Gallery Events
By OCinSite At-Large | May 27, 2011 1:19 PM
Miles Regis “Pretend World”
Art Cube Gallery
Sculptor Cheryl Ekstrom’s solo exhibit runs through June 14, and Art Cub’s group exhibit, which includes some of Cheryl’s work with bronze, continues through August. (266 Forest Ave.; 949-376-8800; artcubegallery.com)
Cove Gallery
Cove Gallery strives to feature some of California’s finest, most talented artists. Artists currently featured include John C. Hall, Lorraine E’drie, Sheryl Sauer and many others. (1492 S. Coast Hwy.; 949-494-1878; covegallerylaguna.com)
De Ru’s Fine Arts
“Impressionist Landscapes: California & Beyond” and “Paintings by Early California Impressionists,” including Granville Redmond, Joseph Kleitsch, Edgar Payne and others will be on display through June. “Selection of Highlights” showcases the masters of the Early California impressionists as well as new paintings by David Chapple and continues through July. Chapple will be in attendance during the art walk on July 7 from 6 - 9 p.m. Live music and refreshments will be provided. (1590 S. Coast Hwy. 949-376-3795; derusfinearts.com)
Joanne Artman Gallery
A native of Los Angeles, Miles Regis is a Trinidadian-born artist whose work taps into the emotion and experiences of exotic cultures around the world and presents them in ways that are relevant to today’s modernized societies. Over the years, the USC graduate has honed a technique that incorporates drip painting and collage work for a unique and striking result. Through June 30. (326 N. Coast Hwy.; 949-510-5481; joanneartmangallery.com)
Saltfineart
Presenting an evocative and visually engulfing series of exhibitions featuring the works of Cecilia Paredes, Ana Mercedes Hoyos and Cinthya Soto, Saltfineart brings some of the biggest female photographers and their work to Laguna Beach. The astounding, stirring works of these women have been on display in Los Angeles, Tokyo, Buenos Aires, Quito and many other global locales. The show continues through June 30. (1492 S. Coast Hwy.; 949-715-5554; saltfineart.com)
Sandstone Gallery
“Out of The Woods” by Marge Chapman in addition to “Works on Paper” by Lynn Welker, will be featured at the Sandstone Gallery from July 6 to Aug. 1. Celebrating 30 years in Laguna Beach, Sandstone also features works by Marge Chapman, Jennifer Griffiths, KL Heagen, Howard Hitchcock, Sunny Kim, Anne Moore, Marjorie Sanders and Lynn Welker. (384-A N. Coast Hwy.; 949-497-6775; sandstonegallery.com)
The Signature Gallery
An epicenter of Charles H. Pabst’s works, which focus on the natural beauty of the landscape with a heavenly theme, The Signature Gallery also features works by Sue Averell, Joelle Blouin and Shlomi Haziza, among many others. (220 Forest Ave.; 949-376-4244; thesignaturegallery.com)
Studio 7 Gallery
A gallery dedicated to contemporary fine art, current works on display include selections from John Eagle, Nancy Egan, Janine Salzman and others. (384-B N. Coast Hwy.; 949-497-1080; studio7gallery.com)
Townley Gallery
Featuring local and up-and-coming artists from mediums including paintings, sculptures photography and fine jewelry, Townley Gallery currently features works by Shane Townley, Hugo Rivera and Robert Dunahay, among many others. (570 S. Coast Hwy.; 949-715-1860; townleygallery.com)
Wendt Gallery
The work of late impressionist painter Frank Mason is on display at Wendt Gallery through June 31. Don’t miss the work of an artist whose life was chronicled in a documentary at the most recent Newport Beach Film Festival. (1550 S. Coast Hwy.; 949-497-4292; wendtgallery.com)
Whitney Gallery
Marc Whitney’s art works to demonstrate the private visual experience of daily life, through brush strokes and canvas, in addition to a selection of sculpture art. Whitney showcases his work at his eponymous gallery, which is always changing with the addition of new pieces. (305 Forest Ave.; 949-497-4322; marcwhitney.com)
Wyland Gallery
Join premier ocean artist Wyland for a special gallery show at Wyland Galleries of Laguna Beach on June 9 and 10 starting at 6 p.m. Meet the artist in person and be there as he unveils some of his newest works of art. (503 S. Coast Hwy.; 949-376-8000; wylandgalleries.com)
