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 The Attraction Repulsion opens Friday Night at Go Rilla Gallery Also on Friday Night Hibbleton Gallery opens Happily Apathy Featuring Lane Heraclitus. Have fun out there! ...

26 June, 2008 /

In a big blow to OCMA, Elizabeth Armstrong is leaving.Does this have anything to do with the rumors on the street that Director Dennis Szakacs is "difficult" to work with? Has anybody actually kept track of the turnover that has been going on at the Museum? All this while the Museum is planning it's move to the Performing Arts Center. It will be interesting to see if they'll be able to replace Ms. Armstrong who was instrumental over the last several years of putting OCMA...

25 June, 2008 /

I'm currently in New Mexico so posting will be spotty this week. While I'm here I will be checking out Site Santa Fe's 2008 Biennial so more on that later. There are a couple of openings this weekend you should attend so stay tuned for that. More later. ...

24 June, 2008 /

The OC Based group Contemporary Collectors announced their 2008 Fellowship Reward recipient and the $10,000 award will go to Andrea Bowers. All the details of who was nominated and how they were nominated can be found here. Congrats to Andrea! ...

23 June, 2008 /

There's actually a lot to do this weekend so get out there and support your scene. Peter Saul opens at OCMA this weekend. The Land of Retinal Delights : The Juxtapose Factor opens at the Laguna Art Museum this weekend. Saints & Sinners opens at the Artery on Saturday night. ...

19 June, 2008 /

It's been a while since the last Artist Interview so we are long over due and I'm happy to be bringing back the series with the best painter (IMHO) based in Orange County, Sherie' Franssen. Without further ado:Tell us about your work:Visually the work is always based on the human figure, in some sense. Painting the flesh is a visceral experience for me and not something I will ever willingly give up.  Bacon famously said, "We're born, we copulate, we die...

14 June, 2008 /

If you're looking for little music with your art next weekend. Jessica Dobson will be performing at Hibbleton Gallery on Saturday night June 21st. Contact the gallery for more info. ...

12 June, 2008 /

This Saturday night is the opening you won't want to miss. J. Flynn Gallery opens LOL featuring hot OC artist Mindy Cherri and northwest legend Charles Krafft. The opening runs from 7-10pm and I'm sure it's going to be packed. ...

11 June, 2008 /

Sorry I'm late with this I have been under the weather. There's a lot to do this weekend and if I don't die I'll see you around. If you know of anything else let me know and I'll update. OCMA's annual fundraiser Art of Dining is this Saturday night and I think tickets can still be had. Get you tux ready. Saturday night GCAC will feature few artists from the Kustom Kulture scene and DJ's will be on hand. Enclosed, Encased & Enrobed and The Nipple Project...

06 June, 2008 /

OC Art Blog correspondent Jesse La Tour was kind enough to provide some photos of last Friday night's grand opening at Hibbleton Gallery. Their next opening will be June 27th and I hope to personally make it to that one. Enjoy: ...

03 June, 2008 /

Have you done Portraits? Well here's your chance at $25K. The Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery has a call out for the 2009 Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition. The deadline is July 31st and they are accepting all visual arts media. Info can be found here and you can enter here. Good Luck!(image William Lawrance) ...

02 June, 2008 /

This Thursday night is your opportunity to catch a glimpse of what the many art students over at UCI are up too. The UCI senior exhibition Epic: B.A.M.F.A.S. opens Thursday night and will run from 6-9pm and will feature 37 artists. All the info can be had here. See you there. ...

02 June, 2008 /