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Art of Dining 2013 | Museum Council Treasure Hunt | 2013 California-Pacific Triennial Public Opening | California-Pacific Triennial Artists Panel | OCMA Member Events Art of Dining 2013 Honoring David Lynch Friday, May 17, 2013 Balboa Bay Resort, Newport Beach Cocktails begin at 6:00 pm, followed by dinner and dancing TICKETS: Tickets prices begin at $1,000 For more information on sponsorship, click here To reserve seats, click here EVENT PROFILE: Art of Dining 2013 will be the 26th presentation of OCMA’s largest annual benefit event, a prominent Orange County gala celebrating 50 years of art and creativity at the museum. Attendees include approximately 300 guests from the Orange County and Los Angeles areas, including arts supporters and professionals, community and business leaders, as well as young professionals who look to the museum for cutting edge cultural experiences. Proceeds support OCMA’s free family arts days, free school programs, and exhibitions. PATRON PARTY: A celebratory Patron Party will be held in a private home on the evening of May 2, 2013 for major Art of Dining underwriters and supporters. This is an exclusive invitation-only event for approximately 75 guests. PAST HONOREES: Each year, Art of Dining honors an individual of international acclaim who has made an important impact in the art world. This year’s honoree is the celebrated filmmaker and visual artist, David Lynch. Former honorees include Chris Burden, artist; Sidney B. Felsen, co-founder of Los Angeles print studio, Gemini G.E.L.; Richard Serra, artist; Bill Viola, video artist; Mary Heilmann, artist; Thom Mayne, architect; Dennis Hopper, artist/actor/director; and John Baldessari, artist. For more information, please contact Stacey Manning, Events Manager, at 949.759.1122 ext. 203 or smanning@ocma.net. Images: David Lynch; photo © Eggleston Artistic Trust. Courtesy of Gagosian Gallery; Self Portrait (c. 2009), courtesy of the artist and Kayne Griffin Corcoran.   Museum Council Treasure Hunt The Museum Council of the Orange County Museum of Art invites you to join our fundraiser! 4th Annual Electric Boat Treasure Hunt on Newport Bay | Treasures on the Bay Solve clues as you glide around the beautiful harbor and win prizes! When: Thursday, May 16, 2013 5:00 pm check-in 5:30 to 7:00 pm Treasure Hunt and return to dock Where: Departs from Marina Water Sports (in the Fun Zone) 600 East Bay Avenue, Newport Beach, CA $45 per person. Buy tickets online here. RSVP by May 10th For more information, call Sandy Reich at 949-706-6677 or see this flyer for more details.   2013 California-Pacific Triennial Public Opening Sunday, June 30 11 am – 3 pm | Food truck onsite 12 pm | Exhibition introduction led by Triennial Curator 1 pm – 3 pm | Spotlight gallery talks with select Triennial artists 2 pm – 3pm | Connect: conversations on the patio 11 am – 5 pm | Galleries open Enjoy a day of unique encounters with artists and scholars from the California-Pacific Triennial. This opening day event will feature spotlight gallery talks by Camille Utterback, Akio Takamori, and Whiting Tennis; an introduction with Curator Dan Cameron; and Connect: a rare chance for informal and intimate conversations with artists John Bankston, Gabriel de la Mora, Adriana Salazar, and Danial Nord.   California-Pacific Triennial Artists Panel Thursday, June 27th, 7-9 pm Yost Theater, Santa Ana Please join us for an early glimpse of the Triennial with a panel discussion in Spanish, featuring Darío Escobar, Adriana Salazar, Adán Vallecillo, Sebastián Preece, Yoshua Okón, Hugo Crosthwaite, and moderated by Alma Ruiz. This program will take place in partnership with Grand Central Art Center and the historic Yost Theater in downtown Santa Ana.   OCMA Member Events OCMA members support modern and contemporary art with enthusiasm, sustaining the museum as it provides enriching art exhibitions and education for a local and national community. Members enjoy curator-led tours, salon talks with artists and other special programs, in addition to complimentary treats and cocktails. Click here to become an OCMA member today! Not a member yet? Join today! Contact the Membership Department at (949) 759-1122 ext. 203 for details. Images: Members' Reception; Photography by ColinYoung-Wolff.com Biennial Reception; Photography by ColinYoung-Wolff.com Artist Meet & Greet with Biennial artist Rebecca Goldfarb Tweet   BACK TO TOP