The Festival of Arts – California’s Premier Fine Art Show – returns July 6 through August 30, 2014 with 140 of Orange County’s most renowned artists. As California’s longest running outdoor fine art show and one of the nation’s most highly acclaimed and attended juried exhibitions, visitors and art connoisseurs can expect to find the highest echelon of art and artists at the Laguna Beach Festival of Arts.
“Every year we are honored to feature the work of such incredibly talented artists at the Festival of Arts,” says Marketing and Public Relations Director Sharbie Higuchi. Visitors have an opportunity to view and purchase original paintings, sculpture, photography, ceramics, jewelry, and more from artists around Orange County. Since opening in 1932, thousands have shown and sold their artwork at the Festival and many have their work featured in the private collections of leading art collectors, celebrities, and museums around the world.
Throughout its eight-week run, the Festival of Arts offers a wide range of daily activities that the whole family can enjoy. The 2014 events calendar includes nightly live music, jazz concerts, wine and chocolate pairings, cooking demonstrations, guided art tours, and art workshops. Several special one-day events return this year including the Festival Runway Fashion Show and Family Art Day.
“There’s something for everyone this year,” says Higuchi. “Visitors can wander through the artwork and buy a piece to take home, listen to an art tour, catch a demonstration, or just sit back and enjoy the live music. The Festival of Arts is the place to be this summer!”
EVENT INFORMATION
SPECIAL EVENTS
For a complete list of activities visit LagunaFestivalofArts.org. All events are free with admission unless otherwise noted.
· Art Talks: A Lecture Series
Thursdays, July 10 – August 28
(12 – 1pm)
· Art, Jazz, Wine, and Chocolate
Thursdays, July 10 – August 28
(5:30 – 7:30pm); $15
· Jazz on the Green
Saturdays, July 12 & 26, Aug 9 & 30
(1 – 3pm)
July 12: Greg Adams & East Bay Soul
July 26: Down to the Bone
Aug 9: Jeff Lorber Fusion
Aug 30: Spencer Day
· Festival Runway Show
Saturday, August 2
(1 – 4pm)
· Family Art Day
Saturday, August 19
(12 – 3pm)
· Art of Cooking Series
Sundays, July 13 – August 24
(1 – 2pm)
· Sunday in the Park Music Series
Sundays, July 13 – August 24
(2 – 4 pm)
ART WORKSHOPS FOR EVERYONE
· In 2014, printmaking, ceramics and multimedia workshops will be open daily for visitors of all ages to stretch creative muscles. The Festival Art Center, sponsored by Wells Fargo, will be open from 11am – 8pm daily for hands-on artistic fun.
· Creativity runs wild at the Festival’s Adult and Teen Art Workshops where students will create their own masterpieces under the instruction of professional artists. Reservations required, call (949) 464-4234 for information and schedule.
· Monday – Friday, the Festival hosts Youth Art Education Days, art classes for children ages 5-12. Classes include sculpture, printmaking, drawing, and much more. Call for schedule and reservations: (949) 464-4234.
ART TOURS
Free art tours are held Monday – Friday at 11 am and 3 pm and Saturday and Sunday at 11 am and 4 pm. Meet the artists and learn firsthand about their artwork and techniques through discussions and free artist demonstrations.
SPECIAL EXHIBITS
· The Festival’s Junior Art Exhibition, sponsored in part by The PIMCO Foundation, is comprised of over 300 pieces of artwork from Orange County school children (PK-12). The quality of art represented in exhibit will astound art lovers of all ages.
· Support the arts by purchasing artwork from the Art-to-Go Exhibit themed “People, Places, and Things” donated by Festival arts with proceeds benefiting The Artist Fund at Festival of Arts.
DINING OPTIONS / GIFT SHOP
· Tivoli Terrace Restaurant serves lunch and dinner during the Festival season in a beautiful garden setting. Live music is featured nightly. Tivoli Terrace will feature its Summer Pageant Menu with an array of salads and sandwiches and fresh seafood for lunch and a variety of traditional American cuisine for dinner.
· Gina’s Alfresco offers casual Italian fare and is a complement to the Festival’s artistic atmosphere.
· The Festival of Arts boutique style gift shop is the perfect place to find t-shirts, art books, posters, messenger bags and many other items to remember your visit.
GENERAL FESTIVAL INFORMATION
DATES & TIMES
July 6 – August 30, 2014
Open daily from 10am – 11:30pm
Early closing July 6 at 6pm and August 23 at 3:30pm
TICKET INFORMATION
General Admission: Weekdays $7, Weekends $10
Students & Seniors: Weekdays $4, Weekends $6
Free Admission for Children 12 and under, Military, and Laguna Beach Residents.
Passport to the Arts:
A special promotion (funded in part by Bank of America): Passport to the Arts for only $23. Includes unlimited admission all summer long to the Festival of Arts, the Sawdust Art Festival and Art-A-Fair. Enjoy works of art by more than 500 artists, 300 hands-on workshops, dozens of special events, plus a one time, all-day free parking pass with each Passport purchased. Order online at www.LagunaBeachPassport.com. Passports also available for purchase on-site at each festival location during the summer. Offer excludes Pageant of the Masters.
SPONSORS
The Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters are sponsored in part by Fidelity Investments, KOST Radio 103.5, the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel, and Orange County Register.
LOCATION
Festival of Arts Grounds
650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
FOR INFORMATION & TICKETS
(800) 487-2787
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
The Festival of Arts, a non-profit 501(c)(3), has always been a local leader that has helped with the growth and development of the community and the arts in Laguna Beach. Established in 1932, the Festival of Arts’ mission is to promote, produce and sponsor events and activities that encourage the appreciation, study and performance of the arts. For every summer for over 80 years, the Festival of Arts has produced two world-class events: The Festival of Arts- California’s Premier Fine Art Show and the Pageant of the Masters- where art comes to life. Together both shows attract more than 250,000 visitors into Laguna Beach.
Joe Haakenson
