Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA)
Founded in 1962 by thirteen visionary women, the Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) emerged from a shared belief in the need for a space to showcase contemporary art in Orange County. With a history rooted in supporting living artists and presenting innovative exhibitions, OCMA has shaped the modern art landscape. Originally known as the Newport Harbor Art Museum, it has continually evolved to provide transformative experiences for its visitors. Now housed in a striking new building designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Thom Mayne of Morphosis Studio at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, OCMA remains a vital cultural hub, pushing the boundaries of art through its collections, exhibitions, and groundbreaking programming.
Exhibitions
Ordinary Extraordinary
Now thru Sunday, May 25
This exhibition reimagines everyday objects and environments, inviting viewers to see the hidden magic in the mundane. Featuring works that elevate the ordinary to the extraordinary, “Ordinary Extraordinary” is a collection of installations and sculptures that playfully transform familiar materials like sponges, erasers, and paper bags into thought-provoking pieces of art.
Artists include Lynn Aldrich, Martha Alf, Claes Oldenburg, Joe Goode, and many others.
Su Yu-Xin: Searching the Sky for Gold
Now thru Sunday, May 25
An exploration of the materiality of color, Taiwanese artist Su Yu-Xin delves into the physical and conceptual properties of pigments, their origins, and their relationships to both natural and synthetic elements.
Unearthed
Now thru Sunday, May 25
An exhibition centered around the intersection of ceramics and geology, featuring works by artists such as Tony Marsh, Yuji Ueda, and Masaomi Yasunaga, who explore the medium’s intrinsic connection to land, place, and natural processes.
The Orange County Museum of Art is located at 3333 Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, CA 92626. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.ocma.art
