News Release

City of Irvine
Public Information Office

1 Civic Center Plaza
Irvine, CA 92606
949-724-6253

02/27/2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Craig Reem
Director of Public Affairs and Communications
949-724-6077
creem@cityofirvine.org

‘Surfing with Tom Carey’ Photography Exhibit Opens at Great Park

The Orange County Great Park announces the opening of “Surfing with Tom Carey,” a photography exhibit running March 4-May 14, featuring imagery of some of the world’s finest surfers at the most iconic beaches. The public is invited to a free exhibit reception from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, March 5, at the Great Park Gallery at the Palm Court Arts Complex.
 
Groundbreaking surf photographer Tom Carey uses classic and experimental techniques, and his travels have taken him to more than 12 different countries including Fiji, Peru, Ecuador, South Africa, Morocco, Canada, France, Portugal and Ireland. Carey has photographed for prominent brands such as Etnies, O’Neill, Quiksilver and Vans, and has been featured on the cover of more than 40 magazines worldwide. He currently works at Surfer Magazine as a senior photographer and is a staff photographer for Volcom. 
 
The Orange County Great Park is located off I-5 or I-405 at Sand Canyon and Marine Way in Irvine. The Great Park Gallery is open noon-4 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. For more information, visit ocgp.org or call 949-724-6880.