Victor Hugo Zayas: Mi Obra
Sunday, February 26, 2012 1:00 p.m. Free for museum members, free for non-members with paid admission . Join us on opening day for a lecture by guest curator Gregorio Luke on the paintings of Victor Hugo Zayas in conjunction with Laguna Art Museum’s new exhibition Victor Hugo Zayas: Mi Obra. Following the lecture, Victor Hugo Zayas [...]
Passport to the Arts
over 500 artists, 300 hands-on art workshops, dozens of special events, restaurants & more! Receive unlimited admission all summer long to these three famous Laguna Beach art festivals and everything they have to offer, all for only $21.50! And that’s not all! Each passport includes one-time free parking in the Act V parking lot on Laguna Canyon Road and FREE shuttle [...]
Fundraiser grossed approximately $182,000
Laguna Art Museum’s 2012 Art Auction on February 4, 2012 for the museum’s education and exhibition programs, which is $50,000 more than it raised at its 2011 Art Auction. . Additionally, attendance increased by 35% from 2011 with 584 people attending the 2012 soiree. Of the 106 participating auction artists, 47 attended including Marlo and [...]
Gallery Event: Saturday, February 18th / 6-9pm
Artist Reception: Complimentary Wine Tasting, Food, & Music Saturday February 18, 2012 / 6-9 pm gallery104.com – 166 ave del mar san clémente ça 92672 / 949.218.0903 Reception Featuring:
Last Chance to Apply :: Artist Call
Last Chance to Apply Before the Jury Meets on Monday Feb 13 2012 :::: CALL TO ARTISTS to be Featured in SPRING 2012 :::: Laguna Beach, CA :::: The Newest Artist Accepted into the group will be Featured on LagunaARTnews.com™ as well as the front page of LagunaART.com™ and our iPhone and Android APPs. – [...]
The Postwar Era: From the Collection, 1945-1980
February 26-April 29, 2012 . The Southern California art scene exploded with artistic innovation and social change post-World War II. The years 1945 to 1980 saw the creation and collapse of various art movements and shaped Southern California as a major cultural force. Laguna Art Museum continues to explore the Getty’s region-wide initiative Pacific Standard Time: [...]
“PUBLIC ART” Program
Five utility boxes within the City of San Clemente have been selected for the “PUBLIC ART” Program. The goal of the project is to use utility boxes as “canvases” for original pieces of art to contribute to the vitality and attractiveness of the City. (A map of the 5 utility box locations can be found [...]
Gallery Director and the Artist
Gallery Director and the Artist - A famous artist approaches his gallery director of which he has been working with for a few years. This is the first gallery the artist has ever shown in and the artist has done very well in the short few years he has shown there. The artist says to [...]
Life Imitates Art : Read Full Story
Life Imitates Art Written By: Dan Albert Date: Wednesday, February 1 2012 Shane Townley and Lagunaart.com bridge the gap between web and reality. When talking about Shane Townley’s journey to becoming President/Director of lagunaart.com ,one might assume his trip began in California. However, in order to get the full story, we must go back to [...]
Laguna Beach ART Walk : Thursday FEB 2
1 LAGUNA ART MUSEUM 307 Cliff Drive 949.494.8971lagunaartmuseum.org January: Best Kept Secret: UCI and the Development of Contemporary Art in Southern California, 1964-1971. February: Preview and bid on over 100 works of art by premier California artists for Laguna Art Museum’s 2012 Art Auction on February 4. March: The Postwar Era: From the Collection, 1945-1980 and Victor Hugo [...]
Welcome artist Laurie Blum to Laguna Beach
The Laguna ART Group is proud to welcome artist Laurie Blum Posted by Laguna ART Group on 1/27/2012 to New Member Artists The Laguna ART Group is proud to welcome artist Laurie Blum “When I paint I merge with what I am painting and whatever comes out of me,I just witness that. This gives me [...]
Entries and Winning Photographs Contest
See ALL the entries and winning photographs at from Laguna Bluebelt Coalition: Results of Bluebelt Photo Contest which celebrated our new Marine Protected Areas and Underwater Parks Day. For a summary of the 1st and 2nd prize-winning photographs see our Newsletter. ___________________________________________ Who is the Laguna Bluebelt Coalition? The Laguna Bluebelt Coalition brings together organizations and individuals with [...]
Welcome artist Brian Simons to Laguna Beach…
The Laguna ART Group is proud to welcome artist Brian Simons Posted by Laguna ART Group on 1/24/2012 to New Member Artists The Laguna ART Group is proud to welcome artist Brian Simons Brian’s featured works can be viewed and purchased online at LagunaART.com/Brian-Simons “In my work, I attempt to express something more than the physical aspects [...]
Laguna Beach Live! Laguna Beach Music Festival – FOA
Tickets TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Order online, or call the Philharmonic Society at (949) 553-2422. FESTIVAL CONCERTS Thu Feb 9 | 8pm | Laguna Playhouse THE GENIUS OF EDGAR MEYER A master composer-performer explores the lush, warm sound of the double bass. Tickets: $40/$35. VIP package: $100 (includes reserved parking and complimentary champagne at [...]
Artist Discussion Series at the Museum
Thursday, February 2, 2012 7:00 p.m. Free admission . Deborah AschheimEarworm (node), 2008Copper, plastic, LED’s, speakersMusic by Lisa MezzacappaPhoto by Richard Sprengeler Laguna Art Museum is excited to continue its artist discussion series in conjunction with the Orange County Great Park called “Conversation With…” This program consists of enlightening and informal 45-minute talks with visiting artists and [...]
Art to Benefit Alzheimer’s Association
Franz Boetsch – All Paintings 50% of Proceeds are donated to Alzheimer’s Association – Prev Next Franz Boetsch – La Jolla Cove – 66″ x 38″ – Acrylic on Canvas 9 Pices to View - http://www.lagunaart.com/franz-boetsch :::: 50% of the proceeds for all of his paintings will go to Alzheimer’s Association
The Power of Words Project + Jan. 28th, 2p.m. to 4pm
The Power of Words Project + Laguna Beach, the inaugural mural project of the nationally-bound Power of Words Project, announces Senator Curren Price — the chair of the California Legislative Joint Committee on the Arts and who represents the 26th district in California State Senate — will be present for the official ribbon-cutting and community [...]
Another Victim of the Laguna Art Bandit!
Laguna Beach police are asking art galleries to keep a closer watch in light of a wave of recent art thefts. Kush Gallery was the latest victim. A $7,500 Vladimir Kush painting was stolen Jan. 5, right before Art Walk started. In the fall, the Townley Gallery and Village Gallery reported thefts of a $2,000 glass sculpture and a [...]
Welcome artist Teri Levine to Laguna…
Laguna ART is proud to welcome artist Teri Levine “By working to make color and light dance,I choose to focus on that part of humanity which offers hope, light, and promise. Gauguin once wrote about color as the language of the listening eye, that which helps our imagination soar with inner power and mystery. From [...]
Welcome artist Laara WilliamSen to Laguna…
The Laguna ART is proud to welcome artist Laara WilliamSen Posted by Laguna ART Group on 1/11/2012 to New Member Artists The Laguna ART Group is proud to welcome artist Laara WilliamSen “I am moved to transform my interior emotions, visions and my gathering of experiences onto the canvas. I work in the moment and usually [...]
Welcome artist Kim Jacobi to Laguna Beach
The Laguna ART is proud to welcome artist Kim Jacobi “Beauty is all around if you just look for it. I see beauty everywhere. My work is my expression of that. When someone appreciates my work, it makes me feel as if we share a secret; that it speaks to them validates my decision to [...]
Cultural Arts Calendar March thru May 2012
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ART LOUNGE ON FEBRUARY 4
LAGUNA ART MUSEUM WILL TRANSFORM INTO AN ART LOUNGE ON FEBRUARY 4, 2012 FOR ITS ANNUAL ART AUCTION FUNDRAISER FEATURING OVER 100 WORKS OF ART FROM CALIFORNIA ARTISTS LAGUNA BEACH, CA (January 31-February 5, 2012)—Laguna Art Museum will transform into a glamorous art lounge on February 4, 2012 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. for its annual art auction. [...]
The main gala event
ART AUCTION 2012 February 4, 2012 The main gala event will take place on Saturday, February 4 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Tickets are $125.00 for museum members and $150.00 for non-members and can be purchased on Laguna Art Museum’s website or by calling 949.494.8971 x219. The price of the ticket includes appetizers and dinner, an open bar, [...]
BONHAMS & BUTTERFIELDS ART APPRAISAL CLINIC
BONHAMS & BUTTERFIELDS ART APPRAISAL CLINIC January 31, 2012 Auctioneers Bonhams & Butterfields will be at Laguna Art Museum on Tuesday, January 31 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:00-3:00 p.m. for an art appraisal clinic. Patrons are invited to bring their valued treasures for a verbal auction value appraisal and to preview the art available [...]
ART AUCTION 2012
ART AUCTION 2012 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS PREVIEW WEEK January 31-February 4, 2012 Patrons are invited to view and bid on the silent auction items from Tuesday, January 31 through Friday, February 3 from 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Saturday, February 4 from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at Laguna Art Museum. Admission to the museum will be free [...]
Calling All Musicians – City Taking Applications for Concert Series Gigs
Laguna Beach City Manager John Pietig’s weekly update: Sunset Serenades and Music in the Park - The Arts Commission is currently accepting information from professional musicians and bands who are interested in being considered for the 2012 Sunset Serenade and Music in the Park concert series. A CD and press package should be mailed to the [...]
CALL to ARTISTS – San Clemente Downtown Gallery
Gallery 104 in San Clemente is currently placing a call to artists for Spring Showings. Please call 949-715-1860 to set up a time with the director and the owner of the gallery. Next artist reception: January 21st 2012 – 6-9pm – GALLERY104.com – music – food – wine tasting
The Postwar Era: From the Collection, 1945-1980 – Laguna ART Museum
The Postwar Era: From the Collection, 1945-1980 . February 26-April 29, 2012 . Following its exhibition Best Kept Secret: UCI and the Development of Contemporary Art in Southern California, 1964-1971, Laguna Art Museum continues in the subject of Pacific Standard Time: Art in L.A. 1945-1980, an initiative of the Getty Foundation exploring art in Southern California from [...]
Welcoming silk artist Kaki Steward to Laguna
The Laguna ART Group is proud to welcome silk artist Kaki Steward Posted by Laguna ART Group on 1/9/2012 to New Member Artists The Laguna ART Group is proud to welcome silk artist Kaki Steward “I call my paintings “silkweeds” where colors and lines are neither inside nor out. They simply encounter one another. Most of [...]
