Well we just got into Sept. and things are already starting to heat up. When you wake up on Sunday with your Saturday night art opening hangover the perfect cure is always more hair of the dog that bit ya. you're in luck, GLAMFA is back and will run on Sunday from 4-9pm. The show will also include performances, an artists' panel and a video screening. Come out and support some of our local best & brightest. ...
We all know that the arts improve the quality of life in our communities but have you ever wondered what the true economic impact of a healthy arts community is? This Sunday the City of Fullerton Arts Committee will host a special reception at the Fullerton Museum Center from 4-6:30 where they will announce the results of a study of the impact of arts and cultural organizations on the city's economy. Yes, a healthy arts and culture industry helps your city thrive. Find out...
I would like to personally invite you all to a show I curated for Cypress College. Who Killed Bambi? opens next Wednesday night from 7-9pm and will feature Diana Markessinis, Liz Young, Mindy Cherri, Carrie Yury and Sarah FitzSimons. I'm really proud of the show and the artists involved have been the best. I hope to see you all there. Directions and hours can be found HERE. ...
Heads up ladies! The 6th annual fundraiser, Girls Night Out, for Art & Creativity for Healing is coming up on Nov. 2nd at the Mecedes Benz Classic Center in Irvine. It's for a good cause. Support the effort and have some fun. Buy tickets HERE. ...
For those that want to get a jump start on the art opening attendance there's a good one tonight over at the Irvine Valley College Art Gallery. Chicago artist Doug Cason opens tonight from 6-8pm and the show will run until Oct. 5th. ...
This weekend is first Saturday and the beginning of the new art season. Buckle your seat belts I'm sure it will be a wild ride. I'm sure i've missed some so just head to Santa Ana: Tina Shurts opens @ Assunta Fox Gallery. I've seen some images of the new work. Looks like a good one. Mark Mothersbaugh, who you might know from Devo will open in GCAC's project room. The Original Art of Basil Overton also opens at GCAC. Global Warning Artists...
Actually my Mom tipped me off on this one. Attention artists and art fans, there's a new artwalk in long beach held every first friday over in the Bixby area of Long Beach. It seems that this one might be a little more organic than the repeated attempts to turn the "east village" into an arts destination. Mom says she'll buy dinner at Four Olives Cafe so it looks like I'll be checking it out soon. ...
Couple things I wanted to mention regarding The Office. First off our next show will open on Sept. 15th and it will be a great one. Curated by Chloe Flores and Autumn Beck formerly of enView 70 07 will feature a several great artists including 2002 Whitney Biennial participant Seth Price and 2007 Bienal de Sao Paulo participant and OCMA alumni Yucef Merhi. Mark your calendar. Next up, I don't think it's a secret anymore but The Office is looking to move. Although a move...
Wanted to give a heads up to everybody that OC based painting powerhouse Sherie' Franssen will open a show of new work at Jancar Gallery in Los Angeles on Sept. 8th from 5 to 7pm. You should not miss this one. ...
Coming to a Theatre near you in Oct. Via Richard Chang ...
I don't talk about it much here for some reason but Mrs. OC Art Blog and I have been fans of Long Beach's Museum of Latin American Art for some time. One of our favorite artists in our collection Mario Perez was discovered through the museum. I found out recently that their very fine Director Gregorio Luke has resigned after 10 years of service and guiding the museum through its recent expansion. His lectures under the stars are legendary in these parts. Best of...
It must be that time. OCMA's annual auction is now online. Lots of good stuff to be had. ...
The Artful Auction where the proceeds go to support Arts Orange County is now open. Head on over and make a bid. I'll take the Sun Valley ski vacation please. ...
Even non-art world folks are talking about the coming art market crash. Here's DealBreakers take. ...
