Costa Mesa Marriott in South Coast Metro Showcases Artwork from Mexico

The Costa Mesa Marriott in South Coast Metro, Orange County, California’s Urban Center, www.southcoastmetro.com, has become a destination for guests and locals alike who enjoy viewing the compelling works of talented artists in the property’s own permanent art gallery.

The newest exhibit to come to the hotel is a collection of 21 pieces of art from a variety of Mexican artists that is on display now until February 5, 2025 in the first-floor gallery located in the luxury 11-floor, 253-suites hotel.

This exhibit is a collaboration between the Orange County Fine Arts (OCFA) Showcase Gallery and Galería Uno, which a cultural Icon in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and the oldest gallery in the city. There is no cost to see the exhibit. The pieces on display are reproductions of original works and all are for sale as are the original pieces at Galería Uno. For more than 45 years, the gallery has showcased the works of renowned Mexican artists (www.facebook.com/GaleriaUnoPV?_rdc=1&_rdr).

The hotel’s gallery has become a popular addition to South Coast Metro’s Theater & Arts District that includes Segerstrom Center for the Arts, the Orange County Museum of Art, and many displays of fine artworks available for the public to view.

“We are excited to continue our arts showcase here at Costa Mesa Marriott by providing our own canvas for local and international artists to exhibit their work as a result of our strong relationship with OCFA/Showcase Gallery,” said General Manager Hugo Barba. “We invite everyone to experience our beautiful hotel and thank OCFA for being an amazing partner in this process.”

Barba said that Costa Mesa, known as the City of the Arts, provides an eclectic backdrop full of inspiration for the property’s recent $17 million renovation with enhancements made throughout the hotel that were designed to provide an amazing experience for every guest.

“South Coast Metro is an art lover’s destination,” said South Coast Metro Alliance Executive Director Diane Pritchett. “The changing collection at the Costa Mesa Marriott adds to the many visual artworks here that complement our other ‘arts,’ like the art of dining at more than 100 restaurants within a one-mile radius, and the art of shopping at global shopping destination South Coast Plaza.”

South Coast Metro Alliance is a nonprofit corporation of property owners and major businesses working collaboratively with Costa Mesa and Santa Ana city officials, police departments and county officials to enhance property values and business profitability while providing cultural experiences for residents and the county.

The Costa Mesa Marriott is located at 500 Anton Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.

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The newly renovated Costa Mesa Marriott provides guests with exceptional service, upscale amenities such as our M Club, and an ideal location in the heart of beautiful Orange County’s Theater & Arts District. The experience begins when guests are welcomed into our newly renovated arts-inspired design. Enjoy our trendy new aMuse bar and restaurant with stimulating beverages and artful cuisine; set in an atmosphere that can inspire creativity. In our newly renovated all-suites Costa Mesa hotel, guests can enjoy stylish comfort, balconies with picturesque views, and entertainment provided by two flat-panel 55” TVs, mini-refrigerators, and a separated comfortable living/work area. We’re perfectly located near concert venues, several sunny SoCal beaches, OC/John Wayne Airport, and Disneyland. For guests wanting to explore more locally, we are steps from world-class performances at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, architecturally striking OC Museum of Art, and a luxurious retail experience at South Coast Plaza. Costamesamarriott.com

Orange County Fine Arts (OCFA) is celebrating 57 years in Orange County as a local non-profit 501 c3 organization dedicated to cultivating public interest in the arts through art education, exhibitions, and scholarships for aspiring artists. The organization provides opportunities for emerging and accomplished artists to showcase their work while enriching the community with a variety of artistic modalities. Artists looking to connect with other artist and art enthusiasts find many opportunities within OCFA. Members have access to workshops and teaching space, demonstrations, rentable studio space when available, exhibitions, competitions and other special events that stimulating public interest in all art mediums. OCFA has two gallery locations which feature a broad range of innovative and imaginative artworks created by local and regional artists.

South Coast Metro Alliance is a nonprofit corporation of property owners and major businesses having a long-term investment through ownership and/or long-term leases. As a cohesive group they work collaboratively with a variety of entities including the County of Orange, the Cities of Costa Mesa and Santa Ana, Orange County Transportation Authority, Costa Mesa and Santa Ana Chambers of Commerce. As an economic development organization, South Coast Metro Alliance markets and promotes South Coast Metro as Orange County’s cultural and corporate center encouraging businesses to relocate to the Metro. http://southcoastmetro.com