Watercolor Demonstration Series

$25 each or $100 for the entire series

Join us in seeing five nationally-known watercolor masters discuss their work and careers. Watch as they paint live, ask them questions,  and learn more about their techniques and styles in a lecture format w...

Exploring Colored Pencils

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

9:30 AM  3:00 PM

Fresh {AIR} - An Artist in Residence Program

September 7 & 8, 2019

12pm - 5pm

An artist in residence program, the Brea Gallery invites you to join us in this immersive experience. We encourage all patrons to ask questions, learn something new, and experience the different processes of each artist ...

Painting Loosely in Watercolor

Session 1 - September 25 & 26, 2019; 9am-4pm Daily

Session 2 - September 27 & 28, 2019; 9am-4pm Daily

$275 (+supply list) per session; Ages 16+

Designed for painters who’d like to receive a well-rounded painting experience, we are offering ...

Natural Soapmaking for Beginners

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2019

1:00 PM  3:00 PM

Capturing California Cityscapes

November 16, 2019

9:30am - 3:30pm

$95 (+ Supply List); Ages 16+

Eileen McCullough is recognized for the vibrant, fluid watercolor painting style that she uses to capture the sensation of California beach cities. In this class, she will illustrate the importa...

Proud Sponsor of Renew Active

Effective Jan. 1st, we will be accepting Renew Active. Plan holders of an eligible Medicare Advantage Plan insured by UnitedHealthcare can use the Renew Active Program & you will have access to our facility at no cost to you. Call 714-990-7112 for info.

Stage Your Next Event at the Curtis!

We've got the perfect venue for your next event.

Located in the beautiful Brea Civic & Cultural Center, our 199-seat theatre is the ideal venue for theatrical productions, dance recitals, concerts, corporate meetings, and special events. 

A few...

Brea City Council

City Council meetings are held monthly at 7:00 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays at the Brea Civic & Cultural Center.

Listen in as BREA Talks

A podcast featuring thought-provoking conversations on topics facing local government. Join us on August 21 at 6 p.m. for another topic.

Administrative Offices Operating Hours

Brea administrative offices have expanded Monday through Thursday hours, open 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Offices are closed on alternating Fridays; with Friday operating hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Connecting the Core Active Transportation Plan

Brea is preparing a long-range alternative transportation plan for the heart of the City. Be a part of the process. Visit the Brea Core Plan website.

Welcome to The City of Brea

One of the oldest communities in Orange County, Brea was incorporated in 1917 as the city of oil, oranges, and opportunity.

Community Profile

View Brea's Community Profile to learn more about the City.

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OC Business Journal

View the Orange County Business Journal featuring Brea and its Centennial celebration.

Business Connect

To enhance our connection to our business community, we host a program called Business Connect where the Mayor and City Staff meet with business leaders in Brea to discuss and share information on what is happening in their business environment and how th...

Southern California Edison Aerial Inspections in Brea

In the coming weeks, Southern California Edison will be conducting aerial inspections of transmission lines in the City of Brea. These inspections are needed for the safety and reliability of SCE power systems per their Wildfire Mitigation Plan. The helic...

The City of Brea Maintains a Positive Financial Position

The City of Brea maintains a positive fiscal position with all of the indicators required of a fiscally healthy city including:  a balanced budget, healthy General Fund reserves, ability to meet all financial obligations on time and assets greate...

Make Your Home Mosquito-Free this Summer

Protect yourself from mosquitoes this summer! As well as being a pest, mosquitoes can carry numerous diseases that can make people and animals sick. The disease of most concern in Southern California is the West Nile virus. Spread by mosquito bite, West N...

Caltrans Paving Improvement Project on Imperial Highway (SR 90) - Lane Closures

Caltrans continues work on the Imperial Highway (SR 90) Paving Improvements Project in the Cities of Brea and Yorba Linda. The project starts on Imperial Hwy. at SR 57 in Brea going east and ends at Imperial Hwy/SR 91 in Yorba Linda. The project is antici...

Take a Pledge and Get Prepared for an Emergency

As the summer’s heat is upon us, Brea Fire reminds us to be prepared.  The City of Brea has received a state grant to fund new emergency preparedness program called California for All. The statewide goal is to engage at least one millio...

Caltrans To Begin Construction on the SR 57/Lambert Road Interchange Project

The Caltrans SR 57/Lambert Interchange Improvement project is expected to begin construction on October 15, 2019 . The new Interchange will add capacity and relieve current and future congestion. View the community meeting  PowerPoint Presentatio...

Brea Boulevard Bridge Maintenance Project

OC Public Works will remove and replace the guardrails at two bridge locations on Brea Boulevard in unincorporated Orange County. In an effort to reduce the impact on area motorists, all work activity will be performed weekday nights between the hours of ...

Caltrans Road Project -- SR 142 (Carbon Canyon) March 18-December

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is conducting a a pavement rehabilitation project in Chino Hills on State Route (SR) 142 (Carbon Canyon).  The project is  eastbound and westbound from the Orange County line to Chin...