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

Starting tonight you'll have an opportunity to pick yourself up an artist made ornament for a good cause. acuna-hansen gallery is hosting Hanging for the Holidays where holiday ornaments created by artists and some of their friends will be auctioned for charity. On the evening of Thursday, Nov. 10, from 6-9, all ornaments will be available for preview and select ornaments will be auctioned; Friday night, Nov. 11, from 6-9, all ornaments will be available for purchase at $20 each. ...

10 November, 2005 /

Ran down to Laguna for some business but also had a chance to catch the Ruby Osorio show at LAM and hit some of the local galleries where I saw a real good show by Scott Greene, a painter I wasn't familiar with, at Sue Greenwood Fine Art. Ruby Osorio's work is much better in person. Initially I was kinda skeptical thinking it was going to be another Marcel Dzama/Amy Cutler kinda thing but I left pleasantly surprised and for all you locals out there that...

09 November, 2005 /

According to the OC Insider it looks like OCMA will finally be making the anticipated move to the Orange County Performing Arts Center grounds. So much for the millions spent on the upgrade about a year ago. Do you think The Office might be able to get a deal on the space once they move out?? We are looking you know. ...

08 November, 2005 /

After a very busy art weekend I had a little bit of energy left so Mrs. OCArtBlog and I ran over to catch Jeff Foye's show at CSULB. If you haven't been to CSULB's Sunday night gallery openings I highly recommend it. They have four very nice spaces where they run student shows every Sunday from 5-8pm, at least while class is running. It's a great spot for all you curators out there to spot the next great talent. Some photos follow: The crowd. Jeff...

08 November, 2005 /

It's official. The OC Art Blog is a year old today. Thank you for reading! I think I got another year in me...

08 November, 2005 /

Artblog has an interesting post about a Florida Gallery vetting other Florida galleries. Sounds like someone is afraid of a little competition. Do you think there are any LA gallery people involved in the vetting of other LA galleries for artLA?? ...

07 November, 2005 /

Well we survived the Open House and it actually turned out to be a great time. We met neighbors we hadn't met yet. We watched complete strangers walk through the house thinking it was a real open house and we spent some time with friends and family. We even had a couple come that googled "OC cultural events" and read my blog and decided to check it out, that was pretty cool. Anyway, If you are interested in hosting an Open House of your own,...

06 November, 2005 /

Thought I'd take a break from getting ready for the Open House that's going to take place here in a couple of hours and post some bad photo's fom last nights opening. Thank you everybody for coming out and supporting your local alternative art space. It's much appreciated. It was a great show. Carrie Yury Amandine Piomelli Carrie Yury Carrie Yury Carrie Carrie Amandine Piomelli Amandine Amandine Artist Amy Robinson was there. You have one week to still catch her work at Mark Moore Gallery. ...

06 November, 2005 /

One of the crew over at Port gives a nice little rundown on the recent Affordable Art Fair that took place in NYC. Speaking of NYC. Mrs. OCArtBlog and I are going to ditch our families during Thanksgiving week and head to the Big Apple. Anybody want to recommend some must sees while we're there?? I have to take her to the Macy's Parade but other than that it will be all art. Image: Diane Kaufman ...

04 November, 2005 /

This Saturday night is going to be busy, lots to see and do. Details follow: First stop should be The Office to catch Carrie Yury and Amandine Piomelli. Then you can head off to Santa Ana and probably start with Tony Danza Gallery. You can't miss it. It'll be across the street from OCCCA and Robbie Miller will be out front drinking a beer. Speaking of OCCCA. They'll be opening the juried show Demise of Democracy. Sounds political. Then you should probably walk over to...

03 November, 2005 /

There's going to be a lot of art to see this weekend in OC and I'll have another post about what's going on later but I wanted to give you a heads up on a Friday night event. Tomorrow night the Art Hub is throwing a little party called the Local Art Outbreak that will feature over 100 artists from Orange County. All the info can be found on the links. Like I always say, support your scene. Hope to see you there. ...

03 November, 2005 /

Colin Stewart over at Morning Eye has a very interesting post today on the connection between Maya Lin and Richard Serra. Good read. ...

02 November, 2005 /

Squeeze OC currently has a great interview of Ruby Osorio, who opens a show this Saturday night at the Laguna Art Museum. It's a Bonus that Ruby is represented by one of my favorite LA Galleries cherrydelosreyes. Way to go guys! Don't miss the show, runs till Feb. 26th. ...

01 November, 2005 /