Chuck Jones Center For Creativity

Wonderful place for art education in a fun environment. Went there this morning and they have free art classes for children (and adults) to learn to draw, trace, color, and create short animations. The volunteers and helpers are great. It’s free or charge but definitely a worthy endeavor to donate to while having a great morning.

Went to a dance that was held here for New Year’s. It was ok. The center it self is nice space for a large group but the dance it self was slightly disappointing. It was a Latter-​Day Saint mid singles dance with the theme Great Gatsby. The drinks were cleaver, karaōke, and dancing of course. My friend wanted a place to put her purse and there was supposed to be a coat check but really it was just a RACK that was supervised by a very much so older lady. I think id rather have a more private place then this in the middle of a shopping center surrounded by other restaurants. Perhaps a club house. Many people kept coming up to us asking if the dance was for the public. For 20 – 25 $ at the door it was a bit pricy for a dance they could have had at a church building for free.

So our homecoming was set here and let me tell you, it was shit. Before even entering the damn building we were frisked and they checked through all our belongings. And not in a nice way, they were fricken rude!!! They took my friend pen and hand sanitizer. A PEN AND A HAND SANITIZER!!! WTF ARE WE EVEN GOING TO DO WITH IT??? And the venue is extremely small 100% don’t recommend unless you want all your guests to be touched!
Also don’t lean on the walls unless you want to be screamed at.
PS THE ROOF LEAKS!!!

DO NOT PLAN YOUR WEDDING HERE! Venue is great but 24 carrot catering is HORRIBLE. When we went to go see the place the person was eating and was like well this is all. When I asked for the price to show my fiancé the details she said «I emailed it to you» SERVICE IS HORRIBLE. With that being said I tried to reach out to her bosses to let them know I was still interested but would like to work with someone else. He looked over the contract and said I’m sorry she made an error and it’ll be 2k more! I asked if he can honor her price and he said no that it’s too much of a loss for them! Please go to «the hills hotel» in Laguna, and For the same price u get more and 6 star service!!! Ask for Tina, she’s wonderful!

Awesome Gallery… wish I have the money to take some of these arts home. Although, there collection were a bit small in comparison to the one I saw in Red Dot Sydney. The gallery is huge and the staffs are friendly.

I came for a wedding reception and my mind was blown. At first I was like, why are we at a mall?! Where do they want us all to park? It looked crowded when we were driving in to the complex. Luckily the parking lot was larger closer to the building that we needed to go to.
It was such an awesome surprise walking in. Art makes me happy. I kept running around and taking pictures with everything. I even have a few bathroom selfies. I never like taking photos of just me in it but I couldn’t help it. Bugs bunny, pepe le pew, winnie the pooh, and wizard of oz just to name a few of the amazing art work. It’s like going back in time and seeing all your favorite cartoons.
Great art to check out. Absolutely love this place!

Went on a double date for their first «Paletes and Palettes» night a few months ago and we’ve been back to each event since. They set up canvases and supply paint, brushes, and some snacks while you bring a bottle of wine (I don’t drink so heyyyyy Martinellis)!
There is usually a theme such as «Pinot & Piccasso» but you really have free range to use your creativity. No two people paint the same thing and I really like that in comparison to other wine/​painting classes out there. The guy who leads the class, Chris, is very talented and easy-​going.
The cost is $ 30 per person or $ 40 per couple. Its well worth the entertainment and I now have 3 paintings of my own to hang up in my house =)
I recommend contacting them to sign up if you’re interested in attending. but once, we forgot to sign up & just showed up. We were super glad they could accommodate us anyway! Looking forward to going again next week!

I attended an art auction here last night and had a blast. This art gallery featuring the animation work of artists such as Chuck Jones and Dr. Seuss. The space also doubles as the home of the Chuck Jones Center for creativity. At the auction I was able to read about and see videos of the work they do to foster creativity in adults and children… A lost function and requirement in our schools today.
They have painting classes, free drawing and much more. Fun for adults and kids. Check it out!

Loved this place. The gallery just cant help but make you smile. With art of Dr. Suess stuff and of course Bugs Bunny and the Looney Tunes. It was fun and refreshing. Looks like they had a Birthday party going on, which looked fun. I will have to check out the art classes for my daughter. It looked so FUN.

I wouldn’t call myself an art savant but I can always appreciate a good art venue.
This place is packed with looney tunes drawings ranging from Daffy Duck to Bugs Bunny. Additionally, they have a few Star Wars paintings and Snoopy and the gang art work as well. However, I personally would never put down the money to purchase these drawings unless I was a HUGE fan of the cartoons.
Additionally, unlike similar art venues like the Nucleus, they don’t switch the paintings up and the theme stays the same year round. Honestly, they should make this place like the Nucleus and constantly rotate the theme for the store year round in order to keep the customers coming back.
Overall, a cool idea and a great place to stumble into once you’re done with the OC Mart Mix.

Chuck Jones was an animator and cartoon artist for Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies and he worked on animations like Bugs Bunny, The Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote.
The Chuck Jones Center For Creativity is an art school and an art gallery. I went there last night and got to check out a big cross section of Chuck’s life and the things that he touched.
The Center has some of the best artwork that I have ever seen. The walls are covered with awesome paintings and drawings of Merrie Melody and Looney Tunes characters and there are these gigantic Blackwing Palomino pencils that hang from the wall.
When I came in I was given one of these pencils and I was encouraged to draw on the walls. I cannot draw at all but having this pencil in my hand combined with the creative space that I was in made me want to at least give it a shot.
People were watching me draw and I was cool with it even though it was pretty embarrasing. This place inspired me and that was a feeling that I have never had. Good powerful stuff!
The Bottom Line: If your in Costa Mesa, stop bye. This place will blow your mind!

This would be a great space for a party. Its a nice gallery. Full of wonderful paintings of Bugs Bunny and the whole gang.
They don’t have hundreds of items but a few great ones. Most are available for purchase just FYI. I felt a bit like it was more of a showroom for buying art than a gallery but that could just be me and it was still worth going inside.
They also offer some morning art classes for kids on the weekend.
If you are in the area, its definitely worth a peek inside.

I love this place!!! It brings back great memories and makes me appreciate the creativity and talent that goes into true entertainment!

Was here recently for a forum and it’s a nice open space for events.
The only downside is that the number of available bathroom stalls is not enough for the amount of people for a big event.

This will be my shortest review ever. My mind is boggled. Incredible artwork!!!
i cannot describe. Its a must visit.
And… Never grow up.

The original, animated, — «Grinch That Stole Christmas»
— Wile E. Coyote & Roadrunner
— Pepe LePew
— Marvin the Martian
— Michigan J. Frog cartoon…
‘Then you’ve seen some of Mr. Jones’ work… ‘And his work is extensive!
Chuck Jones (Wiki) —
‘As an artist, we just feel the need to create. ‘Whether one is sketching, painting, sculpting, writing, making music, cooking, or even cutting hair… We are «Creatives.»
The Chuck Jones Center for Creativity is dedicated to that process of creativity.
The CJCC is a nonprofit organization, recently relocating to Costa Mesa. (‘Located @ the OC Mart Mix)
From the CJCC website:
The Center was founded in 1999 by the four-​time Academy Award recipient, legendary animation creator and director, Chuck Jones. CJCC”s vision is to inspire the innate creative genius within each person that leads to a more joyous, passionate, and harmonious life and world.
These are important goals, particularly in today’s world, when arts education is practically non-​existent; we are dedicated to re-​invigorating the creative spirit and we are doing it through art classes, exhibitions, lectures, film festivals, and our online community, all of which spring from the material in the Chuck Jones archive. Jones was a determined saver and his writings, art, and other ephemera from a nine-​decade life, along with his philosophy of guiding and nurturing instruction, form the basis of our programs.
Our growing creative community inspires joy and innovation in people of all ages, energizing them to transform their lives, their communities, and society as a whole.
— Aloha!
Food: n/​a
Ambiance: 5
Service: 5
Value: 5+