What’s Happening in Arts and Culture in Orange County in 2025
U.S. premieres, theater, art exhibits, dance, concerts and plenty of cultural events are on tap for Orange County during the first half of 2025. The new year is already looking...
January 3, 2025
2024’s Top 5 Moments in Visual Arts, Culture and Popular Music
We are nearing the final days of 2024 – didn’t that go by in a flash? While we have a few precious moments left, let’s look back on the best...
December 27, 2024
Janet Hilbert of the Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University Passes Away
From the Office of the President, Daniele C. Struppa, Ph.D. It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of the passing of Janet Hilbert, beloved wife of...
December 10, 2024
Martin Benson: An Appreciation
Lawrence Christon literally wrote the book about the founding of South Coast Repertory and was a friend of Martin Benson for many years.
December 9, 2024
Culture OC Picks the Season’s Best for 2024 in Orange County
Performances, exhibitions, holiday festivals and more are in store for the culturally curious in our 2024 holiday guide.
November 25, 2024
Cal State Fullerton’s New Visual Arts Complex Positions Students for the Future
The Visual Arts Modernization Project added and renovated multiple buildings, combined all four of its galleries into one space, and packed classrooms with the latest in digital art technology.
November 8, 2024
Artist of the Year High School Awards Program is at Risk of Disappearing
Program needs to raise $12,500 to continue this season.
November 5, 2024
Laguna Art Museum’s 12th Art and Nature Festival Seeks to Raise Environmental Awareness
Organizers hope this iteration will continue to shine the spotlight on Orange County’s oldest museum with events and community connections.
October 30, 2024
Segerstrom Center for the Arts Announces New Vice President of Programming and Production
Limor Tomer will fill the role as Judy Morr retires after 39 years with the Center.
October 28, 2024
Newport Beach Refreshes Civic Center Park with 10 New Sculptures
Newport Beach’s Civic Center Park added to its rotating display of large-scale sculptures over the summer, presenting art in an exciting and approachable way.
September 16, 2024
Chicano Art from Cheech Marin is the Latest Exhibit on Display at the Old Orange County Courthouse
The new exhibition ‘Chicano Collection/La Colección Chicana Art’ spotlights Chicano art from the private collection of actor and comedian Cheech Marin.
September 6, 2024
Fall Preview 2024: Our Writers Have Chosen Their Top Arts and Culture Picks
We’re excited to share with you our writers’ picks for notable events in theater, dance, visual arts, food, culture and music for fall 2024. Culture OC’s talented team of arts...
September 4, 2024
