250 years of “US” who are we now?
The United States has been shaped by generations of immigrant voices each carrying traditions, struggles, resilience, and transformation. Some found opportunity. Many fought to belong. All became part of the ever-evolving fabric of this nation.
OCCCA invites artists to respond to US: The Immigrant Diaspora in the USA. Show us what “us” means now.
All media welcome: painting, sculpture, installation, video, performance, and more.
Featured above our juror: Peter Frank is a New York-born, Los Angeles-based art critic, historian, and curator with a career going back more than half a century. Read more about the juror and this open call at
/call-for-art
Link also in bio 🔗
🗓 Deadline: May 30
#OpenCall #Diaspora #ImmigrantStories #ContemporaryArt #CallForArtists OCCCA
We cordially invite you to join us from May 1
to May 30, 2026 for a three-person photography exhibit showcasing the work of Joseph Foster, Mark James, and Mustapha El Basri.
The opening reception will be held on Saturday, May 2, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Looking forward to seeing you all !
Calling all artist! Peter Frank would like to see your artwork /occca/us-immigrant-diaspora-in-the-usa/
Entry deadline is May 30th!
OCCCA invites all artists to create, express, explore and address the theme of US - Immigrant Diaspora in the USA through compelling visual art viewpoints of both historic and/or current immigrant contributions, issues and aspects brought on by the diaspora historically impacting and currently facing established, emergent and new immigrant communities and individuals. All media are sought and encouraged including painting, mixed media, three-dimensional art, installation, looped video, new media, performance and experimental artwork. - Jeffrey Frisch
Creativity and
writing workshop March 23 at OCCCCA. Suggested donation $10. 11 AM. Would love to see you there. Workshop facilitator Dr. Gerardo Canul , OCCCA artist and clinical psychologist. 
Thank you to curator Rachel McAdams for her presentation at OCCCA on March 12, 2026.
Thank you to John Spiak, Debra Vodhanel, and Tom Lamb for coordinating this special event.
This is part of a Curator series that we will continue to hold in conjunction with Grand Central arts center. Hope you can make the next event.
