The purpose of the Cultural Arts is to increase the awareness of art in our community and make a positive change for all of us. Everyone who loves and enjoys art is welcome to attend and participate.

Catalyst is an art space. A gallery. A Studio. A classroom. An experience. We've developed this space as a place for creativity, creation and fun. Become part of our community. Join us in learning and development experiences. Let us know what you'd like to see here, in this space, we'd like to make it your space too. This space is for artists and art enthusiasts alike. Let us know what you're missing in the realm of art creation. Knowledge? Space? Materials? Creativity?

The Placentia-Yorba Linda Art Association (PYLAA) is a fairly small art association (non-profit) that has been in existence for about 50 years here in Northern Orange County. We have about 50 members and hold 9 monthly meeting a year- similar to a typical school year- i.e. eliminating a December meeting and meetings during the summer. We publish a newsletter on a monthly basis and send it out by email, except for a few electronically challenged members that still receive their copy by mail. It i …

Promoting Philippine Yaw-Yan Martial Arts, also called Sayaw ng Kamatayan or "Dance of Death"[1] is a Filipino style of kickboxing developed by Napoleon Fernandez. Since its inception in the 1970s, it has dominated the kickboxing scene in the Philippines and has proven very effective against other stand-up fighting arts. Yaw-Yan closely resembles Muay Thai, but differs in the hip-torquing motion as well as the downward-cutting nature of its kicks, and the emphasis on delivering attacks from long …

BE|MMA was started because we found it very intimidating to step into the world of mixed martial arts. This group creates a fun and safe environment for people to learn and appreciate MMA. This group will have MMA training every week and special meetups to watch big fights together. Whether you want to get your feet wet and compete in MMA or just learn and have fun with fans of MMA; everyone is invited to be part of our BE|MMA family. Anyone one from 6 year olds to 90 year olds, male or female, …

This group is for Active Participants of Martial Arts looking to cross-train. For consideration to join this group, please answer the profile questions when prompted. Meet with other Martial Artists and Styles in the Orange County, CA area for learning, workout and fun! We have a casual environment where everyone in this group is very friendly and welcoming. We are all here to practice and learn so whether you are new  or have been practicing for a while, the quality of this group and its parti …

Orange County Digital Arts serves southern California in helping people learn the tools and techniques associated with the digital arts. This includes commercial business as well. Through the use of many Adobe applications, the OC Digital Arts organization helps make the connection between the dream and success. Meet other local enthusiasts to trade tips and tricks. Qualify to win up to $2,100 worth of Adobe software plus other great giveaways.

Promoting Sigung Paul Vunak's vision and teachings of the Progressive Fighting System, Contemporary Jeet Kune Do. Self Defense, weapons and Jeet Kune Do out of a Mixed Martial Arts Matrix. Also, teaching Chun Kuk Do, GM Chuck Norris martial art and Brazilian Jiujitsu and Grappling.

Photography Art provides an opportunity to create images that reflect the creative vision of the photographer as an artist. We provide the studio/location, lighting, models and dedicated, focused ono-on-one dedicated time with the model to allow you to focus on your creativity.

Connecting local art, music, food, drink & nightlife. Every Third Thursday @ 33 Degrees - Harborside Pub, we are hosting an Art Walk, where local artists and musicians will showcase their talents with the community while everyone gets to eat and drink good local fare.

This group is for working artists who live in Long Beach and want to build a community and support group with other working artists. We critique one another's work and discuss how we can put Long Beach on the map as a vibrant Artists Community. We also support the Arts in Long Beach by visiting Museums, Galleries and non traditional art openings.

We are a group of photographers dedicated to improving our photography skills so we can produce the best photographic art. We started this Meetup Group to communicate information about our activities, which include our Photo Club, Photography Classes, Photography Workshops and Photo Trips. We also want to use this forum as an effective way to sent our members information on photo ops, club activities and upcoming classes. Come join our monthly Photo Club meeting and give us a try.

There is so much in Art and Culture in and around Orange County. This group will include a range of events from theater, lectures, museums, galleries, festivals, films and more. Anything that gets you thinking - and sometimes just what sounds like a fun way to spend the weekend! If you have events to suggest, just email the organizer. We definitely want to hear what OC has to offer!

This group is intended to introduce you to various health and fitness exercises and programs. We are open to everyone who wants to get in shape, stay in shape, lose weight, get fit, build lean muscle, and get on track to a healthy exercise program. Our workshops and programs encompass fitness exercises, core training, martial arts, kickboxing, muay thai, mma (mixed martial arts), yoga, flexibility & stretching, strength training, cardio exercise, grappling, juijitsu, and anything to motiva …

Beach Cities Aikido  Chief Instructor: Sensei Steven Wasserman Est.: 2011 Affiliation: Aikido Association of America Classes focus on the art and philosophy of “Aikido” self defense.   In this Japanese martial art, students will learn the basic principles of falling, rolling and defense techniques against punches, strikes, kicks, knife attacks, control and blending with your opponent, mat safety and self-defense awareness. Instruction is focused towards both the basic principles of Aikido and th …

This is an official study group of the Association for Renaissance Martial Arts, where we study and practice European medieval and renassance martial arts from authentic original sources: http://www.thearma.org/ As a martial art, it is practiced with as much realism as is feasible. It also means that it is not a passive art like some Asian '-Do' arts, nor a sport like modern boxing, wrestling, or MMA, nor a performance art for the stage, screen, or renfaire, nor a Live Action Role-Playing group …