The OC Art Blog was created in 2004 as a way to build community and promote the marginalized but dynamic Orange County art scene.

This years artists are: Joe Biel, Jason Chakiavarty, Mindy Cheeri, Carleton Christy, Brad Coleman, Deborah Davidson, Doug Dorr, Andrew Fedak, Arie Galles, Joanna Grasso, Alvin Gregorio, Moira Hahn, Delvin Hanson, Tom Haviar, Christian Hill, James Hill, Jecca, Zac Keeler, Steve Klein, David Lee, The Legacy Project, Ron Leighton, James Lorigan, Janice Lowry, Diana Markessinis, David Milton, Jeffrey Netzer, Jeff Peters, Ann Phong, Amandine Piomelli, Matthew Price, Rick Rietveld, Dave Silva, Aimee Sones, R. Hong-An Truong, Richard Turner, Carrie Yury, Harvey's Original Seatbelt Bags. Congrats everybody! ...

29 August, 2006 /

Congratulations are due for former local artist Christine Nguyen. Christine is the first recipient of the Contemporary Collectors of Orange County's $10,000 fellowship award. Christine was chosen from ten artists selected by James Elaine of the Hammer Museum and Meg Linton from the Ben Maltz Gallery, Otis College. Contemporary Collectors is non-profit organization dedicated to arts advocacy. You can catch Christine's current exhibit at the Hammer until Dec. 31st. ...

28 August, 2006 /

Did you hear the one about the woman who tried to blow up the plane? (via Boing Boing) I am really concerned as a woman of partial Middle-Eastern ancestery and huge makeup fetish.  Some of you are probably wondering, "what does this have to do with art?"  Well...

26 August, 2006 /

Hello my Dears, Last week Chris posted to a link to story exploring the high cost of MFA'ing.  I, a lowly member of the proletariat class, did not have the same opportunities as my comrades in arms. So...

25 August, 2006 /

Thanks for all of your comments.  Most of you were able to see through my faulty thinking.  By the way, "C" was the correct answer. Tatanka, Orangeberg ps Richard Chang, Commie Girl, and Cathy Curtis.  Write in the question. ...

24 August, 2006 /

Chris here. The new art season is almost upon us so that means it's time to start talking about what kind of trends you can expect to see in abundance this art year. This year I think you should expect to see more: Hello Kitty art on paper. Thank you Marcel Dzama. Messy room as installation. Jason Rhoades death will have an impact. What do you think we will see?? Comments welcomed. ...

24 August, 2006 /

Hello- I have spent the last few days thinking about this: Why is there so much negativity surrounding the OC art scene? A. it sucksB. it's in the oc C. Kevin Costner let's discuss, send me your comments. xoxo, orangeberg ...

23 August, 2006 /

Chris Here. Glad to have Orangeberg on board, hope you all have welcomed her. We are still looking for another writer or two for the blog so if interested please drop me a line. Back to business. This weekend is the opening of the second edition of the Greater LA MFA exhibition featuring MFA Candidates from many of our local art schools. Judging by the feedback I received about this years Supersonic. It looks like this is going to be the MFA show to go...

21 August, 2006 /

Hello all, Orangeberg here.  Please visit the following sites and I will give each of you a reward.http://we-make-money-not-art.com/http://rhizome.org/http://www.woostercollective.com/ you can all start the count down, chris will be returning soon. xoxox, Orangeberg ...

20 August, 2006 /

Thank you very much for those that wrote in yesterday.  We have to still confirm the intel that we received.  I was busy yesterday, sorry for not posting.  I spent the whole day trying to get my mind around  the film Inconvenient Truth by Al Gore.  Wow. Go see it.  Which brings me to today's posting.  Green art.  The following works appear to be pro-planet-either directly or indirectly. We need more art and design like these pieces!  Let us know about more work by posting...

19 August, 2006 /

Sorry for the lack of posts recently. I had a birthday last week and well, I just got distracted. Anyway, the OC Art Blog is now looking to ad some writers so that we can keep the content fresh and stimulating (and give me a break). So if you are active in the local art community and would be interested in sharing your scene, we would like to talk to you. Just shoot me an email. Don't be shy. ...

17 August, 2006 /

Hey artists, Maybe you should think twice before running off to get that MFA. ...

04 August, 2006 /

In keeping with the sneak peek theme of the day here is a little sample/prototype of the new LA based art magazine Artillery that will be making its debut in September. Edited by longtime LA art writer Tulsa Kinney, Artillery Will be bi-coastal focused and will feature guest writing by John Baldessari in its first issue. Be sure to support your new local art magazine. ...

02 August, 2006 /

Ran up to Culver City to have lunch with Mark Dutcher and see some new work that he is getting ready for his September show at the Santa Monica Museum of Art and his solo show at Solway Jones Gallery. September is going to be a busy month for Mark. Some pics follow: Mark with Arbus Uber collector Diana Zlotnick has already picked up the one on the right. ...

02 August, 2006 /