“Cold Front” by Scott Albert
Festival of Arts “Selections from the Collection” Exhibit
Now at Laguna Beach City Hall
The Festival of Arts is pleased to announce a new exhibit at Laguna Beach City Hall entitled “Selections from the Collection” now through January 19, 2016. Comprised of pieces from the Festival of Arts Permanent Art Collection, the display features early Laguna Beach paintings from the 1920s as well recent acquisitions by the Festival of Arts.
“Selections from the Collection” showcases both classical and contemporary paintings and photographs. Artworks include “Cold Front” by Scott Albert, “Salomon’s Shanty” by George Brandriff, “A Street in Laguna” by Clarence Hinkle, “Mood of the Canyon” by William Darling, and “The Gates – NYC” by Tom Lamb.
“Artworks are windows into history,” said exhibit curator Pat Sparkuhl. “They have the potential to give the viewer an intimate understanding of cultural activities relative to a particular time-period. It’s with this in mind that we continue the process of organizing and conserving of the Festival of Arts Permanent Art Collection.”
“Mood of the Canyon” by William Darling
The Festival’s collection, made up of over 1,150 pieces, is composed of an eclectic mix of two-dimensional and three-dimensional work that date back to the early 1900s. The Festival of Arts Permanent Collection, expanded annually through purchases and donations, includes painting, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, glass, photography, mixed media, furniture and jewelry that reflect the uniqueness and diversity that is synonymous with the Festival of Arts and the region surrounding it.
The exhibit is held at Laguna Beach City Hall at 505 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, California 92651. The exhibit is open to the public Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm through January 19 (excluding December 25 and January 1). The Festival of Arts is a non-profit organization whose proceeds go to support the arts in and about Laguna Beach. For more information, call (949) 494-1145 or go online to www.LagunaFestivalofArts.org.
Submitted By Meghan Perez
Sharbie Higuchi, Director of Marketing and Public Relations
Festival of Arts • 650 Laguna Canyon Road • Laguna Beach, CA 92651
