John T. Lange
A CLOSER LOOK AT THE OUTRAGEOUS DESIGNS CREATED FOR FESTIVAL RUNWAY FASHION, AND AN EXPLORATION OF THE HEALING BENEFITS OF ART IN “ART TALKS: A LECTURE SERIES” AUGUST 21ST AND AUGUST 23RD AT THE FESTIVAL OF ARTS
Laguna Beach, CA — On August 21st and August 23rd, the engaging and informative special lecture series “Art Talks” at the Laguna Beach Festival of Arts will be both fun and philosophical, with the art of fashion and the healing power of art on the docket for exploration.
On Tuesday August 21st from 12pm-1pm, Festival of Arts special events director Susan Davis will moderate a lively discussion with the Festival of Arts exhibitors who entered wearable art in the 4th annual Festival Runway Fashion Show. Festival Runway Fashion is distinguished by its strictly salvage guidelines: all garments must be made from at least 80% of materials that are reclaimed, reused or recycled. The artists’ creations will be on hand for a close-up look, and visitors will get to hear firsthand about design inspirations and challenges the artists face as they transform random, reclaimed tidbits into high fashion.
On Thursday August 23rd from 12pm-1pm, John T. Lange, art curator at Cedar Sinai Medical Center will discuss the healing power of art in a hospital environment. Cedar Sinai Medical Center is home to one of L.A.’s most extensive contemporary art collections, which serves patients, visitors and staff. Mr. Lange will discuss how the collection provides a pleasant distraction that compliments the healing process.
Art Talks: A Lecture Series continues throughout the Festival of Arts 2012 season. On Tuesdays, experienced artists take attendees through topics of medium, influences, and current trends; on Thursdays, Orange County’s top curators, collectors, and conservators lead discussions on issues of buying, appraising, displaying, restoring and conserving fine art. Brown bag lunches from Gina’s will be available for purchase or you can bring your own! Art Talks: A Lecture Series is free with Festival admission.
DATES AND ADMISSION
The Festival of Arts is open daily from July 1 – August 31, 2012, from 10am to 11:30pm (August 25, 10am to 3:30pm). General Admission: Weekdays $7, Weekends $10; Students & Seniors: Weekdays $4, Weekends $6; Free Admission for Children 12 and under, Military, and Laguna Beach Residents.
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL OF ARTS
The Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters are sponsored in part by Acura, Cox Communications, 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
Media contact: Sharbie Higuchi, Director of Marketing and Public Relations
Festival of Arts • 650 Laguna Canyon Road • Laguna Beach, CA 92651
