Upcoming Events & News
June 10-29 The Artists Eye All-Media Open Regional Competition at Showcase Gallery. Come see a wonderful display of artistic talent. Awards will be given at the reception June 14 from 5-7. This show will run in Showcase Gallery for the month of June. Take-out will be from 3 until 5pm on June 29. 714-540-6430
June 22 the General meeting moves up a week to make way for Fathers Day. Come to the June meeting and vote for the Board of Directors. Nominate someone or sign up yourself for the OCFA Board of Directors in the next few weeks. The board is looking for gallery directors, officers, and members-at-large to serve from July 1 2008 until June 30, 2009. The meeting is held at the OCFA Artist Studios workshop in South Coast Plaza Village, at 1:15. At every meeting with refreshments there is a professional demonstrator, an opportunity to enter an art competition, and a chance to win at an art raffle. Contact ocfa@sbcglobal.net or call 714-540-6430 for more information.
June 22 Marine artist Howard ODonnell will demonstrate how he captures the spirit of boats as diverse at racing yachts and historical vessels with precision, color, and drama. Howard is a member of the Festival of the Arts in Laguna Canyon. After a brief OCFA general meeting at 1:15 Howard will begin his demonstration and will continue until 3 at the Art Center at OCFA South Coast Plaza Village. For more info call 714-540-6430.
July 3 The Artist Eye Laguna Gallery will be open for the Laguna Artwalk 6-9. Bring your friends to this fun event. Located at the corner of Cress St. at 1294-A Coast Highway, Laguna Beach. For more information call 949-497-5898.
July 5 Art Walk at Artists Village--Avantgarden, the Art Gallery is located below the Memphis Restaurant in the historic Santora Arts Building in Santa Ana at 207 N. Broadway and offers contemporary and experimental art by OCFA artists. Art Walk is from 7—11pm. Dine at local restaurants and enjoy the galleries and studios. 714-558-8843.
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