ART WALK Join more than 40 galleries...
ART WALK
Join more than 40 galleries throughout Laguna Beach on the first
Thursday of every month for a festive cultural evening from 6 to 9
p.m. Free shuttle service commences from the Laguna Art Museum 6:15
p.m. and runs until 9 p.m. Information: https://www.first
thursdaysartwalk.com or (949) 497-0716. The next First Thursday Art
Walk will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. on April 1.
*Notes galleries who participate in the First Thursday Art Walk.
NORTH COAST
HIGHWAY GALLERIES
*California Art Gallery
(949) 494-7270
305 N. Coast Highway, Suite A
Primary focus on early California watercolor artists. Also
featuring early historic California impressionists and two
contemporary oil painters; Liliana Simanton and Mark Geller.
*Gallery McCollum
(949) 497-4027
206 N. Coast Highway
Gallery McCollum specializes in original landscape paintings of
Italy and France, tropicals and local scenes. Group show featuring
Caroline Zimmermann, Patrick Tobin, Michael Logan, David Solomon,
Lisa Kaspryzcki and Michael Obermeyer.
*Greenwood/
Chebithes Gallery
(949) 494-0669
330 N. Coast Highway
Featuring a two person exhibition with Kenna Moser and Greg Skol
opening Thursday.
*Laguna Art Museum
(949) 494-8971
307 Cliff Drive
Laguna Art Museum is exhibiting “Rebels in Clay: Peter Voulkos and
the Otis Group.” In the mid-1950s, Voulkos led a revolution in clay
by questioning the tradition that ceramic forms must be functional
and instead created sculptural works that gave the medium a new
freedom of expression. “Feat of Clay: Five Decades of Jerry Rothman”
opens. In the ‘60s, Laguna Beach ceramic sculptor Rothman became
well-known nationally for struggling to enlarge the scope of and to
overcome the limitations of ceramics that made it unsuitable for the
sculptural ambitions of the time. The exhibit includes his
controversial large scale triptychs of erotic figures and images of
birth. And “Greetings from Laguna Beach: Our Town in the Early
1900s,” featuring paintings, photographs and memorabilia that
exemplify life in Laguna from circa 1900 to 1930. Information: (949)
494-8971, ext. 0 or https://www.lagunaart museum.org.
*Laguna North Gallery
(949) 494-4324
376 N. Coast Highway
This month featuring oils by Pamela Panattoni and watercolors by
Hedy Codner. Regularly featured artists: Bob Hall, Elaine Ruettiger,
plein air watercolors by Hedy Codner and Watercolorist Brian
Norkaitis, and oil painter Maggie Jamison.
*Len Wood’s
Indian Territory, Inc.
(949) 497-5747
305-D N. Coast Highway
Featuring “Walk in Beauty,” with a special lecture and
presentation at 7:30 p.m. March 4, discussing the history and
evolution of the 19th Century Navajo blanket.
*Lu Martin Galleries
(949) 494-8074
372 N. Coast Highway
Featuring new works by California Impressionist Don Langford. Meet
the artist at Art Walk.
*Marion Meyer
Contemporary Art
(949) 497-5442
354 N. Coast Highway
Featuring “Desert Priestess of New Wave Plein Air” by Melissa
Battersby. Artist in attendance for Art Walk.
*Peter Blake Gallery
(949) 376-9994
326 N. Coast Highway
The Peter Blake Gallery on North Laguna’s historic Gallery Row has
been a definitive source for modern and contemporary art since 1992.
https://www.artscenecal.com/ pblake.html
*Quorum Art Gallery
(949) 494-4422
374 N. Coast Highway
The Quorum Gallery celebrating 40 years in Laguna Beach, exhibits
the works of twelve members and one guest artist. New member Sharyn
Evert paints children, historic buildings and ocean scenes in oil.
*Sandstone Gallery
(949) 497-6775
384A N. Coast Highway
Featuring landscapes and architecture by Beverly Kadlec.
Watercolors by Shirley Amburgey and acrylics by Ann Marie de Jony.
Contemporary painters Judith Anton and Marta Whistler.
Schaar Galleries Ltd.
(949) 497-7289
484 N. Coast Highway
https://www.schaar galleries.com
*Studio 7 Gallery
(949) 497-1080
384B N. Coast Highway
Featuring painting demonstration by artists in residence Eagle,
Wade Weiderman and Wodark. Live guitar by Ed Krajec for Art Walk.
*Deborah Carman Gallery
(949) 464-9709
305 N. Coast Highway
Featuring Debbie Carman, who draws, paints and sculpts whimsical
cats and dogs and colorful fine decorative sculpture.
*Whitney Gallery
(949) 497-4322
350 N. Coast Highway
https://www.marcwhitney.com
Featuring the works of prominent Marc Whitney, whose original
works reflect both East Coast and West Coast influences. Whitney’s
eclectic highly personal style encompasses such themes as figures,
landscapes, still life and interiors. The gallery also exhibits
sculptures and paintings by other artists.
CENTRAL
DOWNTOWN GALLERIES
Auster Studio/Gallery 133
(949) 494-9525
2405 Laguna Canyon Road
https://www.kenauster.com
Banking on Art at
Wells Fargo Bank
(949) 497-2234
260 Ocean Ave.
Banking On Art is proud to present Marsh Scott in a solo
exhibition of her paintings in oil, encaustic, and acrylic. Her
minimal, geometric paintings are rich in textures and painterly
gesture. There will be a reception prior to the Art Walk, open to the
public from 4 to 6 p.m. Meet the artist. Scott’s exhibition will be
shown on the second balcony level for the month of March. The gallery
is directed by Fitz Maurice. The Sawdust Festival and Festival of
Arts are on continuous exhibit through this program. For information,
call (949) 497-2234.
Coffin/Fulton Fine Art
(949) 497-2214
301 Forest Ave.
Featuring plein air landscapes and figurative work of A. Jane
Fulton and Lesanne Pelle Coffin.
*Diane DeBilzan Gallery
(949) 494-5757
224 Forest Ave.
Diane DeBilzan Gallery features paintings by artist William
DeBilzan, bronze sculptures by Louis Longi and hand-carved spirit
poles by John Geldersma with an opening reception with artist’s in
attendance Feb. 28, 4 to 8 p.m.
*Fingerhut Gallery
(949) 376-6410
210-A Forest Ave.
The gallery represents a collection of paintings, graphics and
sculptures by artists: Jiang, Toomalatai, Snowden, Barbara McCann,
Vanderween, Dr. Seuss, Wilkinson along with modern masters, including
Chagall, Picasso, Miro, Rembrandt and Matisse.
Forest Avenue Fine Art
(949) 376-4244
220 Forest Ave.
https://www.forestavenue fineart.com.
Exhibits continue with Alexander Volkov, Csaba Markus, Paige
Bradley, Alexandra Nechita, Frederick Hart, Siu Ho Lee and the Makk
Family.
*Harlow’s
(949) 376-6075
332, Suite 7 Forest Ave.
Featuring the opening of “New York Life: Images After the Fall” by
Gerard Van der Leun with his solo photography installation. The
exhibit opens Feb. 29 with an artist’s reception noon to 4 p.m.
*Haupt Gallery
(949) 494-2486
750 S. Coast Highway
https://www.hauptart.com
The gallery features artwork by German born resident artist
Joachim Haupt. He is known for the modern abstract mixed-media
technique that he developed called “lacquer foil art,” representing
great diversity in artistic style and genre. The gallery also
features selective sculptures of internationally known artists, as
well as collectible art. Guest artists, Ronarong metal sculptures
including life-size “Predator.” Hella Haas, and Aristong Mars
sculptures, Siti woodcarvings and teak root chairs.
*Kaleidoscope Gallery
670 S. Coast Highway
(949) 715-2630
Featuring an exhibition of Michael Parkes’ Stone Lithographs.
*Laguna College
of Art & Design
(949) 376-6000
2222 Laguna Canyon Road
Featuring “Graphic Design Exhibition.”
https://www.lagunacollege.edu
Marshall Art Gallery
(949) 497-6715
357 S. Coast Highway
Marshall Galleries features California and International artists.
Robert White, Alexandru Darida, Debra Sievers, Arian, Ginger Cook.
Originals, Limited Editions, Sculptures.
McKeehan Art Gallery
(714) 883-3861
3295 Laguna Canyon Road Suite C at Stan Oaks
Exhibits feature flowers, landscapes, wildlife and portrait style
paintings in oil and pastels.
Miranda Galleries
(949) 497-4491
417 S. Coast Highway
Miranda Galleries is one of Southern California’s premier
contemporary art galleries, featuring internationally renowned
artist’s woks on paper and canvas and multiple originals and
sculpture. The gallery specializes in art from figurative to
landscapes to abstract expressionism, featuring Arkhipov, Emannuel,
Richard Hall, Royo, Tuan, and recent works by gallery artists Henry
Asencio, Michael Flohr, Michelle Samerjan and others.
*Pacific Edge Gallery
(949) 494-0491
540 S. Coast Highway,
Suite 112 https://www.pacificedge gallery.com
Featuring Sandra Jones Campbell and her new show -- “Hipsters,
Tricksters, Coolcats, and Some Fancy Dancin.’”
*Pure Color
(949) 497-1129
570 S. Coast Highway
Featuring “Extreme Latitudes,” the photographic art work of Mike
Kelly. Artist in attendance for Art Walk.
Richard MacDonald Gallery and Sculpture Garden
(949) 497-4988
326 Glenneyre St.
Richard MacDonald continues his exploration of the human theater
with his latest series, “Cirque.” The gallery also represents Jim
Lamb “Visions of California North and South,” Jian Wang, Robert
Heindel, Mark English and Marc Whitney.
*[seven-degrees]
(949) 376-1555
891 Laguna Canyon Road
https://www.seven-degrees.com
[seven-degrees] is a multi-media art and event venue that defines
experience. The technology equipped media lounge, an idea lab for the
promotion of artistic endeavor, the gallery and visiting artists
studios are open to the public.
*Sherwood Gallery
(949) 497-2668
460 S. Coast Highway
Featuring contemporary and progressive works of art. Representing
more than 30 artists in mixed media wall sculpture, paintings,
indoor/outdoor sculpture, functional art furniture and ceramics.
*Wentworth Gallery
(949) 376-3878
305 Forest Ave.
Features art by internationally acclaimed artists including Peter
Max, Howard Behrens, Charles Fazzino, Gary Benfield, Calman Shemi,
David Schluss and Janet Treby also including authenticated works by
Picasso, Miro, Chagall, Dali, Matisse and Renoir.
*William Merrill Gallery
611 S. Coast Highway
(949) 464-0067
Featuring a group show introducing the old world artistry of
Georgi Andonov.
*Win Henstock Gallery
(949) 376-5789
550 S. Coast Highway
Showing California impressionist paintings by Roger Armstrong,
Saim Caglayan, Calvin Liang, Win Henstock and Morgan Samuel Price.
European watercolors by John Yardley and oils by Bruce Yardley.
*World Treasures Gallery
(949) 376-8176
176 S. Coast Highway
Featuring art sculpture and furniture from Africa and Latin
America including Mata Ortiz Pottery, Shona Sculpture and Brazilian
furniture. Also showing works by Derek G. Hume Glaskin.
SOUTH LAGUNA GALLERIES
*Bluebird Gallery
(949) 497-5377
1540 S. Coast Highway
The Bluebird Gallery has been specializing in California
impressionist paintings for more than 22 years.
*Cove Gallery
(949) 494-1878
1294 S. Coast Highway
Featuring 15 award winning artists showing works in all media,
including oils by Birgitta Kappe and watercolors by Mabel Special.
*DeRu’s Fine Arts
(949) 376-3785
1590 S. Coast Highway
Featuring “highlights from our collection of Early California
Impressionists,” including Edgar Payne, William Wendt. Contemporary
California artist David Chapple in attendance for Art Walk.
*Dy’Ans Bahram-B Gallery
(949) 581-9542
1273 S. Coast Highway
Featuring original work which includes seascapes, desertscape and
her framed Japanese Koi. Also displaying works by national and
international artists.
*The Esther Wells Collection
(949) 494-2497
1390 S. Coast Highway
Featuring “Fine Lines” an exhibition of drawings by resident
gallery artists. Artist Jan Magdaleno will be in attendance.
https://www.estherwells collection.com
*Fil Mottola Gallery
(949) 497-1050
1492 S. Coast Highway No. 8
Featuring American and European academician artists from the 19th
and 20th Century. Featured artist is Fil Mottola.
Gallery Grace
(949) 376-9951
1966 S. Coast Highway
https://www.gallery-grace.com
*Joseph Wise Fine Art Gallery
(949) 376-7902
1550 S. Coast Highway
The gallery offers one of the world’s finest collection of
serpentine stone sculptures. Original one-of-a-kind sculpture by
internationally acclaimed artist Joseph Muzundoand Dominic Benhura.
The collection includes large contemporary works suitable for indoors
and outdoors. Also on exhibit are original contemporary oil paintings
from California and international artists.
*J. Kamin Fine Art
(949) 494-5076
1590 S. Coast Highway
J. Kamin Fine Art specializes in Post World War II Russian
Impressionist paintings from the 1940s to the 1980s. Also featuring
still life and landscape paintings by contemporary American
Impressionist, Jacqueline Kamin, genre paintings by Chinese Master
Shuqiao Zhou and introducing sculptor, Nairi Bagdagulyn. Live music
and refreshments for Art Walk.
L. Marconi Gallery
(949) 497-8825
1999 S. Coast Highway
Open by appointment only.
Li-Ying & Co.
(949) 376-0525
537 S. Coast Highway
Kaspin is back! Largest new collection of his original oil
paintings. Also featured this month is Robin Altman’s new collection
of prints and oils by Nancy Pace and Elaine Hughes.
*Lynn Peri
(949) 497-6690
1590 S. Coast Highway.
The Lynn Peri collection features beautiful etchings by Italian
master engraves that employ centuries old techniques to create a
unique perspective of their subject in styles ranging from precisely
detailed to loose and abstract. Also featuring custom bronze statuary
and rare antique decorative arts.
*Redfern Gallery
(949) 497-3356
1540 S. Coast Highway,
Suite 103 Featuring Important American Paintings: Recent major acquisitions
by American Impressionists with an emphasis on the California Plein
Air School.
Solomon Fine Art
(949) 494-7120
1277 S. Coast Highway
Village Gallery
(800) 546-5233
502 S. Coast Highway
The gallery features original pieces and limited editions of work
by Sam Park, Cao Yong and Steve Barton. A collection of work by
artist Stephen Shortridge is on exhibit.
*Vladimir Sokolov Gallery
(949) 494-3633
1540 S. Coast Highway
Sokolov Gallery has been doing business in Laguna Beach since
1980. It features unique mixed-media abstract paintings by Vladimir
Sokolov, abstract expressionist paintings by emerging artist
Alexander Sokolov and acrylic sculptures by Vasa.
*Watercolor Gallery
(949) 494-8838
1492 S. Coast Highway, No. 7
Introducing artist Bob Maurer’s watercolors of landscapes in the
craftsman tradition, known as the Whiskey painters of America, framed
in handmade crosscut oak frames. Featuring florals by artist
Christine Kenny.
*Wendt Gallery
(949) 497-4292
1550 S. Coast Highway, Suites 101 and 102
https://www.wendtgallery.com
Featuring “Getting into Spring,” a preview of new works by various
artists for the spring season. Tom Balderas, CT Cummings, Kathy
Altieri, Kevin Weckback and others. Reception during Art Walk from 6
to 8:30 p.m.
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