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The pandemic has sparked considerable creativity as many people have been finding new ways to celebrate with drive-throughs and virtual gatherings.
Advocates for affordable housing in OC see the Santa Ana Arts Collective as an excellent example of addressing the needs of a specific population.
A mere scratch of the OC skin reveals a teeming literary life underneath. Readings, conferences, panels, workshops and discussion groups take place regularly — or did before the pandemic drove us indoors.
This trending hashtag is meant to encourage people to participate in a “blackout” for 24 hours, in support of Black Lives Matter.
With the Orange County Board of Supervisors taking steps to distribute $75 million in CARES Act funding, arts groups are advocating to be included among those eligible for those funds.
After holding out as long as possible, the Laguna Festival of the Arts and Pageant of the Masters have finally made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 season.
South Coast Repertory recently streamed its production of “Outside Mullingar.” The production was filmed during a pre-opening night performance so that the theater could stream it online for audiences after its live performances were canceled due to the coronavirus. While organizations are eager to continue to engage with their audiences, are strategies like this worth it?
The COVID-19 pandemic has dealt a staggering blow to Orange County’s arts community. According to a report published this week by Arts Orange County, local arts organizations have suffered losses of $16 million since the start of the crisis.
Many local arts groups are struggling, but there are also reasons for hope once we get to the other side of the pandemic.
As California’s shelter-at-home period continues, many religious and cultural institutions that regularly welcome large crowds have creatively adapted to new challenges. Plus, a look at options at cultural institutions.