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Events

  • Opening Reception: Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 5-7 PM

  • Exhibit on View: Wednesday through Sunday, 12-5 PM

  • Fresh(AIR) Artist in Residence: May 31 & June 1 | 12-5 PM

  • Closing Reception: June 29, 2025 | 4-6 PM

 

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40th Annual Made in California Juried Exhibition

April 26 - June 29, 2025

This annual juried exhibit showcases artwork from all over the state of California. MICA strives to highlight artists in all stages of their careers and offers them a chance to compete for a number of cash prizes, as well as the coveted solo show opportunity. This regional show features artwork from an extensive variety of mediums and explores creative movements happening in California.

MICA 2025 Solo Show:

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Amy Yoshitsu

 

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We’re celebrating ✨40✨ years of Made in California!! So while we get ready for this momentous year, let’s take a look back at the history of our most coveted juried exhibition 🤩 Check out our newest blog post that dives into the history
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𝙈𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙄𝙣 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙖 2025 sneak peak!✨🤡 The exhibition opens in just 2 weeks!!! Join us on 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟔𝐭𝐡 from 𝟓-𝟕 𝐏𝐌 for 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 admission | light refreshments | Wine | Music | 10% off Gift Shop | and more! Can't wait to
Everyone deserves a poem ♥ We had the honor of hosting Brian Sonia-Wallace during Fresh{AIR} Artist In Residence for "Bitter/Sweet". He worked on some of his projects, showcased his books, and created wonderful poems for guests! 🔗
🥇 MICA 2023 First Place Winner! "Janus", 2020 by Jesus Max Ferrandez 🌟We're so excited for MICA 2025! Opening April 26th from 5-7pm! #throwback #MICA2023 #MICA2025 #firstplace #CaliforniaArt #Breagallery
Yulia Gasio was one of our Fresh{AIR} Artist In Residence for "Bitter/Sweet"♥ She made the most of her time in the gallery—creating, teaching, and inspiring every step of the way!🌟 On day one of her residency, Yulia dove int
"Baby Lincoln", 2019 by Jacqueline Valenzuela. Exhibited in "Taking Up Space 2020" 🌟"My work is an attempt to bring women in the lowrider scene to the forefront as well as bring attention to this aspect of lowrider culture
Thank you to everyone who came out to see "Bitter/Sweet"! 💝 During Fresh{AIR} Artists in Residence weekend Reed van Brunschot explored a new artistic concept, created a sculpture, and gave a tour of her work. ✨"Bitter/Sweet" wa
And that's a wrap! 📦 Stay tuned as we deinstall "Bitter/Sweet" and highlight moments from this incredible exhibition. Be sure to check out our YouTube channel for a full walkthrough video of "Bitter/Sweet"! ❣Coming up next, w
Can’t believe it’s been 10 years since this piece was exhibited in MICA 2015! Time sure has buzzed by!🐝 🐰"Stinger," 2013, Jessica Johnson. Oil on Canvas #throwback #MICA2015 #JessicaJohnson #contemporaryart #CaliforniaArt #
We’re sad to say goodbye to "Bitter/Sweet", but looking back at our incredible Fresh{AIR} weekend in March fills us with gratitude!🥹 ☀Alison Chen, one of our amazing artists-in-residence, used this time to dive into her creative pro
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the closing reception of “Bitter/Sweet”! ✨A special thank you to the exhibiting artist, thank you for making this exhibition so special! @reedvanbrunschot @dahnniii @_alisonchen @nodavid2018 @y
That's a wrap on the first show of 2025! 🥳 Thank you to all of our visitors that stopped in, and to all of the amazing artists that showed with us. We're so excited for the 40th anniversary of "Made in California" and we can't wait to shar
You’re cordially invited to… “Bitter/Sweet” closing reception!🥲 ♥️ Thank you to all the Brea City employees that made it out to the open house! 💌: Free parking and admission | Friday 3/21 from 4-6pm | Light Refres