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  • Friends of the Festival: Selections from the Dan Dutton Collection

    Friends of the Festival: Selections from the Dan Dutton Collection

    The Festival of Arts presents Friends of the Festival: Selections from the Dan Dutton Collection, an exhibit at foaSOUTH that celebrates the power of friendship and community within its creative landscape. The exhibition honors the legacy of Dan Dutton, a longtime supporter and former fine art sales booth manager who spent over forty years involved with…

  • Laguna Craft Guild at Main Beach

    Laguna Craft Guild at Main Beach

    More Info2026 ScheduleRain dates held the following weekend.Jan. 18Feb. 15Feb. 22March 8March 22April 12April 26May 10May 24June 14Oct. 11Oct. 25Nov 8Nov.15 

  • Jean Stern Presents: The Life and Art of Anna Hills

    Jean Stern Presents: The Life and Art of Anna Hills

    March 15, 2026 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMTicketsThe Life and Art of Anna Hills (1882-1930) is a slide-illustrated lecture on one of California’s most important artists. Born in Ohio, Hills studied art at the Art Institute of Chicago and studied in Paris, London and Holland before returning to the United States.  She came to…

  • Artist Talk: The De La Torre Brothers

    Artist Talk: The De La Torre Brothers

    March 14, 2026 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMTicketsJoin us for an engaging artist talk with the De La Torre Brothers, celebrated sibling collaborators known for their vibrant, mixed-media sculptures and blown-glass works that explore cultural identity and artistic innovation. In this special program, the artists will share insights into their life in art, creative…

  • Laguna Live! at the Museum: Shannon Canchola’s Flute Quartet

    Laguna Live! at the Museum: Shannon Canchola’s Flute Quartet

    March 8, 2026 @ 1:00 PMFRYA Flute Trio is a powerhouse ensemble featuring three of Southern California’s most sought-after flutists. Shannon Canchola, Rachel Mellis, and Marley Eder perform regularly with major orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, LA Opera, Redlands Symphony, and Symphony San Jose. Their dynamic concerts blend virtuosic classical artistry with contemporary energy,…

  • Members Opening Frank Cuprien: For the Love of the Sea

    Members Opening Frank Cuprien: For the Love of the Sea

    Date & TimeApril 11, 2026 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMExisting Member RSVPBecome a Member + RSVPSaturday, April 11, 20266:00 pm – 8:00 pm Members Opening Reception307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651Ridesharing is suggested and encouraged.RSVP: (949) 494-8971 x208

  • First Thursdays Art Walk

    First Thursdays Art Walk

    Held on the first Thursday of every month (officially between 6 pm and 9 pm), this cultural event celebrates the diverse cultural art scene of Laguna Beach and is free to the public. First Thursdays Art Walk is funded by member galleries, local art institutions, lodging establishments, and the City of Laguna Beach. MORE INFORMATIONWe provide extended…

  • Art Sessions with Peter Zokosky | Laguna Art Museum

    Art Sessions with Peter Zokosky | Laguna Art Museum

    Date & TimeFebruary 20, 2026 @ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PMTicketsJoin us each month for a hands-on creative workshop designed for artists of all skill levels. Led by Peter Zokosky, Chair of MFA Drawing + Painting at LCAD, each session explores a new technique, medium or theme. Supplies included with ticket.Class Dates: January 16, February…

  • Skidmore Contemporary Art presents AUGUSTUS FRANCIS: Diffused Matter

    Skidmore Contemporary Art presents AUGUSTUS FRANCIS: Diffused Matter

    More InformationDiffused Matter is the second exhibition of paintings by Augustus Francis at Skidmore Contemporary Art. In 2022 Beyond the Sea, Paintings and Sculpture was presented in at the gallery’s Santa Monica location in partnership with Jonathan Novak Contemporary Art, Los Angeles California. His most recent exhibition Augustus Francis: Materia Prima was presented by ACA Galleries in 2025 in New…

  • JoAnne Artman Gallery, presents: CONTINUUM featuring AMERICA MARTIN

    JoAnne Artman Gallery, presents: CONTINUUM featuring AMERICA MARTIN

    JoAnne Artman Gallery, presents: CONTINUUM featuring AMERICA MARTIN March 1, 2026 – May 15, 2026 @ JoAnne Artman Gallery: 346 N Coast Hwy. Laguna Beach, CA 92651 OPEN DAILY–Please Call JoAnne @ 949.510.5481 or email, joanneartman@aol.com to make an appt. www.joanneartmangallery.com