“Individuals can explore their artistic interests through various activities, enhancing their identity, health, and well-being,” said Neta Spiro, a researcher working on a project to discover the links between health, economy, and social impact of the arts. She notes that even everyday arts activities, like listening to music or reading, can have significant benefits.

People engage with the arts in two main ways: ‘receptive’ activities, such as attending films or live performances, and ‘active’ participation, including acting, playing music, or creating visual art.

Here are a few ways to engage in art in Fullerton.

•Art walk is the first Friday of every month. December art walk features art and craft vendors at the Walk on Wilshire adjacent to Villa Del Sol, located at 305 N Harbor Blvd.

• All the Arts for All the Kids, located at 114 N Harbor Blvd, features an art gallery and art classes and events. Open Friday from 6 to 8pm, Sat and Sun 12 to 6pm or by appointment, 714.401.0822, allthearts.org

• The Art House located at 1380 S Harbor Blvd has year-round fine art classes for kids and teens wanting to explore sketching, drawing, painting, and design. thearthousekids.com

• Blanquel Popular Art located at 109 S Harbor Blvd. The gallery store showcases 100% hand-built furniture that are works of art to colorful arts and crafts from specified regions of Mexico.

• Fullerton College Art Gallery located at 321 E Chapman Ave, Building 1000 The next show opens January 6 features photographs. Open Monday to Thursday from 10am-12pm and 2pm – 4pm. Fridays by appointment only. 714-992-7131

• Fullerton Museum Center located at 301 N. Pomona Ave not only features a year round exhibit of Leo Fender creator of the Fender guitar here in Fullerton, art galleries, gift shop, and art classes, but also has many events from open mic and live concerts to beer gardens. fullertonmuseum.com

• Maverick Theater located at 110 E Walnut Ave Unit B offers live performing arts productions and improvisational comedy shows.
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• The Muckenthaler Cultural Center located at 1201 W. Malvern Ave features art, ceramics, art classes, concerts, live theater, and more. 714-738-6595, themuck.org

• Nouveau Chamber Ballet located at 1090 W Valencia Dr offers ballet classes from pre-ballet to advanced and stage performances for the public to enjoy. nouveauchamberballet.com

• XZBT Gallery and Creative Space located at 151 E Commonwealth Ave has free art workshop every first Friday, 5pm-8pm. Open to all ages. artxzbt.com

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