The Pageant of the Masters celebrates 90 years since the first "living pictures" – tableaux vivants – were presented as a novelty during the 1933 Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach. Celebrating this milestone, this summer's production, "Art Colony: In the Company of Artists," acknowledges the deep connections and memorable stories of artists assisting one another throughout the world and throughout history, including the art colony established in Laguna Beach in the early years of the 20th century.
Awarded the 2020 Thea Classic award from the Themed Entertainment Association - an honor won in other years by It s a Small World, the Main Street Electrical Parade, and Knott s Halloween Haunt - Pageant of the Masters kicks off its 2023 season tonight with the debut of its new production, Art Colony: In the Company of Artists.
A silent auction to provide relief for Ukraine is being held at Forest and Ocean Gallery in Laguna Beach. More than 100 pieces have been donated by artists for the auction.
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Wine with View by Russell Pierce. Courtesy of Community Art Project
Seven California artists will exhibit their work from travels to near and far locations during Community Art Projectâs latest show âSummer Liftâ at Laguna Beach City Hall through Aug. 7.
ââSummer Liftâ is a celebration of the ability to once more travel the globe, seeing the many exciting scenes to be found. The exhibit is an acknowledgment of sights that weâve all been missing for so many months due to the restrictions,â
The participating artists include Ron Azevedo, Mike Ishikawa, Russell Pierce, Troy Poeschl, Mitch Ridder, Veronica Schmitt, and Cheyne Walls.