The galleries denoted with a (*)...

The galleries denoted with a (*) participate in the First Thursday

Artwalk from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 3.

NORTH COAST HIGHWAY GALLERIES

Gallery McCollum*

(949) 497-4027

206 N. Coast Highway

Specializing in local landscapes, seascapes and tropicals. The

gallery is currently featuring Caroline Zimmermann and her collection

of recent paintings from Tuscany and California titled “Terra Bella.”

Laguna Art Museum*

(949) 376-8971

307 Cliff Drive

The museum is currently featuring “Surf Culture: The Art History

of Surfing.” The exhibit explores the intersection of the surf and

art realms today through the work of an equally cross-disciplinary

group of artists who surf and surfers who make art. The exhibit will

run through Oct. 6.

Laguna North Gallery*

(949) 494-4324

376 N. Coast Highway

Currently featuring new collections of watercolors and oils by

Patti Cliffton and watercolors by Yuko Blake.

Lu Martin Galleries*

(949) 494-8074

372 N. Coast Highway

Currently featuring “Venice Explored,” a collection of oils by

Richard Ho and landscapes, still lifes and seascapes by Alfredo

Gomez. There is also an exhibit of new works by Ruo Li.

Marion Meyer Contemporary Art*

(949) 497-5442

354 N. Coast Highway

Currently featuring “Dreaming in Technicolor,” a collection of

work by Natasha Shoro; “The Reflection of Space” by Quim Bove and

“Business & Sex” by Marques de Jadraque through Sept. 15. On Sept. 5

the gallery will open “Surface Paintings” by Mark Erickson, with an

artist’s reception from 6 to 9 p.m. The collection will run through

Sept. 29.

Peter Blake Gallery*

(949) 376-9994

326 N. Coast Highway

www.artscenecal.com/ pblake.html

The Peter Blake Gallery, on North Laguna’s historic Gallery Row,

has been the definitive source for modern and contemporary art since

opening in 1992. The gallery is currently featuring a collection of

new paintings by Geoffrey Krueger, Tom Leaver and Suong Yangchareon.

Quorum Art Gallery*

(949) 494-4422

374 N. Coast Highway

Gail Stahl will be the visiting artist this month. The Quorum

Gallery consists of 12 permanent artists and a guest artist rotating

every two months.

Sandstone Gallery*

(949) 497-6775

384A N. Coast Highway

Featuring “California Vision,” watercolors by featured artist

Shirley Amburgey, and “Back Bay Scapes,” oils by guest artist Luke

Spencer. The gallery will open “Nature’s Bounty, Fiori County,” a

collection of oils by Gloria Rowe and a collection of photographic

work by Stephen M. Misch, on Sept. 3. The exhibit will run through

Oct. 1.

Studio 7 Gallery*

(949) 497-1080

384B N. Coast Highway

Featuring painting demonstrations by artists Eagle, Wodark,

Wiederman and Anderson.

Whitney Gallery*

(949) 497-4322

350 N. Coast Highway

The Whitney Gallery exhibits works of contemporary realism. The

gallery features oils, watercolors and sculptures by exceptional

artists most of whom are alumni from the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine

Art. Represented artists include, Marc Whitney, Giovanni Casadei and

Felipe Castaneda.

Vincent Farrell Gallery

412 N. Coast Highway

(949) 464-9705

Vincent Farrell has in been in the Laguna art scene for more than

40 years. He is one of the first artists to open his own gallery,

which continues to exhibit his work.

CENTRAL DOWNTOWN GALLERIES

Banking on Art at Wells Fargo Bank*

(949) 497-2234

260 Ocean Ave.

The gallery is currently featuring an exhibit of new works by

artists Joan Cormon, Sheryl Seltzer and Tim Cormody.

Coffin/Fulton Fine Art*

(949) 497-2214

301 Forest Ave.

The gallery features the paintings of long-time Laguna residents

A. Jane Fulton and Lesanne Pelle Coffin.

Diane DeBilzan Gallery*

(949) 494-5757

224 Forest Ave.

Featuring new paintings and sculpture by abstract expressionist

William DeBilzan.

Diane Nelson Fine Art*

(949) 494-2440

435 Ocean Ave.

www.dianenelson.com

The gallery is currently featuring a solo exhibit of recent

figurative abstractions by Linda Christensen along with a special

exhibit of new paintings by Robert La Duke and Raymond Jackson.

Fingerhut Gallery*

(949) 376-6410

210-A Forest Ave.

The gallery is currently featuring the works of Jiang, Smirnov,

Toomalatai, Vanderveen, M.L. Snowden and the delightful work of Dr.

Suess.

Miranda Galleries*

(949) 497-4491

417 S. Coast Highway

Exhibiting the most recent works by Spanish master Royo, including

his newest serigraph, “En El Campo”.

Miranda International

(949) 376-8850

357 S. Coast Highway

Featuring a collection of new works by artists Anton Arkhipov,

Robert Cook and Michelle Samerjan.

Pure Color*

(949) 497-1129

570 S. Coast Highway

Pure Color exclusively features the photography of Mike Kelly of

Laguna Beach. Recent works are from his “Discovering America” trip.

Richard MacDonald Gallery and Sculpture Garden*

(949) 494-1878

326 Glenneyre St.

The gallery exhibits work by Richard MacDonald, Mark English,

Robert Heindel, Marc Whitney and Jian Wang. The gallery specializes

in contemporary figurative bronze sculpture, original paintings and

drawings.

Richard Thomas Galleries

(949) 376-4244

220 Forest Ave.

The gallery is currently featuring, “Atmospheric Realism” a

collection of work Alexander Volkov.

Sherwood Gallery*

(949) 497-2668

460 S. Coast Highway

The gallery represents several contemporary artists in mixed media

wall sculpture, paintings, ceramics, indoor/outdoor sculpture and

functional art furniture. Artist Cheryl Tall will be on-hand from 6

to 9 p.m. Oct. 3 for First Thursday Artwalk.

[seven-degrees]*

(949) 376-1555

891 Laguna Canyon Road

www.seven-degrees.com

With this combination of facilities, artist work/live studios,

technology and services, [seven-degrees] has quickly established

itself as an internationally recognized multimedia art and event

center contributing to the discourse surrounding the direction that

the arts will take in the next decade and beyond. For current art

exhibits please visit their Web site or call.

Win Henstock Gallery*

550 S. Coast Highway

(949) 376-5789

The gallery features original impressionist fine art and

watercolor paintings. Currently exhibiting are works by

internationally acclaimed artists from California and Europe.

Specially featured in August will be paintings from Europe by

renowned artists John and Bruce Yardley.

World Treasures Gallery*

(949) 376-8176

176 S. Coast Highway

Featuring contemporary fine art, sculpture and crafts from Latin

America and Africa. Collection includes Shona sculpture, Mata Ortiz,

Chulucana, Brazilian pottery, baskets and Tagua nut carvings from the

Darien rain forest.

SOUTH LAGUNA GALLERIES

Bahram-B Gallery

(949) 581-9542

1273 S. Coast Highway

Featuring stone-bronze sculpture, unique creations and paintings

by artist Bahram.

Bluebird Gallery

(949) 497-5377

1540 S. Coast Highway

The Bluebird Gallery has been specializing in California

impressionist paintings for more than 22 years.

Cove Gallery*

(949) 494-1878

1294 S. Coast Highway

The gallery is an artist-owned gallery and features 15

award-winning artists.

DeRu’s Fine Arts*

(949) 376-3785

1590 S. Coast Highway

DeRu’s Fine Arts gallery is currently featuring “Scenes of Laguna

as Painted by the Early California Impressionists (1890-1940),”

including William Wendt, Edgar Payne, Jack Wilkinson Smith and Frank

Cuprien.

Elizabeth Edwards Fine Art

(949) 464-9805

1590 S. Coast Highway, Suite 4

The gallery is currently featuring “Meditations in Form,” a

collection of reflective abstract paintings by Tom Gardner with

serene, thoughtful sculpture by Hyunae Kang.

Representing modern and contemporary fine art from notable artists

around the world. Paintings and sculpture by Luc Leestemaker, Tom

Gardner, Edward Lentsch, Mark Jacobucci, Dennis Johnson, Gary

Simpson, Bret Price, Rusty Wolfe, Robert St. Croix and Trevow

Southey.

The Esther Wells Collection*

(949) 494-2497

1390 S. Coast Highway

The gallery will open a new exhibit of work by impressionist

Shirley Murray titled “For a Moment.”

Fil Mottola Gallery

(949) 497-1050

1492 S. Coast Highway

Showcasing Robert Wood (1889-1979), Anton Gutknecht (1907-1988),

Michael Walusko (1916-1996), Brando Vilchovich (1924-2001) and Keith

Leighton (1901-1987).

Gallery Grace

(949) 376-9951

1966 S. Coast Highway

www.gallery-grace.com

The current exhibition introduces photographers Carol and Raymond

Baugh. Highlighting their European travels, these photographs are

crisp, clean, romantic images of narrow streets, rolling hills and

Old World architecture.

Gallery Hauptart

(949) 494-2486

750 S. Coast Highway

Featuring the work of German artist Joaquin Haupt, known around

the world for his modern abstract mixed media technique called,

“lacquer foil art.” The gallery also feature sculpture by Ronarong,

Siti and Hella Haga, as well as oriental antique furniture and

accessories.

Gwindingwi Gallery

1495 Glenneyre St.

(949) 376-7902

The gallery features original Shona stone sculpture.

J. Kamin Fine Arts*

(949) 494-5076

1590 S. Coast Highway

J. Kamin Fine Art specializes in Post World War II Russian

impressionist paintings and represents contemporary American

impressionist painter Jacqueline Kamin and Chinese master Shuqiao

Zhou. The gallery is currently featuring a collection titled

“Post-World War II Russian Impressionism,” featuring work by

impressionists of genre, landscape and portrait. A portion of the

proceeds from the sale of note cards of Ms. Kamin’s artwork will be

donated to the Breast Cancer Care and Research Fund. The gallery is

also offering note cards and reproductions of paintings by children

of Chernobyl and proceeds from the sales will benefit the Children of

Chernobyl Foundation.

L. Marconi Gallery

(949) 497-8825

1999 S. Coast Highway

Open by appointment only.

Pacific Edge Gallery

(949) 494-0491

540 S. Coast Highway, Suite 112

www.pacificedgegallery.com

The gallery will open “Visions .02,” a new collection of works by

Laguna painter Brenda Bredvik.

Port Jackson Fine Art*

(949) 376-4111

1550 S. Coast Highway

Port Jackson Fine Art specializes in contemporary art ranging from

abstract to representational to photo realism to figurative.

Exhibitions change monthly.

Redfern Gallery*

(949) 497-3356, ext. 103

1540 S. Coast Highway

The gallery is currently featuring the ninth annual Small Painting

Show The collection will feature small paintings by the early

California Impressionists through Aug. 31.

Shona Gallery of Stone*

(949) 464-1154

1476 S. Coast Highway

Specializing in contemporary indoor and outdoor sculpture, the

gallery also houses an impressive collection of original art work.

Solomon Fine Art

(949) 494-7120

1277 S. Coast Highway

Featuring works by Albrecht Tubke and Dalliendorf, large-scale

color work which expands upon the modernist work of August Sander and

William Eggleston.

Village Gallery

(800) 546-5233

502 S. Coast Highway

The gallery features a collection of work by world-renowned artist

Vadik Suljakov through the end of October.

The Vintage Poster

(949) 376-7422

1432 S. Coast Highway

www.thevintageposter.com

Currently showing a fun new series in collaboration with local

artist Bill Atkins. The series features two different limited edition

prints. These images were designed to invoke fond memories of Laguna

for those just visiting and to promote further visits to the city.

Vision: A Global Gallery

(949) 376-7406

1294 S. Coast Highway

Specializing in fine contemporary artwork from an array of

internationally acclaimed artists found throughout the world today.

Artists featured include Mickey Korzennik, Helene Du Plessis, Jared

Hendler, Wiseman Zwane, Wilma Du Toit, Alexander Boyadzhan, Ralf

Beller and Vito Bojnansky.

Vladimir Sokolov Gallery*

(949) 494-3633

1540 S. Coast Highway

Sokolov Gallery was established and doing business in Laguna Beach

since 1980. It features unique mixed-media abstract paintings by

Vladimir Sokolov, abstract expressionist paintings by emerging artist

Alexander Sokolov and acrylic sculptures by Vasa.

Watercolor Gallery*

(949) 494-8838

1492 S. Coast Highway, No. 7

The WaterColor Gallery currently features original prints and

figurines by internationally known clown artist Chuck Oberstein.

Wendt Gallery*

(949) 497-4292

1550 S. Coast Highway, Suites 101 and 102

The gallery is currently showcasing the works of California

impressionist artist Ron Elstad. The gallery specializes in original,

museum-quality artwork with an emphasis on California impressionism

and expressionism. Works by California Art Club Signature members

along with sculpture from the Roman Bronze Works Foundry and pieces

by Lachaise, Calder, Putnam and others will be on display.