUS SPACE PROGRAM
The Community Focus Space Program features exhibitions by Orange County artists and local community organizations.
Edward Pinchiff, Photographer
Location: Terminal A on the Departure (upper) Level near
the security screening entrance
and on the Arrival (lower) Level
near Baggage Carousel 1; Terminal B on the Departure (upper) Level, near
the security screening entrance
and on the Arrival (lower) Level
near Baggage Carousel 4; Terminal C on the Departure (upper) Level near
the security screening entrance.
Current Schedule: March 21 through April 19, 2013
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Yosemite National Park Winter - Half Dome at Sunset
23RD ANNUAL JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT STUDENT ART EXHIBITION
"My favorite airsports"
Congratulations to the Winners of the 23rd Annual Student Art Contest!
Category I Winner
(Grades K-6):
Ainsley Chu
Santiago Hills Elementary,
6th Grade |
Category II Winner
(Grades 7-12):
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Nicholas Kang
Oxford Academy,
9th Grade |
The contest was open to all public and private schools in Orange County, including home-schooled students, grades kindergarten through 12. This year's winning entries were on exhibit at the Thomas F. Riley Terminal from December 11, 2012 through January 16, 2013, and will be submitted to the State level of the International Aviation Art Contest. State Deadline: Jan 28, 2013; International Deadline: April 16, 2013
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RETURN OF ARTWORK:
Winning entries selected for exhibition will have been notified by USPS mail by December 6, 2012.
They will become the property of John
Wayne Airport, may be used for a variety of purposes and may not be returned.
ALL non-selected contest entries will be available for pick-up between 1:00 p.m.
and 4:00 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays beginning January 8, 2013 at
3160 Airway Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.
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