Artcetera
Art Walk
Join member galleries from 6 to 9 p.m. the first Thursday of each month for a festive cultural evening. The next Art Walk is Thursday. Asterisk [*] denotes the participating galleries.
Dedicated shuttle service starts at 6:15 p.m. from the Laguna Art Museum at North Coast Highway and Cliff Drive, and Bluebird Center, 1590 S. Coast Hwy. Shuttles run until 8:45 p.m.
First Thursdays Art Walk is funded by member galleries, lodging establishments and the city. For more information, call (949) 683-6871, or visit https://www.firstthursdaysartwalk.com.
*Laguna Art Museum
307 Cliff Drive
(949) 494-8971
https://www.lagunaartmuseum.org
Open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays and Fridays through Sundays; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays; and closed Wednesdays. Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for seniors, students and active military. Children younger than 12 are admitted for free. The museum is closed on the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s days.
June 7: The museum hosts “The Conversation With… Allison Schulnik” at 7 p.m. Admission is free.
LAGUNA CANYON GALLERIES
Laguna Canyon Artists
3251 Laguna Canyon Road
https://www.LagunaCanyonArtists.com
*Laguna College of Art & Design
2222 Laguna Canyon Road
(949) 376-6000
Closed for summer.
Carl E Smith Fine Art - CES / FA
2075-2097 Laguna Canyon Road Unit B
Until June 24: “Intra Fashion,” new collage work by Carl E. Smith.
*[seven-degrees] gallery
891 Laguna Canyon Road
(949) 376-1555
Southern California Artists Assn.
3251 Laguna Canyon Road F3
(949) 715-6767
NORTH COAST
HIGHWAY GALLERIES
484 North Gallery
484 N. Coast Hwy.
(949) 715-4578
Open noon to 6 p.m. daily
Original paintings and vintage prints by Art Guevara
Artists and musicians are welcome to bring an easel and instruments to paint, sculpt and play music on the first Sunday of the month.
*AR4T Space— Artists Republic for Tomorrow
210 N. Coast Hwy.
Winter hours: 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday
Ar4t.com
Multimedia gallery featuring fine art from the world of youth culture.
Saturday to June 23: Love Kills, a solo exhibition by O.C. artist Robert “Sticky” Shaw. Reception from 6 to 9 p.m. June 2 with musical guests, The Lovely Bad Things.
Blue Jay Gallery
352 N. Coast Hwy.
(949) 584-0777
https://www.bluejayartgallery.com
Contemporary Russian art.
*Edenhurst Gallery
305 N. Coast Hwy.
(949) 376-9222
https://www.edenhurstgallery.com
Dealers in historic Early California paintings, including Guy Rose, Joseph Kleitsch, William Wendt, Granville Redmond, Edgar Payne, Maynard Dixon, Maurice Braun, as well as contemporary and early California Art Club artists.
Gallery McCollum
206 N. Coast Hwy.
(949) 497-4027
https://www.gallerymccollum.com
The George Gallery
354 N. Coast Hwy.
(949) 715-4377
June: “Pop Noir,” featuring provocative work from Carla Gannis and Sandra Bermudez. Opening reception is 6 to 9 p.m. June 7.
*Sue Greenwood Fine Art
330 N. Coast Hwy.
(949) 494-0669
suegreenwoodfineart.com
“California Dreamin’” exhibit.
Hobrecht Sports Art
350 N. Coast Hwy.
(949) 945-3283
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday
JoAnneArtman Gallery
326 N. Coast Hwy.
(949) 510-5481
https://www.joannartmangallery.com
June 7 through 30: “Fairy Tales and Monsters,” new work by Patrick Maisano and Shannon Richardson.
July 1 to 31: Force Bloom, new works by James Verbicky. Opening reception from 6 to 8 p.m. July 5. RSVP by July 1 to (949) 510-5481.
*Laguna North Gallery
376 N. Coast Hwy.
(949) 494-4324
Lagunanorthgallery.com
Landscapes, seascapes, still-lifes and plein-air by award-winning artists: Kirsten Anderson, Storm Case, Jean Choi, Patti Cliffton, Laurie Downey, Julie Christiansen-Dull, Christine Hooker, Margaret Jamison, Linda Johnson, Pam Panattoni, Elaine Ruettiger and Albert Stanchfield.
*Lu Martin Galleries
372 N. Coast Hwy.
Open daily
(949) 494-8074
https://www.LuMartinGalleries.com
Continuing exhibition of Zen inspired paintings by Canadian artist Martin Beaupre, local artist David Palmer’s unique “Fallen Heroes” series of portraits painted on bullet casings, and other fine paintings of various styles by regional and international artists. Artists in attendance during First Thursdays Art Walk.
*Quorum Art Gallery
374 N. Coast Hwy.
(949) 494-4422
The Quorum Art Gallery is a cooperative association of 12 local artists and a guest artist, which allows us to provide our guests with diverse styles and an impressive collection of fine art paintings.
“Aspen Glow on the Minarets” by Mike Kinney is featured.
*S Cube Gallery
346 N. Coast Hwy.
(949) 376-8800
Till June 30: “Bjarni Sigurbjörnsson: Spinal Sweep,” a series of paintings from the Icelandic artist. Sigurbjörnsson paints on transparent plexiglass surfaces suspended from the ceiling.
*Sandstone Gallery
384A N. Coast Hwy.
(949) 497-6775
Open noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday to Monday and Tuesday by appointment.
https://www.sandstonegallery.com
June 6 to July 2: “Knowing Silence,” contemporary landscapes from Anne Marie deJony and “Beneath the Surface,” monotypes by Anne Moore. An opening reception will be from 6 to 9 p.m. June 7.
Schaar Art Studio
305 N. Coast Hwy.
(949) 497-7289
Call for appointment
https://www.schaargalleries.com
*Studio 7 Gallery—North
384 N. Coast Hwy.
(949) 497-8291
Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
https://www.studio7gallery.com
Live guitar music and oil painting demonstrations by award-winning plein air artists during First Thursday’s Art Walk.
Whelan Galleries
353 N. Coast Hwy. No. A
(949) 494-5076
https://www.whelanartgalleries.com
Showcasing original fine art oil paintings and rare classic book cover illustrations by Patrick Whelan. Sculpture by Leon Richman.
Annette Wimmer Fine Art
238 N. Coast Hwy.
annettewimmer.com
(949) 494-3700
Len Wood’s Indian Territory Inc.
305-D N. Coast Hwy.
(949) 497-5747
https://www.indianterritory.com
DOWNTOWN LAGUNA GALLERIES
*Art Cube Gallery
266 Forest Ave.
(949) 376-8800
https://www.artcubegallery.com
BC Space Gallery
235 Forest Ave.
(949) 497-1880
Gallery open 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and by appointment.
“Homeless in Paradise,” photographs of homeless people in Southern California by Faye Chapman and Tim Carmody, juxtaposed with photographs by Genaro Molino.
Peter Blake Gallery
435 Ocean Ave.
(949) 376-9994
peterblakegallery.com
Ed Moses and Jimi Gleason.
City Hall Gallery
505 Forest Ave.
Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
June 7: “Black is Back,” a preview of works by Festival of Arts exhibitors, will be from 5 to 6 p.m. during Art Walk. The exhibition will be on display through June 27.
Coffin/Fulton Fine Art
301 Forest Ave. (upstairs)
(949) 497-2214
Figurative and landscape work by A. Jane Fulton and Lesanne Coffin.
*Dawson Cole Fine Art
326 Glenneyre St.
(949) 497-4988
https://www.dawsoncolefineart.com
Artists include Chuck Close, Donald Sultan, Richard MacDonald, Jian Wang and James Galindo.
DeBilzan Gallery
224 Forest Ave.
(949) 494-2406 or (727) 804-7649
Essence Gallery
577 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 494-8224
Original contemporary and traditional works of art from local and international artists.
Fingerhut Gallery
210A Forest Ave.
(949) 376-6410
Artwork by contemporary and 20th century artists.
Gallery Q at the Susi Q
380 Third St.
(949) 497-244, ext. 6
Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Until July 10: Exhibit featuring original artistic intepretations of Laguna Beach by several artists as well as artwork from third-grade students from El Morro Elementary School. Public can vote for favorite piece through June 1. Reception and open house from 1 to 2 p.m. June 2.
Green Cube Gallery
264 Forest Ave.
(949) 494-1550
greencubestore.com
Kimerlee Curyl works depicting wild mustangs.
Kush Fine Art
265 Forest Ave.
(949) 376-8017
vladimirkush.com
Featuring original oils, limited edition giclees on canvas and sculptures of Vladimir Kush and eight other artists.
Laguna Art Group
570 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 715-1860
LagunaArt.com
Laguna Gallery of Contemporary Art
611 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 715-9604
LGOCA.com
The gallery was created by two gallery owners/gallery directors to bring contemporary work of the highest quality to downtown Laguna Beach from emerging to mid-career to internationally recognized artists.
June 7: Soft opening at Art Walk
June 30: Exclusive preview, by invitation only
July 5: Grand opening to the public from 6 to 9 p.m. during Art Walk.
Clark Little Gallery
550 S. Coast Hwy.
https://www.clarklittlephotography.com
Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.
Featuring surfing photography by Clark Little.
The Lobby Gallery
Hotel Laguna
425 S. Coast Hwy.
(714) 787-4583
hotellaguna.com
William Merrill Gallery
611 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 464-0067
https://www.williammerrillgallery.com
Miranda Galleries
417 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 497-4491
https://www.mirandagalleries.com
Miranda Galleries features international and contemporary artwork from all over the world, including an extensive collection of sculpture, fine art glass and works on canvas and paper.
Pacific Edge Gallery
540 S. Coast Hwy., No. 112
(949) 494-0491
Through June 15: Work by plein air painters Jacobus Baas and Bryan Mark Taylor will be on display.
The Signature Gallery Laguna
220 Forest Ave.
(949) 376-4244
https://www.thesignaturegallery.com
Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Showcasing artwork by Charles H. Pabst, Cara Pabst Moran, Jenny Simon, Sue Averell, sculptures by Kira, and fountains by Wolfgang Vaatz.
Swenson Fine Art
460 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 376-1122
https://www.swensonfineart.com
*Townley Gallery
570 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 715-1860
townleygallery.com
Village Gallery
502 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 494-3552
https://www.villagegallery.com
Viszolay Gallery
577 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 497-0951
Oil paintings and reproductions of Hawaii, Laguna Beach, Catalina and other Southern California scenes by artist-in-residence Walter Viszolay.
Wells Fargo Bank
260 Ocean Ave.
(949) 494-1145
Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free.
Through June 10: “Preview 2012,” an exhibit of works from newly juried Festival of Arts artists. The show will include a wide range of mediums, including photography, mixed media, sculpture, watercolor and acrylic paintings.
Whitney Gallery
305 Forest Ave.
(949) 497-4322
Open daily.
SOUTH COAST
HIGHWAY GALLERIES
*Artist Eye Laguna Gallery
1294-A S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 497-5898
https://www.artisteyelagunagallery.com
A cooperative venture of 16 local artists in watercolor, oil, acrylic and mixed media, as well as photography and sculpture.
*Bluebird Gallery
1540 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 497-5377
https://www.bluebirdgallery.net
Specializing in California plein air impressionist paintings. Featuring Felice Hrovat, Mark Cummings, Doug Stotts, William Dorsey, Joseph Aaron, George Gallo, Elaine Hughes, Stephen Schlanser, Mike Brennan and Renzi.
*La Bottega Dell’Acquaforte
1590 S. Coast Hwy.
https://www.italianetchings.com
(949) 497-6690
Coolsville – Roark’s Studio Gallery
2894 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 376-2048archive.roarkgourley.com
Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and Saturday and Sunday by appointment.
Specializing in underwater photography, “Liquescent,” of dancers and other subjects by Roark Gourley. Also contemporary paintings and sculpture by Roark and Michelle Gourley.
The Cottage Gallery
1524 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 497-8932
thecottagegallery.org
*Cove Gallery
1492 S. Coast Hwy. No. 8
(949) 494-1878
https://www.covegallerylaguna.com
The Cove is an artist-owned gallery featuring artists specializing in plein air, landscapes, still life, portraits, classic figurative work, contemporary and abstracts, mixed media and even Asian-influenced art.
DeMossa Gallery
1294-D S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 715-9229
https://www.paintedjourney.com
Open noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.
*DeRu’s Fine Arts
1590 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 376-3785
Floating Cloud Gallery
1999 S. Coast Hwy., Suite E
(949) 464-9300
wai-sin-artist.com
The gallery features the unique work of Wai Sin Ton-Darbonne, a master of Chinese watercolor.
*FOA South
1006 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 494-1145
Open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday.
Through June 5: “Selections from the Collection: The Water Show,” featuring pieces from the Festival of Arts permanent collection, a variety of classical and contemporary watercolors spanning the last 50 years.
Ivan Guaderrama Original Arts Gallery
1452 S. Coast Hwy.
(310) 383-5051
https://www.ivanguaderrama.com
Mixed-media works by Ivan Guaderrama.
H Gallery
1294-B S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 497-5578
Featuring a collection of 20th century masters. Dali, Picasso, Miro, Vasarely, Erte, graphics and originals.
Joseph Wise Fine Art Gallery
1550 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 376-7902
Presenting contemporary and modern art, frescos and oils; indoor and outdoor serpentine stone sculpture.
Fine art photography of surf by Laguna Beach native Russ Sanders.
Kuhnert’s Art Gallery
1493 Glenneyre St.
(949) 494-0676
Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and by appointment
https://www.kuhnertsartgallery.com
Featuring the original paintings, serigraphs, posters and digital prints of Manfred H. Kuhnert.
Lang Fine Art
The Art Center
1450 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 494-1397
purelagunabeach gallery
1590 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 315-5015
https://www.purelagunabeach.com
Featuring paintings by owner/artist Todd Kenyon and Mark Kerckhoff, and photography by Tom Lamb.
*The Redfern Gallery
1540 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 497-3356
https://www.redferngallery.com
Specializing in important historical American art. Now showing works by the early California impressionists: Guy Rose, Edgar Payne, William Wendt, Granville Redmond and contemporary painting virtuosos Kevin Macpherson, Gergory Hull and John Cosby, with sculpture by Carol Alleman and Mark Rossi.
*Salt Fine Art
1492 S. Coast Hwy., Suite 3
(949) 715-5554
Specializing in Latin contemporary art including masters and emerging talent.
Situ Art Gallery
1590 S. Coast Hwy. Suite #6
(949) 376-6703
situartgallery.com
Featuring fine contemporary art by Mian Situ, Andrew Peters, Ruo Li, Carole Cooke, Bi Wei Liang, Dan Goozee, Long Le, Lin Zheng and Ralph Oberg.
*Vladimir Sokolov Gallery
1540 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 494-3633
https://www.vladimirsokolovgallery.com
*Studio 7 Gallery – South
1590 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 715-0012
https://www.studio7gallery.com
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
*The Vintage Poster
1476 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 376-7422
https://www.thevintageposter.com
Antique WWI posters on display.
Watercolor Gallery
1492 S. Coast Hwy., Suite 7
(949) 494-8838