Discover local art and Sorolla’s Mediterranean legacy in Javea this October
The Arts Society Marina Alta is opening its Members’ Art Exhibition in the historic Soler Blasco Museum, inviting residents and visitors to a lively evening of painting, conversation, and community spirit. Set against the backdrop of Javea’s Old Town on October 2, the event runs from 6 pm to 8 pm and showcases works by society members who draw on the bright Mediterranean light that made Joaquín Sorolla famous.
The show pays tribute to Sorolla’s deep affection for the Costa Blanca, a region he visited repeatedly to capture sun‑drenched cliffs and sea. While his influence looms large, the exhibition highlights a fresh generation of local artists whose canvases echo that luminous atmosphere in their own contemporary styles.
Beyond the walls of the museum, the reception offers a chance for long‑time locals, expatriates, and seasonal guests to meet the creators, discuss techniques, and celebrate the thriving artistic pulse of the Marina Alta area.