OCCTAC proudly celebrates Dr. Ana Jimenez-Hami, Founder and Executive Director, who received the “Making A Difference in OC” Award from the OMID Multicultural Institute for Development. The honor recognizes her visionary leadership and lifelong commitment to transforming the lives of children and families through the healing power of art.

The Orange County Children’s Therapeutic Arts Center (OCCTAC) proudly celebrated receiving the Outstanding Arts Organization Award at the 25th Annual OC Arts Awards, presented by Arts Orange County.

OCCTAC is honored to be selected as one of 138 nonprofits awarded funding from the Samueli Foundation’s new Breakaway Fund, a $11 million initiative supporting Orange County organizations. This unrestricted grant will help OCCTAC strengthen its infrastructure, retain talented staff, and continue delivering transformative arts, education, and therapeutic programs to children, youth, and families across our community.

The Orange County Children’s Therapeutic Arts Center (OCCTAC) proudly announces Ambassador Gaddi Vasquez as Master of Ceremonies for its 25th Anniversary Celebration. A distinguished public servant and community leader, Ambassador Vasquez’s legacy of leadership embodies OCCTAC’s mission of empowering families through the arts. The milestone event will feature performances, stories of impact, and recognition of community champions.