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

Ran up to Downtown LA yesterday to shoot some photo's with George and Adam, the two artists in the Ulteriora show. It seems NPR is going to tag along with them next weekend on one of their explorations and do an audio piece. I'll keep you posted. After we walked the dirty streets of LA, I talked them in to heading over to Chinatown to catch a few shows before the openings that night. Please somebody help me understand this. The last time I...

28 November, 2004 /

Rebecca Schoenkopf's review of the OsCene show at the Laguna Art Museum can be found in this week's OC Weekly and here. I have always respected Rebecca's writing in the weekly. She writes often about the local scene and even when she doesn't like something, and I might disagree, I have always found her to be fair and not mean spirited...

25 November, 2004 /

Because I know everybody will be hitting the malls this week to get an early jump on the x-mas shopping. I thought it would be wise to remind everybody that if they do their shopping over at South Coast Plaza they can mix in an Art Break while picking something up for Junior. OCMA's new media satellite space is now open and showing four video, sound and new media artists who are included in the California Biennial. Details can be found here. In my opinion (i never...

23 November, 2004 /

Just A thought. The old punk rocker in me has always looked at a lot of this street art being appropriated by the rich white kids coming out of local institutions...

20 November, 2004 /

ULTERIORA Everybody should make plans to be in Huntington Beach this Saturday night for two big events. First off of course is the Ulteriora opening at The Office. MONICA FURMANSKI But if you have a chance before or after you come to the opening at The Office be sure to head over to the HB Art Center and catch Monica Furmanski's new photo installation Land and Sea. Monica was in the first exhibit here at The Office, so needless to say I'm a big fan. Don't...

18 November, 2004 /

This Saturday night Out of the Streets presents another of their monthly warehouse art shows, w/music. Details Follow: “Best of the Guests: OOTS Guest Artists from the Past Year”In the month of November, we give thanks to the many talented guests artists who have graced our walls over the past year. OOTS is proud to showcase some of the finest up and coming artists in the Southern California Art Community. An array of the best DJs from our shows will provide the audio artistry your...

17 November, 2004 /

Well the new MOMA is open and if your curious about all the new developments I recommend checking out Tyler Green's MAN site for all the latest. My earliest plans of getting there aren't until March 2005. I plan on knocking out the Armory Show and the new MOMA at the same time. My annual trip to Mecca. ...

16 November, 2004 /

As an active collector of contemporary art. I have always been curious(nosy) as to what other people were doing when it came to collecting art. It seems that nowadays there is so much secrecy around who is buying what and why. As part of an on going effort to demystify collecting art in the contemporary art world, I decided that when ever I make a new buy I will let you know about it. Yes, I know there is some risk in doing that, I...

13 November, 2004 /

Tonight is the final installment of the Perspectives on Art Fall Series at The Huntington Beach Art Center. Part III will focus on California art and artists, begining with California Modernism and continuing through contemporary works. The lecture will be given by Christopher Miles MFA, Professor of Art Criticism/Art Critic, CSU Long Beach. Details Follow: Huntington Beach Art Center 538 Main St.Huntington Beach, CA 92648714.374.1650 7-8:30pm    Reservations Recommended ...

12 November, 2004 /

It would seem this weekend most OC artists are being shown outside of OC. Here is one more to add to the list. Office alum Chie Yamayoshi will be showing her video sculptures this Saturday at the SCA Project Gallery located in the Pomona arts district. SCA Project Gallery is located in the historic downtown area of Pomona, California. Conveniently located off the 10 or 60 Freeways. The SCA Gallery is located on the Basement Level of the Founder's Building. The Pomona Arts Colony hosts...

11 November, 2004 /

The Art Forum Speaker Series held at Santa Ana College continues on Monday with Guest Speaker Mat Gleason Publisher of Coagula Magazine. Monday, November 15th, 12:30 in the afternoon.ART FORUM Speaker Seriesheld Mondays at 12:30 – 2:00Santa Ana CollegeLecture Hall C-1041530 W. 17th St. Santa Ana, CA 92706 ...

11 November, 2004 /

In a continuing effort to promote collecting contemporary art to Orange Countians, there will be much discussion on this site about collecting in general. Soooo...

11 November, 2004 /

On your way to sixspace this weekend be sure to head out a little early to support OC (Fullerton) artist Janice DeLoof as she performs/executes her latest piece "Conversations with the Rose Petal Rug." Details follow: "Conversations with the Rose Petal Rug" (an interactive art piece) Saturday, November 13, 2004, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm "Family Matters" is a body of work by artist Janice DeLoof incorporating theatrical installations, assembled painted furniture and domestic objects, and small mixed media wall paintings that represent symbols and signs from the...

10 November, 2004 /

It's a fact of life that if you are an artist/collector/curator/gallerist/artfan and you live in Orange County, you will be making frequent trips to LA. So one of the goals of this blog is to list events/openings that I think are worth the drive north. First off is Snapshot @ sixspace: sixspace is proud to present an exhibition that highlights the work of five young photographers working in Los Angeles. Snapshot provides just that: a "snapshot" look into the important work being created in Los Angeles...

10 November, 2004 /