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City of Irvine Great Park News - January 2024

Government and Politics

January 3, 2024

From: City of Irvine

Reimagine What's Possible; Visit the Great Park Gallery
A new exhibition, Natural Language: Contemporary Book Art, is coming to the Great Park Gallery Sunday, January 28, and includes an opening reception with the featured artists from 1 to 3 p.m.

You're invited to the opening of the next Great Park Gallery Exhibition, Natural Language: Contemporary Book Art, Sunday, January 28, from 1 to 3 p.m.

This exhibition features an evocative collection of artists' books — complex, visual mediums that challenge the traditional book format by becoming sculptural objects that invite audiences into the unique world of the artist. Natural Language: Contemporary Book Art  includes the work of contemporary artists who have creatively reinterpreted the medium of the book to visualize forms found in nature through poetic and thought-provoking ways — inspired by themes that include, exploring nature through air, forest, and sea, language, history, environment, and ecology.

This exhibition is curated in collaboration with UCI Special Collections and artists from around the world - bringing together cross-cultural perspectives through artistic excellence.

The Great Park Gallery is open:

- Thursday–Friday, Noon–4 p.m.

- Saturday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Visit yourgreatpark.org/arts to learn more.

Enjoy Holidayz at the Park through January 7

Time is running out on all the festive cheer at the Great Park. Through January 7, you can still experience the magic of Holidayz at the Park. Step into a winterscape as the Palm Court Arts Complex is decorated with sparkling light displays that twinkle and shimmer. This captivating setting is the perfect backdrop for a leisurely evening stroll or snapping photos with family and friends.

Holidayz at the Park is open daily from dusk to 9:30 p.m.

Learn more at yourgreatpark.org/holidayz.

Community Events

Great Park is the site of many events hosted by various community groups and sports organizations. For a list of upcoming activities and more information on the hosting organization, please visit our Community Events page.

GREAT PARK DEVELOPMENT UPDATE

Project development updates are shared during Great Park Board meetings and on our development webpage. To view past or upcoming meetings, please click here. Find the most up-to-date development information at the Great Park development webpage here. This new webpage provides exciting new updates about the next chapter in the story of the Great Park, including an overview of the construction timeline and the many great amenities to come. To receive updates specifically related to development, please sign up here.

In 2022, the City of Irvine approved the Great Park Framework Plan to guide the next phase of development. The next phase draws on extensive community input to deliver an expanding array of new opportunities to secure the park’s place among the world’s greatest metropolitan parks.

View an introductory video on this next phase of the Great Park here.