Art and music will prevail at the 80s themed, Arts Alive Festival that takes place on Sat., May 2 from Noon to 8 pm and Sun., May 3, 2015 from Noon to 5 pm on the Village Green in front of the Norman P Murray Community & Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, 92691. New to the event is the Mission Viejo Food and Wine Festival.
The two-day event attracts street artists who chalk paintings on the pavement. It is an arduous art form that requires artists to sit, kneel, crouch, lay and bend with patience and hours of stamina while creating masterpieces.
This year, art teacher and chalkaholic, Maribeth McFaul and 25 of her students at Newhart Middle School will participate with more than 150 chalk artists to transform the pavement into a paradise of art.
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Meet the featured artist, Gus Moran who has participated in some of the biggest street art competitions in the Mexico, Germany, Florida and Arizona. Moran has created murals for the Anaheim Convention Center, the Honda Center and the Festival of Arts in Palm Springs. He likes abstracts, bright colors and pop art. When he is not being inspired by Pablo Picasso or Romero Britto, he is working as the manager of Michaels in Mission Viejo.
Make your mark on “WONDER,” a six-foot art project that is the brain child of artist Joe Brubaker founder of Exquisite Gardeners. Join the fun of this interactive art –paint, write poems or just add your special touch.
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In addition, each outdoor studio will host hands-on arts and crafts activities. Some of the groups that will participate are American Cancer Society’s 21th Relay For Life Mission Viejo, Heritage Christian School, Mission Viejo Friends of the Arts, Cultural Arts Committee, Mission Viejo Garden Club, Mission Viejo Senior Activities Committee, Mission Viejo Heritage Committee, Mission Viejo Nadadores Swim School and Saddleback Art League, just to name a few.
Other handcrafted art includes candles, ceramics, jewelry, leather, mosaics, pens, photography, wood toys and a gallery of items cleverly recycled.
Live performances on the Stage will include music and dances of the 80s.
If you don’t get a chance see the chalk paintings at the Norman P. Murray Community Center you can still stroll over and see them on Monday.
Thousands of visitors will flock to Arts Alive as it continues to be one of the most popular events in Mission Viejo. Entry is free. ATM machines are on site for your convenience.
A shuttle will be provided from the Civic Center, 20 Civic Center Dr, from 11 am to 9 pm on Saturday and from 11 am to 6 pm on Sunday. For more information visit at http://cityofmissionviejo.org/artsalivefestival/ http://discovermissionviejo.com. 949-470-8452.
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