Laguna Legacy
The Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach features 140 regional artists during its annual Fine Art Show.
Over the decades Laguna Beach, California, has garnered a reputation as one of the premier art towns not just in the state but in the entire country. Not only are there numerous galleries and artists calling the city home, but there are countless art events that lure collectors from all parts. Now in its 87th year is the Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach’s Fine Art Show, which has been rated as a top art festival by local and national publications.
July 5 through August 31, 140 juried artists will exhibit at the show pavilion. The event boasts artist booths—filled with paintings, photography, sculpture and more—as well as live music, hands-on activities and lectures to round out the festivities. “Avid art collectors and festivalgoers will have an outstanding variety of fine art to browse and purchase as they walk among the artists’ displays,” says Sharbie Higuchi, director of marketing and PR for the festival.
Among the artists invited to participate in this year’s show are painters Scott Albert, Paul Bond, Jacobus Baas, Judith Cameron, Gil Dellinger, Alice Gamez,
Greg LaRock, Michael Obermeyer, Michael Situ and Kirsten Whalen, to name a few. There also will be works on view by sculptors Jordan Dimitrov, Jon Edward, Ricky Hill, and Rachelle L. Weir, and jewelry designer Lance Heck. A number of special events will be happening throughout the run of the Festival of Arts. Highlights include the Art Talks and Tea on Wednesday at 1 p.m.; the Art, Jazz, Wine and Chocolate event on Thursdays from July 11 to August 29 at 5:30 p.m., which costs an additional $20; and the children-centric Art and Story Time at 12:30 p.m. on Mondays. Family Art Day is July 14 at noon, while the Festival Runway Fashion Show takes play August 18 at noon.