ARTCETERA
ART WALK
Join more than 40 galleries throughout Laguna Beach on the first Thursday of each month for a festive cultural evening from 6 to 9 p.m. Free shuttle service starts from the Laguna Art Museum and Bluebird Center at 6:15 p.m. and runs until 8:45 p.m. Information: www.firstthursdaysart walk.com or (949) 683-6871. (*Denotes galleries that participate in the First Thursdays Art Walk.)
The next Art Walk will be Dec. 6. The city will dedicate “Laguna Locals” by Terry Thornsley at 5 p.m. in Crescent Bay Point Park. Then, from 6-9 p.m., many Art Walk galleries will feature Laguna College of Art & Design student artwork for exhibition and sale. ?
*Laguna Art Museum
307 Cliff Drive
(949) 494-8971
The museum’s current exhibitions are as follows:
?Through Jan. 27: Wayne Thiebaud: 70 Years of Painting.
?Through Jan. 27: SHAG: The Flesh Is Willing.
?Through Jan. 27: Family Connections: St. Mary’s & All Angels School.
?Ongoing: California Art from the Permanent Collection: Part II, 1930s to 1950s.
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LAGUNA CANYON GALLERIES
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Brooks Gallery
3251 Laguna Canyon Road
(949) 448-0259
Featuring oil paintings by Fitz Maurice, sculpture, furniture and unique pieces from New Mexico.
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*Laguna College of Art & Design
2222 Laguna Canyon Road
(949) 376-6000
Gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Admission free.
?November: Plein air works from the Irvine Museum.
?December: Mentoring Program participants will exhibit at many of the city’s galleries.
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Laguna Plein Air Painters Assn.
3251 Laguna Canyon Road F3
(949) 376-3635
Gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Friday; 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday.
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*[seven-degrees] gallery
891 Laguna Canyon Road
(949) 376-1555
?November: Front gallery and studios open, featuring resident artists.
?December: Winter Wonderland Installation.
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NORTH COAST HIGHWAY GALLERIES
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*Peter Blake Gallery
326 N. Coast Hwy.
(949) 376-9994
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A source for modern and contemporary art since 1992.
?November: New paintings by Matt Condron, Gregg Renfrow and Donnie Molls.
?December: New paintings by Paul Darrow, Cheryl Ekstrom, Jorg Dubin and Geoffrey Krueger.
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California Art Gallery
305 N. Coast Hwy., Suite A
(949) 494-7270
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Deborah Carman Gallery
305 N. Coast Hwy.
(949) 464-9709
Featuring the art and sculpture of Debby Carman, including paintings, graphics and ceramic animals, and decorative sculptures.
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*Gallery McCollum
206 N. Coast Hwy.
(949) 497-4027
Specializing in original landscape paintings of Italy and France, tropical and local scenes. Featuring Caroline Zimmermann, Patrick Tobin, David Solomon and Michael Obermeyer.
?Michael Obermeyer, “Home and Away,” recent paintings of Laguna Beach, the Caribbean, France and Sedona. Laguna College Professional Mentoring Program participant.
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*Sue Greenwood Fine Art
330 N. Coast Hwy.
(949) 494-0669
?November: Joe Brubaker and Gloria Gaddis.
?December: Robert LaDuke and Glenn Ness. Opening reception for Ness and open house 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 2. RSVP to gallery by Dec. 1.
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*Laguna North Gallery
376 N. Coast Hwy.
(949) 494-4324
?November: Watercolors by Storm Case and oils by Pamela Panattoni.
?December: Oils by Margaret Jamison and acrylics by Chuck Best.
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*Lu Martin Galleries
372 N. Coast Hwy.
(949) 494-8074
Featuring original paintings by 15 regional and international artists, including Donat Barbe, Irene Borg, Paco Garcia, Alfredo Gomez, Cristina Joia, Armenak Karapetian, Mostafa Keyhani, Greg Martin, Lu Martin, Alan Murray, Gerhard Ruhland and Stephen Shortridge. Landscape, seascape, still-life, figurative and abstract styles.
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*Marion Meyer Contemporary Art
354 N. Coast Hwy.
(949) 497-5442
www.marionmeyer
?November: Continuing Robert Mah’s newest work. ?Through Jan. 15: Sylvia Torres, “Earthly Meditations” encaustics, and Lisa Lala’s abstract landscapes. Reception during Art Walk. Laguna College Professional Mentoring Program participant.
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*Quorum Art Gallery
374 N. Coast Hwy.
(949) 494-4422
?Featured artist: Gail Stohl, who has been a member of Quorum Gallery for 11 years.
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Rohrer Fine Art
346 N. Coast Hwy.
(800) 949-5211
Featuring works by old masters and contemporary artists.
?Through Jan. 5, 2008: “Arts of the Middle Kingdom: 221 B.C. ““ 2007 A.D.”
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*Sandstone Gallery
384A N. Coast Hwy.
(949) 497-6775
?November: Featuring “Figuratively Speaking,” mixed-media paintings by Marge Chapman. Also showing “Feminine Abstraction” by AnnBrice and “Man and Earth” by Grace Songolo.
?December: Featuring “Beyond,” acrylic paintings on paper by Judith Anton. Also showing “A Celebration of Color” by Annie Dunne and “Man’s Daring Mind” by Kathleen Addams Matrange. Opening reception 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 6.
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Schaar Galleries Ltd.
484 N. Coast Hwy.
(949) 497-7289
?20th anniversary celebration featuring new works by artists Robert Schaar, Joe Jaqua, Betty Billups, Ingeborg Kroeninger, paper sculptor Leo Monahan and sculptor Foot Young.
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*Studio 7 Gallery
384B N. Coast Hwy.
(949) 497-1080
?”Fall Colors” show. Oil painting demonstrations during Art Walk by plein air artists, with guitar music by Ed Krajec. Laguna College Professional Mentoring Program participant.
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Whelan Galleries
353 N. Coast Hwy. No. A
(949) 494-5076
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*Whitney Gallery
350 N. Coast Hwy.
(949) 497-4322
Featuring paintings by Marc Whitney, figures, interiors, landscapes, still life florals and tabletops. Also Giovanni Casadei, Peter Colquhoun, Peggi Kroll-Roberts, Andrea Krupp, Bradford J. Salamon, Derek Sterkel, Tracey Sylvester-Harris and Sarah J. Webber.
?November: “Art of Body & Mind,” showcasing the art of yoga, presented by YOGAWORKS.
?Dec. 6 to 31: “Paper Clay,” new works by ceramicist Monica Dunham; also new works by other gallery artists. Opening artist reception during Art Walk from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 6. Laguna College Professional Mentoring Program participant.
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Len Wood’s Indian Territory Inc.
305-D & F N. Coast Hwy.
(949) 497-5747
Now offering two galleries. The main gallery features American Indian antiquities. Adjacent to the main gallery is the recently opened Western Fine Art gallery, featuring paintings and sculptures by leading Native American Indian and Western artists.
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DOWNTOWN LAGUNA GALLERIES
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*Azali on Forest Fine Art Gallery
220 Forest Ave.
(949) 376-4244
Featuring art from South Africa, Russia and Europe. Styles range from Impressionism to contemporary, including a variety of mediums.
?November: Showing inspirational art works with unique style and medium by Isaac Anderson.
?December: Photo-realist oil painter Jaco van Schalkwyk’s African wildlife paintings. Laguna College Professional Mentoring Program participant.
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BC Space Gallery
235 Forest Ave.
(949) 497-1880
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*The Crystal Image
218 Forest Ave.
(949) 497-3399
A natural arts gallery, featuring some of the biggest pieces in the world, world-class gem art and museum quality home décor, as well as fossils, minerals, meteorites, gem and mineral jewelry.
?Sunday mornings, 11 a.m. “Romancing the Stones Tour,” free. Call for reservation.
?Dec. 6: Grand opening event during Art Walk in the new location at 218 Forest Ave., across the street from the previous location.
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*Dawson Cole Fine Art
326 Glenneyre St.
(949) 497-4988
?November: “Larger than Life” one-man show celebrating Richard MacDonald’s most recent heroic works.
?December: “Small Gems” holiday exhibition including modern masters Picasso, Henry Moore and Matisse. Laguna College Professional Mentoring Program participant.
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*Diane DeBilzan Gallery
224 Forest Ave.
(949) 494-5757
www.dianedebilzan gallery.com
Featuring work by contemporary artists Andrew Myers, Cynthia Grilli, Gerard Basil Stripling, Michael Phillips, Troy Poeschl, William Turner, Wolfgang Bloch and special guest artists.
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*Endangered Planet Gallery
384 Forest Ave., Suite 13
(949) 497-5690
?November: Continuing Nicholas Hernandez “MATA Mother Earth” exhibition.
?December: Two-year anniversary group show. .Laguna College Professional Mentoring Program participant.
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Fingerhut Gallery
210A Forest Ave.
(949) 376-6410
Artwork by current and 20th century masters.
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*Kush Fine Art
357 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 376-8017
Featuring the original oils, limited edition giclee on canvas and sculptures of Vladimir Kush as well as eight other international artists.
?New original oils on canvas, limited edition giclees and sculptures.
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*Laguna Fine Art
264 Forest Ave.
(949) 494-8900
“Five Centuries of Masters:” Renoir, Pissaro, Matisse, Picasso, Miro, Rembrandt, Chagall and others.
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Wells Fargo Bank
260 Ocean Ave.
(949) 494-1145
?Through Jan. 2, 2008: “Dialog With a Mentor “” the Art of Tom Dowling and Bradford Salamon,” curated by Pat Sparkuhl.
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Wentworth Gallery
305 Forest Ave.
(949) 376-3878
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SOUTH LAGUNA GALLERIES
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Amin Fine Art
688 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 715-9089
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Art Edge Gallery
761 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 497-7520
Featuring a wide range of original art by national and international artists, including contemporary Chinese watercolor and oil paintings.
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*Bluebird Gallery
1540 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 497-5377
Specializing in California impressionist paintings, featuring works of George Gallo, William Dorsey, Elaine Hughes, Joseph Aaron, Felice Hrovart and Martin Weekly.
?Laguna College Professional Mentoring Program participant.
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*La Bottega Dell’Acquaforte
1590 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 497-6690
Original etchings, aquatints, dry points and mezzotints by internationally recognized Italian artists.
?Laguna College Professional Mentoring Program participant.
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*Larry Christy Studio Gallery
1496 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 463-4414
Featuring large-field color abstract acrylics on canvas. Works matted on watercolor paper include seascapes, landscapes and figurative. Also pen, charcoal and wash and still-life drawings.
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*Coolsville ““ Roark’s Studio Gallery
1143 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 376-2048
?November: Launch of the new “Roarkables” of hearts, shoes and martinis, where you can mix and match.
?December: Live light painting show during Art Walk.
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*Cove Gallery
1492 S. Coast Hwy. No. 8
(949) 494-1878
?Cove Gallery recently relocated and remodeled its facility. Its 12 partners are Jeanne Baer, Lorraine E’drie, Dick Fleming, John Hall, Mary Holt, Steve Kell, Bill Knauer, Diane Lachman, Paul Maurice, John McCarty, Sheryl Sauer and Kathy Starkey, with a monthly guest artist. Laguna College Professional Mentoring Program participant.
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Emanuel Dale Photographic Arts
1276F S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 573-0704
?”The Atlantic Coast and Beyond.”
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Lydia Delgado Watercolors
577 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 376-2833
Watercolor paintings including landscapes, traditional and tropical florals.
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*DeRu’s Fine Arts
1590 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 376-3785
?November: “California Remembered,” highlights by the early California Impressionist artists.
?December: “Delightful Glimpses,” small paintings by early California painters. Artist David Chapple in attendance during Art Walk. Laguna College Professional Mentoring Program participant.
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Diana Ferrone Gallery
1951 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 715-1842
Original works by established and emerging contemporary artists from around the globe.
?Featuring Kathy Buist.
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*Matt Hamilton Gallery
1590 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 376-0400
?Showing contemporary artists Edward Lentsch and Luc Leestemaker, and sculptures by Richard Erdman and Albert Brenner.
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Kuhnert’s Art Gallery
1493 Glenneyre St.
(949) 494-0676
Featuring original paintings by Manfred Kuhnert.
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Lang Fine Art
The Art Center
1450 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 494-1397
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*Mandarin Fine Art Gallery
1294C S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 376-9608
Features original contemporary paintings from China and Tibet.
?Laguna College Professional Mentoring Program participant.
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*William Merrill Gallery
611 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 464-0067
?December: Group exhibition of selected works.
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*Miranda Galleries
417 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 497-4491
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, as well as paper.
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Pacific Edge Gallery
540 S. Coast Hwy., No. 112
(949) 494-0491
?Through Dec. 31: “From the Valleys to the Mountains,” a collection of new oils painted on location in Provence and the Italian Alps by Laguna artist Maria Bertran.
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Vladimir Prodanovich Gallery
950 Glenneyre St.
(949) 494-8813
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Pure Color Gallery
570 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 497-1129
Noon to 5 p.m. daily
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*purelagunabeach gallery
1590 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 315-5015
Gallery and studio featuring contemporary oil paintings on canvas and prints by owner Todd Kenyon.
?Laguna College Professional Mentoring Program participant.
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*The Redfern Gallery
1540 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 497-3356
?November: Graceful bronze vessels filled with symbolism by artist Carol Alleman.
?December: “Plein Air from the Past,” original historical paintings by famous Southern California Impressionists. Laguna College Professional Mentoring Program participant.
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*Sherwood Gallery Inc.
460 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 497-2668
Contemporary art featuring paintings, wall sculpture, ceramics, glass, indoor/outdoor sculpture.
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*Situ Art Gallery
1294-A S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 376-6703
A new gallery featuring oil paintings by Mian Situ, Ray Roberts, Ruo Li, Carole Cooke, Bi Wei and Dan Goozee.
?November: Realism, figurative and landscape paintings.
?December: Representative realism, figurative and landscape paintings.
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*Vladimir Sokolov Gallery
1540 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 494-3633
New abstract Expressionism and mixed media paintings by Vladimir Sokolov; acrylic paintings by Alexander Sokolov and laminated acrylic sculpture by Vasa.
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*Studio Arts Gallery
At the Old Pottery Place
1200 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 376-1619
Featuring a select group of Laguna Beach fine artists, plus visiting guest artists in a range of media. Glass blowing demonstrations at the courtyard furnace.
?November: Features Ed Olen, contemporary photography; Dick Ditore, fused-glass coordinator at Pilchuck.
?December: Gallery Group Show. Table setting in fused glass by John & Rebecca Barber. Laguna College Professional Mentoring Program participant.
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Surf Gallery
911 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 376-9155
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*Townley Fine Art
1294-D S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 715-1860
?November: New original works by Townley.
?December: Townley and guest artist preview. Music, hors d’oeuvres, wine tasting during Art Walk. Laguna College Professional Mentoring Program participant.
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*The Vintage Poster
1476 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 376-7422
?Laguna College Professional Mentoring Program participant.
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Viszolay Gallery
577 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 497-0951
Oil paintings of Hawaii, and Laguna Beach, Catalina and other Southern California scenes by artist-in-residence Walter Viszolay. Reproductions available.
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*Watercolor Gallery
1492 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 494-8838
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*The Esther Wells Collection
1390 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 494-2497
www.estherwells collection.com
?December: Laguna College Professional Mentoring Program participant.
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*Wendt Gallery
1550 S. Coast Hwy., Suite 102
(949) 497-4292
Wendt Gallery is a leading gallery specializing in contemporary representational art.
?November: Exhibition featuring Karl Dempwolf, Joseph Todorovitch, Jeff Hein, Ryan Brown, Jura Bedic and others.
?December: Holiday group exhibition.
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