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

You might want to re-think that curatorial career. It seems now that the hot career in the museum world is the increasingly high profile position of party planner. The LA Times did a piece on MOCA's party planner extraodanaire Vanessa Gonzalez today. And OCMA's resident party girl Ashley Eckenweiler has been getting a lot of attention lately. It'll be interesting to watch how this develops. Museums trying to out party each other. Should be fun! UPDATE: Where Most Needed documents how these MOCA parties brought in over...

02 March, 2007 /

It's 1st Saturday time again so that means there will be a lot to do this weekend. First off.. On Friday Sherie' Franssen opens at the HBAC. Don't miss it. Also on Friday and Saturday night Ace Collaborations opens Exit Routes. J. Flynn Gallery opens an abstraction show on Saturday night. L.L. McAdams opens at Amorviejo Gallery Brad Miller & Brian Sullivan open at Proof. (image brad miller) Paint & Pixels opens @ OCCCA   A Long Quiet Winter opens at Scribble Theory. I...

01 March, 2007 /

I'm giving you all a heads-up here on the OC exhibit you must not miss this year. This Friday night Sherie' Franssen's new show, Just An Inch of Ocean opens at the Huntington Beach Art Center. Here's your chance to see some serious skills when it comes to brush & canvas. I'm also happy to report that Sherie' is now represented by Jancar Gallery in LA and will have a show there in the fall. You heard it here first. Do not miss this show! ...

26 February, 2007 /

Now this is a project I can get behind. This Thursday & Friday current and former UCSD art students known as ACE Collaborations will be presenting  Exit Routes in room #201 at Abbey's Anaheimer Inn. Eleven artists based in San Diego will present work of various media from Friday & Saturday night. All the details can be found here. Let's show them a nice OC welcome. Support the effort! ...

25 February, 2007 /

Thanks to everybody that came out to support the space and the artists. The show was a resounding success. Both the artists and I appreciate your support. As usual some bad photos follow: Mindy Cherri Mindy Cherri Joanna Grasso Joanna Grasso Video Still Tulsa Kinney from Artillery broke through the Orange Curtain. Very nice surprise. Jackie Bunge Artist Bob Pece. Look for him at GCAC next Saturday night. Carrie Yury Mrs. OC Art Blog tending bar. Art fans Crowd shot. Hope to see you...

25 February, 2007 /

Sorry for the lack of posts. I've been sick all week. Hopefully I'll see you at the opening Saturday night. You all can take turns propping me up...

23 February, 2007 /

This Friday is your last chance to catch Los Carozones at Amorviejo Gallery. The closing party will run from 5-8pm and will feature live folk music. Consider it your Friday night art fix. ...

19 February, 2007 /

Thought I'd let you all know about an interesting new site that's geared toward artists. I recently discovered Uber a social platform site geared toward the artistically inclined, primarily bands and visual artists. I also understand this site is the brainchild of 2004 Whitney Biennial artist and LA local Glenn Kaino. I think its a great idea to have a site where artists can store and share their personal media...

19 February, 2007 /

The Office is pleased to present Sexpectations by Mindy Cherri with a new video work by Joanna Grasso in our project space. There will be a reception for the artists Sat. the 24th from 6-9pm The new work presented in Sexpectations is the artist’s response to what is going on around her and within her. Each piece has become an exploration of domesticity and relationships, specifically the secrets we have within relationships and the fragile nature of relationships. The artist finds it fascinating how conversations...

16 February, 2007 /

Tonight the Greenleaf Gallery at Whittier College opens a show by local painter Marie Thibeault. Marie who teaches painting at CSULB is very well regarded in local circles so I'm very interested in seeing this show. There will be an artist talk starting at 6pm followed by the opening which will run from 7-9pm. Go to the website for the address. ...

15 February, 2007 /

So I'm right in the middle of trying to aquire a painting by Amy Sillman who I personally think is one of the best and brightest painters working today and I think things are going smoothly when the gallerist out of the blue sends me an email where she apologizes and says unfortunately she has sold the painting. I'm like "What!!" I was bummed out for week I figured now that Amy was on the cover of Artforum it was going to be pretty hard...

13 February, 2007 /

Attended the Laguna Art Museum Auction on Saturday night and had a great time. There were many friends there and the event looked to be very successful for the museum. There were a couple surprises, some hot artists didn't get any bids and some savvy collectors stole some great works (the benefit of these types of auctions). I'm proud to report the Office alumni did quite well. Some bad photos follow: LAM Curator Jacqueline Bunge Artist Jeff Koegel with work Artist Mindy Cherri Artist...

11 February, 2007 /

Artscene just announced that tickets are now available for the Artscene: 25, Los Angeles Art Awards dinner. The event will be held April 18th at LACMA and the evening will consist of an awards dinner and various panel discussions. You will also have a chance to vote for who you think is the most important artist in LA during the last 25 years and who you think is a rising star in LA. Should be a great night. ...

09 February, 2007 /

The big art event this weekend is the annual Laguna Art Museum Auction. The auction will run from 6-10pm and tickets are $125. You can go to the website to view some of the works available and get tickets. I don't plan on leaving empty handed. Hope to see you there. ...

08 February, 2007 /