TASJA is planning large mural installations on the sides of the Blas Aguilar Museum in San Juan in collaboration with Domingo Belardes, curator of the Museum. Artist Hyatt Moore, well known for his paintings of ethnic peoples, has been commissioned to create two 8x10-foot murals (acrylic on wood) depicting historic images from San Juan’s past […]
Current Projects
Murals
Murals similar to the one next to Hennessey's Tavern that visually depicts the history of San Juan Capistrano may be installed on buildings in the downtown area with owner's permission. Funding for tile panels will be from funds that TASJA has dedicated to this project and from expected grants.
The Trading Post Mural
TASJA has submitted an application for a permit to install a mural on The Capistrano Trading Post in collaboration with Bill Ortega, the owner. Bill has prepped the wall by removing heavy vines growing on them for years. The mural, chosen by the TASJA Art Advisory Panel and with Mr. Ortega's agreement will depict an […]
Stroscher Building Murals
The building that formerly housed the Bagel Shack and now is host to the new Salad Works restaurant has considerable wall space facing Del Obispo. It is ideal an ideal space for murals. The building owner is receptive to the idea and planning for murals on this building will begin in 2023. There are many possibilities […]
Utility Boxes
A modest expense approach expresses Art in the Public Square by painting our Utility Boxes. Many other cities have created such art objects. San Clemente for one, has done a commendable job using a car theme. Costa Mesa, LA Glendale and Santa Ana also have City sanctioned painted utility boxes. Often, they provide an honorarium to artists who want to participate. Dana Point has recently approved an additional 14 boxes to be wrapped
A Utility Box behind Docent's Brew House
Behind Docent's sits a utility box owned by the Santa Margarita Water District (SMWD) They have offered to have the box wrapped with an image approved by Docent's Brew House. The box is small relative to those owned by SDG&E or the Traffic Signal boxes in town owned by the City. We expect to have […]
Camino Capistrano Utility Box Wrap
An abandoned courier box was found on Camino Capistrano accross from Trader Joes. TASJA contacted the owner who confirmed that it was abandoned and availability to paint or wrap. TASJA wrapped the box with an image of the Los Rios District the first visible public art commissioned by TASJA
The Performing Arts
The Alliance for San Juan Art includes the Performing Arts. TASJA has sponsored short plays of 10 to 15 minutes by the Round About Players. These plays were performed in Los Rios Park in the summer of 2021 and 2022 twice a day on five Saturdays. Round About Players was formed by Tom Scott, Beverly Blake and Gary McCarver.
Bubble Man
The Bubble Man was commissioned to create large bubbles in Los Rios Park last summer. Needless to say it was a hit with the young crowd as they chased large, colorful bubbles down the street until they burst and evaporated. These bubbles were another artistic impression and certainly a performing art by the Bubble Man.
The Round About Players
TASJA is planning to produce the Third Annual Performance in the Los Rios Park.
In the Wings
The Alliance for San Juan Art believes that San Juan Capistrano is worthy of major art exhibitions due to both its rich history of artistic expression and inherent beauty. We are planning the following events:
Summer Concerts
TASJA is committed to promoting Art in the Public Square for San Juan Capistrano and will once again participate in the Summer Concerts at the Historic Town Center Park. These concerts are a popular summertime country music and jazz events sponsored by the City. They are well attended and present an ideal setting for exposure […]
Plein Air Paint-Out at the Riding Park
Blenheim Sports, under the direction of Robert and Hillary Ridland announced that a first-ever event will be held in the Riding Park in May. This year, San Juan Capistrano is hosting the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup, a qualifier for the Olympics, and a first for the event being held on the West Coast. Teams […]
Chalk Art Festival
Sometimes Art is fun and fleeting. So it is with chalk art which can be enjoyed by old and young alike. TASJA is planning to commission such an artist for a chalk art experience on a suitable area in San Juan in 2023, after affirmative coordination with the City. Hopefully, this could lead to a […]
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