Orange County’s 2026 Artist of the Year Semifinalists Announced
From a pool of 888 nominees, 108 students have been named 2026 Artist of the Year semifinalists.
April 19, 2026
The Living Murals of a Santa Ana Councilmember’s Classroom
Paintings of four local women recognize their courage, leadership and commitment to the community.
April 17, 2026
Disney and Pixar Artwork Headline Hilbert Museum’s 10th Anniversary Exhibitions
Original works by animator Jørgen Klubien anchor a slate of 11 exhibitions and special events celebrating 10 years of the Hilbert Museum of California Art.
April 8, 2026
Culture OC Talks with Arts Leaders to Kick Off Arts, Culture & Creativity Month
Local arts leaders sit down with Culture OC publisher Paul Hodgins to share their thoughts on issues, plans and challenges facing Orange County arts organizations.
April 1, 2026
Fullerton Museum Center Debuts ‘OC Made,’ Spotlighting Local Orange County Artists
The new juried exhibition provides an open call opportunity for artists to show their work, win cash prizes and build their careers.
March 30, 2026
Artist of the Year Program Announces the 2026 Nominees from 88 Orange County Schools
Teachers across Orange County nominate standout juniors and seniors working in seven arts disciplines.
March 15, 2026
UCI Health’s New Medical Complex Promotes Healing Through Art and Nature
UCI Health’s newest campus features 1,600 artworks that reflect the beauty of Southern California.
February 18, 2026
A Candid Talk with Kathryn Kanjo, the New CEO at UC Irvine Langson O.C. Museum of Art
Kanjo, who has spent three decades as a museum director and curator, is steering the Orange County institution through many changes and changing times.
February 13, 2026
The Contentious History of Orange County’s Chicano Murals Turns a New Leaf
The restoration of famed muralist Emigdio Vasquez’s ‘Chicano Gothic’ marks a historic moment of community and government collaboration to preserve Latino public art.
January 19, 2026
Culture OC’s Guide to Arts and Culture Events in Orange County for Winter/Spring 2026
The new year offers audiences a wide range of premieres, returning works, and notable events across Orange County’s arts and culture scene.
January 9, 2026
Culture OC Chronicles a Busy Year
We covered newsworthy stories, profiled fascinating artists and shared unjustly overlooked culture throughout O.C.
December 31, 2025
Orange County’s Bold New Art Wave Puts Paint, Resin and Color in Motion
From fluid art and resin pouring to balloon bursts of color, local studios are redefining how Orange County experiences and creates art.
December 19, 2025
