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THE EXCHANGE FINE ARTS GALLERY Fine paintings, contemporary and historical, on view within an architectural gem, the 1922 orange county Fruit exchange 195 s. glassell st., orange, ca 92866 (714) 997-8132 see page 38, map #9
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Evan is the Editor-In-Chief of Inland Empire Weekly and Culture Magazine, and owns and operates the independent art blog/zine, Rogue Art Research & Writing (RARW). She has contributed as an arts writer for KCET Artbound, Orange County Register, Artillery, Art Ltd. Magazine, Juxtapoz, ArtScene and the OC Art Blog, and has a Masters in Art History from CSU Fullerton. www.evansenn.com
Joy Shannon is a visual artist, writer, and the singer and harpist front-woman for the Celtic pagan folk band Joy Shannon and the Beauty Marks. Joy's latest album "The Oracle" has been released by Kalinkaland Records. Joy regularly contributes arts, music and cultural interviews and features in the OCArtBlog, Rogue Art & Research Writing, Together Magazine, Inland Empire Weekly and Culture Magazine. www.joyshannonandthbeautymarks.com
Torrey Cook is the Founder and Co-Owner of Artists Republic 4 Tomorrow Gallery in Laguna Beach. She also publishes the art blog, OCArtistsRepublic.com which focuses on uplifting independent owner operated galleries in Orange County, CA, and is on the Board of Directors for First Thursdays Art Walk Laguna Beach. Torrey has a weakness for dance recitals and adopting German Shepherds from Coastal GS Rescue. www.ar4t.com
James Cant began his photography career 25 years ago in Melbourne, Australia as an architectural photographer. He moved to London in 1991 and spent the next 15 years working throughout Europe and America. His work has appeared in numerous magazines, including Marie Claire, Glamour, Harpers Bazaar, GQ, and Vogue, amongst others. James has recently moved to Southern California with his family and is now based in Laguna Beach. www.jamescant.com
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ome to South Coast Plaza and discover the finest in 20th and 21st century art! Martin Lawrence Galleries is in the “Home Wing” second floor. All 10 nationwide Martin Lawrence Art Galleries are known for their commitment to offering the finest in contemporary and decorative art. The gallery presents original paintings and fine prints by Picasso, Chagall, Warhol, Erté, Kondakova, Hallam, Deyber, Kondakova, City of Dreams, archival print with hand-made serigraph texture plates, 30 x 36 in. Mas, Bertho, and many others. Discover for yourself why Orange County residents have come to expect the best from this gallery. Consultants at Martin Lawrence Galleries take pride in offering one-on-one customer service. It is not uncommon for the consultants to take framed artworks to clients’ homes or offices, without obligation, allowing clients to view the works in place before making purchase decisions. The consultants also provide outstanding customer service in the form of personal deliveries to hang artworks for clients within 50 miles of any of the gallery locations. They also share images of artworks with clients via email and, for a broader selection, through their website at www.martinlawrence.com. A major contributor to many of the worlds’ finest museum exhibitions, Martin Lawrence Galleries recently loaned works by Picasso, Magritte, Calder, Frances and Warhol to museums worldwide, including: the Whitney in New York City, MOCA in Los Angeles, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the National Gallery in Washington D.C., the Pompidou Centre in Paris, the Picasso Museum in Barcelona and the Royal Museum in Brussels. With new art arriving daily, the gallery stays fresh and vital. Special events are always underway, including frequent exhibitions, one-man shows and a yearly fine art auction. Recent gallery shows have included artist-in-attenErté, Winter Resort Nice, hand-signed serigraph, 17 x 21.5 in. dance events as well as a rare exhibit of exquisite paintings and prints by Picasso and Chagall. Of special note, the Gallery invites collectors to meet artist Philippe Bertho on Saturday, October 18th, 7-9 p.m., and to meet artist Liudmila Kondakova on Sunday, November 23, 4-6 p.m. Martin Lawrence Galleries is located at 3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa on Level 2, and is open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, please call the gallery at (949) 759-0134. Other locations include La Jolla, Maui, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Dallas, New York City, Chicago, New Orleans and Boston.
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Warhol, Birth of Venus, 1984, unique trial-proof hand-signed screenprint, 25 x 37 inches
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Both delicate and powerful, the hypnotic art of Elizabeth Turk invades and defines whatever space it is in. Her work is elegant, abstract and sparks curiosity— giant hunks of marble transform as they are carved into ribbons, collars and fragile cages emulating smooth silk or tender bones. The intensity of the work can literally stop you dead in your tracks. Reminiscent of the rolling Southern California waves and bright skies with a hint of the resilient California mountains to strengthen their voice just slightly, Turk’s sculptures carry more than just a life of their own—they carry the history of the world in their core, ages and ages of stories far longer than any of our lives, and far more interesting.
Turk’s career has literally changed the game for marble in contemporary art. Pioneering the movement over the past 20 years, Turk has been helping to bring marble art work back into the contemporary art
realm, and helping to pave the way for future generations of marble artists in the art world. She’s won dozens of fellowships and awards including the notorious MacArthur Fellowship, and has been exhibited in galleries and museums all over the world. With a background in traditional marble sculpting, fresh out of school in the midnineties, she wanted to make more interesting work—something outside the norm of traditional marble figures and decoration. She worked tirelessly to test the materials of her art form, over and over again. She expanded her practice to include new technologies, helping push her work farther and farther toward contemporary abstract, and also to the breaking point of the medium. The technologies used in marble carving were accelerating at the same time her work was picking up steam. She followed the technological waves and tried every technique to test the waters.
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Carving the most delicate concepts and ideas out of such a tough material seems like a losing battle, a never-ending effort toward perfection. The obsessive and courageous creativity that Turk has for her practice is astounding, and at times, unbelievable. Pushing the material to its very edge, pushing your time and strength to its own breaking point—why would anyone want to spend their life tirelessly carving their own world out of the hardest material around? The passion and devotion to carving out her place in this world shows through all aspects of her life, and is an inspiration to artists all over the world. Turk’s artwork is not made for the trendy, quirky ready-made art world that gets the poppy media attention; it comes from a longstanding history of traditional sculpture and lifelong dedication to Art. Her fierce yet calm dedication to her craft is reminiscent of the crashing waves of her Southern California homeland; the calm and powerful energy held within her works
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was inspired by the tranquility and visual aesthetics of the Ryoan-ji garden, but also wanted to incorporate the true nature of the stone. This main installation features a large, old stone that was uniquely shaped by the rushing water of a river. According to Turk, she was drawn to this stone particularly because of the visible life and history in this rock. The stone is surrounded on one side with calm and intricate grid sculptures, detailed and meticulously carved, but calm and poised in their placement, gently hugging the large stone from the back. Leading up to the stone is a projected pathway simulating rushing water, guiding you to the aged and naturally-shaped front of the rock. This body of work, like many of her others is inspired by the fascinating and tumultuous relationship between man and nature. Humans desperately trying to
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recall the Southern California coastline, rough and strong, unmoving—yet, with a delicacy and beauty that is seductive in its nature, drawing you in. Turk is a serial artist, and creates large bodies of work over time, with one main vision to work out through the series. Her latest series, Sentient Forms will exhibit at the Laguna Art Museum with an installation by Lita Albuquerque starting October 12, as a part of the ongoing annual Art + Nature festival in Laguna Beach. The exhibition will feature separate installations by Albuquerque and Turk—creating a fascinating and exciting conversation between ethereal, transcendental works touching on the relationship between humankind and nature. Albuquerque is notorious for her work with bright and serene abstract works that evoke feeling and experience in subtle but powerful ways. Paired with Turk, who is known for her abstract, meticulous and mind-blowing marble creations, the dialogue alone between the two artists should create a lush and rich experience for any museum goers.
shape and change the natural actions and reactions of the world—the fascinating role that humans take to make or shape their destiny and their surroundings by excessively exerting control over natural forces is our collective hubris. That powerful and turbulent relationship between nature and over-zealous humankind is exactly where Turk finds her muse. She hopes that Laguna will grow to be an artistic annex from her studio space in Santa Ana, and that this work will continue to live near the coast, evoking an ongoing conversation about the life of the material, the concepts behind her work and the relationship between humankind and nature. www.elizabethturksculptor.com.
Within Turk’s separated space, there are many older works, multimedia installations, and one main centerpiece—a brand new custom mixed media installation and sculpture, inspired by the Ryoanji Japanese garden, with a Turk twist. Turk finds massive stones that have a curious and attractive shape to her, and finds new life with their history. For this exhibit, she Elizabeth in her Santa Ana studio
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Exciting Fall Events! OCTOBER PHILIPPE BERTHO In Person Saturday, October 18 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm [on exhibit all month]
Justine Relax, acrylic on canvas, 35½ x 35½ inches
NOVEMBER LIUDMILA KONDAKOVA
In Person Sunday, November 23 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm [on exhibit all month]
City of Dreams (detail), archival print on canvas, 30 x 36 inches
DECEMBER RENÉ LALONDE
In Person Saturday, December 6 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm [on exhibit all month]
So, All is Well, acrylic on canvas, 24 x 24 inches
Martin•Lawrence Galleries South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bear Street (949) 759-0134 Take the Bridge of Gardens to the Home Store Wing, Level 2 W W W.MARTINL AWRENCE.COM
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CALENDAR OF ARTS This section is devoted to exhibits, performances and other special events. Please refer to page numbers following each entry for addresses, phone numbers and further references in Local Arts. To locate most venues, please refer to our Orange County fold-out map (pages 4 - 7), and to our Directory of Museums and Theaters (pgs 68 & 69).
IN OCT Maple and Vine, a clever and sharply drawn fantasy – ny times, (through 10/19) chance theater, anaheim, pg 69 Cosmic Voyage, new works by international artists pan qi qun and exclusive glass sculptures by gyorgy gaspar, peter borkovics and laszlo lukacsi, avran art, laguna, pg 3
horizon complements her latest large-scale performance work, An Elongated Now, which she will present as part of the museum’s Art & Nature festival on 11/8, laguna art museum, pg 22
OCT 12 - 19 16th Annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational, a full week celebration of artists painting on location, (soiree oct 18), see full schedule pg 41,the ranch at laguna beach (formerly aliso creek resort)
OCT 17 – NOV 16 Zealot, riveting story set in saudi arabia by theresa rebeck, south coast repertory, pg 69
OCT 18 16th annual laguna beach plein air painting invitational soiree, the ranch at laguna beach (formerly aliso creek resort) see full schedule, pg 41
Figures in the Abstract by hyatt moore and Stream of Consciousness by Jong ro, (through 10/31) sandstone gallery laguna, pg 40
meet artist philippe bertho, 7-9 pm, martin lawrence galleries, south coast plaza, see cover and pg 18
Mars Attacks, new works by international mixed media artist robert mars,(through 10/31) Joanne artman gallery, laguna, pg 54
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Connection: Wayne Thiebaud and Jian Wang, (ongoing) dawson cole Fine art, laguna, pg 8 Andriy Halashyn, I Forgot My Playboy, (detail) at
The Year of Magical Thinking, Saltfineart, (through 11/23) pg 52 (through 11/2), laguna playhouse, laguna, pg 69 Assassins, book by John weidman,(through 11/2) gem theater, garden grov saltfineart presents Latin Pop, (through 11/23) new works from mabel poblet, os ortega, andriy halashyn & cisco merel, shown together with master painters ana merecedes hoyos, andrea brown, cecilia paredes and cinthya soto, saltfineart, laguna, pg 52 The Avant-Garde Collection, traces ocma’s acquisitions highlights across five decades, with a specific focus on the evolving definition of avant-garde during that period, (through 1/4/15) ocma, newport, see feature, pg 42 Scenic View Ahead: The Westways Cover Art Program, 1928 -1981, (through 1/15/15) irvine museum, pg 68 elizabeth turk, Sentient Forms, solo exhibition, main level gallery, (through 1/25/15) laguna art museum, see feature, pg 22 Lita Albuquerque: Particle Horizon, (through 1/25/15) albuquerque’s installation particle
China’s Lost Civilization: The Mystery of Sanxingdui, the bowers museum is proud to present the latest in its series of exhibits highlighting important treasures from around the world, santa ana, pg 31
OCT 23 -25 Cathedral of Sound, pacific symphony, carl st. clair conducts, renee and henry segerstrom concert hall, scFa, pg 69
OCT 24 – NOV 16 The Haunting of Hill House, ghostly investigation, costa mesa playhouse, costa mesa, pg 69
IN NOV Connection: Wayne Thiebaud and Jian Wang, (ongoing) dawson cole Fine art, laguna, pg 8 Zealot, riveting story set in saudi arabia by theresa rebeck, (through 11/16) south coast repertory, pg 69 The Haunting of Hill House, ghostly investigation, (through 11/16) costa mesa playhouse, costa mesa, pg 69 saltfineart presents Latin Pop, (through 11/23) new works from mabel poblet, os ortega, andriy halashyn & cisco merel, shown together with master
Pigment Figure, part of Lita Albuquerque’s Particle Horizon, (through 1/25/15) LAM, Laguna Beach, pg 64
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paciFic edge gallery Now Celebrating 27 Years Showcasing the Finest Laguna Beach Painters
bryan marK taylor New Paintings of California
maria bertrﾃ］ New Show Opens November 15
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Also featuring Tom Swimm, Sandra Jones Campbell, and the Artwork of John Lennon
540 S. Coast Hwy Laguna Beach, CA 92651 1/2 Block South of Hotel Laguna
949/494-0491 / Open Daily / pacificedgegallery.com outside california: 800-477-5630
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Mikailovsky Ballet: The Flame of Paris, first visit to Segerstrom Center, (11/28 - 30), pg 69
painters ana merecedes hoyos, andrea brown, cecilia paredes and cinthya soto, saltfineart, laguna, pg 52 Book of Shadows by lawrence terry and Let’s Eat by mada leach, (through 11/30) sandstone gallery laguna, pg 40 The Avant-Garde Collection, traces ocma’s acquisitions highlights across five decades, with a specific focus on the evolving definition of avant-garde during that period, (through 1/4/15) ocma, newport, see feature, pg 42 Scenic View Ahead: The Westways Cover Art Program, 1928 -1981, (through 1/15/15) irvine museum, pg 68 Elizabeth Turk, Sentient Forms, solo exhibition, main level gallery, (through 1/25/15) laguna art museum, see feature, pg 22 Lita Albuquerque: Particle Horizon, (through 1/25/15) albuquerque’s installation Particle Horizon complements her latest large-scale performance work, An Elongated Now, which she will present as part of the museum’s art & nature festival on 11/8, laguna art museum, pg 22 China’s Lost Civilization: The Mystery of Sanxingdui, (through 3/15/15) the bowers museum is proud to present the latest in its series of exhibits highlighting important treasures from around the world, santa ana, pg 31
NOV 1 santiago art district First saturday of the month artwalk, open galleries and studios, santa ana bl. & santiago st., santa ana First saturday artwalk, arts district, downtown santa ana, broadway and 2nd st, music, art, food, celebration.
NOV 6 First thursdays artwalk, 6 - 9pm, monthly celebration with galleries open citywide, trolley service available, laguna, pg. 58 randy o’brien, Ceramics on Fire, artist reception, 6-9pm, signature gallery, laguna, pg 10
NOV 6 – 8 Michael Andrew Sings Sinatra, renee and henry segertrom hall, scFa, pg 69
NOV 6 -9 ART & NATURE, presented by laguna art museum, brings california artists of all kinds together with art historians, cultural historians, scientists, environmentalists, geographers, and other thinkers, see lam website for full schedule.
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NOV 8 meet noted artist richard macdonald, 8-10 pm, dawson cole Fine art, laguna, pg 8
NOV 9 meet noted artist richard macdonald, 12-3 pm, dawson cole Fine art, laguna, pg 8
NOV 11 – 23 PIPPEN, tony-award winner for best musical revival, segerstrom hall, scFa, pg 69
NOV 13 – DEC 14 Anna in the Tropics, newport theatre arts center, newport beach, pg 69
NOV 15 gallery opening benefiting coastline community college, curated by david michael lee, Jamie brooks Fine art, sobeca, costa mesa, pg 29 meet artist maria bertrán, 6-9 pm, pacific edge gallery, laguna, pg 27
NOV 15 – FEB 15, 15 American Quilts in the Modern Age, 1970 – 1940, muzeo, anaheim, pg 69
NOV 19 – 23 FDR, ed asner stars as Fdr, laguna playhouse, laguna, pg 69
NOV 21 sobeca art walk, see feature, pg 48
NOV 22 - DEC 21 winter Fantasy, five weekends of arts and crafts at the sawdust Festival grounds, laguna beach, see sawdustfestival.org for details
NOV 23 meet artist liudmila Kondakova, 4-6 pm, martin lawrence galleries, south coast plaza, see cover and pg 18
NOV 28 – DEC 28 She Loves Me, chance theater, anaheim, pg 69
NOV 28- 30 mikailovsky ballet: The Flame of Paris, first visit to segerstrom center for the st. petersburg company, segerstrom hall, pg 69
IN DEC Anna in the Tropics, (through 12/14) newport theatre arts center, newport beach, pg 69 She Loves Me, (through 12/28) chance theater, anaheim, pg 69
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Ted Larson
Hard Curve, 2014, Salvage Steel, Marine-grade Plywood, Silicone, Vulcanized Rubber, Hardware. 12 x 10 x 5 inches
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food, celebration. meet artist rené lalonde, 7-9 pm, martin lawrence galleries, south coast plaza, see cover and pg 18
DEC 10 – 14 Dr Suess’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, the popular box office buster comes to the center for the first time, segerstrom hall, scFa, pg 69
DEC 11 -13 Beethoven & Rachmaninoff, pacific symphony presents, carl st. clair conductor, scFa, pg 69
DEC 30 – JAN 11 Kinky Boots, featuring a joyous, tony-winning score by cyndi lauper, segerstrom hall. scFa, pg 69
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Kinky Boots, featuring a joyous, Tony-winning score by Cyndi Lauper, (12/30 -1/11) Segerstrom Hall. SCFA, pg 69
Cosmic Dream by sunny Kim and Dreamscapes by ann Kim, (through 12/31) sandstone gallery laguna, pg 40 The Avant-Garde Collection, traces ocma’s acquisitions highlights across five decades, with a specific focus on the evolving definition of avant-garde during that period, (through 1/4/15) ocma, newport, see feature, pg 42 Scenic View Ahead: The Westways Cover Art Program, 1928 -1981, (through 1/15/15) irvine museum, pg 68 Elizabeth Turk, Sentient Forms, solo exhibition, main level gallery, (through 1/25/15) laguna art museum, see feature, pg 22 Lita Albuquerque: Particle Horizon, (through 1/25/15) laguna art museum, pg 22 American Quilts in the Modern Age, 1970 – 1940, (through 2/15/15) muzeo, anaheim, pg 69 China’s Lost Civilization: The Mystery of Sanxingdui, (through 3/15/15) the bowers museum is proud to present the latest in its series of exhibits highlighting important treasures from around the world, santa ana, pg 31
DEC 3 - 28 Striking 12, a unique hybrid of pop-rock, musical comedy and live concert, laguna playhouse, pg 69
DEC 4 First thursdays artwalk, 6 - 9pm, monthly celebration with galleries open citywide, trolley service available, laguna, pg. 58 Christmas Showcase, featuring four artists, reception, 6-9pm, signature gallery, laguna, pg 10
DEC 5 downtown Fullerton art walk, first Friday on the month, 6-10 pm, a coalition of galleries, artists and business promoting arts in Fullerton, www.fullertonartwalk.com
DEC 6 santiago art district First saturday of the month artwalk, open galleries and studios, santa ana bl. & santiago st., santa ana First saturday artwalk, arts district, downtown santa ana, broadway and 2nd st, music, art,
The Avant-Garde Collection, traces ocma’s acquisitions highlights across five decades, with a specific focus on the evolving definition of avant-garde during that period, (through 1/4/15) ocma, newport, see feature, pg 42 Scenic View Ahead: The Westways Cover Art Program, 1928 -1981, (through 1/15) irvine museum, pg 68 Elizabeth Turk, Sentient Forms, solo exhibition, main level gallery, (through 1/25/15) laguna art museum, see feature, pg 22 Lita Albuquerque: Particle Horizon, (through 1/25) laguna art museum, pg 22 Poetic Possibilities by anne moore and Works on Paper by lynn welker, (through 1/31) sandstone gallery laguna, pg 40 American Quilts in the Modern Age, 1970 – 1940, (through 2/15/15) muzeo, anaheim, pg 69 China’s Lost Civilization: The Mystery of Sanxingdui, (through 3/15/15) the bowers museum is proud to present the latest in its series of exhibits highlighting important treasures from around the world, santa ana, pg 31
JAN 1 First thursdays artwalk, 6 - 9pm, monthly celebration with galleries open citywide, trolley service available, laguna, pg. 58 artist reception, 6-9pm, signature gallery, pg 10
JAN 2 downtown Fullerton art walk, first Friday on the month, 6-10 pm, a coalition of galleries, artists and business promoting arts in Fullerton, www.fullertonartwalk.com
JAN 3 santiago art district First saturday of the month artwalk, open galleries and studios, santa ana bl. & santiago st., santa ana First saturday artwalk, arts district, downtown santa ana, broadway and 2nd st, music, art, food, celebration.
JAN 8 – FEB 8 hershey Felder as irving berlin, laguna playhouse, pg 68
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La Bottega Dell’ Acquaforte is one of Laguna Beach’s most unique and enjoyable art galleries. It is conveniently located on South Pacific Coast Highway just footsteps from the Surf & Sand Resort Hotel. Since opening in 2002, owner Emir Bezdrob has worked to create a one-of-akind mix of European etchings and international art. While primarily devoted to the presentation of an array of extraordinary etchings by Internationally known Italian contemporary artists, the gallery also hosts and exhibits work by painters all around the world. Currently, La Bottega is proudly exhibiting a collection of very new works by internationally acclaimed Mexican Master Vladimir Cora. We sat down with Emir to discuss Cora’s work and the etchings of La Bottega. Emir, please tell us what you felt your aspirations were when you opened this amazing space here in the south end of Laguna? For the first seven or eight years, La Bottega focused primarily on offering a very exclusive selection of contemporary Italian etchings. You know, when I lived in Italy I worked with some of the most important Italian contemporary artists (Enzo Faraoni, Agostino Zaliani, Livio Ceschin, Tino Aime, Giampaolo Dal Pra, Safet Zec, Federica Galli, Paolo Petro...) and I gradually built a very large collection of etchings, aquatints, mezzotints, soft-ground etchings etc... When I moved to California, it was very easy for me to continue in the same direction but Felix it proved to be scary and frustrating in the beginning because Laguna Beach (as I can say for all California) does not have much interest in the field. Sure, a few galleries sporadically show etching as a small addition, but primarily present painters, or, hang etchings by old masters - mostly postmortem editions, modestly called later states. In the first few years I had a lot of doubts that the project would succeed. How could these black-and-white prints (made at the finest manner of the traditional Italian figurative school - which has a high place in the history of Italian art) fit in Laguna Beach? At first it took me a lot of effort to explain to any interested customer that this is not photography, but rather, a process that has not changed in the last 500 years Continued on page 34
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How have you grown/ changed since then? What new directions are you going in or wanting to explore? Well now everything is different. During those first seven to eight years I built a nice group of collectors. That allowed me to introduce the more experimental and modern approaches to etching. I included in my permanent collection etchings by Curt Labitzke (Seattle, WA) who has a very new and refreshing style. You know, we always considered etching as a process where the artist works on the metal plate and transfers the ink to nice, clean paper. He completely changed my view on this very traditional approach by creating and aging the paper he is printing on. It’s quite exciting and must be seen in person to understand what he is. I'm in the midst of setting up a series of live sessions with Curt to show a step-by-step process of how he is creating an etching in his own unique style. Of course, the other step has been to carefully select guests-painters to balance and enrich what the gallery offers. I’ve been able to include some artists of my personal choice too. This is the luxury I can afford because the etchings remain the major permanent part of the gallery Can you tell us about your curation process? Aside from the etchings, how do you pick artists? And can you talk about a few of the artists you represent? As I said, this is my personal choice. Remember that in the beginning I’m new and not influenced by geographical style or any
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other particular limitation that will narrow the choice. The only criteria is my personal choice. Each of the artists I'm hosting brings his own experience, his own background, culture, technique and inspiration. Patrons shouldn’t be surprised to see an exhibition of traditional landscapes by Italian painter Carla Carli Mazzucato, followed by an exhibition of modern paintings by Russian painter Andre Kohn or Bulgarian Boril Radoykov. For example, I currently feature new paintings by Mexican Master Vladimir Cora and will follow later with abstract paintings and etchings by Iranian (now French) artist Chahab. Sometime in January, 2015, I will proudly present new paintings by an incredible artist named Felix, from Armenia, and I can assure you that the exhibition will be an exciting beginning of the new year. His paintings feel as though they originated in another world, very refreshing. I can't wait to present his oils. I will also feature paintings by two dynamic young artists from Idaho, Connie Karleta Sales and Khara Oxier. 2015 should be a very intriguing and exciting year for La Bottega. Cora’s work has international range and is collected worldwide, how important is he to the art world? Very important. Since I saw his paintings for the first time in 2006 (I think) in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, I've been his biggest fan. His style is his own, often minimalistic, always very personal. His subjects and his choice of colors are unique. Cora is truly one of the greatest - one of the masters who does not compromise. You offer a range of works, what basic advice do you offer the novice collector? What do you think pairs well with etchings. Nearly everything pairs well with the etchings, which is the primary reasons why I started this initiative to feature other painters in the gallery. We already have three years of guests-painters and true to form, every new guest and new style fits perfectly with the etchings. And last, what would you like to see in the future of art in Laguna Beach? Laguna Beach is already established as a very special, interesting and exciting art location and very well known in the world. I hope we are able to maintain it as a premier art destination. It's important to continue with all yearly and monthly activities like the three festivals, First Thursday’s Art Walk and exhibition openings. Visit La Bottega Dell’ Aquaforte.,1590 S. Pacific Coast Highway, #4, Laguna Beach, CA 92651. Visit italianetchings.com or call ( 949) 497-6690
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A “Quest for Sights Unseen Laguna Canyon artist Fitz Maurice, a New York native and former winner of the prestigious Jackson Pollock award has kept herself monumentally involved in her painting these days. Maurice, whose unique and colorful style distinguishes Utopia by Fitz maurice
her, has been traversing the Nation’s National Parks, capturing the light, color, texture and grandeur of these geological treasures. With over a 1000 career paintings to her credit, her National Park Series, aptly titled “Quest,’ captures vistas not normally seen by the everyday park visitor. Maurice has routinely hiked for hours, or rafted her way to precariously breathtaking vantage points to paint ‘live’ and on location. See the re-
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sults of these treks reflected in her striking work on display in her Laguna Canyon Studio. www.fitzmauriceart.com
Rocking Logan Creative in a Classical Way. Rock cellist Maya Beiser treated several hundred guests to a night of classic rock via her electronic cello. Playing with a blend of both vigor and grace, Beiser offered cuts from her latest album “Uncovered’ including Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here and Led Zeppelin’s Kashmir. Logan Creative, near the Train Depot in Santa Ana is a budding hub of artistic energy in Santa Ana and for this night, played the roll of concert hall quite nicely. Keep an eye on Logan creative for upcoming art event and cultural gatherings. www.logancreativearts.com
Drawn entirely from OCMA’s collection, The Avant-Garde Collection (through 1/4/15) traces multiple incarnations of the avant-garde across several decades. Whereas Cubism, Surrealism and Abstract Expressionism represented various embodiments of the vanguard in the first half of the 20th century, the second half brought Pop, performance, installation art, new media, and appropriation. With the pluralist tendencies of the 21st century, the challenge for artists to produce work that is new and innovative is more daunting than ever. The exhibition illustrates this evolution with approximately 100 artworks covering more than ninety years, and includes painting, sculpture, assemblage, installation art, and video in myriad styles that all speak to the revolutionary dynamic of the avant-garde. See feature story, page 42.
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Designed in the style of an Italian Renaissance palazzo, the restored 1922 landmark Orange County Fruit Exchange now houses The Exchange Fine Arts Gallery. The museum-like interior of the classic structure serves as an ideal showcase for the contemporary and early California Impressionist paintings featured. Located within the historic district of Old Town Orange, one block south of the plaza. Call for hours. 714/997-8132 See page 2
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SANDSTONE GALLERY LAGUNA 33 YEARS OF CONTEMPORARY ART ON HISTORIC GALLERY ROW
PAINTING • S CULPTURE • M ONOTYPES HOwarD HitcHcOck ann kim Sunny kim maDa LeacH anne mOOre Hyatt mOOre JOng H. rO Lawrence terry Lynn weLker FEATURED ARTISTS: Oct: FIGURES IN THE ABSTRACT by Hyatt Moore STREAM OF CONSCIOUSNESS by Jong Ro Nov: BOOK OF SHADOWS by Lawrence Terry LET’S EAT by Mada Leach Dec: COSMIC DREAM by Sunny Kim DREAMSCAPES by Ann Kim Jan: POETIC POSSIBILITIES by Anne Moore WORKS ON PAPER by Lynn Welker "Lunchtime" 12”x 17” by Mada Leach
384-A N. Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Open Daily Noon - 5:00. Closed Tues., or by appt 949.497.6775 www.sandstonegallery.com (See below, map #87)
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Over 32 years of Contemporary Art in Laguna Beach. Established in 1981, Sandstone Gallery Laguna represents the work of nine contemporary Southern California artists and features paintings, sculpture and original prints. New exhibitions open the first Thursday of each month from 6-9 pm. Located across the street from the Laguna Art Museum. Open noon to 5 pm. every day except Tuesday. 949/497-6775 www.sandstonegallery.com See above
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MUSEUMS On view through January 4, 2015
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The phrase "the avant-garde collection," despite sounding both authoritative and precise, describes a phenomenon that occurs (or, if you prefer, occurred) relative to a specific historical moment of quite limited duration, in which the art or artist referred to was leading the charge, in the front ranks— it is a military expression after all—of the latest reliably disruptive manifestation of the new. —Dan Cameron, Chief Curator, OCMA
Ronald Davis, #550 Unfold and Arc, 1977 vinyl-acrylic copolymer and dry pigment on canvas
Now on view at the Orange County Museum of Art, The Avant-Garde Collection exhibition re-visits the many changing incarnations of the avant-garde over the past 90 years. As a term, avant-garde communicates nothing at all about the quality of the work over time, nor does it adhere to any Jay DeFeo, Florence Series, 1952 gouache on paper
style or movement. With this in mind, curators Dan Cameron and Fatima Manalili organized an exhibition that is wildly varied, highlighting artworks of numerous styles that are sure to appeal to diverse visitors. Cubism, Abstract Expressionism, Pop, performance and installation are certainly recognizable as phases of the vanguard. As well, new media, appropriation, and identity politics, which came later, also suggest the cutting-edge. With all of these movements and more presented in the exhibition, one's visit may evoke multiple reactions. Whereas some works will be instantly recognized as avant garde, others might not. But one must consider the works at the time of their creation, the society in which they were introduced, and the ground-breaking aspect of the artists' vision. The exhibition illustrates this review with approximately 100 artworks that include painting, sculpture, assemblage, installation art, and video in myriad styles that all speak to the reactionary spirit of the avant garde. Of the 89 artists represented in the exhibition, included are works by Josef Albers, John Baldessari, Chris Burden, Vija Celmins, Tony DeLap, Kim Dingle, Lorser Feitelson, Llyn Foulkes, Frederick Hammersley, Helen Lundeberg, Catherine Opie,
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Chris Burden, A Tale of Two Cities, 1981, mixed media
Robert Rauschenberg, Ed Ruscha, and Andy Warhol. Drawn entirely from OCMA’s collection, the exhibition is installed in roughly chronological order, showing clear breaks—or reactionary shifts. The selections bring back many favorites that have been seen before and some surprises that have long been hidden away, as well as works only recently acquired by the museum and on view for the first time. In the exhibition catalog, The Avant-Garde Collection, Cameron states that "there is no longer an avant-garde today, but there might be multiple avant-gardes Ed Ruscha, Annie, 1965, oil on canvas
operating side by side, each one disrupting the accepted parameters of artmaking just enough to cause a slight tremor, a shudder in the status quo, a sufficiently robust echo of the high-stakes vanguards of the twentieth century to remind us that the only constant in art, other than the power of human memory to create a shared history, is the constant, Lorser Feitelson, Magical Space unstoppable drive toForms, 1953, oil on canvas wards the act of transformation." A visit to the museum this fall will be an informative trip through nearly a century of artistic upheaval. Orange County Museum of Art is located at 850 San Clemente Drive in Newport Beach, CA. Hours are 11 am to 5 pm, Wednesday through Sunday, with extended hours Thursdays from 11 am to 8 pm. Admission is $12 adults; $10 seniors and students; children twelve and under and OCMA members are free. There is no charge for parking. All facilities are handicapped accessible. For more information, call 949.759.1122 or visit www.ocma.net LOCALARTS.COM
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Laguna North Gallery
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Located in North Laguna’s historic Gallery Row, Laguna North showcases local artists, specializing in plein air paintings. Featured artists include: Michelle S. Burt, Storm Case, Peggy Chang, Jean Choi, Julie ChristiansenDull, Patti Cliffton, William Crawley, Jan Dorian, Nancy Egan, Christine Hooker, Margaret Jamison, Geri Medway, Pamela Panattoni and Elaine Ruettiger. Visitors are invited to meet the artists and view their beautiful originals. Open daily 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. First Thursdays artwalk participant.
949/494-4324 www.lagunanorthgallery.com
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Lu Martin Galleries
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Since 1988. Featuring traditional and contemporary paintings by 20 regional and international artists, including landscapes and seascapes by Alfredo Gomez, impressionist European scenes by Mostafa Keyhani, still-life paintings by Lu Martin, Zen inspired landscapes by Martin Beaupre, abstracts by Aaron Coleman and Greg Martin, and the "Fallen Heroes" series of historical portraits on bullet casings by David Palmer (right). Daily, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 949/494-8074 www.lumartingalleries.com
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A new contemporary gallery in Dana Point just minutes south of the Ritz-Carlton and St. Regis. A gallery of demure elegance, noteworthy for showcasing a spectacular assemblage of talented artists from around the world (& around the neighborhood) for any discerning collector.
949/429-5591 www.theshedfineart.com
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LAGUNA NORTH GALLERY L O c at e D i n n O rt H L a g u n a’ S H i S t O r i c g a L L e ry r O w SHOwcaSing tHeSe LOcaL artiStS Michelle S. Burt Storm Case Peggy Chang Jean Choi Patti Cliffton William Crawley Julie Christiansen-Dull Jan Dorian Nancy Egan Christine Hooker Margaret Jamison Geri Medway Pamela Panattoni Elaine Ruettiger
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Pacific Edge Gallery
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Now celebrating 27 years of showcasing some of the finest Laguna Beach artists, including: modern impressionist Maria Bertran, the"lightscapes" of Tom Swimm, master of plein air painters Jacobus Baas and Bryan Mark Taylor, contemporary expressionist Sandra Jones Campbell, and the unique contemporary oils of Brenda K. Bredvik. Pacific Edge is also the exclusive West Coast gallery for John Lennon's artwork. Open daily. 949/494-0491 www.pacificedgegallery.com See page 27
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In downtown Laguna Beach, this beautiful gallery highlights original paintings and terracotta sculptures of prominent artist Marc Whitney. Reflecting East and West coast influences, his eclectic highly personal style encompasses such themes in his paintings as figures, interiors, landscapes, and still life florals and tabletops. Also exhibiting Whitney's fellow alumni from the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. Open daily except Tues., call for appointments. 949/497-4322 949/463-1752 www.marcwhitney.com See page 2
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Artist Eye Gallery features a diverse collection of artwork by 17 Southern California artists, who provide an eclectic perspective through their exceptional talents and widespread experiences. The gallery exhibits a rich mixture of fine art mediums in Paintings, Sculpture and Photography. Open Sunday - Thursday, 12:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.. Friday & Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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Costa Mesa has been known as the hippest area in Orange County for quite some time now. Within this city, everything is so spread out; it’s hard to get to all the different places that would make for a unique, non-mall experience with fashion, food and lifestyle without driving a ton. Most avenues for contemporary art are even more difficult to visit because of the distance between them all. But over the past year, Costa Mesa’s Sobeca area has been expanding their offerings to include more art venues. The Sobeca district has often been known for its shopping and cafes, and with the self-proclaimed “antimall,” The LAB, and the “green gathering spot” via The Camp, the young and stylish seem to cumulate in this area more often than other places. With its great variety of shops, delicious and trendy restaurants and creative, contemporary hipster style, it’s a natural place for the young and chic
to congregate. Now, with the recent announcement of the Orange County Museum of Art relocating to the Segerstrom Arts Center in Costa Mesa, this area is primed and ready for their motto to finally, really ring true—the “City of the Arts.” This area’s artistic role in the Orange County art scene has been lacking a bit, with a giant, conservative performing arts center under the Segerstrom name and only one contemporary art gallery in the area, for years. As Issued, Orange County’s only independent art and design bookstore, is also a highly respected art gallery. Owners Ale Astoquilca and Dana Jazayeri are no strangers to art; they own and operate Marcas Contemporary Art in downtown Santa Ana with Steven Daily, and also owned Subject Matter, a contemporary art gallery focusing on low-brow art that closed in 2006. Jazayeri focuses on bourgeoning and cutting-edge low-brow art, and has brought local, national and international artists to this area for small exhibitions in and around his spaces. Both As Issued and Marcas Contemporary Art have helped shift the artistic focus from L.A. to Orange County in many ways. However, since the closure of Subject Matter, As Issued was the only source of fine art in Costa Mesa, and like much of the OC art galleries, it’s all just a little far apart to make any area to be a destination for art lovers. The size of a large closet, As Issued has been a great source for cutting-edge artwork, but the area yearned for more.
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Progress in the ‘City of Arts’ Last year, two more art spaces opened up in Sobeca, and slowly there is an interesting conversation that is growing among the artistic venues in this area. As Issued has the niche market of low-brow art covered, but the conversation is on the verge of opening up. In November of 2013, Dax Gallery moved into a large space on the backside of the Sobeca district, and shortly after, Jamie Brooks Fine Art moved in a few doors down. Dax Gallery, founded by Alex Amador and Chris Kane predominantly exhibit “urban fine art,” with attention to graphic and two-dimensional artists from L.A., New York, San Francisco and abroad. Amador says that he wants to bring talented artists from all over the
world to exhibit in Orange County, and hopes that Dax can contribute to the larger OC art scene in that way—helping to shape OC as a respected art area, rivaling that of its neighboring L.A scene. They specialize in bringing street art into a gallery space, and considering alternative forms of “fine art.” Amador comes from a background in the fashion industry, and it shows through his branding. Their marketing often involves sexist imagery of nearly-naked women, modern typography and minimal design—typical of the fashion industry. Keeping in line with the “urban” attitude, Dax often shows man different styles of streetstyle art, including well-known and unknown artists. The gallery space is a gorgeous 4500 square foot showroom-style space with a giant roll-up front door, and rents out to organizations for parties or special events. Dax feels inspired by the roots of surf and skate culture but with a contemporary “couture” sensibility embedded in the presentation of the works. Dax Gallery’s Director Melissa Butcher sees this area on an upswing and is happy to be a part of this strong, creative community. “Working with our neighboring galleries, as well as The LAB and The Camp is really important to us because we know that working together will create a bigger impact and im-
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SOBECA pression on the growing art community here,” butcher says. “You can get an amazing experience in one day, just by visiting Dax, The LAB and The Camp, all within a few hundred yards.” “So many art enthusiasts in this community have to drive to L.A. to see great contemporary art,” she says. “Between our gallery, our neighboring galleries and Sobeca, we are able to bring what L.A. has to offer, here. Personally, I hate driving to L.A. and so does everyone I know. When I talk to L.A. locals, they dread driving to OC. So, what are you going to do? I think the art and culture has just developed here out of necessity.” Jamie Brooks Fine Art, just down the street from Dax, has cornered a different art market, giving the area a more diverse scope. Jamie Brooks, owner of Jamie Brooks Fine Art has lived in the area for over 12 years, though he only started showing exhibits in this new space in Sobeca in March of this year. Brooks’ space specializes in mid-career artists from all over the U.S., and also specializes in secondary market sales of well-established and historically significant artists. Visually, his shows are predominantly contemporary abstract, but he also hosts community-oriented fundraisers as well. This November, they will be hosting an exhibition to benefit Coastline Community College, curated by
and he hopes this time the community will really lend a hand in supporting the growth here. “Being progressive can only last as long as people understand that you are taking the risks for them, and they have the ability to garner support and help,” says Jazayeri. “The Sobeca plan has been in discussion since 2003, and was adopted by the city in 2006. But it is a larger idea that requires the proper businesses to move in, buildings to be purchased or building owners to see the potential for the growth. A mixed use location to develop a ‘main street’ for Costa Mesa.” With the announcement of OCMA’s goal to move into the area, the city is finally taking note of the great potential and claims to be stepping up to the plate. The Sobeca area is in a prime area for tourism, it is central to three freeways, near a number of shopping destinations, and has served as Orange County’s only alternative, unique creative hub offering everything you might want all in one area. OCMA’s current location at Fashion Island isolates them from the larger Orange County community, and is not an accessible, welcoming environment. The move to central
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OC of course, will help the museum develop a stronger identity within its own community. “If a larger stronger museum institution is built and developed it would change the atmosphere of Costa Mesa and even Orange County as a whole,” Jazayeri says.
local artist and Coastline Community College Art Gallery Director David Michael Lee. Brooks has been a well-respected secondary market specialist in contemporary and modern art for years, and he chose the Sobeca area because he could see the gaining momentum in the Costa Mesa scene. “Arts and culture are a significant component of a vibrant community, but the public will look elsewhere when it is not available locally,” Brooks explains. “No other segment of society crosses all socioeconomic and cultural boundaries. Everyone can enjoy the arts.” Costa Mesa has been reaching out for more creativity, and any visit to The LAB or The Camp will confirm that. Creative people from all over Orange County flock to this area, in hopes of more innovative and interesting creative expression across all facets of lifestyles. “I think that the area provides a unique experience in OC. It is a unique area,” Brooks says. “But, growth is dependent on the community’s involvement and support.” As Issued’s owner Dana Jazayeri has seen the ebb and flow of this artistic area
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“Since 1992, Sobeca has been a springboard for many artists, musicians and creatives,” Jazayeri explains. “That’s why I chose it, back in the early 2000s, and why I’m back here now. Sobeca is a centralized location to Orange County where we can hybridize and create a community for individuals interested in progressive ideas and concepts.” The LAB, which stands for Little American Business, is the leader in the Sobeca pack, and has announced that they are rebranding their Sobeca Art Walk—with the help of a new committee for the area—originally every last Tuesday of the month, and mainly just for The LAB and The Camp. Soon, they will be rolling out a seasonal Art Walk for the area, debuting on November 21, 2014. It will include multiple galleries participating with later hours and fun and inviting programming, it will also include live music, vendors and curated art areas featuring local artists, a pop-up installation by OCMA, live mural painting, food and drink specials and more. The Sobeca Art Walk hopes to engage a larger area and a larger community by spacing their events out a bit more, creating a little more demand, and including neighboring businesses, artists and the community.∞
GREGORY GOYO LINCOLN PA I N T I N G S PHOTOGRAPHY PA S T E L S
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2585 TEMPLE HILLS DR, LAGUNA BEACH (SEE BELOW) ALSO SEE GREG AT THE SAWDUST FESTIVAL JULY & AUGUST
GOYO18@MAC.COM 949-494-1455 or 949-274-2154 See page 50 “Diamond Head Light” Acrylic on canvas, 12”x 10”
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Tangible Investments' spectacular new gallery specializes in the sale and purchase of rare coins, collector coins, bullion coins, and scarce currency dating from 600 BC to present in price ranges $10-$1,000,000. In business since 1984, selling to first-time collectors as well as seasoned investors. Also featuring original turnof-the century decorative art including authentic lamps and art glass by Tiffany, original lamps by Pairpoint, Handel, Duffner & Kimberly, and original art glass by Galle, Daum, Lalique as well as crystal, sculptures, silver and fine antiques from the Art Nouveau and Art Deco time period. We also specialize in fine paintings and prints from noted American and European artists. 888/655-9255 www.gocoins.com
Gregory Lincoln Studio
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After a long residence in Maui, this acclaimed artist has returned to Laguna Beach. By appointment only, visitors may view the original artworks of Gregory Goyo Lincoln. Gregory’s artwork is of figurative pieces and land/seascapes. In a style uniquely his own, his figurative works are primitivism at its bravest, most pure, essential best, and usually based on important literary themes. His outdoor scenes are painted locally onsite, on uniquely shaped canvases. He is also a photographer. Please call first for studio hours and appointments.
949/494-1455 949/274-2154 goyo@mac.com
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Located in the historic Hotel Laguna, EC Gallery is an unforgettable experience for those who appreciate art. Throughout the year, gallery events feature today's most celebrated artists.Themed events include artist appearances, culinary delights, fine wines, acclaimed musicians and dance performances, Discover this extraordinary gallery where patrons and artists meet and build lasting relationships through the joy of collecting fine art. Open Daily 855/372-8213 www.ecgallery.com
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Gifts, candles and home accessories. The fresh finds in this shop come from all over the world, as well as from local craftsmen: hand-crafted paper lamps, picture frames, candle holders, candles, ceramics, glass- and ironware, even fragrant soaps and bath items. This intriguing repertoire of unique gift items and whimsical housewares, combined with exquisite service, makes Areo a pleasant ascent from the crowded streets. Merchandise changes weekly with each new delivery.
949/376-0535 www.areohome.com
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The Cove Gallery features a richly diverse collection of contemporary, traditional and plein air paintings in a beautiful, bright location in the prestigious Art Center directly across from the famous Surf and Sand Hotel on Pacific Coast Highway. As home of 14 local artists the gallery is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Tuesdays and participates in the monthly First Thursday Artwalks.
949/494-1878 www.covegallerylaguna.com
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gift • garden • candlelight • home 207 Ocean Avenue Downtown Laguna Beach (949) 376-0535 • AREOhome.com
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Arturo Mallman Christine Hayman Gustavo Lopez Armentia Michael Kessler Randall Reid Stephen Maffin Hans Mendler William Catling Jason Pearson Lori Hassold Lauren Baker Connie DK Lane Francisco Polenghi Gwendolyn Plunkett Francisco Esnayra Ferdos Maleki
266 Forest Ave. Laguna Beach CA 949 376 8800 www.artcubegallery.com map, #106
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Barbara Fudurich Calienté, (detail) watercolor 9"x 12" NOT ON MAP
Lance Heck The Art of Jewelry
Barbara Fudurich Watercolors Dana Point Studio by Appointment ●
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Barbara displays a range of perspectives that highlight the beauty of landscapes and intimacy of outdoor still life and simple daily activities that have been described as “peaceful”. Her greatest pleasure is painting on location, which has taken her to venues around California, the Southwest, Europe, Hawaii and South America. 949/240-1724 www.fudurich.com
"I strive for an aesthetic that blends contemporary, clean design with an obsession for craftsmanship and detail that is 'old world' I hope that when you hold one of my pieces, you will see the quality, feel the inspiration, and above all, know that you are wearing art!"
Utopia, Channel Islands oil 12"x 16" Nationalparkpaintings.com
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FITZ Maurice is an internationally acclaimed artist, Winner of the New York, Jackson Pollock Award. Exhibited in museums and private collections worldwide. FITZ is on a QUEST to paint 'live' in every National Park - capturing their beauty and wonder. Commission your favorite Park ! View in person by appt. or visit website. 949/436-2231 www.fitzmauriceart.com
Extensive line of original designs in a variety of categories including: bracelets, earrings, wedding rings, necklaces, men’s jewelry and more. See website for additional information. Located on PCH just blocks south of the Surf & Sand Hotel.
James Verbicky Force Boom 15 detail, mixed media on panel 60"x 80"
Sushi Set, multi-media glass
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JoAnne Artman opened her space in 2008, presenting vibrant and eclectic exhibitions. Her roster of artists are rooted in her obvious passion for the artist's individual voice and mastery of technique. All artists are awardwinning, and their works have been shown and collected in museums and private collections worldwide. 949/510-5481 www.joanneartmangallery.com
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949/497-2115 www.johntollejewelry.com
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“There is a magical quality in the alchemical transformation that occurs with the creation of glass objects-the shaping of raw, unformed materials into brilliant, delicate, luminescent objects. My art is a combination of science, timing, heat, and, of course, a bit of serendipity.” 949/582-4748 jacquelinezimbalist.com
INTRODUCING THE NEW LOOK OF SVEDKA FLAVORS
PLAY PLA AY RESPO RESPONSIBLY. RESPONSIBL ONSIBLLY Y. 35% alc./vol. (70 proof) © 2013 Spirits Marque Marquue One, New York, York, NY
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Hugo Rivera Gallery
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Hugo Rivera Gallery specializes in contemporary fine art. Featuring figurative abstract, expressionist human figure, abstract landscapes and mixed media. The gallery offers a wide selection of original paintings by established, emerging, and guest artists including: Hugo Rivera, Alexandrina Owens, Melineh, Marlow Mar, Terri Deskins and Cindy Chaubard. Some work also available as limited edition giclees. 949/212-7875 www.hugoriveragallery.com
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De Ru’s Fine Arts
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De Ru’s Fine Arts has specialized in Early California Impressionist paintings for over 40 years, and is a nationally recognized leader in the field. Exhibiting a wide variety of fine paintings at affordable prices, the current display features biographical information about the artists. If you are interested in learning about this period of California’s art history, stop by for a visit. The Laguna Beach gallery is located at the corner of South Coast Highway and Bluebird Canyon Road. The gallery proudly serves all collectors, from beginner to corporate and museum collections. Also available is a wide selection of art reference books. De Ru’s is always interested in purchasing paintings of the period. Open Wed. - Sun., 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 949/376-3785 www.derusfinearts.com info@derusfinearts.com (See page 57)
Saturdays at 5pm With Kira and Polina Live on TradioV LA
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John Frost (1890 - 1937)
Mount San Jacinto, 1923
oil on board 18â&#x20AC;?x 22â&#x20AC;?
Fine arts
Specializing in 19th and 20th Century California Painters 949-376-3785 info@derusfinearts.com www.derusfinearts.com 1590 S. Coast Hwy, #5, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 See page 56, map #166 Located at corner of S. Coast Hwy & Bluebird Cyn. Rd. Open Wed. through Sun. 11a.m. - 5p.m.
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Represented by Dawson Cole Fine Art in Laguna Beach, James
Galindo seduces viewers with richly layered oil paintings of nude women. His anonymous subjects are not merely sitters we see through the artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eye, but living, breathing women whose subtle expressions, luminous, sculpted forms, and inner dialogues convey a physical and psychological presence. Galindo, formally trained at Laguna College of Art + Design, where he now teaches drawing and painting classes to a new generation of aspiring artists, is an astute observer of art history. Galindo draws on the rich traditions of portraiture and the nude, from Gustave Courbet to John Singer Sargent, as well as contemporary painters including Jeremy Lipking. But while Galindo draws inspiration from artists of both the past and present, he brings his own vision and creativity to the scene. The artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hand can be felt in each individual piece of work and what emerges is a universal moment recognizable to all. www.dawsoncolefineart.com
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Edgar Payne
The Redfern Gallery is one of the most important galleries of its kind, having specialized in the California Impressionist School (1890s -1940s) for 38 years. The gallery presents museum quality historical paintings by Guy Rose, Edgar Payne, Alson Clark, Joseph Kleitsch and others. The gallery is always interest in the purchase of quality painting – with record prices paid. Open Tues. – Sat., and by appointment 949/497-3356 www.redferngallery.com
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House of Photographic Art ● ● ● (HOPA) 27182 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
A major west coast reservoir of vintage and contemporary photographic works. Located in the National Historical Forster Mansion built in 1910. Current shows: Ansel Adams "Los Angeles" and Graham Nash's best work. Upcoming shows: Ernie Brooks, "Silver Seas" and Angela Fisher and Carol Beckwith, "African Passion." Open by appointment.
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THE
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Vintage and Contemporary European Advertising Images • Custom Framing • Selections created by the finest graphic artists that have ever lived...
949•376•7422 800•558•7552 fax 949•376•7412
www.thevintageposter.com (See map, #152)
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art history
Mahoning, 1956
The Legacy of Franz KLine by Joy Shannon
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vibrant, vivid and emotionally-charged world emerged in the painting of the Abstract Expressionist movement during the post-World War II years in New York City. Often polarizing critics, the work of these artists was nothing if not daring. These artists, arguably the most famous of which was Jackson Pollock, painted in a style coined "action painting". The movement was heavily influenced by the ideas of Jean-Paul Sartre who Franz Kline, photo by Aaron Suskind
stated, in his 1946 essay L’Existentialisme est un humanisme, ‘there is no reality except in action’. Action painting was concerned with the act of painting itself - the gesture, the movement of the paint, and the emotional quality of the brushwork. The Abstract Expressionists focused on allowing their paintings and drawings to be spontaneous, sharing traits with how Surrealist painters sought to tap into the subconscious mind by practicing automatic writing, drawing or painting. At the height of the Abstract Expressionism movement in 1952, critic Harold Rosenberg wrote of the movement that "what was to go on canvas was not a picture but an event." Perhaps one of the best examples of an artist whose brushstrokes seem to capture "an event" with immense weight and emotionality is the artist Franz Kline. Kline is best known for his black-and-white paintings, which appear to have spontaneously painted thick black brushstrokes upon white backgrounds. His work has often garnered comparisons to Japanese calligraphy as well as industrial building structures. Interestingly, Kline did not see his work as continued on pg. 62
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black on white paintings, but rather he said "I paint the white as well as the black and the white is just as important." Additionally, the only part of the process of his paintings that was truly spontaneous and free-form, was the original sketch, which he notoriously often drew on phone book pages. He then would immensely enlarge his sketches into the monumental paintings that we see as his finished products. So, in reality, what looks improvised is actually quite meticulously planned. Kline's work often references imagery from life, but he commented that he painted "not what I see but the feelings aroused in me by that looking." As seen in a painting like "Chief" (1950, oil on canvas), this painting is named after the name of a locomotive train that passed by Kline's childhood home in Pennsylvania. The painting may seem to recall mechanical structures, movement, power or speed, but also references Kline's childhood memory.
Ballantine, 1958
Kline began his career painting objective work, greatly influenced by Rembrandt. It is said that fellow Abstract Expressionist painter Willem de Kooning introduced Kline to the projector, which allowed Kline to scale up his drawings of chairs on phone book pages. When he first saw his drawing enlarged to such a degree that the image was abstracted, Kline remembers that "a four-by-five inch black drawing of a rocking chair loomed in gigantic black strokes which eradicated any image, the strokes expanding as entities in themselves, unrelated to any entity but that of their own existence." Kline's signature style was born. Interestingly, Kline work was made almost exclusively with house paint for several reasons. Most importantly, it was low viscosity, so it flowed quickly across the canvas, creating the look of a spontaneous gesture. Secondly, Kline did not begin seriously selling his work until about 1960 (after pursuing his art since high school during the late 1920s), so working with an inexpensive paint was Kline's preference and habit. During the 1960s, Kline's gallerist atChief, 1950
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tempted to force Kline to switch to fine art-grade paints by breaking into his studio one night and switching his house paints to Windsor-Newton fine art paints. Apparently, Kline went straight back to the hardware store and bought more house paint. Although Kline died at the age of only fifty-two, he left behind an immense legacy. Kline once said "you paint the way you have to in order to give", and he did indeed give an immense amount to the history of art. His structural canvases have inspired new generations of artists from the Minimalists to street artists and will continue to inspire for generations to come.
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California Rural 1930s and 1940s From the Collection of
Diane and E. Gene Crain
Laguna Art Museum: a museum of California art 307 Cliff Drive | Laguna Beach, CA | 92651 | 949.494.8971 | wwww.LagunaArtMuseum.org
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While discovering the cultural arts, enjoy the culinary arts. We recommends the following notables...
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Bistango Gallery Restaurant 19100 Von Karman Ave., Irvine, CA 92715
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SEAFOOD/ITALIAN One of the oldest restaurants in O.C., Amelia's has been open 45 years in the same location, with the same owners. The ambience here is cozy and European, the menu seafood and Italian, featuring fresh fish from all over the world. Private parties, 8-28 guests. Lunch, dinner, Fri., Sat. & Sun, Sun. brunch menu.
949/752-5222
949/673-6580 www.ameliasbalboaisland.com
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Gardunos Ristorante Italiano 298 e. 17th St.,Costa Mesa, CA 92627 COSTA MeSA ●
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Royal Thai Cuisine 1750 S. Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 LAGUNA BeACH
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THAI A 9-year gold-award winner from the So. Cal. Restaurant Writers Assn., this exciting Thai restaurant specializes in exotic, traditionally prepared Thai dishes with fresh seafoods, chicken, beef and vegetables. Lunch, dinner, Sun. brunch, classes. Second location: 4001 W. Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, 714/645-8424.
949/645-5505 Fax 949/645-5058
949/494-8424 www.royalthaicuisine.com
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Mother’s Kitchen 1890 Newport Bl., Costa Mesa, 92627
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Eva's Caribbean Kitchen 31732 S. Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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CARIBBEAN/SEAFOOD/WEST INDIES Sip Eva's West Indies knockout rum punch, refreshing Cuban mojitos, cucumber vodka kooler and house pomegranate martini. Exotic cuisine: conch fritters, jerk chicken, curry prawns, bbq salmon, and Louisiana catfish. Dinner: Tues - Sun from 5pm.
949/631-4741 www.mothersmarket.com
949/499-6311 www.evascaribbeankitchen.com
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Haute Cakes Caffe 1807 Westcliff Dr., Newport Beach, CA 92663 NeWPORT BeACH
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949/642-4114 www.hautecakescaffe.co
949/443-1342 www.ramoshouse.com
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food * art * music Local Favorite! Eclectic Charm. Dinner: Tues-Sun till 10pm Live Music: Wed thru Sun No corkage $ on Thurs Woo hoo! $4 Sangria Sunday! 110 mcfadden pl., newport beach, ca 949-723-4105 solgrill.com
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CALIFORNIA Established in 1991, this cozy, casual eatery, with courtyard dining available, is a favorite with the locals. Specializing in breakfast and lunch, with on-site bakery, grille and espresso bar extraordinaire. All foods made inhouse daily. Catering, take-out available. Open Mon - Sat 7 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sun 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
“Montage, Laguna”
Robin Wethe Altman
Watercolor
The Watercolor Gallery 1492 S. Coast Hwy, #7, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (See map, #151) Located in the “Art Center” across from the Surf & Sand Hotel
www.watercolorgalleries.com 949-494-8838 Inka Zamoyska Fine Arts
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7720 el Camino Real, Ste. 2e, La Costa, CA 92009
Situated in the La Costa Towne Center of Carlsbad, the Inka Zamoyska Fine Arts Studio Gallery showcases the work of master painter Inka Zamoyska. As a member of LPAPA and the Oil Painters of America, Inka is an accomplished plein air painter whose extensive travel is reflected in landscapes, seascapes and original oil interpretations. With her expanded skills and repertoire, Inka offers instruction, creativity coaching, and commissions 760/942-1314 760/809-5806 www.inkazamoyskafinearts.com
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Museums & Cultural Centers See Calendar of Arts, pg 26 - 30, for event and show info. Most venues on fold-out map, pgs. 4-7.
Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace
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Nine acres of galleries, gardens, theaters and the restored farmhouse where our 37th president was born in 1913. Visitors will experience a high-tech ride through history: priceless gifts of state, a summit-in-statuary of great world leaders, the Kennedy/Nixon debates, the Berlin Wall, Watergate, the President and First Lady’s burial sites and much more. Open daily, 10 - 5, Sunday 11 - 5. Please see the Local Arts Calendar or call direct for information. 714/993-3393 www.nixonlibrary.gov
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Muckenthaler Cultural Center 1201 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton, CA 92833
Our mission is to provide our community experiences that stimulate creativity and imagination, and to conserve the heritage of The Muckenthaler Estate. The Muckenthaler Cultural Center provides extraordinary gallery exhibits, performances and stimulating educational programs to Orange County's diverse communities and beyond. The historic mansion and outdoor amphitheatre provide spectacular settings for weddings, receptions, and corporate events. Gallery Hours Wed. - Sun. 12 - 4. Additional Thursday Hours 5 - 9. See the Local Arts Calendar, pgs. 26 - 30, for show information.
714/738-6595 www.themuck.org
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The Bowers Museum 2002 N. Main Street (at 20th St.), Santa Ana, CA 92706
The Bowers is a world-class, internationally-celebrated museum dedicated to the preservation, study and exhibition of fine arts from around the world. The museum has organized some of the biggest exhibits in the area, and is the first, outside England, to sign an exclusive agreement with The British Museum to showcase its collections. The Bowers features 4 permanent exhibits (Pre-Columbian, California Impressionist Paintings, Native America, California History), as well as lectures, films, concerts, festivals, stores and a restaurant, all set in the historic courtyard. Open daily except Mon., 10 - 4. Please see the Local Arts Calendar, pgs. 26 - 30, for show information. 714/567-3600 www.bowers.org See page 65
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Founded in 1992 by visionary & philanthropist Joan Irvine Smith, The Irvine Museum is dedicated to the preservation and display of Early California paintings, 1890-1930. Currently, “Scenic View Ahead: The Westways Cover Art Program, 1928-1981,” through 1/15/15. Tues Sat, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Docent tours available. $5 admission (children, students and seniors are free). Alson Skinner Clark, “La Jolla Cove,” detail, (left). 949/476-0294 949/476-2565 www.irvinemuseum.org
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Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) Fashion Island/850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
OCMA offers a broad range of fine visual experiences in a wide variety of media, focusing on the contemporary and historical arts of California. Please call venue direct for hours, rates and show information, or see the Local Arts Calendar, pgs. 26 - 30.
Newport Beach: 949/759-1122 www.ocma.net
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Laguna Art Museum (LAM) 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Laguna Art Museum is a museum of American art with a special focus on the art of California. Its purpose is to provide the public with exposure to art and to promote an understanding of the role of art and artists in American culture, through collection, conservation, exhibition, research, scholarship and education. Working within the tradition of the oldest cultural institution in Orange County, the Museum documents regional art and places it in a national context. LAM maintains its historic ties to the community and is responsive, accessible and relevant to the area's diverse population. Open Mon., Tues., Fri., Sat., 11 - 5. Thurs., 11 - 9. Closed Wed. Please see the Local Arts Calendar, pgs. 26 - 30, visit the website, or call direct for information. 949/494-8971 www.lagunaartmuseum.org See page 38
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Mission San Juan Capistrano Ortega Highway at Camino Capistrano, SanJuan Capistrano
Founded November 1, 1776 by Padre Junipero Serra, Mission San Juan Capistrano is the best known and most romantic of the 21 historic California missions. The "Jewel of the Missions" occupies a 10-acre site, including stately ruins of the great stone church, which was destroyed by an earthquake in 1812, and Serra Chapel, the oldest building in California. Visitors may also enjoy the mission’s colorful gardens, many museum rooms, bookstore and gift shop. New digital audio tour free with admission. Open daily, 8:30 to 5:00. Please see the Local Arts Calendar, pgs. 18 - 22, or call direct for event and show information.
949/234-1300 www.missionsjc.com
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Theaters Balboa Performing Arts Theater, 707 E. Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach .....................................................949/673-0895 Camino Real Playhouse, 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano....................................................949/489-8082 Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 12700 Center Court Drive, Cerritos .............................................562/916-8500 Chance Theater, 5552 E. La Palma, Anaheim Hills ....................................................................................714/777-3033 Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano ...............................................................949/496-8930 Costa Mesa Civic Playhouse, 661 Hamilton, Costa Mesa ..........................................................................949/650-5269 Curtis Theater, One Civic Center Circle, Brea ............................................................................................714/990-7722 Festival Forum Theatre, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach..........................................................949/851-9930 Fullerton Civic Light Opera, 218 W. Commonwealth, Fullerton ..................................................................714/879-1732 Fullerton College Theater & Gallery, 321 E. Chapman, Fullerton...............................................................714/992-7294 Galaxy Theater, 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana......................................................................................714/957-0600 Golden West College Theater & Gallery, 15744 Golden West, Huntington ...............................................714/895-8772 Grove Theater, 2200 E. Katella, Anaheim...................................................................................................714/712-2700 Honda Center (formerly Arrowhead Pond), 2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim ...............................................714/704-2500 House of Blues, 1530 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim .................................................................................714/778-2583 Huntington Beach Playhouse, 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach..........................................................714/375-0696 Irvine Barclay Theatre (IBT), 4242 Campus Dr., (at UCI), Irvine ................................................................949/854-4646 Irvine Community Theater, 1 Sunnyhill Dr., Irvine.......................................................................................949/559-6797 Laguna Beach Artists’ Theatre, 625 Park Ave., Laguna Beach ..................................................................949/497-7750 Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach .................................................................949/497-2787 Newport Theatre Arts Center, 2501 Cliff Dr., Newport Beach .....................................................................949/631-0288 Orange Coast College Gallery/Robert B. Moore Theater, 2701 Fairview, Costa Mesa................................714/432-5880 Orange Curtain Theater, 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano.....................................................949/412-3252 Pacific Amphitheatre, 1000 Fair Drive, O.C. Fairgrounds, Costa Mesa ......................................................714/708-1870 Pageant of the Masters, Irvine Bowl Park, 650 Laguna Cyn. Rd., Laguna Beach......................................949/497-6582 San Clemente Community Theatre, 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente.................................................949/492-0465 Santa Ana College Theatre Arts, 1530 W. 17th St., Santa Ana ..................................................................714/564-5661 Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa..........................................................714/556-ARTS Shakespeare/Walterman Theatre, 333 N. Glassell (Chapman University), Orange ...................................714/744-7016 South Coast Repertory (SCR), 655 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa ............................................................714/708-5555 Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, 8808 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine ...............................................................949/855-8095
Musical/Theatrical Companies Ballet Pacifica .............................................................................................................................................949/851-9930 Mozart Classical Orchestra .........................................................................................................................949/830-2950 Newport Beach Film Festival ......................................................................................................................949/253-2880 Orange County Light Opera Company .......................................................................................................714/444-2288 Pacific Chorale............................................................................................................................................714/662-2345 Pacific Symphony Orchestra.......................................................................................................................714/755-5788 Philharmonic Society of Orange County .....................................................................................................949/553-2422
More Cultural Venues Art-A-Fair Festival, 777 Laguna Cyn. Rd., Laguna Beach..........................................................................949/494-4514 Artists Village, 2nd St. & Broadway, Santa Ana ..........................................................................................714/647-6563 B.C. Space Photography Gallery, 235 Forest Ave., Laguna Beach ............................................................949/497-1880 Beall Center for Art and Technology, 4242 Campus Dr., (at UCI), Irvine ....................................................949/824-6206 Bowers Kidseum, 1802 N. Main, Santa Ana ...............................................................................................714/480-1520 Casa Romantica Cultural Center & Gardens, San Clemente .....................................................................949/498-2139 Centennial Heritage Museum, 3101 W. Harvard, Santa Ana......................................................................714/540-0404 City of Brea Gallery, One Civic Center Circle, Brea ....................................................................................714/990-7730 Coastline Community College Art Gallery,1515 Monrovia Ave, Newport Beach.........................................714/241-6213 CSU Fullerton Art Gallery, 800 N. State College, Fullerton.........................................................................714/773-3262 Diego Sepulveda Adobe, 1900 W. Adams, Costa Mesa.............................................................................714/631-5918 Discovery Science Center, 2500 N. Main, Santa Ana.................................................................................714/542-2823 Festival of Arts/Pageant of the Masters, 650 Laguna Cyn. Rd., Laguna Beach .........................................949/497-6582 Fullerton Museum Center, 301 N. Pomona Ave., Fullerton.........................................................................714/738-6545 Guggenheim Gallery, Chapman University, 333 N. Glassell, Orange .........................................................714/997-6729 Heritage Hill Historical Park, 25151 Serrano Road, Lake Forest ................................................................949/923-2230 Heritage of San Clemente, 415 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente ...........................................................949/369-1299 Huntington Beach Art Center, 538 Main St., Huntington Beach..................................................................714/374-1650 International Printing Museum, 8469 Kass Drive, Buena Park ...................................................................714/523-2070 International Surf Museum, 411 Olive Ave., Huntington Beach ..................................................................714/960-3483 Irvine Fine Arts Center, Heritage Park, 14321 Yale Ave., Irvine..................................................................949/724-6880 Irvine Historical Museum, 5 San Joaquin, Irvine .........................................................................................949/786-4112 John Wayne Airport Vi Smith Concourse Gallery, 18601 Airport Way, Santa Ana......................................949/252-5124 Laguna College of Art & Design, 2222 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna......................................................949/376-6000 La Habra Children’s Museum, 301 S. Euclid, La Habra .............................................................................562/905-9698 Los Rios Historic District, Del Obispo & Los Rios, San Juan Capistrano ...................................................949/493-4700 Marconi Automotive Museum, 1302 Industrial Drive, Tustin .......................................................................714/258-3001 Mexican American Museum of Art, 600 S. Grand Ave., Santa Ana ............................................................714/541-3070 MUZEO, 241 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim...................................................................................................714/956-8936 Newland House Museum, 19820 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach .............................................................714/962-5777 Newport Beach Central/Public Library, 1000 Avocado, Newport Beach .....................................................949/717-3800 Newport Beach City Hall Gallery, 3300 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach .....................................................949/717-3870 Newport Harbor Nautical Museum, 151 E. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach....................................................949/673-7863 O.C. Center for Contemporary Art (OCCCA), 117 N. Sycamore, Santa Ana..............................................714/667-1517 O.C. Natural History Museum, 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel........................................................949/831-3287 Old Courthouse Museum, 211 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana..................................................................714/834-3703 O’Neill Museum, 31831 Los Rios, San Juan Capistrano ............................................................................949/493-8444 Santora Building of the Arts, 2nd. St. & Broadway, Santa Ana ...................................................................714/525-8611 Sawdust Art Festival, 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach ..............................................................949/494-3030 Sherman Library & Gardens, 2647 E. Coast Hwy., Corona Del Mar ..........................................................949/673-2261 Soka University, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo...........................................................................................949/480-4081
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Ljeff Sewell of PAPA’s Plein Air Project at the Irvine Museum
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LPAPA’s Plein Air Project
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One of the primary missions of the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA) is to develop ongoing education programs that enrich our youth. Their newest effort The Plein Air Project is an exciting new program that teaches the rich history of California Impressionism. The Plein Air Project is an expanding outreach program developed by LPAPA that educates students on California Impressionism both past and present. The content speaks poignantly, but not exclusively, to the fourth grade curriculum because of its correlation to California History. Through a partnership formed between The Irvine Museum and LPAPA, this enriching experience has reached over 500 students in Orange County since its inception in 2013. Director of Education for LPAPA, Jeff Sewell states, “The kindness and generosity shown of the Irvine Museum is an incredible gift to this community and helps us educate our youth about the importance of our local art heritage and Impressionism. The Museum hosts the visiting school while charitably providing resources.” LPAPA’s Plein Air Project aims to inform local children of local California history, and brings to life Impressionism through demonstration. A compelling mini documentary
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that premiered in the 2014 Newport Beach Film Festival illustrates the students’ rich experience. Available on YouTube. “LPAPA’s Plein Air Project.” www.lpapa.org
Linge joins Peter Blake Jared Linge, recently joined the Peter Blake Gallery in Laguna as Associate Gallery Director. Linge, who studied Drawing and Painting at Laguna College of Art & Design joins Blake after local stints at the George Gallery and ArtCube, both in Laguna Beach. Linge’s passion and genuine appreciation for the art he represents is apparent. As an artist of merit in his own right, Linge brings a perspective and understanding to his work and was a participating artist in the recent Way of the Flesh Part II at the Mt. San Antonio College Art Gallery. The Peter Blake Gallery focuses on monochrome, concrete, modernist, post, color-based, reductive, minimalist and abstract painting. peterblakegallery.com
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