Art Festivity and Live Tableau Event, Running until August 29th
The sun-kissed coastal town of Laguna Beach is once again playing host to a vibrant celebration of art and culture, as the Festival of Arts and the iconic Pageant of the Masters return for another summer extravaganza.
The Festival of Arts, now open and running throughout the summer, offers a cornucopia of artistic delights, from photographic art to striking jewellery designs, ceramics, glass art, wood sculptures, and more. Notable artists gracing the event this year include Vinita Voogd, showcasing her brightly coloured prints, and Morgan Amirani, whose nature-inspired jewellery crafted from silver and precious stones is a must-see.
Meanwhile, the Pageant of the Masters, now celebrating its 90th year, promises an unique, educational, and entertaining theatrical production. This year's theme, 'Gold Coast', will explore museum collections in California, featuring artworks from some of the state's most prestigious institutions, including the Crocker Art Museum, De Young Museum, LACMA, Hilbert Museum, Bowers Museum, J. Paul Getty Museum and Getty Villa, and San Diego Museum of Art.
Visitors who purchase a ticket to the Pageant may enter the Festival grounds throughout the summer without additional cost, allowing them to explore various artist booths and enjoy the array of entertainment, which includes Jazz, Country, Rock performances.
Art enthusiasts will also have the opportunity to delve deeper into the world of art with classes offered at the Festival of Arts for all ages. From learning the art of ceramics to mastering the techniques of oil painting, there's something for everyone.
One artist who has left his indelible mark on Laguna Beach is Marlo Bartels, a former Cerritos College student. Known for his landmark tile works of art and signature public art for major development sites throughout Southern California, Bartels' work can be found gracing the elegant settings of residential properties in Laguna Beach.
Other notable artists showcasing their work at the Festival include Lawrence McAdams, whose dramatic original oil paintings are a spectacle to behold, and Isabelle Alessandra, whose intriguing abstract paintings are sure to provoke thought and conversation.
The Pageant of the Masters continues its run until September 2, with nightly performances, while the Festival of Arts promises a summer filled with art, entertainment, and learning. Whether you're a seasoned art connoisseur or a curious newcomer, there's something for everyone at this year's Laguna Beach Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters.
- The Festival of Arts, in addition to artistic exhibits, offers community news about various workshops and classes for education in art techniques.
- The Pageant of the Masters, celebrating its 90th anniversary, is an entertaining event that incorporates education by featuring artworks from prestigious California museums as its theme.
- Visitors attending the Pageant of the Masters can enjoy lifestyle offerings such as exploring artist booths and attending Jazz, Country, and Rock performances on the Festival grounds.
- Home-and-garden enthusiasts might appreciate the works of Marlo Bartels, an artist known for his tile works of art, which are featured in residential properties in Laguna Beach.
