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Spence Collection Artist Panel & Pizza Party at Laguna Art Museum

By Greer Wylder

April 13, 2023

Join the Laguna Art Museum on Saturday, April 15 at 6 p.m. for a discussion on the artworks donated by Stuart Spence and Judith Vida-Spence to Laguna Art Museum. Co-moderated by artist, writer, and professor, Tom Lawson, and LAM’s Curatorial Fellow, Rochelle Steiner, this panel will include artists whose work is currently on view at the museum. Together, they will engage in discussion about the artistic community that evolved in Southern California in the late 1980s and 1990s; their wide-ranging artistic approaches that are both conceptual and personal; and the critical support of the Spences and others at that time. More…

Free Art in the Park Event at Crystal Cove

By Greer Wylder

March 29, 2023

Crystal Cove Conservancy and Crystal Cove State Park welcome the return of Art in the Park to the Crystal Cove Historic District on Saturday, April 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. After a 3-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Art in the Park will offer a day of art and culture for all ages featuring a variety of activities including yoga on the beach, guitar lessons, basket weaving, watercolor and squid ink painting, jewelry making and more. The day-long celebration will also include an Arts & Crafts Bazaar, where guests can shop a selection of fine art paintings, candles, sea…

Karlin Meehan Studios Introduces The Ceramic Drop

By Greer Wylder

March 06, 2023

Laguna Beach-based artist, Karlin Meehan just released a clay series. Karlin is also known for her paintings, but her roots actually lie in clay and ceramics, which was her major at USC's Roski School of Fine Arts.“My return to clay started, appropriately, as I've been gardening more. Really getting my hands dirty, so to speak. A few months back, I was clipping the last bloom of the season from my rose bush when I noticed that I had no small, special bud vases to place this treasure in,” Karlin Meehan said. “As usually happens when I don't have something, I…

41st Annual California Cool Art Auction, Benefit & Bash

By Greer Wylder

March 03, 2023

Join Laguna Art Museum for an unforgettable night during a signature auction and benefit as they celebrate 41 years of connecting artists, collectors, and the community. The museum’s largest fundraiser of the year has been reimagined to offer the preeminent California Cool experience, with a creative California-inspired culinary and cocktail experience, a special performance by musical guest and Laguna local, Grammy-nominated, Lee Rocker of the Stray Cats, an artistic photo opportunity on the red carpet with photographer Tony Pinto and the chance to meet many of California’s most notable artists supporting the museum and participating in the auction. For those who cannot…

Pageant of the Masters Offers a “Lovable” Discount for Your Favorite Valentine thru February 14th

By Greer Wylder

February 06, 2023

Charm your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day with tickets to the 2023 Pageant of the Masters production, Art Colony: In the Company of Artists, with performances nightly July 7th - September 1st in romantic Laguna Beach. You and your sweetheart will be amazed as art literally comes to life on stage with real people posing to look like life-sized works of art. The Pageant of the Masters has been listed as a must-see event by multiple publications, including Yahoo.com and Business Insider. Here are the top 5 reasons to give the gift of “living pictures” this Valentine’s Day:1. February 14th discounts! Special for Valentine’s…