Fullerton Museum Center

06/14/2021

Tomorrow, Tuesday, June 15th, City Council will be considering funding for the Fullerton Museum Center for the fiscal year 21/22.

We have appreciated your support during our closure and we’d greatly appreciate your support as Council makes a critical decision that determines whether or not we will be open next year.

🚨🚨🚨HOW TO SUPPORT🚨🚨🚨

🙋 ATTEND THE COUNCIL MEETING 🙋
We are Agenda Item 12 under “Regular Business” which means we will most likely be coming up around 9PM during the council meeting.

If possible, please come to the meeting around 9PM, or put in an e-comment voicing your support.

Link to e-comment: https://fullerton.granicusideas.com/meetings/1276-city-council-successor-agency-housing-authority-on-2021-06-15-6-30-pm/agenda_items/60c2952ef2b6701a0c00116e-12-21-724-fullerton-museum-center-association-req

📧 EMAIL YOUR COUNCIL MEMBERS 📧
Send Fullerton’s City Council members your thoughts on funding the Museum:

✅ Mayor Bruce Whitaker [email protected]
✅ Mayor Pro Tem Dunlap [email protected]
✅ Council Member Fred Jung [email protected]
✅ Council Member Jesus Silva [email protected]
✅ Council Member Ahmad Zahra [email protected]

📞 CALL CITY COUNCIL 📞
Call 714-738-6311 and ask to speak to your Council Member, or leave a message stating the following: “Hello my name is ____, I am a resident in your district. I would like to voice my support for funding the Fullerton Museum Center.”

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Tomorrow, Tuesday, June 15th, City Council will be considering funding for the Fullerton Museum Center for the fiscal year 21/22.

We have appreciated your support during our closure and we’d greatly appreciate your support as Council makes a critical decision that determines whether or not we will be open next year.

🚨🚨🚨HOW TO SUPPORT🚨🚨🚨

🙋 ATTEND THE COUNCIL MEETING 🙋
We are Agenda Item 12 under “Regular Business” which means we will most likely be coming up around 9PM during the council meeting.

If possible, please come to the meeting around 9PM, or put in an e-comment voicing your support.

Link to e-comment: https://fullerton.granicusideas.com/meetings/1276-city-council-successor-agency-housing-authority-on-2021-06-15-6-30-pm/agenda_items/60c2952ef2b6701a0c00116e-12-21-724-fullerton-museum-center-association-req

📧 EMAIL YOUR COUNCIL MEMBERS 📧
Send Fullerton’s City Council members your thoughts on funding the Museum:

✅ Mayor Bruce Whitaker [email protected]
✅ Mayor Pro Tem Dunlap [email protected]
✅ Council Member Fred Jung [email protected]
✅ Council Member Jesus Silva [email protected]
✅ Council Member Ahmad Zahra [email protected]

📞 CALL CITY COUNCIL 📞
Call 714-738-6311 and ask to speak to your Council Member, or leave a message stating the following: “Hello my name is ____, I am a resident in your district. I would like to voice my support for funding the Fullerton Museum Center.”

➡️ SHARE THIS POST AND TAG YOUR FRIENDS ⬅️

02/03/2021

We would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to everyone who submitted e-comments and spoke on behalf of the FMC at yesterday’s City Council meeting. We are looking forward to continuing to serve the community and can’t wait to announce our new spring 2021 exhibit!

#fullerton #ocart #orangecounty

We would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to everyone who submitted e-comments and spoke on behalf of the FMC at yesterday’s City Council meeting. We are looking forward to continuing to serve the community and can’t wait to announce our new spring 2021 exhibit!

#fullerton #ocart #orangecounty

02/01/2021

SUPPORT FMC AT THE 2/2 COUNCIL MEETING 🌟 After having productive conversations with both Mayor Whitaker and Councilman Dunlap, Mayor Whitaker has requested that City Council discuss the status of the FMC at their meeting this Tuesday, 2/2.

We are encouraging members of the Museum and the community to use this opportunity to submit comments or speak on behalf of the Museum at the online meeting. We are listed as Agenda Item #9 (first Agenda Item under “Regular Business.”)

To leave a public comment in support of the FMC, go to this link: https://fullerton.granicusideas.com/meetings/1214-city-council-successor-agency-housing-authority-on-2021-02-02-6-30-pm/agenda_items/60136a1df2b670203d00beee-9-21-110-fullerton-museum-update-and-discussion

If you would like to make a comment during the Zoom meeting, please follow the instructions on this page: https://www.cityoffullerton.com/gov/citycouncil/zoom_participation.asp

We so appreciate the community’s continued support of the Fullerton Museum Center and look forward to re-opening safely!

#fullerton #oc #orangecounty #ocarts #fullertonmuseum

SUPPORT FMC AT THE 2/2 COUNCIL MEETING 🌟 After having productive conversations with both Mayor Whitaker and Councilman Dunlap, Mayor Whitaker has requested that City Council discuss the status of the FMC at their meeting this Tuesday, 2/2.

We are encouraging members of the Museum and the community to use this opportunity to submit comments or speak on behalf of the Museum at the online meeting. We are listed as Agenda Item #9 (first Agenda Item under “Regular Business.”)

To leave a public comment in support of the FMC, go to this link: https://fullerton.granicusideas.com/meetings/1214-city-council-successor-agency-housing-authority-on-2021-02-02-6-30-pm/agenda_items/60136a1df2b670203d00beee-9-21-110-fullerton-museum-update-and-discussion

If you would like to make a comment during the Zoom meeting, please follow the instructions on this page: https://www.cityoffullerton.com/gov/citycouncil/zoom_participation.asp

We so appreciate the community’s continued support of the Fullerton Museum Center and look forward to re-opening safely!

#fullerton #oc #orangecounty #ocarts #fullertonmuseum

01/15/2021

The Fullerton Museum Center’s Board of Trustees is taking applications! 🌟 Are you a community minded collaborator who wants to support one of Fullerton’s most cherished cultural institutions through fundraising, volunteer work, and planning? If so, we invite you to apply to join our Board of Trustees!

Fill out the following Google Form by 2/15 to be considered: https://forms.gle/khK3omGnYb6onqpR8

#fullerton #fullertonmuseum #oc #orangecounty #ocart

01/08/2021

We are sad to hear of the passing of Hall of Fame manager and beloved Fullertonian, Tommy Lasorda. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time. #tommylasorda

12/15/2020

EXCITING NEWS 🌟 We have a new website! Come check it out at www.fullertonmuseum.com

We may be closed right now, but that doesn’t mean we’re not working behind the scenes. We can’t wait to keep you updated on our new site with all of the exciting things we have planned for spring 2021!

#fullerton #fullertonmuseum #oc #orangecounty #ocart

12/04/2020

TONIGHT‼️ (View slideshow 📽)

We can’t wait to see you tonight at FMC’s Shopping Soirée from 6 pm to 9pm!🛍

HUGE DISCOUNTS: All items in our gift shop will be 20% off to the general public and a whopping 30% off for our valued Museum Members.😱

GOODIE BAGS: We’ll have complimentary, individually wrapped treats for everyone.

RAFFLE: Each guest will receive a free raffle ticket (extra 2 if you’re wearing holiday/ugly sweater attire) for a chance to win prizes from:

⭐️ @winecountrygiftbaskets
⭐️ @luxofcourse
⭐️ @pattys.cakes

Take a family portrait by the just lit up Christmas tree 🎄at the Plaza and we’ll see you at the FMC‼️

12/04/2020

RAFFLE FUN‼️🎟🎁

We had such a great time with our SHOP SMALL SATURDAY raffle that we’re bringing it back for our SHOPPING SOIRÉE this Friday, December 4th. But this time we’re making it a little more interesting...

While every attendee will automatically receive a FREE raffle ticket, you’ll receive TWO additional raffle tickets simply by dressing up in holiday attire or wearing an ugly Christmas sweater.

Drawings will be throughout the night and winner will need to be present.

Thank you to our donors:

⭐️ Wine Country Gift Baskets
⭐️ Lux Aveda Salon/Spa
⭐️ Patty's Cakes and Desserts

12/02/2020

SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP‼️

Shop the night away with us at FMC’s Shopping Soirée this Friday, December 4th from 6 pm to 9pm!🛍

All items in our gift shop will be 20% off to the general public and a whopping 30% off for our valued Museum Members.😱

We’ll have complimentary, individually wrapped treats for everyone and every guest will receive a free raffle ticket for a chance to win a deluxe Wine Country Gift Baskets holiday basket and more.🎟🎁

It’s our last event of the year and we can’t wait to see you‼️

RSVP here:

https://fb.me/e/1JIapDC7y

12/01/2020

IT’S GIVING TUESDAY! 🌟 Every year, on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, millions of people across the globe show up, give back, and change their communities. This movement, called #GivingTuesday aims to create a massive wave of generosity that lasts well beyond that day, and touches every person on the planet.

This year, please consider demonstrating your commitment to Fullerton’s arts, culture, and community by donating to the Fullerton Museum Center. The FMCA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and your donations are tax-deductible.

To donate, visit this link: https://fmcgiftshop.square.site/support-fmc

Thank you for reinforcing the importance of art and education in Fullerton through your contribution!

#giveback #fullerton #oc #orangecounty

11/30/2020

Thank you to our friends at the Fullerton Observer Newspaper for publishing our Open Letter in their Early December 2020 Issue. We appreciate the continued support from our local news organizations and the community!

#fullerton #california #fullertonobserver #oc #ocarts

11/29/2020

We’d like to say THANK YOU to everyone who attended our successful SHOP SMALL SATURDAY event today!

CONGRATULATIONS to our raffle winners:

🎁 Nathan - Wine Country Gift Basket
🎁 Parmida - Stubrik’s $50 Gift Card
🎁 Yohan - Two Saucy Broads $50 Gift Card
🎁 Alejandro - Crêpes Bonaparte $20 Gift Card w/ Free Drink Coupon
🎁Helen - Crêpes Bonaparte $20 Gift Card w/ Free Drink Coupon

11/28/2020

TODAY is SHOP SMALL SATURDAY! 🛍🛍
Visit our gift shop between the hours of 12 pm to 4 pm for all your holiday needs.

Shop Unique Gifts, Art-Inspired Jewelry, Fender Merchandise, Home Decor, And Much More Today!

PLUS we have RAFFLE PRIZES! 🎟

Your purchase supports the FMC’s exhibits; educational programs; and community events in our almost 50 years of service and dedication to the arts.

In the spirit of #shopsmall #shoplocal today, please consider supporting our recent community partners:

• @heroesfullerton
• @joes_dtf
• @roscoesdeli
• @rutabegorz
• @twistedvineful
• @theboweryfullerton
• @bourbonstreetdtf
• @letitbrie_oc
• @fuocopizza
• @matadorcantina
• @winecountrygiftbaskets
• @stubrikssteakhouse
• @twosaucybroadspizza
• @crepesbonaparte
• @nocchamber

11/27/2020

TOMORROW! Shop Small with us from 12 pm
to 4 pm and SUPPORT the Fullerton Museum Center‼️❤️

Each shopping attendee will receive a chance to win raffle prizes generously donated by:

⭐️Wine Country Gift Baskets 🍷
⭐️Stubrik's Steakhouse🥩
⭐️Two Saucy Broads Pizza🍕
⭐️Crepes Bonaparte🇫🇷
and more!

Each purchase item over $20 is eligible for an additional raffle ticket🎟‼️

RSVP here: https://fb.me/e/NkKg8SSn

11/25/2020

A huge THANK YOU to our restaurant partners, sponsors, volunteers and attendees who helped make Fullerton Gathers a success! Today (November 25th) is the last day of our fundraiser. Join us from 5-10PM at Matador Cantina y Cocina. A portion of outdoor dining and take out orders will support the FMC.

#oc #orangecounty #oceats #fullerton

11/25/2020

LAST CHANCE FOR FULLERTON GATHERS! 🌟 Join us Wednesday, November 25th, from 5-10PM at Matador Cantina y Cocina! A portion of outdoor dining and take out sales will support the Fullerton Museum Center as City Council has voted to stop our funding.

We are also having a special gift card deal from our amazing restaurant sponsors:

Donate $40 to FMC, get $50 worth of gift cards.
Donate $50 to FMC, get $75 worth of gift cards.
Donate $100 to FMC, get $150 worth of gift cards.

Restaurants available: Heroes, Joe’s, Roscoe’s, or Rutabegorz!

If you would like to take part in this offer, find one of our FMC representatives at the restaurant and they’ll be able to help you out! Quantities are limited.

#oceats #oc #orangecounty #fullerton

11/23/2020

CRAVING PIZZA? 🍕 Join us at Fuoco Pizzeria Napoletana Tuesday, November 24th from 5-10PM! A portion of outdoor dining and take out sales will support the Fullerton Museum Center!


Be sure to SHARE the word with your family and friends, and join us in nourishing our bodies, souls, and our community. Fullerton works best when Fullerton Gathers!

#fullerton #orangecounty #oceats #oc

11/22/2020

CHEESE LOVERS REJOICE! 🌟 Our friends at Let It Brie - OC are doing special hours for us MONDAY (November 23rd) from 5PM - 8PM! Pick up one of their Take Out Family Meals and a portion of sales will support the FMC.

Be sure to SHARE the word with your family and friends, and join us in nourishing our bodies, souls, and our community. Fullerton works best when Fullerton Gathers!

#fullerton #orangecounty #oceats #oc

11/22/2020

Fullerton Gathers at the Twisted Vine Wine Bar & Shop last night. Supporting DT Restaurants & Saving the Fullerton Museum. Community at its BEST❣

Send us your attendance photos or tag us so we can share‼️

11/22/2020

Fullerton Gathers: A fundraiser event to support the Fullerton community | Serving the Fullerton Community Since 1922 | The Hornet

Our board member Amy Koorstad was interviewed by Myron Caringal on putting together our Fullerton Gathers fundraiser.

Thank you, The Hornet‼️🐝

The Hornet is published as a learning experience under the guidance of Fullerton College’s journalism program.

11/21/2020

SUNDAY BRUNCH, ANYONE? 📅 Join us for Fullerton Gathers! From 10 AM-3 PM on November 21, our friends at Bourbon Street Bar & Grill will be donating a portion of outdoor dining and take out sales in support of the Fullerton Museum Center!

Be sure to SHARE the word with your family and friends, and join us in nourishing our bodies, souls, and our community. Fullerton works best when Fullerton Gathers!

#fullerton #orangecounty #oceats #oc

11/21/2020

**UPDATE: All Rutabegorz gift cards have been claimed!**

Coming to Fullerton Gathers? You won’t want to miss out on the awesome Gift Card deal we are running:

Donate $40 to FMC, get $50 worth of gift cards.
Donate $50 to FMC, get $75 worth of gift cards.
Donate $100 to FMC, get $150 worth of gift cards.

Restaurants available: Heroes, Joe’s, Roscoe’s, or Rutabegorz!

Thank you to our fabulous event sponsors for supporting the FMC. If you would like to take part in this offer, find one of our FMC representatives at the restaurant and they’ll be able to help you out!

Quantities are limited-- don't miss out!

Event page:
https://fb.me/e/cAH3OzvAv

11/21/2020

Fundraising Events for the Fullerton Museum Center - Fullerton Observer

During this Thanksgiving season, one of the things we’re grateful for is a community newspaper that is a huge advocate of the arts. Thank you, Fullerton Observer Newspaper‼️❤️🙏

Pretty sure you’ve been reading this statement (or a variation of it) everywhere: Thanksgiving is looking very different this year. But even in the bleakest of scenarios the spirit of giving and […]

11/20/2020

DO YOU HAVE PLANS SATURDAY? 📅 Join us for Fullerton Gathers! From 5-10 PM on November 21, our friends at The Bowery Craft Beer & Pizza and Twisted Vine Wine Bar & Shop will be donating a portion of outdoor dining and take out sales in support of the Fullerton Museum Center!

Be sure to SHARE this post with your family and friends, and join us in nourishing our bodies, souls, and our community. Fullerton works best when Fullerton Gathers!

#fullerton #orangecounty #oceats #oc

11/20/2020

Shop Small is a nationwide movement that celebrates local small businesses every day and helps communities thrive and stay vibrant.

This holiday season looks a little different, but we can still share joy. Shop Small and support the Fullerton Museum Center! 🛍 ❤️

Each shopping attendee will receive a chance to win raffle prizes donated by:

⭐️Wine Country Gift Baskets
⭐️Stubrik's Steakhouse
⭐️Two Saucy Broads Pizza
⭐️Crepes Bonaparte
and more❗️

11/17/2020

Dear Friends of the Fullerton Museum Center:

The voters of Fullerton have spoken. The FMCA would like to offer our sincere congratulations to new city council members Nick Dunlap and Fred Jung. The challenges before them will be daunting, but the promise of new visions and solutions should make us all hopeful.

Since the FMC was defunded on June 2nd by a 5-0 city council vote, you, the citizens of Fullerton have made it abundantly clear that you support the arts in our community.

✅ Over 2,600 have signed an online petition in support of the FMC.

✅ The FMCA Board, with city staff eventually laid off despite earlier promises, managed to put together a very successful FMC and ME exhibit.

✅ With the help of volunteers, the galleries and gift shop stayed open throughout the Fullerton Market season.

✅ The Leo Fender Gallery was saved… for now.

✅ $35,000 in Grants were sought and awarded to the FMCA. Over $20,000 was raised in gift shop and art panel sales.

✅ The annual tradition of Haunted Tours was maintained… with masks and social distancing.

✅ Complimentary Art Kits for Kids were distributed throughout the Market season, and the early COVID months.

While the FMCA Board of Trustees and a small band of volunteers have been working very hard behind the scenes, the future of the Fullerton Museum Center in 2021 and beyond is in no way certain.

We believe that the FMC serves as the hub of Fullerton’s downtown, and serves all ages as a valuable educational facility and meeting place.

In addition, the FMC has provided a diverse array of exhibits, art programs for adults and kids, summer camps, Haunted tours, Fullerton Airport tours, the internationally famous Leo Fender Gallery, a very popular wine and beer garden, and a wide variety of other events and activities that benefit the entire community.

I do not believe that that the citizens of Fullerton and North Orange County want to lose this downtown treasure. Funding must be restored.

If you agree, I urge you to voice your support for the Fullerton Museum to our new city council members through letters, e-mail, voice messages, or in-person conversation.

Regards,
Kirk G. San Roman,
President, FMCA Board of Trustees