At the heart of art
Suzie Harrison
Understanding everything that’s going on in Laguna Beach’s art world
can be quite daunting, especially when it comes to the three major
summer art festivals and the world-famous pageant. But all it takes
is a little information, and a small world of art opens.
The Pageant of the Masters, which is celebrating its 70th
anniversary, creates life-sized “living pictures” of classical and
contemporary paintings, sculptures and other famous works of art.
This summer’s show is titled “Seasons.” The show comes to life
through lighting, set design, staging effects and technical genius,
as well as the people who pose in the sets.
Thirty-four pieces are recreated for this year’s show, which runs
nightly from July 9 through Aug. 29. All performances are at 8:30
p.m. and tickets cost $15 to $80. The Pageant is on the Festival of
Arts grounds at 650 Laguna Canyon Road. Information: (800) 487-3378
or (949) 494-1145 or online at www.foapom.com.
The Festival of Arts is a fine art show known as “California’s
premier fine art exhibition.” The juried exhibit showcases 145
world-class artists from the Orange County area representing various
genres. Artists exhibit and sell their work from July 6 through Aug.
31.
The annual event, in its 71st year, is California’s
longest-running outdoors fine art exhibit. Ticket prices are
reasonable, with a season pass costing $5 for adults, $3 for seniors
and students and nothing for Laguna Beach residents and children
younger than 12. On the grounds is Zov’s Bistro, offering
Mediterranean-style food, and Tivoli Terrace, which features seafood,
salads and traditional American cuisine.
It is at 650 Laguna Canyon Road. Information: (949) 494-1145 or
(800) 487-3378 or go online to www.foapom.com. The festival is open
from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. daily.
The Sawdust Art Festival is another favorite, but with a laid-back
flavor.
In its 37th year, it will run June 27 through Aug. 31. The artists
work in a variety of media, including glass, sculpture, photography
and more.
Tickets cost $6.50 for general admission, $5.50 for seniors 65 or
older and $2 for children 6 to 12 years old. Children 5 and younger
get in for free. A season pass is available for $12 or $16 for the
summer and winter shows. It is at 935 Laguna Canyon Road.
Information: (949) 494-3030 for go online to
www.sawdustartfestival.org.
The Art-A-Fair Festival is celebrating its 35th anniversary and
runs from June 27 through Aug. 31. Hundreds of artists compete to be
among 124 members of this internationally juried competition.
Tickets cost $5 for adults and are free for children younger than
12. Senior discounts are available. It’s open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday through Thursday and from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and
Saturday. It is at 777 Laguna Canyon Road. Information: (949)
494-4514 or go online to www.art-a-fair.com.
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