Sarah Walsh is a Southern California–based artist and educator. She is especially passionate about painting and art history, and her work reflects a deep engagement with both studio practice and critical inquiry. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting from California State University, Long Beach, and later completed a Master of Arts in Art Education along with a graduate certificate in Applied Disability Studies, also from Cal State Long Beach. Her academic and creative work explores themes of memory and space, history, and inclusive art practices.
Chris Hoff started the OC Art Blog in 2004 as a way to build community and promote the marginalized but dynamic Orange County art scene. Chris has made and shown artwork here and abroad, curated shows, most recently the Hidden Treasures exhibition at the John Wayne Airport, and is also responsible for the Hoff Foundation, a private arts foundation formed in 2008 with a commitment to and passion for the arts. As of January 2026 the Hoff Foundation has distributed over 40k in grants to local artists in Long Beach and Orange County. Chris is a therapist by day and is responsible for the internationally popular podcast The Radical Therapist. Chris also served as a Board Member for the Project X Foundation for Art and Criticism.