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

Don't miss a chance to meet artist, musician, surfer and activist BRANDON BOYD. (yes, that is the very same Boyd from rock band INCUBUS) Brandon Boyd working on drawing selected for H.O.P.E. & Hurley collaboration (image provided by Hurley) Another Collaboration for HURLEY - This time they are working with Brandon Boyd and H.O.P.E. (Helping Other People Everywhere) to raise funds and bring awareness to conserving our oceans. If you haven't taken a walk on the beach in the early morning lately you should.  While being surrounded by one of...

31 March, 2011 /

Just like last week when visitors were invited to stitch and bitch with Amy Caterina, Huntington Beach Art Center presents another opportunity to work with another local luminary-assemblage master Laurie Hassold.  On Thursday, March 31, from 6:00-8:00pm Hassold is extending her sculptural work into the realm of performance and video art and is asking for audience participation.  This is taking place in Hassold’s studio at HBAC where she is one of four artists participating in a residency as part of Open Dialogues.  -Krystal Open Dialogues Huntington...

30 March, 2011 /

                       The work of Preston Daniels and Patrick Strand shines in a sparse space like the Phantom Gallery in Long Beach.  White and airy, with windows on every side and an industrial feel, this gallery works well with most contemporary works, but these ones seem to fit especially well.              The Sixpack curating group seems to have their work halfway done for them with such great work and a great space, and yet that is always the job of curator: matching up the right elements...

29 March, 2011 /

The Orange County Great Park in Irvine is seeking four artists from ALL (visual & performing arts, interdisciplinary arts, literature and poetry, design, and architecture) creative disciplines for a 6-month artist residency program.  This interactive residency will allow artists to engage with the community through public studio hours, screenings, performances, exhibitions, workshops, or lectures plus a $7,500 stipend is offered per artist. For full description, guidelines, and application: https://www.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=553 Call closes April 8, 2011. -Krystal ...

29 March, 2011 /

Fullerton, CA Last night, on Saturday evening I found myself walking into some sort of Wonderland that seemed as if it were on the other side of the looking glass...

20 March, 2011 /

There seem to be so few opportunities to study with an artist whose work you admire and have them teach you their craft. Well, the invitation is extended for Thursday, March 24, to take part in Stitch-n-Bitch with pseudo-sod guru, and local ray of sunshine Amy Caterina.  Caterina will be hosting a knitting workshop at the Huntington Beach Art Center, Thursday, March 24, from 5:00-8:00 pm.  First-timers and pros are welcome to partake in knitting, crocheting, fiber arts, venting, conversations, and even a little installation art. ...

17 March, 2011 /

  Measure to Measure Exibition, curated by Lisa Randall and Lia Halloran Closing Reception: Thursday, March 17th, 2011 @7pm Location: Chapman University - Guggenheim Gallery Address: One University Drive, Orange, CA 9286   ...

15 March, 2011 /

Santa Ana Art Walk. First Saturday of every month @7-10pm. Pictures from March 5th. Danielle, Krystof Andres (photographer), and Joe at Raven Studios Andrea Harris at her printmaking studio next to Grand Central Art Center. You can come in her studio during the art walk and learn how to make prints! Liz, April, and Randi   Evan Senn, an artist in her studio inside the Grand Central Art Center. Russell and Jeff Tweena Tran, Piano Instructor, in her studio Ste D: Tweena's Tunes Nicole Steiman, owner of the ARTbar. Anneliese, Marta, and friends ...

13 March, 2011 /

A "Before and After" picture of Mat Gleason's hair cut. Say hello to reality tv show! Mat Gleason arrived at Cal State Fullerton for a guest talk Thursday, March 3. He founded Coagula Art Journal (Coagula.com) in 1992, and since then has written for other journals, including breaking the record for traffic in the art section of the Huffington Post (just check the amount of angry comments in articles). Cougular Art Journal, issues available online as well as in print, is the self proclaimed “the low down on high art online.”   ...

08 March, 2011 /

Long Beach City College Art Gallery is pleased to host two one-person exhibitions by artists Annie Buckley and Dane Picard with an opening reception on Tuesday, March 8, 7 – 8:30 PM.   Dates: March 8 – April 7, 2011 Reception: Tuesday, March 8, 7 – 8:30 PM Hours: M-Th, 10:00 – 4, T & W, 5:00 – 7:30 PM   LBCC Art Gallery Long Beach City College 4901 E. Carson Street Long Beach, CA 90808       Exhibitions:      Annie Buckley              Hybrids & Landscapes       "'Hybrids' is a series of large-scale photographs of women and trees. This project grew...

05 March, 2011 /

Thursday, 03/03: The Plains of Id: Mapping Urban Intervention In Los Angeles On view: March 3 – April 17, 2011 Opening Reception: March 3, 5-8 PM   WHERE: UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM (UAM) College of the Arts California State University, Long Beach 1250 Bellflower Boulevard Long Beach, CA 90840-0004   //An exhibition that focuses on contemporary artists who intervene within a specific area of Los Angeles’ sprawling topography. Artists include: Sandra de la Loza, Patrick “Pato” Hebert, Joel Tauber, and the artist collective Fallen Fruit (David Burns, Matias Viegener and Austin Young).// UAM@noon March 9, 12:15-1 PM, Sick Amour Tree Planting Ceremony   Friday, 03/04: Downtown Fullerton Art...

01 March, 2011 /

A breathtaking masterpiece taken by George Kaczmarek came with a story of falling near a deep black hole in the canyons.   SUNRISE TO SUNSET INSPIRES ORANGE COUNTY ARTISTS   Award winning international photographer George Kaczmarek is the featured artist in the first  ‘Sunrise to Sunset’ exhibition at the non-profit OCFA’s Showcase Gallery at South Coast Plaza Village.  The free opening reception is from 4 PM – 7 PM on Saturday, 12th March.   George Kaczmarek has gravitated to regions of the world that are legendary and sometimes hazardous in order to capture his remarkable images.  His...

01 March, 2011 /

Love fashion and art? There is an art show coming to Downtown Anaheim next Saturday that is aims to showcase fashion. Don't forget the mixer starts at 5:30pm.  The Orange County Fashion Association & Promenade Gallery Present Fashion-Themed Art Show, "Unseamingly OC: Fashion and Art Collide" Opening Reception & Mixer, Saturday,  March 12, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Check in begins 5:30pm)203 Center Street Promenade, Anaheim, CA 92805   Featured artists include: Shaunna Peterson, Kristin Van't Zelfden, ChristieYuri Noh,, Aileen Holmes, Ivan Trejo, Kim Malachowski, and Alice Young. The Orange County Fashion Association in...

01 March, 2011 /