2011 Art, Workshops & Exhibitions

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fabulous festival festivities

Junior Art Exhibition
Daily, July 3-August 31 from 10:00 am - 11:30 pm
Since its inception in 1947, the Junior Art Exhibit has come to be regarded as one of the highlights of the summer show. Selected by art authorities from thousands of submissions representing schools throughout Orange County, works by over 300 students (K-12) are on display in the Junior Art Gallery. The exhibit has become not only a showcase for new generations of young Orange County student artists but also a vivid testimonial to the value and importance of continuing arts education in our school systems.

Funded in part by:

Art-To-Go: Go Gold
Exhibit and Auction
Saturday, August 27 from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
The Festival of Arts invites visitors to an exciting exhibit and sale of special artwork at Art-to-Go, on sale from July 3-August 31. Festival artists were given the theme of "Go Gold" for this special art sale and display that will only be available in 2011. The display features 100 originals created and donated by Festival exhibitors, proceeds from which benefit the Artists Fund. This is a great way to buy signature fine art and support a worthy cause at the same time. The unique Art-To-Go collection may be viewed on two locations on the Festival Grounds: Adjacent to the performance stage and in the custom display case on the west perimeter.

On Saturday, August 27, any "Go Gold" pieces remaining will be sold at a silent auction.

Download our Art-To-Go flyer

Read more About the Artist Fund

Youth Arts Education Days
Weekdays, July 4 - August 26
Bring out that creative spark in your young artist at the Youth Arts Education Classes this summer at the Festival of Arts. Kids will enjoy art classes taught by professional Festival artists in mixed-media, jewelry making, collage and more. Meanwhile, parents will have free time to view the artwork on display throughout the Festival grounds. Festival artists will also share some of their creative techniques in a fun and friendly environment that will inspire your kids to come back every week! Classes offered Monday through Friday, July 4 -August 26 from 11 am-noon. Classes open to children ages 7-12. $10 materials fee per child per class. Reservations required. Call (949) 464-4268 or email Kathy Pitts. Sign up for a single class, multiple classes or a series.

Download our Youth Arts brochure and application

Art Talks: Lecture Series
Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 7 - August 23, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Art Talks: Lecture Series

Whether you're an informed connoisseur or an amateur collector, if you're an art lover, Art Talks on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 am at the Festival of Arts are for you!

Tuesdays: Exhibiting artists will lead a discussion addressing topics of medium, influence and present trends.

• July 12: Sculptor, Gerard Basil Stripling hosts Tom Lamb, Scott Moore and Marlo Bartels in a discussion on the sources of their artistic inspirations and goals for the future.
• July 19: The Printmakers host "The Process and Issues for the Contemporary Printmaker" a discussion with FOA printmakers on the various processes of Fine Art Printmaking and the issues facing printmakers in our highly digital world.
• July 26: Cermicist, Carol Tripp Martens hosts a group of FOA ceramic artists on issues critical to the medium of ceramics and working in 3 dimensions.
• August 2: Jonathan Burke, President of Laguna College of Art and Design leads a discussion with faculty and alumni of LCAD who are exhibiting Festival Artists on the Laguna Beach art community.
• August 9: Jeweler, Karin Worden leads a discussion with other jewelers on "the Art of Jewelry".
• August 16: FOA Artists discuss the sources of artistic inspiration and creativity.
• August 23: "The Art of Re-imagining Fashion" Join the multi-talented artists who created the fabulous pieces for the 2011 Festival Fashion show in a discussion about creativity, repurposing & re-imagining.

Art Talks: Lecture Series

Thursdays: Some of the best minds in the Orange County art scene - from curators to conservators - will visit the Festival to speak on issues of buying, appraising, displaying, restoring and conserving fine art.

Date	Special Guest & Topic
July 7:	Janet Blake, Curator of the Laguna Beach Art Museum
	The History of the Laguna Beach Art Association
July 14:	Rich Reitzell, Author
	From a Versatile Brush...The Life and Art of Jean Mannheim
July 21:	Tom Lamb, Martin Betz, and Pat Sparkuhl
	The Festival Of Arts Permanent Art Collection
July 28:	California Art Services Alliance
	C.H. Boyd - Appraising & Cataloging Susan Brown - Conservation and Restoration Brian Ross - Proper Handling & Storage David Aeppli - Installation, Display & Transportation Phil Olson - Framing and Presentation Chris Bliss - Fine Art Photography
August 4:	Andre Lohnert, Conservator/Artist
	"How to Care for your Collection"
August 11:	Scott Haskins, Author
	"How to Save Your Stuff from a Disaster"
August 18:	Jean Stern, Director of the Irvine Museum
	The Art of Looking at Art

Art Talks is a fascinating and informative series that you can enjoy with a late morning cup of coffee and the beautiful atmosphere of the Festival. Free with Festival of Arts admission ($7). Immediately following Art Talks on both Tuesdays and Thursdays is a docent tour of the Festival of Arts grounds (11:00 am).

Download our Art Talks schedule.

Multi-Media Art Workshops
Daily, July 3-August 31 from 11:00 am - 8:00 pm (On July 3 & 4, workshop closes at 5:00 pm)
Festival artists will instruct students in a broad palette of artistic expertise, including collage, paper making and molding, marbleizing, monotypes, printmaking, wood sculptures, mixed media construction, mask making, pencil comparisons (with watercolor, oils, etc), and scratchboard art. These fun, general art workshop activities are free with Festival of Arts admission.

Groups of six or more should call 949-464-4234 to reserve space in advance.

Download our Multi-Media Art Workshop calendar for July.
Download our Multi-Media Art Workshop calendar for August.

Printmaking Workshop
Daily, July 3-August 31 from 11:00 am - 8:00 pm (On July 3 and 4, workshop closes at 5:00 pm)
A great way to learn about the art-making process first-hand is at the daily Printmaking Workshops. The Festival's most skilled printmakers will demonstrate relief, monoprint, and reductive printmaking techniques-giving visitors an interesting and informative look into the creative art process. Patrons can stop by the printmaking booth daily to create their own print. Printmaking activities are free with Festival of Arts admission.

Download our Printmaking Workshop flyer.

Raku Ceramic Workshop
Daily, July 3-August 31 from 11:00 am - 8:00 pm (On July 3 and 4, workshop closes at 5:00 pm)
Paint-a-pot using the Japanese Raku ceramic glazing technique. Characteristics of this style are the random crackle and opalescence of the glaze and the blackened surface of the unglazed surface of the clay. Each piece is where fire, earth and chance merge, so each piece is one-of-a-kind! The kanji character for the term, RAKU, literally means "enjoyment" or "ease." There is a minimal material fee of $15.00 and up per ceramic pot.

Daily Art Tours
Weekdays: 11:00 am & 3:00 pm
Weekends: 11:00 am & 4:00 pm

Dedicated and knowledgeable docents lead daily free art tours of the Festival of Arts exhibition. Learn about mediums and processes that make each artist's works unique!

New for 2011 are junior art docent tours on Saturdays and Sundays at 11:00 am which take visitors through the amazing Junior Art Exhibit, sponsored in part by The PIMCO Foundation.

Tours are free with Festival of Arts Admission.

Art Demonstrations
Daily

Throughout the day, enjoy art demonstrations by Festival exhibitors. Meet artists, ask questions, and watch as masterpieces are created right before your eyes. Daily scheduled art demonstrations are from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the Artists Demo area. Festival visitors can watch artists work in a variety of mediums including oils and watercolors, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, mixed media and more.

Family Art Day
Saturday, July 16, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Family Art Day at the Festival of Arts is bound to be the most fun-filled, art-filled and enchantment-filled day of the entire summer for Orange County families! Family Art Day is designed for and around the children. When they arrive, kids will get a booklet full coupons redeemable for special activities and treats. They will take a backstage tour of the Pageant of the Masters. They'll do printmaking and ceramics in the new Art Center. They will even go on a scavenger hunt where they will answer kid-friendly questions by investigating exhibited art throughout the grounds. It's a great way to inspire a conversation for the whole family about things like color, dimension, medium and types of art. And if that's not enough, there will also be face painting, balloon art and even free ice cream from Gina's! Mom and Dad will enjoy live musical entertainment by The Fugowies, who perform light rock with a ton of great harmonies. Family Art Day is a summer 2011 must, and best of all it's free with Festival of Arts admission ($7 for adults, $4 for seniors and students, and free for kids under 12!).