The Fullerton Museum Center’s new “OC Made” exhibit aims to highlight the diverse work of Orange County’s local art scene.
After noticing that many open exhibitions in the area seemed focused more broadly on Southern California, the museum’s leadership saw an opportunity to hone in on Orange County artists exclusively.
“We want to really create a platform for Orange County,” said curator Georgette Collard.
Art submissions, which will be taken through Jan. 10, must be less than two years old, and the artist must be over 18 and live, work, or attend school in Orange County to be considered.
Collard said more than 100 people have already submitted their work for the March exhibition, which will be judged by a panel of guest jurors. Chosen pieces will be eligible for several monetary awards, including a $1,200 cash prize for first place.
“We just want to be one step in people’s story, and whether that’s a person hanging their art in our galleries or someone attending and being inspired by what they see, we want to be there for both,” Fullerton Museum Center’s Executive Director Elvia Susana Rubalcava said.
Variety is encouraged, and the exhibit aims to showcase a range of mediums, from painters to mixed-media artists and photographers. Applicants can submit up to five pieces per entry, with unlimited submissions allowed, at a $20 fee per entry.
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What: Fullerton Museum Center
Exhibits: Current exhibits include “Crazy World Ain’t It: The Art of John Van Hamersveld; “A Man Named Charlie: Fender’s Unsung Hero;” and opening Jan. 24 will be “Dreams and Liminality,” an exhibition by Taylor Moon Castagnari
Where: 301 N. Pomona Ave., Fullerton
Information: fullertonmuseum.com
So far, entries have included a mix of photography, paintings, 2D works, sculptures, videos, and mosaic pieces. Collard said artwork accepted into the exhibit will be judged by a panel of artists from different backgrounds and experiences, so “everyone gets a fair shot.”
“I’m really excited to see all of it come together,” Collard said. “I think it’ll help provide a platform for artists to submit their work, connect with other artists, and have their artwork seen and judged by established artists, which can help their overall careers.”
Guest jurors will include Abel Alejandre, a Mexican painter and printmaker; Dave Tourjé, founder of the art collective California Locos; and John D. Spiak, director and chief curator of Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana.
The OC Made Exhibit will run March 21 to Aug. 9.
The museum reopened in November after a series of renovations to the more than 80-year-old building and enhancements to make it a more modern gallery space.
Now, Rubalcava said she wants to help create opportunities for local Orange County artists. One of her favorite things is seeing artists’ reactions the first time their work is featured in a gallery, she said, calling it “priceless.”
“Some of our most successful shows are by living artists we can highlight and celebrate as a community,” she said. “We can’t be an island. We can’t be for just some of our members or for a small niche community — I want to be able to open our doors and say you belong; your work belongs on our gallery walls.”
Find out more at fullertonmuseum.com.
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