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[caption id="attachment_2663" align="aligncenter" width="1024" caption="The Great Picture"][/caption] Riverside, CA.  UCR Sweeney Art Gallery & Culver Center of the Arts present The Great Picture: The World's Largest Photograph & The Legacy Project, an exhibition in three parts that tells the tale of the successful campaign to make the world's largest camera and photograph. The photo's mammoth scale of 32 x 111 feet earned it a place in the Guiness World Records, and made it a photo history landmark. "It is also an exploration of the 172-year-old conflict between...

18 August, 2011 /

Magu, in his natural state - a smile. Pomona, CA.   At the collector’s preview of the new exhibition at the dA Center for the Arts, Cruisin Magulandia, the all-around feeling of the event was that of reverence. The entire night was filled with shared stories, friendly faces, passionate music, home-made snacks, and dozens of people looking to open up and revel in the loving memories of artist, Gilbert Luján. Better known as Magu to most, he was a friend to so many people it was overwhelming...

18 August, 2011 /

As part of the Huntington Beach Art Center's Late til 8 series two outstanding local poets, Allison Benis White and Collier Nogues, will be reading on Thursday night August 11th starting at 6pm. Please mark your calendars, and spread the word. Now for a little introduction of the poets: Allison Benis White Allison Benis White is the author of Self-Portrait with Crayon, winner of the Cleveland State University Poetry Center First Book Prize. Her poems have appeared in The Amer...

07 August, 2011 /

Magulandia: A Human Experience Evan A. Senn [caption id="attachment_2570" align="aligncenter" width="194" caption="Gilbert Lujan"][/caption]      In 1974, the art world met Gilbert “Magu” Lujan in a way that no one can forget. The LACMA exhibition of Los Four that year would not be the first time Magu had changed—and challenged—our collective understanding of art and culture in Southern California and it most certainly wouldn’t be the last. Bridging the gap between different cultures in the same community and igniting a worldwide cultural awakening, Magu’s endeavors in artistic expression and...

28 July, 2011 /

  dA CENTER FOR THE ARTS Presents: Cruisin’ Magulandia [caption id="attachment_2564" align="aligncenter" width="545" caption="Cruisin Magulandia"][/caption] A Benefit for the Preservation of a Legacy August 13 –30, 2011        dA      252 South Main Street, Pomona, CA 91767 Opening Reception Saturday August 13, 2011 at 3:00–10:00 p.m. Closing Reception Saturday August 27, 2011 at 6:00–10:00 p.m. POMONA, CA.  The dA CENTER FOR THE ARTS is honored to host a benefit art exhibition for one of the most influential figures in the Chicano Art movement, Gilbert "Magu” Luján. The exhibition will open to the public during Pomona’s Second Saturday Art...

20 July, 2011 /

The Hoff Foundation announced today that it will award the 3rd quarter grants totaling $1,500 to Ali Smith and Jocelyn Foye for professional support. Both artists will receive $750. The Hoff Foundation is a private arts foundation formed in 2008 with a commitment to and passion for the arts. The Hoff Foundation plays a significant and unique role in the development of the arts in Southern California by providing quarterly grants totaling $1000 to artists and/or art organizations that are based in Orange County and/or Long...

11 July, 2011 /

Pomona, CA Orange County artists, Preston Daniels and S.A. Hawkins made it out from behind the "orange curtain" last night for the new exhibition at the dA Center for The Arts entitled, A Sense of Place, a Sense of Space: Architecture and Landscape Inspired Art. These Cal State Fullerton artists are some of the most well known up-and-coming artists within our beloved orange bubble.   [caption id="attachment_2304" align="aligncenter" width="545" caption="A Sense of Place, A Sense of Space"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_2309" align="aligncenter" width="545" caption="Artists Daniels and Hawkins at dA Center...

12 June, 2011 /

The Hoff Foundation announced today that it will award the 2nd quarter grant totaling $1,000 to Carrie Yury for studio equipment support. The Hoff Foundation is a private arts foundation formed in 2008 with a commitment to and passion for the arts. The Hoff Foundation plays a significant and unique role in the development of the arts in Southern California by providing quarterly grants totaling $1000 to artists and/or art organizations that are based in Orange County and/or Long Beach. More information about The Hoff Foundation and how...

16 May, 2011 /

  [caption id="attachment_2055" align="aligncenter" width="545" caption="Title wall"][/caption] In the art world's  recent obsession with Street Art, Pasadena Museum of California Art takes a closer look at the local level. This Street Art Exhibition is not MOCA's copy cat partner, though the buzz coming into the museum was all about that -- MOCA did it first, MOCA did it bigger, MOCA had the controversy, MOCA had the press. One thing that MOCA didn't have that PMCA did, was local flavor. In a place like Southern California, with perfect weather, beautiful...

15 May, 2011 /

Fullerton, CA. Fullerton College, the leading J.C. in for many OC natives holds their annual student exhibitions in their tiny gallery space, hidden from normal view. This hidden gem of a gallery is the home to some of our fave shows in the past year, including Paper Cuts. Lets see what else they've got for us! Fullerton College Art Gallery 1004 [caption id="attachment_1917" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Gallery Install at Fullerton College"][/caption]   gallery times are limited, but are listed here for this exhibition: Mon, May 9, 2011 from 10:00am to 2:00pm Tue,...

09 May, 2011 /

UC Irvine University Art Gallery / Room Gallery / Contemporary Art Center Present: UCI 2011 MFA Thesis Exhibits MFA I: April 21st - May 7th. Opening reception April 21st 6-9 Maura Brewer Sophie Lee Amir Nikravan C. Ree Samira Yamin MFA II: May 12th - May 28th. Opening reception May 12th 6-9 Josh Cho Adrian de la Pena Alexis Disselkoen Noritaka Minami Marcus Perez The University Art Gallery/Room Gallery/Contemporary Art Center, 949-824-9854. studioart.arts.uci.edu/gallery www.ucimfa2011.com www.ucigallery.com www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=121918611219603 Saturday event May 14th, 12-5p Google Map  ...

22 April, 2011 /

The Legal Side of Art Collaboration Moderated by Dean Joseph S. Lewis II, Claire Trevor School of the Arts And featuring panelists: Antoinette LaFarge-Professor of Digital Media, Kyhm Penfil-UCI Campus Counsel, Jonathan Pink- Bryan Cave LLP, and Tony Reese-UCI School of Law Tuesday, May 10, 2011, 1:00-3:00pm Colloquium Room Contemporary Arts Center Claire Trevor School of the Arts, UC Irvine A presentation for artists, lawyers, and arts professionals about how copyright law protects and impacts their work. ADMISSION IS FREE-RSVP to abmuelle@uci.edu...

17 April, 2011 /

The premiere event of "Art in the Streets" at the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA, with contributing writer Evan A. Senn -- of the OC Art Blog and R.A.R.W. ...

17 April, 2011 /

Katy Betz is back again to take you to a place where your mind can run loose and play! Last time we spoke with Katy, she shared with us her creative process and why it is important for her to create space for imagination (Click here to read our interview with her). She shared with me her upcoming MFA show awhile back and I'm excited to share with you that it is finally here-- this Saturday! With her credo as the title of this exhibition, Katy...

14 April, 2011 /

Brandon Boyd at the Hurley )( Space gallery, Costa Mesa (photo credits to Derek Bahn @ Hurley) As promised, Brandon Boyd was kind enough to give the OC Art Blog the low-down on some of his artistic influences and the scoop on the artwork up at the )( Space gallery.  You can still check out the massive mural and pick-up some earth friendly swag until May 13th. OC: Most people know you as a musician and perhaps even 'surfer', so how long have you...

13 April, 2011 /