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Red Line Tours – Coordinated by Cog-nate Collective – January 3 @ GCAC

JANUARY 3RD RED LINE TOURS Coordinated by Cog-nate Collective 5-8pm installation in project space / red line stops throughout downtown http://snaproject.tumblr.com/Walks Between 1911 and 1950 the Red Line trolley system of Pacific Electric Light connected Downtown Los Angeles to Downtown Santa Ana, serving as the primary method of transportation and connection for working-class, African American […]

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Vireo: The Spiritual Biography of a Witch’s Accuser – A Serial Opera for Episodic Broadcast

Announcing Vireo: The Spiritual Biography of a Witch’s Accuser A Serial Opera for Episodic Broadcast Online & on TV Lisa Bielawa, Composer & Producer Charlie Otte, Director Erik Ehn, Librettist Announcing Two Unique Taping Sessions Open to the Public Monday, February 23, 2015 from 7-8pm Tuesday, February 24, 2015 from 5-6pm The Yost Theater | […]

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A Busy Week @ Grand Central Art Center

It’s been a busy time at Grand Central Art Center, so we thought we would share some of our recent  activities… Cog•nate Collective  (Amy Sanchez and Misael Diaz) continues their socially engaged projects as artists-in-residence. They have been conducting a series of public walk workshops  throughout Downtown Santa Ana, bringing additional guest artists to GCAC […]

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Glass + Ceramics – Opening Reception November 1st

CERAMICS + GLASS Grand Central Art Center November 1, 2014 – January 11, 2015 NOVEMBER 1 7-10PM – Opening Reception Experience local and student artist’s hand-crafted ceramic and glass works during the much  anticipated  Glass & Ceramics Show + Sale. *Image credit: Klai Brown, Gold Girl Cups.

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What do GCAC Artists-in-Residence do while in residence?

People ask, “What do artists do when they are artists-in-residence at  Grand Central Art Center?” The answer – all types of research, connecting and engagement! Just ask current artist-in-residence Aida Ã…  ehović. As she states, “The best part of my residency thus far has been the unexpected friendship and collaboration with the Forensic Investigator Leonard […]

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Busy September @ GCAC

GCAC is staying very active this month through our current and upcoming artists-in-residence, as well as our new and continuing exhibitions. ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE: CURRENT AND UPCOMING AIDA Ã…  EHOVIĆ Artist Aida Ã…  ehović arrived in residence and will continue her first site visit in development of projects through the end of October. As she expressed her […]

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High School Female Singers – Audition Announcement

High School Female Singers – Audition Announcement Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana is holding auditions at Orange County School for the Arts – through the projects collaboration with  Maria Lazarova, Director of the  Classical Voice Conservatory at OCSA – for the leading role in a newly composed opera project by GCAC Artist-in-Residence composer […]

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THE S.N.A. PROJECT with Cogâ•nate Collective (Amy Sanchez + Misael Diaz) @ GCAC

THE S.N.A. PROJECT  invites local high school and college students to work with contemporary artists to design an artistic intervention in Downtown Santa Ana. EXPLORE + During the first workshop sessions, students will work with  Amy Sanchez + Misael Diaz of Cog•nate Collective  to explore the history and current social + cultural landscape of Downtown […]

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LOUD silence

LOUD silence Curated by Amanda Cachia Grand Central Art Center, Santa Ana, A Unit of California State University, Fullerton September 6 – December 6, 2014 SEPTEMBER 6 6PM – Artist Talk: Alison O’Daniel 7-10PM – Opening Reception gallery@Calit2, University of California, San Diego January 22 – March 13, 2015 LOUD silence offers the opportunity for […]

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