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JARED MATHIS: Nellie Gail Moulton and Laguna's Early Art Scene
Thursday November 12, 5:30-7:00pm LCAD Gallery - downtown Laguna Beach Register now at Art Talks at LOCAarts.org
Nov 12, 2026 · 5:30–7:00pm Ticketed
Hosted by Laguna College of Art + Design
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For art and local history lovers! Meet Jared Mathis - President of Moulton Museum. Learn how his great grandmother, artist Nellie Gail Moulton played a major role in developing Laguna Beach as an arts colony. She was among founders and served as President of Laguna Beach Art Association (today's Laguna Art Museum), the Laguna Playhouse Moulton Theater, the Laguna Beach School of Art (today's LCAD), and Laguna Opera among others. A prolific and noted landscape painter, Nellie Gail Moulton studied with Frank Cuprien, Edgar Payne, William Wendt, and Anna Hills - who was her primary mentor. She exhibited nationally, and locally at Festival of Arts in the 1930s. Attendees familiar with the sheep and cattle pens in Aliso and Wood Canyon Wilderness Park - will learn how this once was part of the 22,000 acre Moulton Ranch and home of Nellie Gail. The area encompassed land from Laguna Hills and Laguna Beach to Dana Point. Upon conclusion, everyone will receive a post-event coupon for 15%-off dining at nearby Lumberyard Restaurant. Seating is limited, registration required. LCAD Gallery, 374 Ocean Ave, metered street parking. $20 .... Visitors $10 .... LOCA general members Free ... LOCA supporter and higher level members Supported by a grant from City of Laguna Beach and local lodging establishments. Registration is required. email loca@locaarts.org see here for details: https://www.locaarts.org/event/loca-art-talk-nellie-gail-moulton-and-lagunas-early-art-scene-with-jared-mathis-moulton-museum/
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