Artist Scott Moore presenting his work during one of last year’s “Art Talks” discussions
FESTIVAL ART TALKS START ON HIGH NOTE WITH DISCUSSION ON ART AND MUSIC
Weekly Festival of Arts Series begins Thursday July 11
Whether you’re an informed connoisseur, an amateur collector or simply an art lover, Art Talks: A Lecture Series offers fascinating and informative discussions.
Festival exhibitors talk about their inspiration, history, and careers in art. Listening to the artists present their work is not only interesting and inspiring, but gives attendees a deeper understanding of painting, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics and other art on the grounds.
Thursday, July 11: Art Talks kick off with a discussion on art and music led by Scott Moore with Festival exhibitors Tom Swimm, Breck Rothage, and Marlo Bartels. They’ll discuss not only the effect music has on their creative process, but also their own experience as musicians.
In addition to oil painting, exhibitor Scott Moore is also a talented musician. Growing up playing the bass guitar, he performed in several rock bands and even met his wife at a music venue in Downey, CA. Past bands include “The Goodtime Society,” “The Plastic Diversion,” “The Bush” and “Plumgoo.” Most recently in 2000, he switched to the stand up bass for a country swing band called “Buck Naked and The Chapped Cheeks.”
2013 ART TALKS SCHEDULE
- July 11 – “Noteworthy” A discussion of music and art led by Scott Moore. Panel includes artists Tom Swimm, Breck Rothage and Marlo Bartles
- July 18 – “Wish I’d Done That!” Focusing on the Junior Art Exhibit and Children’s art at the Festival. Talk led by Tim Shockley and panelist Stephanie Cunningham
- July 25 – “Capturing California” Artist Robin Hall leads a discussion on of plein air painting with exhibitors Jeff Horn, Ken Auster and Michael Obermeyer.
- August 1 – “Mixing it Up” The art of mixed media led by Carolyn Machado
- August 8 – “A Painter on Painting” The life and career of a successful artist, led by Ken Auster
- August 15 – “Built to Last” Discussing Sculpture today, led by Mike Ezzell and a panel of sculptors including Casey Parlette and Brittany Ryan
- August 22 – “Where Did You Get that Shot?” Festival photographers share some of their favorite locations to shoot
- August 29 – “Runway Madness” Featuring artist Brad Elsberry, a must-see for fashionistas attending the Festival’s Runway Fashion Show on August 31
DATES AND ADMISSION
The Festival of Arts is open daily from June 30 – August 31, 2013, from 10am to 11:30pm (Early closing at 6pm June 30 – July 4 and 3:30pm on August 24). General Admission: Weekdays $7, Weekends $10; Students & Seniors: Weekdays $4, Weekends $6; Free Admission for Children 12 and under, Military, and Laguna Beach Residents.
A special promotion (funded in part by Bank of America) offers patrons the opportunity to purchase a Passport to the Arts for only $21.50. Receive unlimited admission all summer long to The Festival of Arts, the Sawdust Art Festival and Art-A-Fair. Go online for more information and details at www.LagunaBeachPassport.com or call (949) 497-0521. Each passport includes one-time free parking in the ACT V parking lot on Laguna Canyon Road and FREE shuttle service. Offer excludes Pageant of the Masters.
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL OF ARTS
The Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters are sponsored in part by Acura, Fidelity Investments, KOST Radio 103.5, the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel, and The Orange County Register. The Festival of Arts is a non-profit organization that produces The Festival of Arts – California’s Premier Fine Art Show and the Pageant of the Masters. For general information, call (949) 494-1145 or visit the website at www.LagunaFestivalofArts.org. The event is located at 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, California. Proceeds support the arts and art education in and about Laguna Beach.
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Meghan Perez
Sharbie Higuchi, Director of Marketing and Public Relations
Festival of Arts • 650 Laguna Canyon Road • Laguna Beach, CA 92651
