OCFA sponsors galleries, juried exhibitions, outdoor shows, special student shows and community exhibits county wide.


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Upcoming Events & News
Coming in June: The Artists Eye All-Media Open Competition at Showcase Gallery. Take-in will be Saturday, June 7. Take-in will be from 9am until 12 noon and work picked up between 4 and 6pm the same day. Awards will be given at the reception June 14 from 5-7. The show will run for the month of June. Take-out will be from 3 until 5pm on June 29. ...More
April 15-June 1, Showcase Gallery features the student finalists for the Imagination Celebration Poster Competition as they explore how “Imagination Powers the Planet". The public is invited to see the works of these 33 students and 25 OCFA artists at South Coast Plaza Village. Call for details 714-540-6430. ...More
May 10, 12noon-4pm Hey, Kids!!! Paint with the Pros! in the OCFA workshop in South Coast Plaza Village, B-15, 3851 S. Bear. “Imagination Powers the Planet" is the theme of the Imagination Celebration this year. Kids are invited to participate in the creation of artwork with hands-on activities provided by OCFA artists. Free to the public....More
Rancho Santa Margarita Nissan hosts Barbara Gordon and Wayne Tarshis for the month of May. The display is open for visitors from 9am-9pm daily. For information on showing at this location contact Marillyn Brame at visualartsmurals@cox.net...More
Bear Street Gallery features James Cooper, Raymond G. Otis, Yachiyo, Bill Hudson, Nadenne Guptill, Candace Forster, and Dennis Sholtz.There will be paintings and photography by these and other award-winning artists. Gallery open daily by appointment. Call 714-825-0592 or email bearstreetgallery@sbcglobal.net ...More

Comprised of artists and those who support the arts, OCFA welcomes people of all levels of ability and experience. OCFA provides demonstrations, exhibits and special programs.


Art education is supported through scholarships and donations. OCFA sponsors two galleries, juried exhibitions, outdoor shows, special student shows and community exhibits county wide.