A mural of “Mission Garden — San Juan Capistrano,” a reproduction of the painting by well-known Orange County artist and rancher Nellie Gail Moulton was unveiled on Aug. 11, 2023, at the Ortega Capistrano Trading Post. The 12 by 15-foot vinyl replica of the painting captures the time and culture of the city of San […]
Current Projects
Murals
More murals similar to "Old San Juan" next to Hennessey's Tavern and "Mission Garden" behind the Capistrano Trading Post that visually depicts the history of San Juan Capistrano should be installed on buildings in the downtown area. Funding for such murals will be from funds that TASJA has dedicated to such project or from expected grants.
Blas Aguilar Adobe
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 […]
Stroscher Building Murals
The building that formerly housed the Bagel Shack and recently the Salad Works restaurant has considerable wall space facing Del Obispo. It is an ideal space for murals. The building owner is receptive to the idea and planning for murals on this building will begin in 2024. There are many possibilities for historic murals on these […]
Utility Boxes
TASJA transformed three ordinary traffic signal boxes into vibrant reminders of San Juan Capistrano’s agricultural past by wrapping them with stunning images of orange groves. These wraps, vinyl wraps of oil paintings created by local artist Randall Holbrook, draw directly from historic photos of the Stroschein Orchards that once flourished right here. Now, at the intersections of Rancho Viejo and Calle Arroyo, Calle Arroyo and La Novia, and La Novia and San Juan Creek, drivers and pedestrians get a beautiful glimpse of the citrus groves that shaped our community.
The project, led by The Alliance for San Juan Art aka TASJA, turns functional street equipment into public art that honors our farming heritage. Instead of plain gray boxes, these now showcase lush orange trees heavy with fruit, evoking the orchards that defined the landscape for generations. It’s a simple yet powerful way to weave history into everyday life and spark appreciation for the land that came before our neighborhoods. This pilot program not only beautifies our streets but also keeps local stories alive for everyone passing by. The wraps celebrate the hard work of families like the Stroscheins/Stroschers and remind us how agriculture laid the foundation for the city we love today.
Come see them—each one is a living tribute to our roots.
It is TASJA's intent to wrap more Traffic Signal boxes in San Juan as opportunities and funds become available
You can help making such opportunities come faster by donating to TASJA today.
San Juan Capistrano Traffic Signal Box Art Project
TASJA transformed three ordinary traffic signal boxes into vibrant reminders of San Juan Capistrano’s agricultural past by wrapping them with stunning images of orange groves.
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 for the last three years and our fourth will be performed on four Saturdays in July this summer. "Calamity at the Crossroads" is being written by San Juan's own, Gary McCarver, a renouned playwright specializing in melodramas. The 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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