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introducing “Purple People Eater” by Tommy Face

Tommy_face_purple_people_eaterApril 4th, 2015. In conjunction with the “All You Can Eat” art show for April’s art walk, GCS invited Tommy Face to leave his mark in the alley in front of our doors. His latest piece entitled “Purple People Eater” was just what we expected from this talented artist. Check out the transformation of the wall below. A big THANK YOU to DEITY for her awesome piece created for february’s art walk. Much more to come.Tommy_Face_street_art

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The Psycho Realm x Big Sleeps meet and greet

PSYCHO_REALM_Big_sleeps_1GCS is proud to host The Psycho Realm once again in our gallery for a meet and greet and product release. This time, they are joined by the world renown artist Big Sleeps. There will only be two events where you can cop the limited edition tee because once they sell out, they are gone forever. Event scheduled to run from 12 noon to 4pm, Sunday April 12th, 2015. We’ll see you there.PSYCHO_REALM_Big_sleeps

“Everything Went Black” Nov 2011

Black_flag_art_show_1Nov. 5th, 2011. Tim Shelton and Still Life Tattoo curated “Everything Went Black” An artist tribute to Black Flag. This was one of the best attended art shows that GCS had the honor of hosting. The roster of great artists went as follows: Phil Kyle, TURK, Dan Smith, Guen Douglas, Tim Shelton, Mr Sawdust, Tim Hendricks, Benjamin Estrada, Steve Turner, Max Dolberg, Jeff Page, Katja Ramirez, Aaron Coleman, Robert Hendrickson, Greg Rojas, Jon Hall, Nate Banuelos, Brett Vann, Adam Vu, Lindsey Carmichael, Steve Whittenberger, Skinhead Rob, Adam Hathorn, Paul Stottler, Jondix, Jim Sylvia, Dana Helmuth, Kyle Crowell, Adrian Sanchez, HEK, John Cormack, Hanna Sandstrom Barton, Frank Caraccioli, Greg Pugh, Colin Dowling, Tim Forbus, Johnny Vampotna, Derick Montez, Ben Cheese, Greg Cusick, Duane Ballard, Justin Warn, Anotnio ‘SOLGR’ Tovar, Jason Anderson and Christian Nguyen.Everything_went_black_art_show_gcs_9

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“Subterranean Heads” Sept 2011 art walk

Subterranean_heads_2Sept. 3rd, 2011. This art walk brought us “Subterranean Heads” art show. Bringing out street art at its finest, this show was a great collection of people that are making noise.Subterranean_heads_10

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“Against The Grain” presented by I Wuz Here March ’12

I_wuz_here_art_show_cbs_gcs_11March 3rd, 2012. The I Wuz Here curated an art show in our Broadway gallery entitled “Against The Grain”. The show included the works of HASTE, HEX CBS, ADEE, DCYPHER, ESEL, and DEFIE. The art show served as a kind of introduction of the I Wuz Here brand to GCS and it’s customers. It was a hit, GCS was honored to host the CBS artists for the art walk. We hope get them back in here at some point so stay on the look out.I_wuz_here_art_show_cbs_gcs_2

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Ink Bombers June ’12 art walk

Ink_bombers_art_show_gcs_11June 2nd, 2012. This was the first time that we hosted the Ink Bombers for an art show in our gallery. These guys are great but you know that by now. These guys are very prolific and they’re always producing work. Stay tuned for more from these cats.Ink_bombers_art_show_gcs_13

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Art Walk JULY ’12

July_art_walk_2012_6July 7th, 2012. From a time before we had a good camera to record all the history. We look back at the art show for the July 2012 art walk. Looks like we had Hippieone, Q-Vo and some of the GOPA gallery crew in the gallery that month. As well as a great grouping of Jamie Johnson’s art work. July_art_walk_2012

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“Bringing Out The Dead” Art Show Nov ’12

Bringing_out_the_dead_art_show_gcs_dtsa_16Nov 3rd, 2012. The November art walk was always one of the biggest art walks of the year. Coinciding with the “Noche De Altares” event on 4th st., it was a perfect choice to launch our day of the dead themed art show. GCS always enjoyed the challenge of curating a themed group art show. And this one was one of our favorites. We took a break from the theme this last november but look out for “Bringing Out The Dead” art show to return in ’15.Bringing_out_the_dead_art_show_gcs_dtsa

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“Sexy Hangover” by Neko Burke Dec ’12

Neko_burke_gcs_artshow_8Dec. 1st, 2012. GCS was happy to land this high quality art show with Neko Burke entitled “Sext Hangover” This guy is an amazing artist. The very impressive pieces that he brought out for the show combined mixed media paintings, carpentry and wood working. More installations than art pieces, this was the type of art show that raises the bar for future art shows. This guy is prolific, so keep an eye out for this guy.Neko_burke_gcs_artshow_dtsantaana_sexy_hangover

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50 and Under Art Show Jan ’13

50_and_under_art_show_gcs_dtsa_20Jan 5th, 2013. GCS was happy to host the second annual $50 and Under Open Art Show. Building on the popularity of the previous year’s 50 and under art show, the second year had more art, more artists and more spectators. Anyone that has followed us through the years knows that January means $50 and Under art show! Look out for more.50_and_under_art_show_gcs_dtsa_1

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Ink Bombers present Comic Cons Art Show Feb ’13

art_show_flyerToday we look back at the second time the Ink Bombers curated an art show in our Broadway gallery. Entitled “Comic Cons”, the art show focused on the darker side of the characters that we all grew up with. Great art show, great line up of talent. The Ink Bombers always go hard. Ink_bombers_gcs_dtsa_1 Gcs_art_walk_dtsa_dtsantaana_ink_bombers_1

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The Art of Kray Art Show Feb 2, 2013

Kray_gcs_art_show_santaana._7Feb 2nd, 2013. GCS was proud and honored to host this very special artist, designer and all around man of many talents Kray Sudderth. His prints are amazing and the mixed media installations were very impressive. Make sure you follow this guy, he is always producing new and exciting items. And did we mention he is a master printer and custom skate deck king.Kray_art_show_gcs_3

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The Raossance – Don’t Look, Don’t Touch May 17, 2014

raos_art_show_gcs_santaana_3Today we look back at an art show that we hosted in our broadway gallery last year with RAOS. The title of the show was The RAOSSANCE / Don’t Look, Don’t Touch. This was a great solo show for this artist, which combined original canvas paintings, ink and mixed media illustrations, wooden sculpture and a cardboard coffin installation. The colors were bright, the imagery unique and the execution was on point. We need more RAOS in our gallery. RAOS_artshow_GCS

 

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Spaceship Tour kicks off at GCS Santa Ana March 14, 2015

Gremlin_gcs_instore_hiphop_7March 14th, 2015. Gremlin, Hands, and the rest of the Wise Owls crew kicked of their “Spaceship” tour in our gallery saturday night. We’ve hosted these cats before and the turn out for the show was great. The night included performances by Asem Pria, Rock-Oh!, Modern Day Soulja, ESKO ,ADON, RX, Vibes and Koncept714.Gremlin_gcs_instore_hiphop

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“F Words” art show May 4, 2013

Fresh_force_gcs_art_show_dtsaMay 4th, 2013. GCS was proud to host “F Words” art show presented by Fresh Force. For those of you that are not familiar with FF, these guys have been part of our gallery shows for quite some time now. Graff, photography, sculpture, illustration and fine art painting, these guys can do it all. Members include 3rdi, APE, Aseph, BIELS, HURL, GUTS, SWAG and VGML. Look out for more from these cats.

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Back To Basics 2 June 8, 2013

Hex_one_back_to_basics_the_observatory_santa_anaJune 8th, 2013. We take a look back at the second annual “Back To Basics” hip hop music festival held at The Observatory here in Santa Ana, CA. Out Da House and The Observatory collaborate on putting together this show that has grown into a concert that is not to be missed. GCS had a vendor booth there and let’s just say that it was busy all day. We only had a few minutes to sneak away and catch 2Mex and Sage Francis for a few tracks. Stay tuned for more from the Back To Basics music festival. Back_to_basics_2mex_santa_ana_hiphop

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August 3, 2013 Art Walk @ GCS Santa Ana

Aug_art_walk_gcs_dtsa_santa_ana_downtown_artist_village_1Aug. 3rd, 2013. Today we look back at the art show we had the pleasure of hosting back in August of 2013. Affectionately called “Summer Slam”, this show featured the work of Dino Perez, Deity, Kasey Mahoney, Joe Ded, RASK, AR and Hannah Webb. Aug_art_walk_gcs_dtsa_santa_ana_downtown_artist_village_23

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CODAK SMITH art show at GCS Santa Ana MARCH 7, 2015

CODAK_gcs_santa_Ana_art_Walk_1March 7th, 2015. GCS has always strived to bring out the best artists and the best art to Santa Ana. This month, we were proud to host CODAK for a solo art exhibit that included a tee shirt release and mural installation. The dtsa was jumping with the beat swapmeet going on a few steps away from our shop and other various art show and music events scattered throughout the area. If you didn’t know, now you know…. CODAK don’t play. Look out for a lot more from this artist.DTSA_art_walk_gcs

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