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July 2, 2025
Terracotta Warriors Make a Comeback in Santa Ana
The Bowers Museum exhibition features more than 110 newly discovered treasures from Shaanxi province, China, all making their North American debut.
June 30, 2025
Casa Romantica’s New Space, The Studio, Connects Resident Artists with the Community
Renovations have revitalized this San Clemente cultural center, creating new opportunities for local artists to connect with the Orange County community.
June 18, 2025
Rescinded NEA Grants Cause Pain for O.C. Arts Groups Large and Small
Most have no easy way to replace withdrawn grants, which reimburse groups for money already spent.
May 19, 2025
Eight Hidden Gems for Orange County Arts Lovers
Expand your mind and embrace creativity at these lesser-known Orange County landmarks.
May 9, 2025
Seven Students Named as the 2025 Artists of the Year
Orange County’s Artist of the Year program has finally whittled down the 923 students nominated this year to the top seven arts students in the county in 2025. The Artists...
April 27, 2025
Semifinalists Announced for Orange County’s 2025 Artist of the Year Awards
From the pool of 923 nominees this season, 112 students named as semifinalists.
April 20, 2025
Arts Orange County Announces Honorees for Its 25th Annual Awards
The ceremony on Sept. 16 will include honoring the group’s longtime leader, Richard Stein, who is retiring.
April 18, 2025
Full STEAM Ahead: Imaginology Makes Its Return to Orange County
This free, family-friendly event offers a fun and educational space for local youth to explore science, technology, engineering and the arts.
April 7, 2025
Orange County School of the Arts Supporters Protest Santa Ana Unified Amid Legal Battle
OCSA parents, students, teachers and school supporters protest Santa Ana Unified and call for a settlement to avoid bankruptcy.
April 2, 2025
Orange County’s Rising Stars: 12th Annual Artist of the Year Nominees Revealed
High school arts teachers nominated 923 students for the awards program this season.
March 16, 2025
A New Era at Segerstrom: Limor Tomer’s Vision for the Performing Arts in Orange County
Segerstrom’s new VP of programming aims to expand the center’s artistic scope, deepen community ties and build on its legacy.
February 24, 2025
