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

Please mark your calendars and leave Saturday May 31st open. The fine folks at OCCCA have agreed to host a Symposium that I'm in process of putting together. This first symposium of it's kind will be bringing together Orange County based art critic's, academics, gallerists and collectors to discuss the "state of our scene". Some recent panel confirmations include Richard Chang art writer for the OC Register and Tyler Stallings formerly of the Laguna Art Museum and now with UCI's Sweeney Art Gallery. I expect a lively...

12 March, 2008 /

Tomorrow night (Wed.) from 6-8pm Intersections opens at Cypress College. They will also be hosting Alvin Gregorio in the project space. See you there. ...

11 March, 2008 /

Congrats are in order for UCI alum Mario Ybarra Jr. for his inclusion in this years Whitney Biennial. Since I know everybody's thinking it, I'll let Johnny Rotten verbalize it: "Ever get the feeling you've been cheated?” - Johnny Rotten ...

11 March, 2008 /

The legend and power of the Peter Blake mafia continues to grow in the puff piece by Daniella Walsh in this month's Riviera. Peter deserves a lot of credit for what he's been able to pull off down there in Laguna but I might take issue with a couple of statements in the piece. Primarily the use of "cutting-edge" to describe the stable of artists. All very, very talented artists but cutting edge? Compared to? And the statement that Peter is bringing artists down from...

10 March, 2008 /

I'm in Vegas currently staying at the Wynn. He sure likes his art. He has some nice copies all over the place. We are in the Warhol room. Speaking of Vegas, don't miss the opening at the Laguna Art Museum this weekend. Should be a good one. Here's a couple pics:   ...

06 March, 2008 /

You get an early OC Weekend because I'm headed to Vegas for work and then Mrs. OC Art Blog will be joining me for a weekend of poker tournaments. We don't really care how we do against everybody else, it's all about home bragging rights. When I have more time I'll tell you the story of when we came in 1st & 2nd in a tourney and she wouldn't chop. She made me play it all the way to the end. (I won!). Anyway, now...

04 March, 2008 /

I've been watching a lot of New Art TV lately. They do a really nice job of getting out and about. It's New York centric of course but they have a lot of good artist profiles and studio visits. Examples include visits with Joy Garnett and Dana Schutz. Some of you may remember my attempt at Art TV called OC Art Blog TV. I would like to kick that back up but need some help. Any budding film/TV Production students out there want to build a...

03 March, 2008 /

James Cady @ OMC Gallery Leah Parrent @ OCCCA   Jim Caron @ OCCCA Kebe Fox @ OCCCA CSUF Graphics Alumni Exhibit @ GCAC GCAC Director Andrea Harris Mindy Cherri, Joanna Grasso & Julie Perlin-Lee Johnnny Sampson & Dennis Cubbage   ...

02 March, 2008 /

It's first Saturday time again so you know what that means. See you in Santa Ana (and HB) : James Cady opens at OMC Gallery Kebe Fox, Jim Caron (image) & Leah Parrent open at OCCCA A survey of CSUF Visual Arts Professors opens at GCAC The Santora Arts Building will be having and Arts Blast! ...

28 February, 2008 /

Congrats to Grand Central Art Center and their art book publishing effort! The Original Art of Basil Wolverton co-published by Grand Central Press made the NY Times Book Reviews. That book and many other great books can be had at their online store. Thanks C-Monster. ...

26 February, 2008 /

Dear Editor- Attached is a small sampling of the local population that might find regular local gallery reviews of interest. There's many more of us not included in these pics. We are sure your advertisers love this demographic. Your attention would be most appreciated. ...

25 February, 2008 /

Went to the Kaile Hart Crowell opening at the Michiko Loft in Seal Beach last night. Great turn out for the start up effort. Plus main street Seal Beach is a nice place to hang out. Keep an eye on this place. Here's some pics from the opening: The Loft Kaile Hart Crowell Art Kaile Hart Crowell Artist/Curator Amanda McGinnis Crowd        ...

24 February, 2008 /