New Era, New Energy: Fullerton Museum Center Reopens After Major Renovation
A long-awaited grant is funding the Fullerton Museum Center’s renovation, which salutes its past and points to its future.
November 19, 2025
Ariana Kim of Irvine Named 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholar
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October 3, 2025
OCMA and UCI Langson Merger Finalized
The troubled museum gets new stewardship and an enlarged collection. Free admission will continue.
September 29, 2025
National Symphony Orchestra Ireland Appoints Alexander Shelley as Principal Conductor
The National Concert Hall (NCH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Alexander Shelley as National Symphony Orchestra Ireland’s new Principal Conductor. This will be for an initial term of...
September 28, 2025
Carl St.Clair to Lead the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra
Carl St.Clair, longtime conductor of Pacific Symphony, has just landed a new appointment. The Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra (TPO) in Bangkok has chosen the him as its next music director. St.Clair’s new...
September 26, 2025
OC Arts Awards Mark 25 Years of Creativity and Community
Representatives from dozens of local arts organizations gather to honor Jorg Dubin, Jared Mathis, Rick Stein and other influential arts figures and organizations.
September 19, 2025
David Ellenstein Resigns as Artistic Director of Laguna Playhouse
David Ellenstein announced today that he has resigned his position as Artistic Director of the Laguna Playhouse effective November 16, 2025. David Ellenstein comments, “I have truly enjoyed my time...
September 15, 2025
Santa Ana to Proceed with Chicano Heritage Festival, Despite ICE Raids and Political Tension
The fourth annual festival promises a free, family-friendly day full of music, cars, food and community on Aug. 24 at Centennial Park.
August 6, 2025
With Your Help, We’ll Cover It All
Culture OC approaches its second anniversary with fresh honors and a determination to grow with support from readers like you.
July 2, 2025
UC Irvine Pursues Management Negotiations with OCMA to ‘Run the Museum’
In a surprising move, the University of California, Irvine announced today that negotiations were underway with the Orange County Museum of Art that would bring the museum under the university’s...
June 10, 2025
Richard Stein Appointed to the California Arts Council by Gov. Newsom
Richard Stein of Arts Orange County has been appointed to the California Arts Council by Gov. Newsom. Stein has served as the President and CEO of Arts OC for the...
May 20, 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
