Art Events

Matt Lipps - Horses Jan. 20th to Feb. 16thReception for the Artists: Saturday, Jan. 20th, from 6 to 9pmThe Office is pleased to present Horses, new photographs and sculpture by LA-based artist Matt Lipps. Marking the artists first solo exhibition, Lipps takes to familiar materials with unfamiliar subjects—working in large-format photography and low-tech sculptural forms, he seeks to intertwine the two practices in an elaborate narrative using horses as his main protagonists.“The project started when I’d heard that my estranged Father had ‘Googled’ my name...

02 January, 2007 /

I know I'm a little late on this one since the show has ended but I had a chance to catch Laurie Hassold's show at GCAC and I have to say it was probably one of the best shows in OC this year. Very good. Some photos follow: ...

19 December, 2006 /

This Saturday .ISM Quarterly will be holding a White Elephant Show where they asked 100 artists to donate work to help support Childrens Hospital of Orange County. It will run from 4 to 11pm and all the details can be found Here. ...

11 December, 2006 /

Well the largest Art Fair in the US is off and running in Miami Beach and for those interested some up to date info can be found here and most likely here. Enjoy! Update: Looks like AFC is doing some live blogging from the various fairs. ...

08 December, 2006 /

This Thursday night at OCMA they will be screening the videos from artists that were part of the Calif. Biennial. There will also be a special addition. Included in the screening will be Jeff Foye's and Robbie Miller's masterpiece Pencil Fight.I don't think you're going to want to miss this. Show starts at 7:30. ...

06 December, 2006 /

Add another holiday show to the list. On Dec. 7th Sarah Bain Gallery will open their annual holiday show were they will show smaller works by their stable of artists. Should be a great opportunity for the beginning collector. ...

04 December, 2006 /

Ran down to LAM today to catch the first lecture for the current OsCene show. Great panel. I really enjoy artist lectures and try to hit them when I can. I find I tend to like them much better than most art classes I've sat through. Highly recommended. Some photos follow: The panel from L to R: Mindy Cherri, R. Hong-An Troung, Ann Phong & Alvin Gregorio Curator Jacqueline Bunge Alvin Gregorio in front of his installation Mindy Cherri discussing her work Mindy Cherri's...

19 November, 2006 /

The first lecture associated with the current OsCene at LAM kicks off this weekend. On Sunday starting at 1pm moderator Jacqueline Bunge will host a panel of OsCene artists featuring Mindi Cherri, Alvin Gregorio, Ann Phong and R. Hong-An Troung who will discuss their work which is inspired by complicated family relationships, Immigration, and cultural differences. ...

17 November, 2006 /

Tonight OC based painter Jeff Koegel opens his show at Gallery C. The opening will run from 7-10pm so if you have a chance get out there and support the home team. ...

16 November, 2006 /

Curators Carol Cheh and Kristen Raizada were kind enough to forward me a link to some photos of their current show at Gatov Gallery on campus at CSULB titled Captive: Animal Imagery in Contemporary Art. You have until next Tuesday to catch the show or just head over to their flickr site to see some images. They will be adding more. ...

16 November, 2006 /

Mrs. OC Art Blog was in San Francisco this weekend so she was able to catch OC based painting powerhouse Sherie' Franssen's show @ Dolby Chadwick. You can read Kenneth Baker's review of the show Here. Stay tuned for her much anticipated solo show at the HB Art Center in the spring. Some photos follow: ...

14 November, 2006 /

It's that time again. The Office is pleased to be hosting Simple Cell by the League of Imaginary Scientists starting this Saturday night from 6-9pm. There will be a performance during the opening and plenty of Space food to go around. Hope to see you there! Simple Cell is an exhibition of creative scientific research, featuring a unique view into a black hole.  Leading imaginary scientists have pooled their resources to open a brief portal to the super-massive black hole, Q0906+6930, commonly known as Blazar. ...

08 November, 2006 /

It's first Saturday so that means Santa Ana will be the place to go. Some shows you should check out include: Laurie Hassold @ GCAC Dirk Petchul at GCAC The New Media show at OCCCA The fall juried show at Assunta Fox (image: Christine Shurts) And I'm sure there will be something good at Spaceonspurgeon. Have Fun! ...

02 November, 2006 /

Went to the OsCene Opening last night at the Laguna Art Museum. It was a great time and a great show. I thought it was better than the last one and that's saying a lot because I was in the last one. Be sure to check it out if you can. As always, some bad photos follow: OsCene 2 Curator Jacqueline Bunge Jacqueline, Mrs. OCArtBlog, Naida Osline, Tyler Stallings Crowd Carleton Christy & Gordon Winiemko Carleton's work Carleton Christy Mindy Cherri Mindy Cherri w/work ...

29 October, 2006 /

Can't think of anything to wear to that Halloween Party? Don't worry, just blow the party off and head on down to arguably the biggest art event this year in OC. That's right, it's OsCene time at the Laguna Art Museum. The opening is Saturday night and will run from 7-10 and I'm sure everybody will be there so don't miss it. The orange has again been peeled. Southern California is arguably the hottest art spot in the country now and Orange County, with three...

26 October, 2006 /

This Saturday will be the 4th Saturday so that means the arts village in Long Beach will be doing their thing. One spot you should be sure to visit is {open} where they will be presenting the work of Joshua Clay. Don't miss it. Also, Being a closet poetry freak I noticed one of my favorite performance poets Derrick Brown will be doing his thing Sunday night at 8:30. Contact {open} for details. ...

25 October, 2006 /

I wrote a while back how Surf Art is hot and getting hotter. Well, there's one more Surf Art Gallery opening in OC and their first show will open this Sat. night. Featured artists will be Ricky Blake, Joe Curren (brother of Tom) and Dave Hobrecht. Opening will run from 7-10pm and the location is: Surfshop Gallery - 1532 Old Newport Road, Costa Mesa 949-631-2996 ...

17 October, 2006 /

It's time again for Soundwalk. This Saturday from 5-10pm there will be walking tour with about 50 artists participating. Head to Broadway & Elm in downtown Long Beach annd get your bearings there. Last years was a blast so I'm sure this year will be even better. Hope to see you wondering around. ...

03 October, 2006 /

Local Painter Daniel du Plessis opens The Disenchanted Forest this Thursday at the Fullerton College Art Gallery. The opening will run from 5-7pm and the address can be found here. You really should see his work up close if you get a chance. The man has skills. ...

02 October, 2006 /