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Festival of Arts - California's Premier Fine Art Show
July 3 - August 31
The Festival of Arts is California's longest-running outdoor fine art exhibition. Its jury process and open-air gallery
setting allow this festival to please all types of connoisseurs. The show features the original artwork by 140 award-winning
artists from Orange County. Special art-related attractions and special events such as jazz concerts, wine and chocolate
pairings, and guided art tours throughout the eight-week run provide entertainment for all. Open July 3 through August 31.
$7 for adults, $4 for seniors military personnel and Laguna Beach residents Free. Hours: July 3 & July 4 (Open 10 am - 6 pm); July 5 - August 31 (Open daily 10 am - 11:30 pm)
Youth Arts Education Days
Weekdays, July 5 - August 26, 11:00 am - Noon
Youth Arts Education Days
Bring out that creative spark in your young artist at the Youth Arts Education Classes this summer at the Festival of Arts.
Kids will enjoy art classes taught by professional Festival artists in mixed-media, jewelry making, collage and more. Meanwhile,
parents will have free time to view the artwork on display throughout the Festival grounds. Festival artists will also share
some of their creative techniques in a fun and friendly environment that will inspire your kids to come back every week! Classes
offered Monday through Friday, July 4 -August 26 from 11 am-noon. Classes open to children ages 7-12. $10 materials fee per
child per class. Reservations required. Call (949) 464-4268
or email Kathy Pitts. Sign up for a single class,
multiple classes or a series.
Download our Youth Arts brochure and application
Art Talks: Lecture Series
Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 7 - August 23, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Art Talks: Lecture Series
Whether you're an informed connoisseur or an amateur collector, if you're an art lover,
Art Talks on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 am at the Festival
of Arts are for you!
Tuesdays: Exhibiting artists will lead a discussion addressing topics of medium, influence and present trends.
- July 12: Sculptor, Gerard Basil Stripling hosts Tom Lamb, Scott Moore and Marlo Bartels in a discussion on the sources of their artistic inspirations and goals for the future.
- July 19: The Printmakers host "The Process and Issues for the Contemporary Printmaker" a discussion with FOA printmakers on the various processes of Fine Art Printmaking and the issues facing printmakers in our highly digital world.
- July 26: Cermicist, Carol Tripp Martens hosts a group of FOA ceramic artists on issues critical to the medium of ceramics and working in 3 dimensions.
- August 2: Jonathan Burke, President of Laguna College of Art and Design leads a discussion with faculty and alumni of LCAD who are exhibiting Festival Artists on the Laguna Beach art community.
- August 9: Jeweler, Karin Worden leads a discussion with other jewelers on "the Art of Jewelry".
- August 16: FOA Artists discuss the sources of artistic inspiration and creativity.
- August 23: "The Art of Re-imagining Fashion" Join the multi-talented artists who created the fabulous pieces for the 2011 Festival Fashion show in a discussion about creativity, repurposing & re-imagining.
Art Talks: Lecture Series
Thursdays: Some of the best minds in the Orange County art scene - from curators to conservators - will visit the Festival to speak on issues of buying, appraising, displaying, restoring and conserving fine art.
| Date |
Special Guest & Topic |
| July 7: |
Janet Blake, Curator of the Laguna Beach Art Museum |
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The History of the Laguna Beach Art Association |
| July 14: |
Rich Reitzell, Author |
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From a Versatile Brush...The Life and Art of Jean Mannheim |
| July 21: |
Tom Lamb, Martin Betz, and Pat Sparkuhl |
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The Festival Of Arts Permanent Art Collection |
| July 28: |
California Art Services Alliance |
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C.H. Boyd - Appraising & Cataloging
Susan Brown - Conservation and Restoration
Brian Ross - Proper Handling & Storage
David Aeppli - Installation, Display & Transportation
Phil Olson - Framing and Presentation
Chris Bliss - Fine Art Photography
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| August 4: |
Andre Lohnert, Conservator/Artist |
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"How to Care for your Collection" |
| August 11: |
Scott Haskins, Author |
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"How to Save Your Stuff from a Disaster" |
| August 18: |
Jean Stern, Director of the Irvine Museum |
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The Art of Looking at Art |
Art Talks is a fascinating and informative series that you can enjoy with a late morning cup of coffee and the beautiful
atmosphere of the Festival. Free with Festival of Arts admission ($7). Immediately following Art Talks on both Tuesdays
and Thursdays is a docent tour of the Festival of Arts grounds (11:00 am).
Download our Art Talks schedule.
Art, Jazz, Wine & Chocolate: What Could be better?
Presented by UBS
Thursdays, July 7 - August 25, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Art, Jazz, Wine & Chocolate
Art, jazz, wine and chocolate... what could be better? Just about nothing! The very popular Festival of Arts series
Art, Jazz, Wine & Chocolate: What Could be Better?, presented by UBS, will
kick off on Thursday, July 7 with Kendall-Jackson wine and
Xan Confections chocolate pairings that will please the palette, surrounded
by the sounds of smooth jazz that will stimulate the senses. Every Thursday thereafter, 5pm-8pm, Festival guests will
have the opportunity to enjoy the same, with a broad spectrum of jazz styles and genres to be enjoyed over the course
of the season. The Festival's casual and classy outdoor setting, together with the richness of chocolate delectably paired
with choice wine and the sensuous sounds of jazz surrounded by fine art, creates an ideal evening for friends,
sweethearts and family. This summer, plan on spending your Thursday evenings at the Festival of Arts!
Fee is $15 in addition to Festival of Arts admission ($7).
Presented by: 
Celebrity Meet-and-Greet Evenings
Dates listed below at 7:00 pm
Come get an autograph and a photo with your favorite celebrity at The Festival of Arts -
California's Premier Fine Art Show! On select nights of the 2011 season, Festival of
Arts visitors will get an opportunity to meet some of their favorite celebrities at the
Festival's 2011 Celebrity Meet-and-Greet Evenings.
- August 6: Cast of the hit soap The Bold And The Beautiful
- August 20: Cast of the hit show Criminal Minds
Other meet-and-greet opportunities will be announced! Grab a pen and your camera, and take
home a one-of-a-kind memento of your visit with a star at the Festival of Arts! Dates to be
determined. Visit the Festival of Arts online calendar. Free with Festival of Arts admission ($7).
Heather Tom
August 6th
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John McCook
August 6th
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Don Diamont
August 6th
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Scott Clifton
August 6th
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Criminal Minds (cast)
August 20th
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Mix it Up DJ Style with DJ Lucky Lou
Fridays, July 8 - August 26, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
DJ Lucky Lou
Friday evenings at the Festival of Arts are a hopping way to end each summer week, with a variety
of themed music parties led by L.A.'s DJ Lucky Lou. DJ Lucky Lou is a turntable maestro who has
been hailed by 944 Magazine as one of L.A.'s hottest DJs, and he is the resident Friday night
DJ all season long at the Festival of Arts! Bring your swagger, your funk (and maybe even a
little bit of punk) to the Festival of Arts and join the party. Find a dance partner and be
ready to shake a leg! Every Friday DJ Lucky Lou will serve up a fresh sound, including:
- July 8: The British Invasion
- July 15: The 80's
- July 22: Songs of Summertime
- July 29: Crooning with Tony and Frank
- August 5: The 70's
- August 12: Motown
- August 19: Love is in the Air
- August 26: Ain't Nuthin' but the Blues
Free with Festival of Arts admission ($7).
Art of Cooking
Sundays, July 10 - August 28, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Presented by: Chef Joffrey Lopez
The Festival of Arts - California's Premier Fine Art Show presents the 7th annual, increasingly popular weekly event
series, Art of Cooking. Unleash your inner foodie as Chef Joffrey Lopez from WILLIAMS-SONOMA South Coast
Plaza shares recipes, food preparation techniques and proper use of culinary tools all summer long at the
Festival of Arts. Demonstrations will include a wealth of information for both novice and experienced cooks.
Recipes to be demonstrated and topics to be explored include:
- July 10: Fresh Strawberry and Spinach Salad
- July 17: Chicken with Chipotle Lime Rub and Wine Pairing with Kendall-Jackson Wines
- July 24: All About Olive Oil
- July 31: Salsa and Guacamole: Choosing the Perfect Vegetables
- August 7: Carrot and Parsnip Salad
- August 14: Marinated and Grilled Squash
- August 21: Marinated and Grilled Carne Asada and Wine Pairing with Kendall-Jackson Wines
- August 28: Tomato Salad
If you like food (and who doesn't?), you'll love Art of Cooking! Free with Festival of Arts admission ($7).
Sponsored by: 
Jazz on the Green
Sponsored by: KSBR
Select Saturdays: July 9, July 23, July 30, August 6, August 13, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The Festival of Arts is proud to welcome some of the finest jazz
musicians living, to perform on select Saturdays from 1pm-3pm throughout
the 2011 season. World-renowned musicians performing in the Festival's Jazz
on the Green series include:
| Date |
Artist |
| July 9: |
Jessy J |
| July 23: |
Michael Paulo |
| July 30: |
Greg Adams with East Bay Soul |
| August 6: |
Eric Marienthal and Brian Bromberg with a special guest Jeff Lorber |
| August 13: |
Poncho Sanchez |
These living legends play to sold-out crowds and the Festival has the great
opportunity to let our visitors see them in an intimate setting. Each concert
is free with Festival of Arts admission.
Jesse J
July 9
Michael Paulo
July 23
Greg Adams
July 30
Eric Marienthal
Aug 6
Poncho Sanchez
Aug 13
Art in Motion: Hip Hop to Tango
Sundays, July 10 - August 21, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Catch Me Bird
Dance is a major artistic aspect of every world culture. In celebration of this most quintessential
art, the Festival of Arts is excited to announce its brand new
Art in Motion: Hip Hop to Tango
performance series. Lauded dance troupes will delight and move Festival visitors with art in motion
from a variety of dance genres, including Irish Folk, Hip Hop, Hula, traditional dance from India,
Contemporary Dance Theater and more. These specialized genres and dance artists will captivate adults
and children alike! Don't think you're an appreciator of dance? Take in a performance of
Art in Motion: Hip Hop to Tango
and you'll never think about the art of dance in the same way! Free with Festival of Arts admission ($7).
Beatles Classics
Sundays, July 10 - August 28, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! We love them... Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Rock on this summer at the Festival of Arts
Beatles' Sundays performances with Jason Feddy and Friends. Staying
true to the classic pop and rock tunes of this 1960's legendary band, watch and listen to performances of your
favorite Beatles classics every Sunday. These internationally recognized and award-winning artists will have
you singing and dancing to the Beatles' timeless songs that you know and love every week. Sing along with
the band as you relive the fun and electrifying music of the 1960's. Free with Festival of Arts admission ($7).
Festival Runway Fashion
with guest celebrity judge Marlee Matlin
Saturday, August 20th, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
2010 First place - Brad Elsberry
Where Fashion meets Art!
Marlee Matlin
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- a fabulous Fashion Show and Competition on the Festival of Arts grounds in Laguna Beach. The Festival
of Arts is known for putting on truly unique and imaginative events, and for the third year in a row,
Festival exhibiting artists are making fashion their medium at Festival Runway Fashion. Think of it as
the Festival of Arts version of Bravo's Project Runway with an eco-friendly twist. Festival artists
compete against each other to create the most inspired couture; 80% of the materials for which must be
reclaimed, reused or recycled. A full runway fashion show, complete with a three-judge panel and celebrity
host (to be announced) makes it a one-of-a-kind event that is becoming a summer highlight. As glamour guru
Tim Gunn says on Project Runway, "Make it work!" And Festival of Arts artists make it work like no others!
Be amazed and entertained by high art and high fashion at the 3rd Annual Festival Runway Fashion Show,
free with Festival of Arts admission ($7).
photos credit: Mitch Ridder
2010 People's Choice Award
Brad Elsberry
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2010 Second place
Dagmar Chaplin
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2010 Third place
Adam Neeley
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Family Art Day
Saturday, July 16, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Family Art Day
Family Art Day at the Festival of Arts is bound to be the most fun-filled, art-filled and enchantment-filled day
of the entire summer for Orange County families! Family Art Day is designed for and around the children. When they
arrive, kids will get a booklet full coupons redeemable for special activities and treats. They will take a backstage
tour of the Pageant of the Masters. They'll do printmaking and ceramics in the new Art Center. They will even go on
a scavenger hunt where they will answer kid-friendly questions by investigating exhibited art throughout the grounds.
It's a great way to inspire a conversation for the whole family about things like color, dimension, medium and types
of art. And if that's not enough, there will also be face painting, balloon art and even free ice cream from Gina's!
Mom and Dad will enjoy live musical entertainment by The Fugowies, who perform light rock with a ton of great
harmonies. Family Art Day is a summer 2011 must, and best of all it's free with Festival of Arts admission ($7 for
adults, $4 for seniors and students, and free for kids under 12!).
Arts Education .:. Hands-On Demonstration Calendars
Please note that
General Art Workshop
and
Printmaking
activities are free with Festival of Arts paid admission.
Download our Arts Education flyer.
Music & Entertainment Schedule
With such a wide variety of on-site entertainment, you'll find yourself coming back again and again! Be sure to check out our Music / Entertainment Calendar for details.
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