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

Manuel Pardo could not make it to the opening of Stardust at the CSUF Begovich Gallery so he was beamed in to give a talk at the opening….really.  Like something out of a science fiction film the face and voice of New York-based artist Manuel Pardo greeted guests at the Saturday opening reception of his solo exhibition via Skype.  (Skype is a free way of video chatting over the internet.) Gallery director and technology junkie Mike McGee introduced Pardo to the audience that awaited his...

11 April, 2011 /

  David Jacobs Solo Art Show The ARTery Gallery @ The LAB, Costa Mesa Opening Reception: Friday, April 8th, 7-11pm Show runs 4/8 - 4/24 Curated by Phee Farnsworth Please join us for David Jacob's first solo show, hors d'oeuvres, drinks, and beats by Angel Esquivel & Aldo Mardueno.   Now, let's chat with David about his big day tomorrow. Jennifer: Hey David, it's your first show tomorrow! What are some thoughts running through your head right now? David: I suppose inevitably one wonders how the work will be recieved.  It easy for friends and family...

08 April, 2011 /

This weekend is so eventful! Spend a day with art as you head over to Anaheim for Suspended in Space at 4pm, and Long Beach (D-Block Project) for Speculative Materialism at 7pm. Oh look, got your whole day planned out. You are very welcome. -Jennifer...

07 April, 2011 /

        Opening Day for Alexander Calder and Contemporary Art: Form, Balance, Joy Sunday, April 10, 2011 Museum hours: 11 am-5 pm Free admission   11 am-4 pm Visionaries Free 2nd Sundays  Art projects, exhibition tours, & special performances   1-1:30 pm Curator's Talk with Lynne Warren   1:30-3 pm Meet and greet with exhibiting artists   2-2:15 pm Artist talk with exhibiting artist Kristi Lippire   2:30-2:45 pm Artist talk with exhibiting artist Nathan Carter   MORE    Members' Opening Party Saturday, April 9, 2011 8-10 pm Exclusively for OCMA Members    OCMA members are invited to attend the opening party to preview  Alexander Calder and Contemporary Art: Form, Balance, Joy. MORE   Not yet a member? Join today and receive an invitation to this event plus...

07 April, 2011 /

Don't miss a chance to meet artist, musician, surfer and activist BRANDON BOYD. (yes, that is the very same Boyd from rock band INCUBUS) Brandon Boyd working on drawing selected for H.O.P.E. & Hurley collaboration (image provided by Hurley) Another Collaboration for HURLEY - This time they are working with Brandon Boyd and H.O.P.E. (Helping Other People Everywhere) to raise funds and bring awareness to conserving our oceans. If you haven't taken a walk on the beach in the early morning lately you should.  While being surrounded by one of...

31 March, 2011 /

Just like last week when visitors were invited to stitch and bitch with Amy Caterina, Huntington Beach Art Center presents another opportunity to work with another local luminary-assemblage master Laurie Hassold.  On Thursday, March 31, from 6:00-8:00pm Hassold is extending her sculptural work into the realm of performance and video art and is asking for audience participation.  This is taking place in Hassold’s studio at HBAC where she is one of four artists participating in a residency as part of Open Dialogues.  -Krystal Open Dialogues Huntington...

30 March, 2011 /

                       The work of Preston Daniels and Patrick Strand shines in a sparse space like the Phantom Gallery in Long Beach.  White and airy, with windows on every side and an industrial feel, this gallery works well with most contemporary works, but these ones seem to fit especially well.              The Sixpack curating group seems to have their work halfway done for them with such great work and a great space, and yet that is always the job of curator: matching up the right elements...

29 March, 2011 /

The Orange County Great Park in Irvine is seeking four artists from ALL (visual & performing arts, interdisciplinary arts, literature and poetry, design, and architecture) creative disciplines for a 6-month artist residency program.  This interactive residency will allow artists to engage with the community through public studio hours, screenings, performances, exhibitions, workshops, or lectures plus a $7,500 stipend is offered per artist. For full description, guidelines, and application: https://www.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=553 Call closes April 8, 2011. -Krystal ...

29 March, 2011 /

Fullerton, CA Last night, on Saturday evening I found myself walking into some sort of Wonderland that seemed as if it were on the other side of the looking glass...

20 March, 2011 /

There seem to be so few opportunities to study with an artist whose work you admire and have them teach you their craft. Well, the invitation is extended for Thursday, March 24, to take part in Stitch-n-Bitch with pseudo-sod guru, and local ray of sunshine Amy Caterina.  Caterina will be hosting a knitting workshop at the Huntington Beach Art Center, Thursday, March 24, from 5:00-8:00 pm.  First-timers and pros are welcome to partake in knitting, crocheting, fiber arts, venting, conversations, and even a little installation art. ...

17 March, 2011 /

  Measure to Measure Exibition, curated by Lisa Randall and Lia Halloran Closing Reception: Thursday, March 17th, 2011 @7pm Location: Chapman University - Guggenheim Gallery Address: One University Drive, Orange, CA 9286   ...

15 March, 2011 /

Santa Ana Art Walk. First Saturday of every month @7-10pm. Pictures from March 5th. Danielle, Krystof Andres (photographer), and Joe at Raven Studios Andrea Harris at her printmaking studio next to Grand Central Art Center. You can come in her studio during the art walk and learn how to make prints! Liz, April, and Randi   Evan Senn, an artist in her studio inside the Grand Central Art Center. Russell and Jeff Tweena Tran, Piano Instructor, in her studio Ste D: Tweena's Tunes Nicole Steiman, owner of the ARTbar. Anneliese, Marta, and friends ...

13 March, 2011 /

A "Before and After" picture of Mat Gleason's hair cut. Say hello to reality tv show! Mat Gleason arrived at Cal State Fullerton for a guest talk Thursday, March 3. He founded Coagula Art Journal (Coagula.com) in 1992, and since then has written for other journals, including breaking the record for traffic in the art section of the Huffington Post (just check the amount of angry comments in articles). Cougular Art Journal, issues available online as well as in print, is the self proclaimed “the low down on high art online.”   ...

08 March, 2011 /

Long Beach City College Art Gallery is pleased to host two one-person exhibitions by artists Annie Buckley and Dane Picard with an opening reception on Tuesday, March 8, 7 – 8:30 PM.   Dates: March 8 – April 7, 2011 Reception: Tuesday, March 8, 7 – 8:30 PM Hours: M-Th, 10:00 – 4, T & W, 5:00 – 7:30 PM   LBCC Art Gallery Long Beach City College 4901 E. Carson Street Long Beach, CA 90808       Exhibitions:      Annie Buckley              Hybrids & Landscapes       "'Hybrids' is a series of large-scale photographs of women and trees. This project grew...

05 March, 2011 /