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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 /

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 /

While we're in the fundraising mode I thought I'd let you all know about an opportunity to support AIDS Services OC this weekend. This Saturday night Mrs. OC Art Blog and I will be having dinner at Bistro 400 in Santa Ana and immediately following that we will get to see Breath of Fire Latina Theatre Ensemble perform Portrait of Ten Women, a play about ten brave Latina women who open their hearts and share their inspirational stories of learning to live with HIV/AIDS. All of...

30 May, 2008 /

It's always nice when I have an opportunity to announce when a new gallery is opening here in Orange County. This Friday night is the grand opening of a new space located in Fullerton called Hibbleton Gallery. It looks like Hibbleton is a group effort and will focus on underground artists, and in Orange County that includes everybody! Their first show will feature Timber! (Chad Eaton), MetaSaurus (Sarah & Trevor Girard) and Japanland (Jason Jones). The opening will run from 7-10pm. Get out there and...

29 May, 2008 /

Local instigators Finishing School have a couple projects taking place in Europe this summer and they need a little help in getting there. So in that spirit they have released a Special Image that will be an edition of 25 and will go a long way in supporting their efforts in the EU this summer. Help support your local artists! ...

29 May, 2008 /

This Saturday night ISM: Gallery at the Koos Art Center opens Best in Show. The opening will run from 7 to 10pm. The details of the show are below:“BEST IN SHOW” A Friendly Art CompetitionISM: gallery presents a playful take on the journey from student to professional artist. A group of student artists from a Junior College, a State School and a Private University will exhibit their work in an environment that provides anonymity from the school they attend, showing amongst their contemporaries in a true celebration of the creative impulse. During...

28 May, 2008 /