The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting our entire economy, but particularly the artists whose livelihood depends on audiences, and the organizations that give these artists a platform. Every cancellation impacts everyone from the artist to the venue staff and keeps critical revenue from our important cultural organizations. The Orange County Arts Commission has created an Orange… Read More →
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Down on Copperline: Renzo Ortega & the Orange County Arts Support Fund
By David Menconi The Coronavirus quarantine going into effect across America has been devastating for the nation’s business, but even more so for the arts. Not only has the shutdown canceled or postponed arts events, it has also closed down the restaurants, bars and other businesses where artists work to supplement their income. It’s an… Read More →
Amid Coronavirus Cancellations, Local Art Workers Are Struggling Today and Fearing Tomorrow. Here’s What They’re Facing and How to Help.
Emerging Artist Grant Deadline September 21
Vitamin O Artist of the Month: Sol Ramirez & 123 Puppetry
By Alicia Stemper/Vitamin O After becoming interested in puppetry at age three, Sol Ramirez founded 123 Puppetry while still in elementary school. Puppetry includes a much greater variety of form than the classic sock puppet. Explains Sol, “Anything with movement can be considered a puppet.” Sol has also been a “full-on member” of the well-known… Read More →