FESTIVAL OF ARTS ART TALKS
Join the Discussion Thursdays at the Festival of Arts
Thursdays from 12noon – 1pm beginning July 9, Festival Artists 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, photography, jewelry, glass and other art on the grounds.
July 9: “Transitions”
Festival artist Rick Graves leads a panel discussion with Festival artists who have transitioned from other fields into a career in art.
July 16: “Behind the Curtain”
Photographer Rob Gage will discuss his new series Form and Grace using Pageant of the Masters mannequins as his muse.
July 23: “The Buddy System”
Artists Larry Marley, Ray Brown, and Rachel Young work in diverse mediums, but through their friendship share ideas and gain inspiration.
July 30: “A Touch of Glass”
Michael Hermann and Gina Lunn discuss their processes and challenges creating glass sculptures
August 6: “Baubles, Bangles and Beads”
A panel of Festival jewelers share their personal insight into wearable pieces of art.
August 13: “Wonderful World of Color”
Pastel artist Mary Aslin leads a conversation about the importance of color and pigments in a variety of different media.
August 20: “Runway Madneess”
The week after the popular Festival Runway Fashion Show, the participating artists will discuss their designs and allow people to get up to close to the Runway looks.
August 27: “Visions and Voices”
Long-time Festival artist Tom Swimm discusses his creative journey as an artist, teacher, writer, playwright, musician and more.
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL OF ARTS FINE ART SHOW
Recently voted one of the top five art festivals in the nation by USA Today readers, the Festival of Arts is one of the most highly acclaimed juried fine art shows featuring the artwork of 140 award-winning artists. Patrons may enjoy the work of exhibiting artists, demonstrations and art workshops, daily art tours, live music, special events, on-site restaurants and much more. For a full listing of events, visit LagunaFestivalofArts.org.
DATES & TIMES
July 5 – August 31, 2015
Open daily from 10am – 11:30pm
Early closings: July 5 at 6pm and August 29 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, plus a one-time, all-day free parking pass with each Passport purchased. Order online at LagunaBeachPassport.com. Passports also available for purchase on-site at each festival location during the summer. Offer excludes Pageant of the Masters. Valid June 26 – August 31, 2015.
SPONSORS
The Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters are sponsored in part by Fidelity Investments, Mazda, 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) 487-3378
BIOGRAPHY: NANCY HOLLY
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Born and raised in Laguna Beach, California, Nancy’s artistic sense and appreciation were shaped early on by its historic influence.
Classically trained as a portrait artist, Nancy developed a unique and highly recognized style that renders her photographic vision of the “Portrait of the Horse.” Her travels into the world of America’s iconic Wild Mustang have produced a series of portraits that record and define this classic American beauty. Nancy goes beyond taking a picture of what she sees; she reaches within, taking a picture of how what she sees makes her feel ~ believing it is this personal vulnerability that provides the viewer with an opportunity to experience an exceptional moment of equine grace and glory.
Over the past five years, jurors of nationally top-ranked art festivals have invited Nancy to showcase her images. Nancy also exhibits in solo artist shows and has several installations hanging in Orange County establishments. From February to June 2015 her images are a major part of a wild horse exhibit on display at the Wildling Museum in Solvang, CA. Due to the positive response from patrons of these shows and festivals, Nancy’s work hangs in businesses and residences of private collectors worldwide.
