Arts & Culture
Galleries
Pacific Edge Turns 25
By Allison Hata | March 14, 2012 8:19 AM
A “Laguna local” gallery is kicking off its 25th year with a bang—Paul C. Jillson, owner and founder of Pacific Edge, invites the public to join him at an open house party on Sunday, March 25 from 1 – 5 p.m. The party, hosted at the gallery, will entertain guests with live music, wine tasting, food catered by GG’s Bistro and, of course, a selection of work from Pacific Edge artists.
Art Roundtable: Fair Play
By OCinSite At-Large | March 07, 2012 9:34 AM
Two gallery owners share how art fairs can benefit the local art scene.
Art Roundtable
By OCinSite At-Large | February 03, 2012 6:00 AM
Two local gallery owners talk about the future of Laguna’s art scene.
Beyond Plein Air
By Daniella Walsh | January 03, 2012 3:59 PM
Laguna Beach, with its approximately 70 art galleries and countless artists living in its environs, continues to nurture its heritage as an art colony. Although plein air painting and California Impressionism still holds sway, high-quality contemporary art has brought diversity, quality and a refreshing unpredictability to an art scene that’s no longer dismissible as beach town cliché.
Western Impressions
By Daniella Walsh | December 27, 2011 5:12 PM
They can be seen in most California beach towns: artists, with easels and brushes at the ready, capturing the scenic beauty of coves, canyons and the coastline. These modern-day plein air painters are supported by societies and competitions, and their work is ubiquitous in galleries and annual art shows.
Collecting Art in The OC
By OCinSite At-Large | November 07, 2011 11:47 AM
Art collectors travel the world, visiting museums, galleries and auctions hoping to discover art that they simply must own. Even if buying a painting, photograph or sculpture isn’t the primary purpose of a trip, exploring the local scene with an eye toward adding to an art collection is part of the pleasure of travel for many.
Collect Art Jewels Not Junk
By OCinSite At-Large | October 05, 2011 11:29 AM
For a novice art collector, it can be difficult to know where to begin, especially in a town like Laguna Beach, whose art scene is overflowing with acclaimed galleries.
Summer Art Roundup
By OCinSite At-Large | July 08, 2011 11:09 AM
Sitting by the sea as we do, it’s easy to overlook the importance of trees to our world. In this summer’s three-venue exhibit “speak for the trees,”artists will remind us that the tree is symbolic of life itself.
Historical Pageant of the Masters
By OCinSite At-Large | June 15, 2011 3:18 PM
It begins. The natural beauty of Laguna Beach attracts hundreds of artists, who flourish in the small village. The area gains a reputation as an art colony. ...
“The Kindest Premeditation”
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This year’s Festival of Arts poster and T-shirt feature a painting by award-winning magic realism artist Paul David Bond Pesqueira.
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