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Mid 1990's
In the mid-1990s, Skeith DeWine, a founding member of Santa Ana's Artist Village, and the founder of the cities Santa Ana Arts Walk Skeith established the "Smallest Art Gallery in California" - (TSAGIC) to address a critical gap in exhibition spaces. Over its two-decade run, this unique venue became a cultural touchstone,presenting work opportunities for new museum curators just out of graduate school and showcasing works by both established and emerging artists including notable figures like Seth Kaufman, Lalo Alcaraz, Laurie Hassold including artists and art of the Tom of Finland Foundation. The gallery's inclusive programming, featuring everything from fashion shows, art installations, performance pieces and often presented pieces deemed too controversial for mainstream spaces. By providing a platform for diverse voices and addressing pressing social issues like drug addiction, LGBTQ and BIPOC rights or feminine issues, DeWine's gallery became an essential hub for community engagement and artistic expression in Orange County and Southern California.We are a creative arts organization dedicated to promoting the arts in our community. Our mission is to provide opportunities for artists to showcase their work and for the public to engage with and appreciate the arts. We offer a variety of events, workshops, and exhibitions throughout the year, and are committed to supporting local artists in all disciplines.
American Artist At Large Project
In 1996, arts activist Skeith DeWine established one of Orange County's pioneering collaborative art collectives at his Santa Ana Santiago Train Station Art Studio that ran for five years called the"American Artists at Large Project". The program focused on equipping artists with essential professional skills, including resume writing, press release crafting, and basic marketing and sales techniques. DeWine championed collaborative work and environmental consciousness, encouraging artists to create communal pieces from street refuse when faced with budget constraints. The collective's diverse exhibitions ranged from showcasing the challenges of photojournalism to staging fashion shows and performance art happeningsAt Out in the Streets Project, our mission is to promote art and creativity in our community. We aim to provide a platform for emerging artists and offer opportunities for everyone to experience and appreciate the arts.
A Transformative Artist
Local Artist Brings Transformative Tech to Costa Mesa Art Scene
In 1999, Skeith DeWine founded the California Leonardo da Vinci Institute of Discovery (CALDID) with dual objectives: envisioning the world as if da Vinci were alive today and researching/uncovering the master's lost works. As director, DeWine has led diverse projects, including Mars colonization concepts, rocket design, smart textile technology, humidity-extracting water towers, carbon-neutral urban centers, and a 15-year study / project on North American honey bee and innovative ways to prevent colony collapse disorder. Through lectures at college universities and workshops, DeWine shares da Vinci's legacy, demonstrating how biomimetic insights from nature can inspire innovative technologies across various fields.
2003 Colaboration with Museum of Automotive History
Cool new Color Wheels
In 2003, artist and arts activist Skeith DeWine collaborated with museum exhibition designer Mike Palumbo from the Petersen Museum of Automotive History to establish one of the first STEAM art programs in the U.S. This initiative leveraged their expertise in art, automotive design, and interior car textile and material design to educate Los Angeles children about diverse career opportunities in design and art. By integrating the automobile, museum, and auto industry, they expanded the traditional concept of STEAM education. Their pioneering program soon inspired numerous imitators, highlighting its groundbreaking impact on arts and science education.
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