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

Did anybody else notice the dissatisfaction with the current art blog world expressed in Artnet's Predictions for 2006? Example: Barry Neuman, art dealer: I think it's a safe bet that there will be 50 to 60 new and bona fide (i.e., seriously authored by qualified people) art world blogs by the end of the year. Why is this significant? In some cases, the blogs may speed up the infotainment machine that's impacting the actual, hands-on, real-world art scene, locally and internationally. I guess that means nobody currently...

24 January, 2006 /

Lots of art and artists to see this weekend in OC. The Irvine Fine Arts Center throws their name in the hat with Irvine 35. Irvine 35 will feature 35 (go figure) local artists and it opens on Friday night. Get the info here. ...

19 January, 2006 /

Finally, some truth. AFC is my current favorite blog. Much smarter/funnier/real then most of the poseur art critics out in the blogosphere. It's one thing to take on the big easy targets. It's another to tweak the nose of your peers. Much courage needed (although anonymity helps). Blog much appreciated. ...

19 January, 2006 /

Just had a visitor to The Office remind me that this Friday the HB Art Center opens the annual free for all Centered On The Center. The opening runs from 6-9pm and don't worry there will be plenty to look at. (Time for a real website Darlene...

18 January, 2006 /

This Sunday the Third Annual OC Biennial opens at the Muckenthaler. The opening will go from 12-3pm and will give you a chance to see what OC has been up to lately. This years show was curated by Mat Gleason of Coagula fame so I'm sure it will be a solid line up. (Office alumni will be present). ...

18 January, 2006 /

It's opening time again at The Beall. Tomorrow night knifeandfork (Sue Huang & Brian House) open "5 'til 12." The opening will run from 6-9pm and all the info can be found here. "5 'til 12 is an immersive narrative installation that explores the fragile human ego using evolutionary algorithms and game-theory. Through user identification technology, interactive video-based characters with complex personalities develop in direct response to audience participation over the 2- month duration of the exhibition." ...

16 January, 2006 /

Sorry for the lack of posts. I was hoping to have some opening photos for you today but I'm under the weather. Back at it soon. ...

15 January, 2006 /

Pretty Funny. Via Supr.c.ilio.us: The Blog ...

11 January, 2006 /

Well it's looking more and more like Pomona is going to be the place to be this weekend. I was just notified that four Orange County artists will be featured at the SCA Project Gallery this Saturday night in a show curated by local legend Bob Pece. Reference/Image/Surface will feature Amy Caterina, Michael Maas, Ji Oh and Tom Pathe and will run from 6-9pm. Get the location off the Website. See you there. ...

10 January, 2006 /

There's another art event this Saturday you all should know about that is taking place in the Pomona Arts Colony. A new space is opening up called OneLeaf Fine Arts and is run by Jena McRoberts. This Saturday she opens the group show Confrontations. It will run from 6-12pm and I'm sure it will be a blast. Go to the website for all the details. Side note: Yun Bai who was just mentioned in the recent LA Weekly top ten emerging artist list will be...

10 January, 2006 /

I'm going to have to do some driving this weekend. Pomona, Torrance and Long beach will be destinations where shows are going on that I want to see. Anyway, let's start with Long Beach. This weekend the dynamic duo over at enView kick off 2006 with the first Los Angeles show by NYC based artist Maureen Shields. The opening reception will run from 7-10pm and will include a performance by the Duo ING at 9pm. enView gallery is pleased to present I’d Rather be Lucky than Smart,...

09 January, 2006 /

I'm beat. Usually during openings I just kinda hang, smoke a cigar and enjoy the conversation but for some reason tonight was busy. Lots of people showed up who I didn't get to spend as much time with as I would have liked. So, thanks for coming out, your support is very much appreciated and it was a blast. Look forward to seeing you all again in Feb. Oh and Joel, It was great working with you. It's people like you that make this stuff...

08 January, 2006 /

Bummer. We actually caught the Dada show at the Centre Pompidou while in Paris. Love the Urinal, the Dada show not so much. This is the second time this guy has done it, pretty amazing. Must be a painter. (no offense to all my painter friends...

06 January, 2006 /