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Special Events
2010 California Biennial Members Opening Reception
Exclusive OCMA Member Event
Saturday, October 23, 2010
8 pm, free for OCMA members
RSVP to memberRSVP@ocma.net
Celebrate the opening of the 2010 California Biennial, which will continue OCMA’s four-decade history of presenting new developments in contemporary art and identifying new talent on the verge of national and international recognition.
Members Wine and Cheese Reception
Exclusive OCMA Member Event
Thursday, November 18, 2010
6 pm, free for OCMA members
RSVP to memberRSVP@ocma.net
Join us as we host a special evening to honor our members! Mix and mingle with other OCMA members, enjoy refreshments, and participate in curator-led tours as part of OCMA Third Thursdays.
Members “Meet a Biennial Artist” Reception
Exclusive OCMA Member Event
Thursday, February 17, 2010
6 pm, free for OCMA members
RSVP to memberRSVP@ocma.net
Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to meet an artist from the 2010 California Biennial and enjoy light refreshments. Then stick around for curator-led tours as part of OCMA Third Thursdays.
Spring 2010 Member Events
OCMA members support modern and contemporary art with enthusiasm, sustaining the museum as it provides enriching art exhibitions and education for a local and national community. The museum welcomed over 150 members at special appreciation events earlier this year, including a Members’ Martini Night, a Members’ Appreciation Night and a Director’s Brunch. Members enjoyed curator-led tours, salon talks with artists and other special programs, in addition to complimentary treats and cocktails.
To become a member Click here .
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| Art of Dining 2011 will be held Friday, May 6. The event will begin with a cocktail reception at the museum and follow with dinner and dancing at the Island Hotel. Stay tuned for more details. |
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One of Orange County’s most prominent social evenings and the premier event celebrating creativity and artistic excellence!
On Saturday, May 8, 2010, the Orange County Museum of Art proudly honored arts leader Sidney B. Felsen at its annual gala fundraiser Art of Dining. Felsen has been a seminal figure in the contemporary art scene for over 40 years. In 1966 he co-founded Gemini G.E.L., the LA-based artists workshop and publisher of hand printed, original lithographs by some of the most accomplished contemporary artists of our time and has collaborated to produce innovative and experimental limited editions by these extraordinary artists.
Sidney has been involved with OCMA since its earliest days and an exhibition organized by the museum in 1992 featured works from the first 25 years of Gemini G.E.L and OCMA’s own collection includes important works by John Baldessari, Larry Bell, Jonathan Borofsky, Vija Celmins, Joe Goode, Edward and Nancy Kienholz, Bruce Nauman, Kenneth Price, Robert Rauschenberg, Edward Ruscha and Richard Serra produced at Gemini G.E.L.
The event was attended by more than 300 museum supporters and arts lovers. Proceeds from the evening benefit OCMA’s public and education programs.
Art of Dining 2010 was sponsored by AnQi, Black, Starr & Frost, Blackbird Vineyards, Brite Ideas, Diana Martin Gifts, Ferrari-Carano Vineyards & Winery, Good Gracious! Events, Island Hotel, Layer Cake, Mikimoto, Mont Blanc, Patrón Tequila, Riedel Glassware, Room & Board Home Furnishings, South Coast Plaza, Twin Palms Publishers, and Young’s Market. The media sponsor was Riviera Magazine
Images:
Patricia Falzon, Sidney Felsen, and Joni Weyl Felsen; photograph courtesy of Colin Young-Wolff
Artist John Baldessari, Art of Dining Honoree Sidney B. Felsen, Artist James Rosenquist, with OCMA Director Dennis Szakacs; photograph courtesy of Colin Young-Wolff
Art of Dining Executive Committee Member Jennifer Segerstom with husband Anton Segerstrom; photograph courtesy of Colin Young-Wolff
Art of Dining Executive Committee Member Inga Beder with husband Mark Beder (far left), Gordon Clune and Elizabeth An; photograph courtesy of Colin Young-Wolff
Art of Dining Executive Committee Members Michelle Janavs and Marsha Anderson; photograph courtesy of Colin Young-Wolff
Guests dancing to Boogie Knights in the Ballroom at Island Hotel; photograph courtesy of Colin Young-Wolff |
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Do you tweet? Follow us on Twitter to receive our monthly trivia tweets!
The first 5 paid museum visitors to answer our Twitter trivia question correctly receive a free featured museum exhibition catalogue.
This month's featured prize is the 2008 California Biennial exhibition catalogue. This fully-illustrated, 224-page catalogue published by OCMA includes texts by guest curator Lauri Firstenberg and guest essayists Joshua Decter, and Rene Peralta.
Details and rules for OCMA Monthly Twitter Trivia Contest:
1) You must have a Twitter account and be following OCMA to receive our monthly trivia tweets.
2) Trivia questions will be posted on the OCMA Twitter account once a month.
3) The first 5 visitors to present a correct answer to the Admissions Desk will receive the featured catalogue from the posting.
4) Paid admission required to participate in trivia game.
5) Featured prize catalgoue will be selected by the museum staff.
6) Winners must be present to receive prize.
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On Saturday, January 30, 2010, OCMA hosted its annual Art Auction, an upbeat evening including cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, with a live auction of major museum-quality works of contemporary art conducted by guest auctioneer Andrea Fiuczynski, President of Christie's Los Angeles. The event began with a cocktail reception at 7:30 pm followed by a fast-paced live auction at 8:30 pm. Proceeds from the evening benefit the museum's exhibition and education programs.
This year’s auction included works by: Kim Abeles, Peter Alexander, Kevin Appel, Siah Armajani, Chuck Arnoldi, Mary Corse, Dorit Cypis, Bart Exposito, Francesca Gabbiani, Jimi Gleason, Doug Hall, Ellsworth Kelly, Martin Kersels, Paul McCarthy, Kelly Nipper, David Reed, Janet Rosener, Sterling Ruby, Alison Schulnik, Peter Wegner, and Patrick Wilson, among others.
This year's event also included a live performance by The Mattson 2, the internationally praised duo of twin brothers Jared Mattson on guitar and loops and Jonathan Mattson on drums. The Mattson 2 has played in cities throughout the world, including Sao Paulo, Brazil; Copenhagen, Denmark; Hryvalla, Finland; and Tokyo, Japan; as well as nationally in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, among others.
Additionally, the event was underwritten by 24 Carrots Catering & Events, one of Orange County’s most sought out caterers. Media sponsorship was provided by Riviera Magazine.
Images:
Peter Alexander, Emery, 2009, polyester resin (on homepage and right)
Kim Abeles, Presidential Commemorative Smog Plates (only Ronald Regan shown), 1991, particulate matter (smog) on porcelain plates with gold enamel, 17 plates, each 10 1/2 inches diameter, courtesy of the artist
Kelly Nipper, Movement with Chalk, 2nd Movement in the Phrase, 1998/2006, framed chromogenic print, edition 5 of 6, courtesy of the artist
Charles Arnoldi, Wee Hour, 2009, acrylic on canvas, courtesy of the artist
Guests admiring artwork up for auction, photograph by Breana Schwarm
The Mattson 2 |
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On June 5th, 2009, the Orange County Museum of Art celebrated its annual gala fundraiser, Art of Dining, at the Westin South Coast Plaza. Art of Dining is one of the areas most prominent social evenings and the premier event celebrating art and creativity and the event raised nearly $400,000 in support of exhibition and education programs for the museum. Co-chaired by Inga Beder and Irene Martino, the successful evening, with more than 300 guests in attendance, brought out arts supporters and professionals, community and business leaders, as well as many young professionals who look to the museum for cutting edge cultural experiences.
This year, Art of Dining honored celebrated visual theater artist Robert Wilson. His productions have decisively shaped the look of theater and opera since the 1960s. Through his signature use of light, his investigations into the structure of a simple movement, and the classical rigor of his scenic and furniture design, Wilson has continuously articulated the force and originality of his own vision. His close ties with leading artists, writers, and musicians continue to fascinate audiences worldwide.
The evening kicked off with a poolside reception at the Westin South Coast Plaza and continued with dinner and dancing on the Terrace Pavilion. The event also featured an extraordinary dining experience with courses created by An Catering by Crustacean, Beverly Hills; Azmin Ghahreman of Sapphire Grill, Laguna Beach; Florent and Amelia Marneau of Marché Moderne, Costa Mesa; David Myer of Pizzeria Ortica, Costa Mesa; Joachim Splichal of Patina Group, Los Angeles; and Hussain Zouhbi of Westin South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa.
An exclusive addition to this year’s event was a special live auction with luxury travel packages provided by Private Trade Winds of Newport Beach. Packages included trips to Big Island, Hawaii; Jalisco, Mexico; and Aspen, Colorado. Proceeds from Art of Dining support OCMA’s exhibition and education programming.
After dinner, guests were treated to a special performance by Barcelona-based music duo, The Pinker Tones, celebrated for their eclectic mix of pop, funk, soul, bossa, break beat, swing, lounge, and psychedelia. At the end of the evening, guests took away special gift bags courtesy of Van Cleef & Arpels and Ketel One Vodka.
Images from top right:
Guest of honor Robert Wilson
Art of Dining 2009 Ultramodern Lead Sponsor is Private Trade Winds
Art of Dining 2009 Ultramodern Media Sponsor is Riviera Magazine |
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