

An experiential exhibit that inspires people of all ages to discover, explore and appreciate the creators behind album cover art.
An experiential exhibit that inspires people to discover, explore and appreciate the stories and creators behind album cover art.
About
Album cover art is a visual gateway into the music. The Art of Music Experience exhibit reveals the backstory of the creators. Through their unique perspectives and talent art directors, photographers, painters, illustrators and musicians themselves channel their vision to communicate the music's energy, artist's brand, likeness, image and symbolism.
Backstory
The Art of Music Experience exhibit showcases hand-painted, large-scale reproductions of album covers, renderings of legendary musicians, neon signs and displays. Each piece was custom-made by skilled artisans to suit a specific location and creative vision, ensuring that every work is a unique and carefully crafted representation of the art of music.
These hand-painted displays adorned rooftops, storefronts and clubs, commissioned by record companies to promote album releases and capture the attention of passersby in a pre-digital world.
The Art of Music collection and its artisans have left a lasting legacy through the preservation of these hand-painted album covers and displays. The Art of Music Experience exhibit celebrates this legacy, Art & Sign founder Chris Ghantous, and invites visitors to explore the creative process and story behind these historic works of art.

Debuting at the Orange County Fair
July 14 -August 13, 2023
Embark on an immersive journey through a series of themed gallery environments, flip through bins of vinyl records at an independent record store, watch live painting of album cover art, rank your favorite album cover and more!
featuring over 100 hand-painted works of art, neon and displays
themed galleries and vendors
record store pop-up
interactive activations