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Art Specialist reports high interest in Art Venture; utility-box program and poet laureate initiatives underway
Summary
Art Specialist Laurette Garner told the Arts Commission on Aug. 7 that Art Venture received 133 adult and 27 youth applications, listed performers and dates for Community Arts Day and the award ceremony, and reported completion of 12 utility-box art wraps this year.
Laurette Garner, the city’s art specialist, presented the monthly arts report to the Costa Mesa Arts Commission on Aug. 7 and outlined upcoming events, program metrics and recent completions.
Art Venture: Garner said the jury selected work from 133 adult and 27 youth applicants. Community Arts Day is scheduled for Sept. 13, 2025 at Lions Park Event Lawn; the awards ceremony is scheduled for Sept. 20 at the Orange County Museum of Art. Garner listed performers and platforms planned…
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