With thousands of art galleries and museums throughout California, there's generally an art venue that will appeal to most critics. World class collection spanning the globe and centuries exist in California's major cities--Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego. Some of our favorites include The Getty, Getty Villa, Los Angeles Museum of Art, Museum of Contemporary Art, De Young Museum, Timken Museum and San Francisco's Museum of Modern Art.

In addition to major museums (some offer free days or free admission,) you may find yourself in the center of an art community or arts district. Cities known for their concentration (per capita) of galleries include Laguna Beach and Carmel. Be sure to visit these special cities and tour the galleries, or attend art events held  weekly, monthly and annually.

 

CALIFORNIA

California Art
Plein Air Events in California
California Art Walks and Events
California Art Walks and Events

HUMBOLDT COUNTY

Arcata Artisans Gallery on Arcata Plaza

LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Redondo Beach Wyland Whale Mural
San Marino Huntington Library Blue Boy
San Pedro California Jacob's Ladder Sculpture
San Pedro Angels Beacon by John Okulick

ORANGE COUNTY

Anderson Art Gallery
Brea La Lune Sculpture Niki de St. Phalle
Howard Hitchcock Huntington Beach Artist
Huntington Beach Surf Circle
Huntington Beach - Anita Brace, photog
Huntington Beach Lady By Inez Owings
Pier Plaza Huntington Beach, California Mural
Public Art Installation in Huntington Beach Surf Circle

LAGUNA BEACH
Art A Fair Festival in Laguna Beach, CA
Laguna Beach Greeter Statue
Laguna Beach Sawdust Festival
Laguna Beach Sawdust Festival Photo of Shoppers
Laguna Beach Sawdust Festival Winter Fantasy
Laguna Beach Sea Themed Tile Mural at Montage Resort
Laguna Beach Studio Arts Gallery
Wyland California Nautical Artist
Wyland Whaling Walls in California
Laguna Beach Plein Air Invitational

Newport Beach Fashion Island Atrium Art Skydivers by Aris Demetrios
Seal Beach Greg Sutton Art
Sunset Beach Howard Hitchcock Art Exhibit at Anderson Gallery

RIVERSIDE

La Quinta, California Art Under the Umbrellas

SACRAMENTO

Sacramento Art Urban Tattoos Murals

SAN DIEGO COUNTY

Escondido Garden Queen Califia
Escondido Art Walk & Chocolate Festival
Fallbrook Fat Happies
Fallbrook: Tree Mural on Main Avenue
Oceanside Murals on Building in California
Oceanside Public Art Surfer Sculpture

SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco Asian Art Museum

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

Santa Maria Ship Mural, Sign Post, California
Santa Barbara Art Chromatic Gate Installation
Art From Scrap Gallery Santa Barbara, CA

SANTA CLARA COUNTY

Italo Scanga Artwork at San Jose Museum of Art

SOLANO COUNTY

Solar Intersections Davis, California