2026 Back Bay Festival

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ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

July 11-17: OC Parks and Back Bay
Juried Show
*** Registration CLOSED ***

A juried show where up to 60 paintings will be on display and for sale inside at the Muth Center at the Upper Back Bay.

These artworks are in addition to the Weekend Display where artists will also have paintings displayed and for sale, outside on the Muth Center patio.

Saturday, July 11:
Quick Draw Painting Challenge

*** Register now thru 7/10 ***
Held on Saturday morning at the Newport Back Bay, this event is open to ALL artists.
Meet at the Muth Center at 8:00 AM to have canvas stamped.
Works will be judged by an artist to be announced, and awards will be given.

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July 18 & 19: 2026 Newport Back Bay
Weekend Show and Sale
*** Registration CLOSED ***

This is our annual Saturday/Sunday weekend art show and sale.

The public is invited to experience hundreds of original paintings, meet the artists, listen to live music, and much more.

back bay show and sale

SOCALPAPA's classes ARE BACK
as part of the Back Bay Festival!

SOCALPAPA artists present morning classes for children with all materials supplied.

Additionally, an adult pastels class and an adult oil class are also presented by SOCALPAPA artists.

Adult Classes: All materials are supplied and participants will take home a completed painting at the end of class.

Children's Classes: Art instructors will provide students ages 7-12 with an unforgettable fine art experience. All materials are supplied and participants will take home a completed painting at the end of class. Donations accepted.

All classes are held at the Muth Interpretive Center, Newport Beach.