Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the exhibition opening will be held Saturday, September 26 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Civic Center Community Room at the Newport Beach Civic Center. It is a one-day juried art show that displays the works of talented local and regional artists and give the community the opportunity to view and purchase the art on display and enjoy a festive atmosphere on the grounds of the spacious Newport Beach Civic Center campus. Artists 18 years of age and older may submit one or two original works of art to be displayed and judged. Categories include watercolor and painting – oils and acrylics, along with photography and 3D art. Awards range from $100 to $300. Entry fees are $30 for one entry and $40 for maximum two entries. The deadline for entries is September 1, 2020 at 11:00 p.m.. Submit art online to CaliforEntry.org. Visit the website for further general information. NewportBeachCA.gov/CulturalArts
The Newport Beach Art Exhibition has been postponed until June 26, 2021 due to current public health considerations for large gatherings.