LocalARTS New Year's Issue 2017 by LocalARTS

MUSEUMS

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JAN.15 - APRIL15, 2017 PG40

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JoÃ«lle Blouin

Sandra Jones Campbell

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Henri Matisse

Pop Art

Design On view through April 2,2017

Orange County Museum of Art Newport Beach | See pg 18

Marc Whitney

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W Whitney Gallery - IN DOWNTOWN LAGUNA BEACH -

305 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 949.497.4322 www.marcwhitney.com (See page 46, map #111)

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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Ongoing

Feb. 2, March 2, April 6 “First Thursday’s ” Art Walk, throughout Laguna, it’s a great night! pg 65

Thru 2/ 26 “Seen & Unseen: Photographs by Imogen Cunningham” at Bowers Museum, pg 68

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Signature artist Richard MacDonald’s awe-inspiring figurative sculpture at Dawson Cole Fine Art, Laguna, pg 64

Ongoing “California Bounty: Images and Icons, 1850-1930” at Bowers Museum, Santa Ana, pg 26

Thru 4/2 In the late 1950’s Pop Art burst onto the scene. Relive it in OCMA’s groovy “Pop Art Design,” Newport. See feature, pg 18

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Sun, Feb 26

Laguna Art Museum’s annual auction, California Cool 2017,” features works by over 100 important California artists, pg 22

30th Anniversary Celebration and public reception at Pacific Edge Gallery, in downtown Laguna Beach, pg 27

Now Showing Hyatt Moore’s expressive and lively contemporary figures at Sandstone Gallery, Laguna, pg 39

Sat, April 8 MARC CHAGALL, The Rider in Green, gouache, tempera, Indian ink, pastel, colored crayon, and felt pen over pencil drawing on heavy paper, 27 x 19¾ inches

Opening reception for “Masters of Fine Art,” OPENING RECEPTION at Martin Lawrence Saturday, April 8, 2017, 6–8 R S V PSouth : (949)Coast 759-0134 Galleries, Plaza, 6-8 pm, pg 25

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Near Modesto | Emil Kosa Jr. | Oil on canvas, 1940

Chapman University invites you to discover the beauty and artistry of 20th Century California Scene painters at the Hilbert Museum of California Art. The museum’s inaugural exhibition, “Narrative Visions,” includes oils and watercolors of everyday life in the Golden State, and features art by Millard Sheets, Lee Blair, Rex Brandt, Emil Kosa Jr., Phil Dike and many others. Admission is free; come enjoy this artistic treasure in historic Orange, conveniently located across the street from the Orange Metrolink station. 167 N O R T H ATC H I S O N S T R E E T | O R A N G E, C A 9 28 6 6 H I L B E R TM U S E U M .O R G

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“Uptown Rush”

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Mark Kaufman is the Founder and Publisher of LocalARTS Magazine and LocalARTS.com. Mark has dedicated the last 25 years to promoting the arts and artists of Orange County and the surrounding region through LocalARTS. He sees Art having a broader meaning rather than a narrow focus, and as a proponent of traditional and contemporary approaches, Mark hopes to ensure a balanced representation within the publication mark@localartsonline.com

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

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Key ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Map #’s down left column OL-Online Studio/Gallery GALLERIES, VIRTUAL GALLERIES, SPECIALTY STORES (Alphabetical within areas) HUNTINGTON BEACH M26 Huntington Beach Art Center pg. 68 ORANGE/SANTA ANA pg. 68 M30 Bowers Museum, Santa Ana GENE (Jimenez) Studio/Gallery, Santa Ana pg. 38 6 M50 Hilbert Museum at Chapman University pg. 58 Joseph Hawa Fine Art, Santa Ana pg. 34 6 pg. 25 11 Martin Lawrence Fine Art, Santa Ana 9 Exchange Fine Arts Gallery, Orange pgs. 2, 38 12 Showcase Gallery (OCFA), SCP Village pg. 54, 55 COSTA MESA/NEWPORT BEACH 33 Coastline Art Gallery at Coastline Comm College pg. 50 36 Dick Marconi pg. 13 36 Ethos Contemporary Art, Newport Peninsula pgs. 13, 74 pg. 74 36 Georgeana Irland at Ethos Contemporary Art 36 Martin Eichinger at Ethos Contemporary Art pg. 74 M20 Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) pgs. 22, 68 IRVINE M21 Irvine Museum pg. 68 Marton Varo Sculpture at Depoy Fine Art pg. 7 LAGUNA BEACH 92 Adam Neeley Fine Art Jewelry 100 Areo 83 Alice-Rice Gallery 177 Art-A-Fair Festival 142 Artist Eye Gallery 122 Avran Art + Design OL Barbara Fudurich CAP (Community Art Project) 152 Cove Gallery 110 Dawson Cole Fine Art 166 De Ru’s Fine Art 142 Dick Marconi 123 Elena Fine Art Gallery First Thursday’s Art Walk Gregory Goyo Lincoln 103 Joëlle Blouin at Signature Gallery 171 John Tolle Jewelry Designs 111 Joshi & Baca Fine Art and Jewelry 99 Kush Fine Art 166 La Bottega dell’ Acquaforte M96 Laguna Art Museum 89 Laguna North Gallery 133 Lance Heck Jewelry Lorraine E’drie Fine Art 125 LPAPA /Laguna Plein Air Painters Assoc 89 Lu Martin Galleries 92 Mark Timothy Gallery My Artist Loft 122 Pacific Edge Gallery 163 Redfern Gallery 122 Sandra Jones Campbell 87 Sandstone Gallery 103 Signature Gallery 130 Steve Adam Gallery 88 Studio 7 Galleries 97 Virga Gallery 151 Watercolor Gallery Wendy Wirth 111 Whitney Gallery

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Orange County Museum of Art Presents

Pop Art Design Through April 2 n the late 1950s, Pop Art burst onto the art scene with nothing less than a bang. Now on view at the Orange County Museum of Art is Pop Art Design with more than 150 artworks that are bold, bright, and familiar. Pop Art influenced furniture and architecture, as well as everyday objects. Sofas, lamps, and paper bags became topics of artistic reflection and developed into a genre that moved beyond visual art and included both graphic design and industrial design. Pop Art Design is the first comprehensive exhibition examining the inspirations and cross-references between art and design that continue to shape our society today. The exhibition is on view through April 2, 2017.

George Nelson Associates, Marshmallow Sofa, 1956

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Andy Warhol, The Velvet Underground, 1967 ÂŠ2012 The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. Photo: Andreas SĂźtterlin, Banana device reproduced courtesy The Velvet Underground Trust.

Pop Art is one of the most influential art movements since 1945 with a fundamental element of dialogue between design and art. Pop Art Design features artworks from international museums by artists

Verner Panton, Heart-Shaped Cone Chair / K3, 1959

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Pop Art Design

OCMA

Andy Warhol, Claes Oldenburg, Roy Lichtenstein, Ed Ruscha, Richard Hamilton, and more; juxtaposed with design objects by designers such as Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson, Achille Castiglioni, and Ettore Sottsass; as well as extensive ephemera.

ome of the highlights of the exhibition include George Nelson’s Marshmallow Sofa (1955); Andy Warhol’s iconic Campbell’s Soup Cans II (1969); Studio 65’s Leonardo sofa which has rarely been exhibited since it was first produced in 1969; Allen Jones’s provocative Chair (1969); Verner Panton’s Cone Armchair K3 (1959); Superstudio’s Passiflora floor or wall lamp (1966), and notable album covers from the 1960s.

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Studio 65 (Founded by Franco Audrito, Italian, b. 1942, and Piero Gatti, Italian, b. 1940) Leonardo, 1969 Seating combination (prototype) Polyurethane foam, Guflac © Gufram – Barolo (CN), Italy Collection Vitra Design Museum Photo: Andreas Sütterlin

OCMA will enhance the exhibition with several original artworks from its own collection including paintings by Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns, and Ed Ruscha, as well as iconic sculptures such as Eraser (1967) by Vija Celmins and Wedding Souvenir (1966) by Claes Oldenberg. Visit www.ocma.net for additional exhibit information, hours, address, public programs and more.

Ed Ruscha, Annie, 1965

LEFT: Gruppo Strum (G. Ceretti, P. Derossi, R. Rosso) Pratone, 1966, sculptural lounge chair, Polyurethane foam \ Guflac, ©Gufram – Barolo (CN), Italy, Collection Vitra Design Museum

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Joëlle Blouin Bringing Her

URBAN CUBISM to Life in Laguna Beach

oëlle Blouin is a French-Canadian artist who was born in Quebec City, Canada. Entirely self-taught, Blouin excelled in her craft and has earned an impressive reputation within the art world in a relatively short period of time. Her Work has received international recognition and her paintings are showcased in galleries across Canada and the United States. As a child, she was always drawn to art and aesthetic beauty. She earned a college diploma in Interior Design in 2005. However, while interior design does involve some creativity, it did not meet her internal creative needs. Her true calling and vocation was to become an artist. There was simply nothing she could do but paint, and for that reason, she embarked on a new journey as a young passionate artist. Blouin has never had professional training but feels this has helped her develop a unique and personal technique. Using oil paint as her medium and the palette knife as her tool, the artist’s working style captures the eye through its unique cubic texturing. She blends and mixes her paints directly on the canvas using only the palette knife developing her incomparable style, Urban Cubism. Joëlle’s success accelerated at unprecedented speed and has included accolades along the way. Her work has been exhibited at renowned galleries and disJoëlle Blouin tinguished events. Her breakthrough in the United States has skyrocketed through considerable media coverage within the artistic trade publications. In the course of her career she has garnered a number of awards of national and international significance, including the juried selection of her work for the ArtExpo New York, as well as the industry standard’s Art Business naming her as one of the current top-selling artists and among the TOP 40 Artists to Watch! Blouin prides herself on her keen ability to observe. It’s through this genuine sensitivity that she finds her inspiration. Traveling when she can, she immerses herself into the elements that make up her surroundings. Always aware of how they reflect light, hold color and work in harmony.

Spread the Love, oil on canvas, 48 x 48 inches

Leaving room for the imagination, imperfection and abstraction are purposely present in Joëlle’s work, showing that aesthetic beauty can emerge from the painter’s interpretation of a simple environment. Albeit, chaotic, mysterious or serene, her work always invites, reflecting her love of life and her presence in whatever surroundings fill her always observing and inspired eye. Joëlle’s work is exhibited locally at the Signature Gallery on Forest Avenue in downtown Laguna Beach. An artist reception on February 2nd 6-9 pm., will showcase her latest works and is open to the public. See page 8 and www.thesignaturegallery.com Urban Chaos, oil on canvas, 48 x 48 inches

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Dreaming Blue, oil on canvas, 24 x 36 inches

Gravity City, oil on canvas, 48 x 60 inches

Take it to the Edge, oil on canvas, 24 x 60 inches

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 With works by over 100 important California artists, the museum-curated Art Auction 2017 will feature original art at great prices, delicious cuisine, and creative cocktails. Proceeds benefit Laguna Art Museum’s education and exhibition programs. In partnership with

Bradley Hankey, The Beginning (detail). oil on wood panel, 2016, 36 x 36 inches, courtesy of the artist and Skidmore Contemporary Art

6:00 - 10:00 p.m. Laguna Art Museum Tickets $125 - $150 949.494.8971 x219 LagunaArtMuseum.org/ArtAuction Art Auction Preview Week January 28 – February 3

MASTERS — of — FINE ART

MARC CHAGALL, The Rider in Green, gouache, tempera, Indian ink, pastel, colored crayon, and felt pen over pencil drawing on heavy paper, 27 x 19¾ inches

OPENING RECEPTION

Saturday, April 8, 2017, 6–8 R S V P : (949) 759-0134

Martin•Lawrence Galleries South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bear Street, Costa Mesa (second level) MARTINL AWRENCE . COM

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see front cover & page 18, map #11

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).

sonal, (through 4/2), ocma, pg 18 ■ California Bounty: Image and Identity, 1850-1930, california explored through the bowers museum’s most cherished pieces, (ongoing), santa ana, pg 68 ■ Mystery from the Tomb: The Face Beneath the Mask, explores a hidden phenomenon right inside an egyptian mummy mask, (ongoing) bowers museum, santa ana, pg 68

JAN 20 – FEB 19

IN JANUARY ■ the irvine museum presents, Masterpieces of California Art, (through, 1/19) see feature editorial, pg 22 ■ Chapatti, humorous and heartwarming tale about two animal lovers in dublin, (through 1/29) laguna playhouse, pg 69 ■ Virgin of Guadalupe, Images in Colonial Mexico, collection from religious sites in mexico city, (through 1/29) bowers museum, pg 68

■ Moby Dick, based on the novel by herman melville, west coast premiere, segerstrom stage, scr, pg 69

JAN 27 – 31 ■ LA Fine Arts Show, focusing on historical traditional and contemporary fine art, la convention center, losangelesfineartshow.com

JAN 27 – FEB 26 ■ agatha christie’s A Murder is Announced, newport theatre art center, pg 69 Claudio Quest, inside the minds of the popular video game’s players, chance theater, anaheim, pg 68

■ hyatt moore, Figures in the Abstract and ann moore, Art Under Pressure, (through 1/31) sandstone gallery, laguna, pg 39

JAN 28 – MAY 10 ■ Along El Camino Real, an exhibit exploring the history of the california missions, which were connected by el camino real, irvine museum, pg 68

■ community art project presents, mixed-media, collage retrospective, Feminist Voices, (through 2/27) cap gallery, wells Fargo building, laguna, pg, 65

JAN 31-FEB 27 ■ Urban & Abstract Landscapes: The Edgier Side of LPAPA, reception 2/11, Forest & ocean gallery, laguna, pg 11

■ Pop Art Design is the first comprehensive exhibition examining the inspirations and California (2/4) SATURDAY,Cool, FEBRUARY 4 the annual art aucross-references between art 6:00Laguna - 10:00 p.m. Art Mution goes on the block, Laguna Art Museum seum, pg 68 and design that continue to Tickets $125 - $150 IN FEB 949.494.8971 x219 shape our society today, feaLagunaArtMuseum.org/ArtAuction ■ Moby Dick, based on the novel by herman turing works by artists andy warhol, claes oldmelville, west coast premiere, (through 2/19) enburg, roy lichtenstein, ed ruscha, and segerstrom stage, scr, pg 69 richard hamilton; juxtaposed with works by deWith works by over 100 important California artists, the museum-curated Art Auction 2017 will feature original art at great prices, delicious cuisine, and creative cocktails. Proceeds benefit Laguna Art Museum’s education and exhibition programs. In partnership with

Bradley Hankey, The Beginning (detail). oil on wood panel, 2016,

Art Auction Preview Week January 28 – February 3

36 x 36 inches, courtesy of the artist and Skidmore Contemporary Art

signers such as charles eames, george nelson, achille castiglioni, and ettore sottsass, (through 4/2) omca, see front cover and pg 18 ■ Forms of Identity: Women Artists in the 90’s, includes a selection of artworks from the permanent collection created by sixteen significant women artists working in this time period whose artistic practice shifted from the political to per-

■ agatha christie’s A Murder is Announced, (through 2/26) newport theatre art center, pg 69 ■ Claudio Quest, inside the minds of the popular video game’s players, (through 2/26) chance theater, anaheim, pg 68 ■ Urban & Abstract Landscapes: The Edgier Side of LPAPA, (through 2/27) Forest & ocean gallery, laguna, pg 11 continued on page 28 »

Broadway's Tony Award-Winning Best Musical, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, (2/28 - 3/5) SCFA, pg 69

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paciFic edge gallery Now Celebrating 30 Years Showcasing the Finest Laguna Beach Painters

tom swimm Visions New Exhibition Opens Feb. 11, 2017

sandra Jones campbell Black and White and Red All Over New Exhibition Opens March 11, 2017

30th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION! Public Reception 1 - 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017

maria bertrĂ n Recent Paintings from the South of France

Also representing Jacobus, Bryan Mark Taylor 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

(see page 40, map #122)

CALENDAR OF ARTS continued From page 26

■ community art project presents, mixedmedia, collage retrospective, Feminist Voices, (through 2/27) cap gallery, wells Fargo building, laguna, pg, 65 ■ Pop Art Design is the first comprehensive exhibition examining the inspirations and cross-references between art and design that continue to shape our society today, featuring works by artists andy warhol, claes oldenburg, roy lichtenstein, ed ruscha, and richard hamilton; juxtaposed with works by designers such as charles eames, george nelson, achille castiglioni, and ettore sottsass, (through 4/2) omca, see front cover and pg 18 ■ Forms of Identity: Women Artists in the 90’s, includes a selection of artworks from the permanent collection created by sixteen significant

museum’s annual auction featuring available works by over 100 important california artists, join the excitement, tickets available, lam, pg 24 ■ First saturday artwalk, arts district, downtown santa ana, broadway and 2nd st, music, art, food, celebration

FEB 10 ■ segerstrom center welcomes rita wilson and Friends with all new production of Liner Notes: Songwriters, Stories and Music, scFa, pg 69

FEB 11 ■ tom swimm, Visions, new exhibition opening, pacific edge gallery, laguna, pg 27 ■ Urban & Abstract Landscapes: The Edgier Side of LPAPA, opening reception, Forest & ocean gallery, laguna, pg 11

FEB 12 ■ Jury day, art-a-Fair call for artists, last day to submit work for the summer festival, laguna, pg 44

FEB 12 – MAY 7 ■ Dressing Downton, highlights fashion from one of the most widely watched television dramas in the world, downton abbey®. Follow your favorite characters, both upstairs and down; walk through a costume chronicle of the period that showcases costumes and jewelry from the hit series, muzeo, aneheim, pg 68 Forms of Identity: Women Artists in the 90’s, includes a selection of artworks from the permanent collection created by sixteen significant women artists working in this time period whose artistic practice shifted from the political to personal, (through 4/2),OCMA, see feature, pg 18

women artists working in this time period whose artistic practice shifted from the political to personal, (through 4/2), ocma, pg 18 ■ Along El Camino Real, an exhibit exploring the history of the california missions, which were connected by el camino real, (through 5/10) irvine museum, pg 68 ■ California Bounty: Image and Identity, 1850-1930, california explored through the bowers museum’s most cherished pieces, (ongoing), santa ana, pg 68 ■ Mystery from the Tomb: The Face Beneath the Mask, explores a hidden phenomenon right inside an egyptian mummy mask, (ongoing) bowers museum, santa ana, pg 68

FEB 2 ■ First thursdays artwalk, 6-9 pm, monthly celebration with galleries open citywide, trolley service available, laguna, pg. 65 ■ Joëlle blouin, artist reception, signature gallery, 6-9 pm, laguna, pg 8

FEB 3 ■ Works on Paper, opening reception for ciel bergman, tony delap, sam erenberg and carol saindon, coastline art gallery, coastline community college, newport, pg 50 ■ downtown Fullerton art walk, first Friday on the month, 6-10 pm, a coalition of galleries, artists, restaurants.

FEB 4 ■ California Cool Art Auction 2017, laguna art

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FEB 19 – MAY 29 ■ From Wendt to Thiebaud: Recent Gifts for the Permanent Collection, a selection of about 80 works of art that are recent gifts for the permanent collection, many of them displayed for the first time, laguna art museum, pg 68 ■ The Golden Decade: Photography at the California School of Fine Arts, 1945-55, the exhibition showcases about 60 choice examples of the work of teachers and students active at the csFa during this remarkable mid-century period, including: ansel adams, minor white, edward weston, imogen cunningham, dorothea lange, and lisette model, laguna art museum, pg 68

FEB 26 ■ 30th Anniversary Celebration, public reception, 15 pm, pacific edge gallery, laguna, pg 27

FEB 28 – MAR 5 ■ broadway's tony award-winning best musical, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, scFa, pg 69

FEB 28 – APRIL 3 ■ Less is More, reception 3/11, Forest & ocean gallery, laguna, pg 11

IN MARCH ■ Pop Art Design is the first comprehensive exhibition examining the inspirations and cross-references between art and design that continue to shape our society today, featuring works by artists andy warhol, claes oldenburg, roy lichtenstein, ed ruscha, and richard hamilton; juxtaposed with works by designers such as charles eames, george nelson, achille castiglioni, and ettore sottsass, (through 4/2) omca, see front cover and pg 18 ■ Forms of Identity: Women Artists in the 90’s, includes a selection of artworks from the permanent

Along El Camino Real, an exhibit exploring the history of the California missions, which were connected by El Camino Real, (1/28 - 5/10) Irvine Museum, pg 68

collection created by sixteen significant women artists working in this time period whose artistic practice shifted from the political to personal, (through 4/2), ocma, pg 18 Less is More, (through 4/3) Forest & ocean gallery, laguna, pg 11 ■ From Wendt to Thiebaud: Recent Gifts for the Permanent Collection, a selection of about 80 works of art that are recent gifts for the permanent collection, many of them displayed for the first time, (through 4/29) laguna art museum, pg 68 ■ The Golden Decade: Photography at the California School of Fine Arts, 1945-55, the exhibition showcases about 60 choice examples of the work of teachers and students active at the csFa during this remarkable mid-century period, including: ansel adams, minor white, edward weston, imogen cunningham, dorothea lange, and lisette model, (through 4/29) laguna art museum, pg 68 ■ Dressing Downton, highlights fashion from one of the most widely watched television dramas in the world, downton abbey®. Follow your favorite characters, both upstairs and down; walk through a costume chronicle of the period that showcases costumes and jewelry from the hit series, (through 5/7) muzeo, aneheim, pg 68

history of the california missions, which were connected by el camino real, (through 5/10) irvine museum, pg 68 ■ Bounty: Image and Identity, 1850-1930, california explored through the bowers museum’s most cherished pieces, (ongoing), santa ana, pg 68 Mystery from the Tomb: The Face Beneath the Mask, explores a hidden phenomenon right inside an egyptian mummy mask, (ongoing) bowers museum, santa ana, pg 68

MAR 1 – 26 ■ Hershey Felder as Tchaikovsky, at 53, russia’s most famous composer dies and to this day, the why and how still a mystery, laguna playhouse, pg 69

MAR 2 ■ First thursdays artwalk, 6-9pm, monthly celebration with galleries open citywide, trolley service available, laguna, pg. 65

MAR 3 ■ downtown Fullerton art walk, first Friday on the month, 6-10 pm, a coalition of galleries, artists, restaurants.

MAR 3 – JUNE 3 ■ community art project gallery (cap) presents painters, Jacqueline nicolini and Karen weichert , a must see, wells Fargo building, laguna, pg 44

■ Along El Camino Real, an exhibit exploring the Moby Dick, Herman Melville’s Iiconic novel is brought to life in this West Coast Premiere (1/20 - 2/19) South Coast Repertory, pg 68

MAR 4 ■ First saturday artwalk, arts district, downtown santa ana, broadway and 2nd st, music, art, food, celebration

MAR 11 ■ sandra Jones campbell, Black and White and Red All Over, new exhibition opening, pacific edge gallery, laguna, pg 27

MAR 24 – APRIL 9 ■ The Laramie Project, a stage account of the famed montana killing, westminster community playhouse, pg 69 continued on page 30 »

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MAR 24 – APRIL 15 ■ Kill Me, Deadly, a noir comedy poking fun at noir crime dramas, stages theatre, Fullerton, pg 69

MAR 24- APRIL 23 ■ Siegel, an irresistible comedy about modern love and the need to go back in order to move forward, scr, pg 69

MAR 31 – APRIL 30 ■ classic english farce, How the Other Half Lives, directed by gigi Fusco meese, newport theatre arts center, pg 69

IN APRIL ■ Pop Art Design is the first comprehensive exhibition examining the inspirations and cross-references between art and design that continue to shape our society today, featuring works by artists andy warhol, claes oldenburg, roy lichtenstein, ed ruscha, and richard hamilton; juxtaposed with works by designers such as charles eames, george nelson, achille castiglioni, and ettore sottsass, (through 4/2) omca, see front cover and pg 18 ■ Less is More, (through 4/3) Forest & ocean gallery, laguna, pg 11 ■ Siegel, an irresistible comedy about modern love and the need to go back in order to move forward, (through 4/23) scr, pg 69 ■ From Wendt to Thiebaud: Recent Gifts for the Permanent Collection, a selection of about 80 works of art that are recent gifts for the permanent collection, many of them displayed for the first time, (through 4/29) laguna art museum, pg 68 ■ The Golden Decade: Photography at the California School of Fine Arts, 1945-55, the exhibition showcases about 60 choice examples of the work of teachers and students active at the csFa during this remarkable mid-century period, including: ansel adams, minor white, edward weston, imogen cunningham, dorothea lange, and

lisette model, (through 4/29) laguna art museum, pg 68 ■ classic english farce, How the Other Half Lives, directed by gigi Fusco meese, (through 4/30) newport theatre arts center, pg 69 ■ Dressing Downton, highlights fashion from one of the most widely watched television dramas in the world, downton abbey®. Follow your favorite characters, both upstairs and down; walk through a costume chronicle of the period that showcases costumes and jewelry from the hit series, (through 5/7) muzeo, aneheim, pg 68 ■ Along El Camino Real, an exhibit exploring the history of the california missions, which were connected by el camino real, (through 5/10) irvine museum, pg 68 ■ California Bounty: Image and Identity, 1850-1930, california explored through the bowers museum’s most treasured pieces, (ongoing), santa ana, pg 68 ■ Mystery from the Tomb: The Face Beneath the Mask, explores a hidden phenomenon right inside an egyptian mummy mask, (ongoing) bowers museum, santa ana, pg 68

APRIL 1 ■ First saturday artwalk, arts district, downtown santa ana, broadway and 2nd st, music, art, food, celebration

APRIL 6 ■ First thursdays artwalk, 6-9pm, monthly celebration with galleries open citywide, trolley service available, laguna, pg. 65

APRIL 7 ■ downtown Fullerton art walk, first Friday on the month, 6-10 pm, a coalition of galleries, artists, restaurants.

APRIL 8 ■ Masters of Fine Art, opening reception, 6- 8 pm, martin lawrence galleries at south coast plaza, for rsvp info, see pg 25

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LACMA, pablo picasso and diego rivera were contemporaries, erstwhile competitors, equally ambitious and prolific as artists, internationally famous, and well aware of their larger-than-life personalities. Picasso and Rivera: Conversations Across Time presents moments of intersection in the formation of modernism both in europe and latin america, and asks how these towering figures of the twentieth century engaged with their respective ancient mediterranean and pre-columbian worlds. the exhibition compares their artistic trajectories beginning with their similar academic training to their shared investment in cubism and their return to an engagement with antiquity from the 1920s through the 1950s. by placing 150 paintings, etchings, and watercolors in dialogue with each other and with singular ancient objects, Picasso and Rivera: Conversations Across Time aims to advance the understanding of picasso and rivera’s practice, particularly in how their contributions were deeply influenced by the forms, myths, and structures of the arts of antiquity (through 5/7) lacma.org

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Kerry James Marshall: Mastry moca is pleased to present a 35-year retrospective of painter Kerry James marshall. marshall’s figurative paintings have been joyful in their consistent portrayal of african americans. the now nearly 600 year history of painting contains remarkably few african american painters and even fewer representations of black people. marshall, a child of the civil rights era, set out to redress this absence. this exhibition, marshall’s first major retrospective in the united states, contains nearly 80 paintings. marshall’s strategy was three fold. First, as a young artist he decided to paint only black figures. he was unequivocal in his pursuit of black beauty. his figures are an unapologetic ebony black, and they occupy the paintings with a sense of authority and belongMoholy-Nagy: Future Present.the first comprehening. second, marshall worked to make a wide varisive retrospective of the work of lászló moholyety of images nagy (1895–1946) populated with black in the united people. this led him states in nearly 50 to make exquisite years, this long portraits, lush landoverdue presentascape paintings, tion reveals a everyday domestic utopian artist who interiors, and paintbelieved that art ings that depict hiscould work handtorical events, all in-hand with techfeaturing black subnology for the jects as if their activibetterment of huties were completely manity. Moholyand utterly normal. Nagy: Future third, marshall conPresent examines centrated on painterly the career of this mastery as a fundapioneering mental strategy. by painter, photogramastering the art of pher, sculptor, and representational and filmmaker as well figurative painting, as graphic, exhibiduring a period when tion, and stage deneither was in vogue, signer, who was marshall produced a also an influential Kerry James Marshall: Mastery, retrospective of painter Kerry James body of work that beteacher at the Marshal’s figurative paintings, (3/12 - 7/2) MOCA.org) stows beauty and digbauhaus, a pronity where it had long been denied, (3/12 - 7/2) lific writer, and later the founder of chicago’s inmoca.org stitute of design. the exhibition includes more than 250 works in all media from public and private collections across europe and the united THE BROAD states, some of which have never before been the broad presents Creature, a free general admisshown publicly in the u.s. also on display is a sion installation on view now that fills the mularge-scale installation, room of the present, a seum’s first-floor galleries with more than 50 works contemporary construction of an exhibition space presenting approaches to figuration and selfhood in originally conceived by moholy-nagy in 1930. the broad collection. From slick avatars and poputhough never realized during his lifetime, the lar icons to images rooted in mythology and animal room of the present illustrates moholy’s belief in instincts, the installation features works by over 25 the power of images and various means by artists including georg baselitz, Joseph beuys, Jeanwhich to disseminate them—a highly relevant michel basquiat, ellen gallagher, leon golub, paradigm in today’s constantly shifting and Jenny holzer, damien hirst, takashi murakami, evolving technological world. (2/12 - 6/18) and andy warhol plus thomas houseago’s giant lacma.org Figure (cyclops), 2011, which will make its u.s. debut< (through 3/19) thebroad.org

MOCA Jonas Wood: Still Life with Two Owls (moca grand ave) onas wood is known for his hard edged, exuberantly colored, watercolor drawings and paintings that frequently depict the everyday spaces of his studio and garden. recurrent motifs, such as potted plants in beautiful ceramic vessels made by his wife ceramicist shio Kusaka, appear against a backdrop of the clarion blue skies of los angeles. wood trains his eye on these little lush daily landscapes, frequently enlarging them to grand proportions that signal his fondness for the everyday and its small domestic pleasures. at moca, wood's new work gleefully

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THE J. PAUL GETTY Breaking News: Turning the Lens on Mass Media over the past 50 years, artists have increasingly turned to newspapers, magazines, and televised news programs as rich sources of inspiration. this exhibition explores how artists have looked at and commented on news images, from the vietnam war in the 1960s to the so-called “war on terror” in the 2000s. much of the work is political; all of it is personal. through photographs and videos, these artists have juxtaposed, mimicked, and appropriated media elements to transform ephemeral news into lasting works of art. (through 4/30) getty.edu

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CAP Gallery Offers Up Strong Mix of Work in Current Show Painters, Jacqueline Nicolini and Karen Weichert, showing 3/3 – 6/3 at the CAP Gallery in downtown Laguna Beach are offering up purposeful juxtapositions of solemnity and whimsy. They pull and guide our heartstrings with quality aesthetics and painterly integrity. A must see. CAP Gallery, 2nd floor, 260 Ocean Ave. Laguna Beach. pg 65

HOPA Brings Brains and Beauty Together in Recent Marilyn Monroe Opening The House of Photographic Art in San Juan Capistrano (HOPA) is currently showcasing an exclusive collection of Marilyn Monroe portraits by several renowned photographers and recently celebrated the opening by hosting Southern California’s Harvard Alumni Association at HOPA’s historic mansion. The Mansion serves as HOPA’s photographic art gallery and event center. This unique collection features some of the earliest known images of the Hollywood icon, including some that were published by Playboy Magazine. HOPA is open to the public by appointment. (949) 496-5990

Artist Republic Moves to New Digs Near Disneyland After months of planning, Artist Republic of Laguna Beach, one of Orange County’s premier venues for new contemporary art, recently announced plans to move the gallery in February to a bigger location in Anaheim. The new space is located in the Anaheim Garden Walk near the new House of Blues and directly across the street from Disneyland. “Since we opened in Laguna six years ago, the best part of this ride has been everyone who has come through the doors

Karen Weichert at CAP Gallery in Laguna Beach

of the gallery and become extended family.” Says owner Torrey Cook, “From our first little spot across from Main Beach to our home in the HIP District, we have had the best artists, collectors, fans and support system any gallery could ask for. We are going to miss La-

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guna Beach but we are moving to a new location where we can do even more exciting things.” www.artists-republic.com

The Best of Whitney’s Flowers and Still Lifes Together in New Book Longtime Laguna Beach artist Marc Whitney has just released the 72 page hardbound book "Flowers and Still lifes" The beautiful and very colorful book focuses on photos from his still life series and vibrant florals. The book can be purchase at Whitney Gallery on Forest Avenue in Laguna Beach or on Marc's website www.marcwhitney.com see pages 2 & 51 LOCALARTS. LOCALARTS.COM COM

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This new gallery, now proudly occupying a wonderful South Coast Highway location, represents European artists, all professionally educated and each with a history of numerous national and international exhibitions. Offering originals, mostly framed oil on canvas, and variety of handmade glass, plus fine jewelry with diamonds. All reasonably priced. See website for hours and additional information. 949/715-7755 www.elenafineartgallery.com See page 31

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New gallery in north Laguna freaturing award-winning oil painter Alice Hernandez-Gaona, oil painters Gigi Rice, Margaret Wilmoth Jensen and Joshua Smith, impressionists Lynn Gertenbach and Judy Crowley, abstract artists Lee Erceg and Karlin Horlick, and others. First Thursday Art Walk participant. See website for show information and exhibition updates. Open 11a.m. - 5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. 562/480-6177 www.alicericegallery.com See page 35

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Margaret Willmoth Jensen

Gigi Rice

Tom Youdbulis

Steve Behal & Jeannie Catchpoles

484 N. Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 562.480.6177 (See page 34, map #83)

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PAINTING • S CULPTURE • M ONOTYPES SUnny KIm DOmInIqUE mcKEnzIE AnnE mOORE HyATT mOORE mARIE-PIERRE PHIlIPPE JOnG H. RO lynn WElKER

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384-A N. Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, 92651 Open Daily Noon - 5:00 p.m., Closed Tuesdays 949.497.6775 www.sandstonegallery.com (See below, map #87)

Sandstone Gallery Laguna ● ● ● 384-A N. Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Over 35 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 daily 12 to 5 pm. Closed Tuesdays.

949/497-6775 www.sandstonegallery.com

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Intuition and Innovation The Legacy of

Sandra Jones Campbell’s

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FEATURE

by Evan Senn

andra Jones Campbell is an artist you are sure to recognize—her signature style and popularity are known throughout the national contemporary art scene, but based out of Orange County, Campbell is a gem treasured by the local arts community.

Her paintings make viewers feel like an onlooker of the roaring ‘20s or ‘30s society in New York; invisibly observing the fun and frivolity that people were so desperate to experience during the tumultuous political and social changes happening around the coun-

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try during that time. They are glimpses of lovers, friends and families partaking in parties and events reminiscent of The Great Gatsby; nostalgic and magnetic, drawing viewers into love and lust—high brow culture enjoying the sensory low brow life. Jones’ work exemplifies her outlook on life, while a bit dark and perhaps even a little cynical, her work focuses on the love and the light inside of friends and groups of people having a good time—much like the artist herself. The energy in her work is fun and playful although the visual details can

be bolder and darker than just that. It is a balanced relationship, between the dark and the light. Through her work, she is able to transport viewers to another place—and often another time— while maintaining the magnetism and high quality compositions she has been known for, for over thirty years.

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Having grown up in a small town in Oregon without much hustle and bustle, Campbell was enchanted with images, culture and refined urban social settings from a young age. She learned all she could from photos in magazines, newspapers and movies. She was drawn to the visuals of the social scene—high society social galas and parties, people drinking, smoking and laughing, together. There is something attractive inherent in these images, perhaps it is Jones’ energy imbued into the paintings themselves. Although every work of art is distinctive and unique, her personal artistic style can be seen in every stroke she makes on a canvas.

she paints. Captivated by vintage photographs, newspaper clippings, banners, mythology and vintage finds from all eras, she finds inner fulfillment creating scenes she has been observing and imagining from afar since she was little. Drawn specifically to Deco era finds and black and white photography, the high contrast gives her room to play with colors and create a mood, breathing life into her snapshot-style paint-

lthough she got gallery Shall We Swing a Little bit?, 60”x 40”, acrylic on canvas representation for the first time ings. Her work has a unique perspective in 1980, after someone saw her that seems to resonate with every kind of work in the Oregon Historical Sociperson. Looking at a personal scene of ety Watercolor Show, her first definfriends or an intimate gathering, Jones’ obing moment as a professional artist jectivity in her painting style evokes feelcame earlier. When she was just a ings of an outsider looking in, or a voyeur teenager, she was chosen to attend or a historian studying a scene in detail. an elite art camp at Washington She says that sometimes she is inspired by State University for two summers, societal happenings or politics, and she instudying art, dance, music and tuitively creates paintings that act as a kind drama with college level professors. of statement on culture, hidden and reThat was the first time in her life worked to live as visual works of art. that she felt defined as an artist, re“Often, I don’t even realize what subjects ceiving such great validation from the real the painting reveals until months later,” she world. Even now, Campbell finds inspiration in tells us. all of those things she studied when she was a

teenager—art, music, dance and drama. Her attraction to the creative outlets fueled her interest in depicting creatives gathering, like Henri Toulouse-Lautrec at the Moulin Rouge, Campbell continued to be enthralled by the creative culture, but also was so fascinated by it, that she was and is still compelled to study it and document it through her own art. Campbell is an instinctual painter, letting her senses and her creative vision guide her while

Although she categorizes her style of painting as a sociological sighting portrayed in an evocative and voyeuristic way, she admits that she still gets thrilled while painting new pieces. “Painting is a passion requiring discipline, but, I’m still excited when I press down the first line and then experience the moment when I stand back and realize the painting has taken off, and I’m along for the ride,” she told us. continued on pg. 42

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Sandra Jones Campbell

Above it All, 18”x 13”, acrylic ink on paper

Sunday Tie and Watermelon, 26”x 30”, acrylic ink on paper

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Inspired by German Expressionists Max Beckmann, Otto Dix and George Grosz, Jones’s work takes piece of that vintage, rough expressionistic style and infuses her own avant-garde, boundary-pushing contemporary perspective into it. Bold, dark reds and heavy shadows mingle with thick lines, bright blues and burnt yellows in her work, while an impressionistic side peeks through in her unique portrayals of faces and expressions. “I was trained to ‘paint pretty’ or draw well. But, I love being unconventional in my direction and style, “ she says; “bending the figure, overcrowding the canvas or pushing the image off the edge seems so much more interesting.”

he is currently working on a large piece for a show at OCCCA in Santa Ana in February called “Incarceration,” and a whole new body of work for her solo show at Pacific Edge Gallery in Laguna Beach in March, titled “Black and White and Red All Over.” See pages 27 & 53. Exposing a Little Knee, 70”x 46”, acrylic on paper

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Three Martini Medley With a Twist, 60”x 40”, acrylic on canvas

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Learned Bird

Bobby Sue

Jacqueline Nicolini

Karen Weichert

CAP C AP Gallery

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Ocean Blue Art + Design’s name is inspired by our locale, overlooking Huntington Beach from the stunning new Pacific City development, front and center on Pacific Coast Highway. The gallery celebrates California lifestyle and culture. From stunning panoramic Pacific Ocean photography, to the incredible talent that adorns our streets and public spaces, to bright colors and bold personalities from those that define art and culture along the West Coast, we strive to present the best visual representation of who we are and what we love about California living. Abstract Expressionism, Contemporary Impressionism, Pop, Photography, Street Art, and Sculpture in wood, steel, and glass are all mediums that will speak to you from our gallery walls. 714/969-2583 www.obadhb.com See pag 21

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: David E. Allen, Julie Christiansen-Dull, Jean Choi, Patti Cliffton, William Crawley, Jim Draughon, Maggie Gerth, Christine Hooker, Margaret Jamison, Eileen McCullough, Geri Medway, Fernando Micheli, 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.

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LAGUNA NORTH GALLERY L O C AT E D I N NORTH LAGUNA’S HISTORIC GALLERY ROW

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I’ve Got the Blues 30”x 40” oil

SHOWcASInG THESE lOcAl ARTISTS David E. Allen Julie Christiansen-Dull Jean Choi Patti Cliffton

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Lagunita on Legion 12”x 16” oil

Fernando Micheli

California Wild Coast 8”x 10” oil

William Crawley Jim Draughon Maggie Gerth Christine Hooker Margaret Jamison Eileen McCullough Geri Medway Fernando Micheli Pamela Panattoni Elaine Ruettiger

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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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Whitney Gallery

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305 Forest Ave., Laguna Beach, CA 92651

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 18

Lu Martin Galleries

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Featuring a satisfying, stylistic mix of original works by 12 regional and international artists, including: large resined abstracts by Aaron Coleman; meditative Zen landscapes by Martin Beaupre; soothing, mixed media seascapes by Dasha Guilliam; inspirational, foundobject assemblages by Jennifer Verge; energy imbued, crystal creations by Tesa Michaels; hip, big-city expressions by Brooke Harker (left). Located on Gallery Row for 28 years. Daily 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 949/494-8074 www.lumartingalleries.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.

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Steve Adam Gallery 760 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Call: (949) 294-9409 www.steve-adam.com map, #130

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

MARC WHITNEY MIxed Bouquet Original oil 60â&#x20AC;?x 48â&#x20AC;?

Whitney Gallery DOWNTOWN LAGUNA BEACH

305 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 949.497.4322 www.marcwhitney.com (See page 46, map #111)

Main Street, Paris Original Oil 24” x 24”

Lorraine E’drie

Also available as a limited edition giclée

Original Work in Oil & Watercolor | Limited Edition Giclées See Lorraine at the 2016 Art-A- Fair/ Laguna Beach 949-554-3524 Also available at The WaterColor Gallery/Laguna Beach 949-494-8838

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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The Redfern Gallery

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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 39 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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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 949/715-7149 www.covegallerylaguna.com

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Sandra Jones Campbell

“Weekend at the Cove” 40”x 30” Acrylic

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by appointment

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Barbara Fudurich Tranquility Base (detail) watercolor 22"x 15" NOT ON MAP

Lance Heck The Art of Jewelry

Barbara Fudurich Watercolors Dana Point Studio by Appointment ●

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, painting on location, has taken her to venues around the world. View at her studio or at the Watercolor Gallery, Laguna. 949/240-1724 www.fudurich.com

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"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!"

949/494-3299 www.lanceheck.com

John Tolle

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In South Coast Village, features regional artists' original work and a selection of artwork for the collector and gift giver. The gallery attracts clients and decorators seeking exceptional pieces for home or business. A portion of sales goes to support art scholarships in Orange County. An Orange County Fine Arts non-profit gallery. 715/540-6430 www.ocfinearts.org

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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.

949/497-2115 www.johntollejewelry.com

Skylight Tower Gem by Akino Tsuchiya, sterling silver & blue topaz

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A new haven for jewelry enthusiasts looking to indulge in one-of-a-kind artisan pieces. The gallery space showcases diverse designers, specializing in luxury objets d'art. Contemporary jewelry is the focus of the collection, which is comprised of rare, handcrafted pieces, appealing to those with an elevated aesthetic. 949/390-4790 avranexclusive.com

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GENE - An Artists' Studio/Gallery ● Santora Building/207 N. Broadway St, Santa Ana CA 92701

Southern California native GENE presents his open studio/gallery to the art loving public. His art reflects a pride in his Mexican-American roots, a lifelong fascination with the Samurai and Asian art, training in Shodo & Chinese calligraphy, and his infatuation with the figure. Originals, prints, fine jewelry. Open wkly & by appt. 714/337-4363 www.studiogene.com

Anna Hills (1882 -1930)

Evening, Laguna Beach, 1910

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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 below, map #166 Located at corner of S. Coast Hwy & Bluebird Cyn. Rd. Open Wed. through Sun. 11a.m. - 5p.m.

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De Ru’s Fine Arts has specialized in Early California Impressionist paintings for over 45 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 above)

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gift . garden . candlelight . home 207 Ocean Avenue Downtown Laguna Beach (949) 376-0535 AREOhome.com

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gift . garden . candlelight . home 207 Ocean Avenue Downtown Laguna Beach (949) 376-0535 AREOhome.com

"View of Diamondhead" Acrylic on canvas, 4”x 6”

GREGORY GOYO LINCOLN PA I N T I N G S P H O T O G R A P H Y PA S T E L S BY APPOINTMENT 2585 TEMPLE HILLS DR, LAGUNA BEACH (SEE BELOW) ALSO SEE GREG AT THE SAWDUST FESTIVAL JULY & AUGUST

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CALIFORNIA WAS THEIR INSPIRATION. NOW LET IT BE YOURS. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC TUESDAY-SATURDAY, 11 A.M. TO 5 P.M.

Near Modesto | Emil Kosa Jr. | Oil on canvas, 1940

HOPA HOUSE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC ART San Juan Capistrano, CA

A Major West Coast Reservoir of Vintage and Contemporary Photographic Works of Art

“Marilyn” An Exhibition of the Life of Marilyn Monroe Photographed by

Kelly, Green, Barris, Schuller and many more

Jan. 15 - March 15th UPCOMING: Graham Nash, April 2nd, 2017 Critics, reviewers and auction houses all agree, “Fine art photography is a new affordable collectible.” Also Featuring: Ansel Adams, Graham Nash, Ernie Brooks, Linda McCartney, Arnold Newman, George Hurrell, Alfred Stieglitz, Edward Steichen and Baron Adolf de Meyer To attend openings, lectures or schedule a guided tour, please call 949.496.5990

Gallery Open to the Public by Appointment 27184 Ortega Highway, San juan Capistrano, CA 92675 see map, #321

art history

A Vibrant Refuge from the Troubled World:The Art of

Henri MATISSE

by Joy Shannon

French painter Henri Matisse, who lived from 1869-1954, is considered one of the most influential painters of the twentieth century. While Matisse lived through some of the most horrific wars of the last century, his work is remarkably different than contemporaries of his that founded revolutionary political art movements or directly confronted or reflected political upheaval in their works. Matisse remarkably seemed to maintain creating his work from a place of spiritual refuge from such troubled times. Critic Robert Hughes wrote in “the Shock of the New,” that Henri Matisse working The Cut-Outs, 1953

Matisse “utterly refutes the notion that the great discoveries of modernism were made by violently rejecting the past.” Instead, Matisse created a studio as “a world within the world: a place of equilibrium that, for sixty continuous years, produced images of comfort, refuge, and balanced satisfaction.”

First trained to be a lawyer, Matisse initially found the time to devote to his artistic expressions while on bedrest; Matisse first began painting from bed while he recovered from appendicitis in his early twenties. Likewise, later in his life, in 1941, he would create some of his most famous “cut-outs” of vibrant paper forms while recovering from surgery and unable to paint. Matisse’s career is marked by the use of dramatic, vibrant color, elegant lines, and simplified figures and interiors. His interiors were influenced by the patterned tile work of Islamic interiors, which de-emphasize depth and demand equal attention by the eye throughout the space. Early on, Matisse was considered a founder of the earlytwentieth century French movement Fauvism, or the “wild beasts,” defined by the vivacious use of color and texture. This bold approach to painting can be seen in works like “Woman with Hat,” created in 1905, that shocked critics with its vibrant colors, some considered “illogical.” Of his color use Matisse said in 1951, “the spiritual expression of.. color strikes me as unquestionable… Simple colors can affect innermost feelings, their impact being all the more forceful through their simplicity.” As profoundly direct the concept of creating spiritual atmosphere with color and simplicity is, Matisse’s work initially created controversy. His monumental canvas “Le Bonheur de Vivre (The Joy of Life),” painted between 1905-1906, inspired public outrage at his vibrant colors and distorted perspective. The composition, typical of Matisse’ treatment of figurative work, includes elegantly outlined nude figures in various states of bliss and relaxation in a pastoral setting, with a circular group of dancers in the background, foreshadowing a later work of his “The Dance” from 1909-10. Works like “Le Bonheur de Vivre” and “The Dance” create an almost primal, ageless image of man in his most Henri Matisse, Joy of Life, 1905 - 06

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Henri Matisse, Music, 1910

basic and essential expression of happiness. In this way, Matisse seemed to reject positioning his works amongst twentieth century current events, but rather created pieces that recalled some ancient and culturally-non specific collective human memory. With his remarkable work “Le Bonheur de Vivre” Matisse found a worthy equal and friend in the art world: Pablo Picasso. In 1907, Picasso painted his own ground-breaking work “Les Demoiselles D’Avignon” as a response to “Le Bonheur de Vivre.” Initially, Matisse criticized Picasso’s work as

a “mockery” of avant-garde art, but eventually the two artists saw the advantage to their association. For example, during the late 1920s Matisse saw a lull in his art career and his own inspiration to paint, after critics called him a “has-been.” Picasso provoked Matisse to keep painting, by painting his own versions of Matisse’s works. The influence of the two artists upon each other can be seen in works like Matisse’s “The Dream,” from 1940, where he depicts a dreaming woman in elegant line, pattern and bold color, comparable to Picasso’s “Woman with Yellow Hair,” painted in 1931. continued on pg. 62

Pablo Picasso, Woman with Yellow Hair, 1931

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Henri Matisse, The Dream, 1940

Of the chapel, Matisse stated, “this work… is the result of all my active life. Despite all its imperfections I consider it as my masterpiece.” Ultimately, Matisse’s Continually through their careers, the two artists final masterpiece, remains in step with his ultimate goal kept this artistic conversation going, even when they for his works during his lifetime, but instead of being a painting on a wall, which offers a window to a peaceful, could not openly communicate. During Hitler’s takeover of the European art scene during World War spiritual refuge, the Rosaire Chapel is literally a physical spiritual refuge from the outside world, offering a peaceII, he labeled avant grade artists like Picasso and Matisse “degenerate” and blocked such artists from ful place to pray surrounded by vibrant beauty. exhibiting their works. Despite of this, the two artists kept the memories of each other’s visual ideas alive. Almost like artistic love letters written from afar, the pair paid tribute to each other’s works by recalling the memories of one another’s ideas in their new works. As an ultimate tribute to his friend and artistic equal, Picasso painted “The Studio at La Californie” in 1955-56 about his relationship with Matisse, about a decade after Matisse’s death.

Henri Matisse

What Matisse considered his ultimate masterpiece was not a painting or one of his famous “cutouts,” but instead was his interior designs for the Rosaire Chapel in Vence, in the south of France. The inspiration for this project came out of of his time in recovery from a surgery in 1941. He found painting too difficult for his health at the time, so he began to create paper cut-out collages of expressive, poetic figures in vibrant colors. Meanwhile, he formed a deep bond with the nurse Monique Bourgeois who cared for him during this time. She ultimately became a Dominican nun, renamed Sister JacquesMarie, and Matisse created a chapel for her order during his ailing years at the end of his life.

The chapel itself is a vivacious, peaceful and minimalistic approach to the traditional Christian imagery. Rather than the paintings of pain and suffering typically seen in Christian churches, Matisse focused instead on the spiritual love and sacrifice seen in the story of Christ and the Virgin Mary. He created a chapel with vibrant, stained glass windows of organic floral motifs in green, blue and yellow, surrounded by walls adorned with abstract flowers and the Madonna and Child in black outlines on white tiles. In an unusual and complete addition to the project, Matisse designed (cut) unusual, colorful priests and nun habits for holy day celebrations, which were hailed by Picasso as “the best bit of the whole project.”

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Henri Matisse, Goldfish, 1911

Henri Matisse, A Glimpse of Notre Dame, 1902

Henri Matisse, Dance (1), 1909

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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.

949/497-5898 www.artisteyelagunagallery.com

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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.

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Gardunos Ristorante Italiano 298 e. 17th St.,Costa Mesa, CA 92627 COSTA MeSA ●

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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

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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.

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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.

Lorraine E’drie “Evening in Paris” 30” x 20” Original

1492 S. Coast Hwy, #7, Laguna Beach, CA (See map, #151) Located in the “Art Center” across from the Surf & Sand Hotel

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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

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

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 22

The Irvine Museum

18881 Von Karman, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92612

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. On view, “Along El Camino Real.” (1/28 - 5/18/17). Open Tues - Sat, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Docent tours available. Free admission, validated parking. William Wendt “A Clear Day,” left.

949/476-0294 949/476-2565 www.irvinemuseum.org

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

Laguna Art Museum (LAM) 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

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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.

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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, 207 N. Broadway, Santa Ana ........................................................................949/673-0500 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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high quality fine art and master crafts, this exhibit of approximately 125 artists attracts tourists and patrons from throughout California, the Unites States and the world. Open to all mediums, artists may submit via mail by 1/27 or in person on 2/12. See website for more details, www.art-afair.com

LA Fine Arts Show 1/27-31 Los Angeles Convention Center

Big and bold, Elena Bulatova Fine Art opens on Forest Ave. in Laguna

elena Bulatova Fine Art Opens on Forest Ave. in Laguna Beach Elen Bulatova Fine Art, with recently opened galleries in Palm Springs and Las Vegas has now opened on Forest Avenue in Laguna Beach Specializing in Contemporary and MixedMedia work, including both sculptures and paintings, the gallery features works by Elena Bulatova, a Russian artist who has made Palm Springs her home and cutting-edge Pop Art her signature. Also featured are, Efi Mashiah, an Israeli artist

and designer who has pioneered unique approaches to Pop Art and screw art and Virut P., a collagist and new-media figurative painter The gallery also displays works by Anek Natenoi and Pongsak. Additionally, EBFA offers Stone of Shona sculptures from Zimbabwe, a proud distinction setting Elena Bulatova Fine Art apart from other galleries. www.elenabulatovafineart.com

Art-A-Fair Call for Artists Artists are invited to submit applications to the 51st Laguna Art-A-Fair Festival. Noted for

Glenn Dean at LA Fine Art Show, 1/27-31

Featuring a rich blend of premier Historic and Traditional Contemporary Art in a format unique in the art fair world, dealers from around the globe will exhibit paintings and sculptures spanning centuries. Over two decades in the making, this fair has evolved into the ideal compliment to its neighboring sister event, The LA Art Show: Modern & Contemporary. From 17th Century Prints to 18th Century European Paintings, from American Regionalism to Contemporary Realism collectors will find various complimentary genres and artists who continue to work in respected regional styles. www.losangelesfineartshow.com

Chocolate and Art Los Angeles at The Vortex Slated for Feb 17-18 The Chocolate and Art show, an underground art show in the Los Angeles area designed to bring Angelenoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a unique, funfilled Friday or Saturday night will take place at the Vortex on 2/17-18. Chocolate and Art creates an experience where the artist can enjoy and promote their talents. The Chocolate and Art show is 21 and over event and welcomes over 3,000 + attendees per show. The Chocolate and Art Show contributes to positive social change by building a network of artists, collectors and artist enthusiast who come together for two nights to celebrate the arts and support local business. www.chocolateandartshow.com

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