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GCS Block Party Re-cap

Theydrift_gcsJUNE 6th, 2015- This month’s art walk had a lot in store for everyone. Not only was it the monthly first saturday of the month art walk, but East End Santa Ana held their second annual EAST END BLOCK PARTY, as well as the traveling beatswapmeet. This post is an attempt to capture all the happenings at GCS on this day. I’m sure this will take more than one post, so here we go.

THEYDRIFT a.k.a. Carlos Aguilar and KSRA were our featured artists of the month in our gallery. In addition to the great pieces that they brought with them, they painted live through out the day for the art walk crowd.

JROZ, MC Prototype and Jook blessed the mics this evening.

DJ’s Daine, Real, AB and Neuropunk gave the gallery a great vibe through sound vibrations.

3rdi, Hippieone and Q-Vo also had a chance to share their art with the public.

And to top off the evening, Burst Rock and Tic Tac hosted our first breaking and popping battle held in our new location. B-Boy Tekken and Popper Chris won the night.

And as stated before, many many more photos and videos to come. They_drift_gcs_block_party

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June Art Walk ’15 – GCS BLOCK PARTY 6/6/15

GCSblockpartyGCS is happy to announce our event for JUNE ART WALK. We’re calling it GCS BLOCK PARTY in keeping with the theme of the EAST END BLOCK PARTY. What is that you ask? Well, its like the art walk amplified 10 fold. 4th street will be blocked off to allow for a few music stages. The Beatswapmeet will also be the neighborhood so saying that the day (and night) is going to get busy down here is an understatement. unnamed-5

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GCS welcomes Black Book Sessions #20

Blackbooksessions_oc_gcsGCS clothing store and art gallery is proud to host our friends from Black Book Sessions for their 20th event. The organizers are happy that they have made it to the big 2-0. If you do not know about the event, it is billed as a “free community event” that combines a youth art contest with guest artists painting live along with Dj’s and music. We had the pleasure of hosting them in ’09 at our Broadway location. This event is scheduled for MAY 30th, from 1pm to 6pm. Of course its free and all ages, but if you know some artists that would like to participate, contact www.blackbooksessions.orgBlackbooksessions_oc_gcs_1

“Frank Martinez Declares W.A.R.” art show MAR ’14

We_are_rodents_gcs_artshow_19March 15th, 2014. “Frank Declares W.A.R.” art show in our broadway gallery. Our friends We Are Rodents and Frank Martinez compiled a great body of art work for this fun show. Live music and refreshments were enjoyed by all who attended. We_are_rodents_gcs_artshow_22

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Sick Jacken and Big Sleeps signing at GCS Apr 12, 2015

Sick_jacken_big_sleepsApril 12th, 2015. This wasn’t your typical lazy sunday afternoon at GCS santa ana. Today we had the honor of hosting Sick Jacken of The Psycho Realm and world famous artist Big Sleeps for an artist signing and exclusive product release. Chosen to be one of two locations for this release, the GCS customer base came out in full force to snatch up the new merch and say what up to the guys. Kenos One came through to do some psychos inspired body art to add to the ambiance. Our doors will always open to Jack and all The Psycho Realm family, we can’t wait to do this again soon.GCS_psycho_realm_signing_dtsa

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“All You Can Eat” art show Apr ’15 art walk

April_art_walk_2015April 4th, 2015. There it goes again. That time of the month that we look forward to and build up to. The first saturday art walk. The goal of this month’s show was to fill the gallery space to the brim with friends, recently made as well as the tried and tested. And it went off without a hitch. We had 3 music performances spaced out throughout the night, we had two artist painting live outside our doors and most of all, we had a great crowd of eager patrons and art fans come out and enjoy some of their night with us. Here is a photo re-cap of the show that will be in our gallery for the rest of the month, enjoy!Travis_allen_raymond_art_painting

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Acid Reign in store during Art Walk Apr 4, 2015

Acid_reign_gcs_art_walkApril 4th, 2015. We were thrilled to have Beond and Gajah a.k.a. Acid Reign join us in our gallery for the last art walk. GCS has known these cats for quite some time and they never cease to amaze. We copped their latest release “Losaka” which they released with Japanese MC Gebo. Make sure to get you copy today!Beond_gcs_art_walk

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introducing “One By One” by Joe Ded

Joe_ded_gcs_artApril 4th, 2015. Joe Ded came into town to do a great piece of art for our “All You Can Eat” art show during the art walk. Joe Ded created “One By One” for the whole community to enjoy. Check out the transformation below. Big ups to whoever did the piece before, it ran for some time. before_joe_ded_art

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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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“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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