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.first thursdaysartwalk.com or (949) 683-6871. (*Denotes galleries that participate in the First Thursdays Art Walk.)
The next Art Walk will be Feb. 7, when the event’s 10th anniversary celebration will be held from 9 to 10:30 p.m. with live music, performances and refreshments.
The party is by invitation only; e-mail events@first thursdaysartwalk.com. In addition, the city will dedicate a new piece of public art, “Laguna Locals” by Terry Thornsley, at 5 p.m. in Crescent Bay Point Park.
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*Laguna Art Museum
307 Cliff Drive
(949) 494-8971
The museum’s current exhibitions are as follows:
?Through Sunday: Wayne Thiebaud: 70 Years of Painting; SHAG: The Flesh Is Willing; 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.
?Through Saturday: “The Radiance of the Renaissance.”
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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
?January: Presenting recent works by Bruce Barton along with a 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.
?January: New paintings by Jimi Gleason.
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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.
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*Sue Greenwood Fine Art
330 N. Coast Hwy.
(949) 494-0669
?January: Group Show featuring Sally Chiu, Bennett Bean, Scott Yeskel and Joseph Maruska.
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*Laguna North Gallery
376 N. Coast Hwy.
(949) 494-4324
?January: Watercolors by Brian Norkaitis and pastels by Kathy Esnard.
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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.
?January: Featuring Donat Barbe.
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*Marion Meyer Contemporary Art
354 N. Coast Hwy.
(949) 497-5442
www.marionmeyer
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*Quorum Art Gallery
374 N. Coast Hwy.
(949) 494-4422
?Featured artist: Karen Field. Her “no rules” approach frees her to work from moments of inspiration.
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Rohrer Fine Art
346 N. Coast Hwy.
(949) 494-8200
Featuring works by old masters and contemporary artists.
?Through Feb. 23: “Fifteen Minutes of Fame,” featuring the works of Andy Warhol and iconic Marilyn Monroe photography of Lawrence Schiller. ?
*Sandstone Gallery
384A N. Coast Hwy.
(949) 497-6775
?January: Featuring sculpture and paintings by Howard Hitchcock.
Also “A Celebration of Color” by Annie Dunne and “Man’s Daring Mind” by Kathleen Addams Mattrange.
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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
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*Whelan Galleries
353 N. Coast Hwy. No. A
(949) 494-5076
“Do what you love, love what you do, and always deliver more than you promise.” Whelan Galleries features the works of internationally known artist Patrick Whelan.
Whelan’s original oils, charcoal drawings and limited edition giclees captures the essence of romance.
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*Whitney Gallery
350 N. Coast Hwy.
(949) 497-4322
Featuring paintings by Marc Whitney. Also featuring painters Giovanni Casadei, Peter Colquhoun, Mark Kerckhoff, Peggi Kroll-Roberts, Andrea Krupp, Bradford J. Salamon, Derek Sterkel and Sarah J. Webber; ceramics by Monica Dunham; and photographic art by Beatrice Rosenbaum.
?Featuring “Live!,” Bradford J. Salamon’s original portrait paintings.
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Len Wood’s Indian Territory Inc.
305-D & F N. Coast Hwy.
(949) 497-5747
The main gallery features American Indian antiquities. Adjacent to the main gallery is the Western Fine Art gallery, featuring paintings and sculptures by leading Native American Indian and Western artists.
?Through March: Mission Basketry of Southern California. A special exhibition and sale of Len Wood’s antique mission basket collection, including baskets from the tribes of the San Diego, Temecula, Palm Springs and Los Angeles regions.
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DOWNTOWN LAGUNA GALLERIES
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BC Space Gallery
235 Forest Ave.
(949) 497-1880
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*The Crystal Image
225 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.
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*Dawson Cole Fine Art
326 Glenneyre St.
(949) 497-4988
?January: Featuring originals and works on paper by internationally renowned painter Robert Heindel.
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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
?January: Encore 2007.
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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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The Signature Gallery Laguna
220 Forest Ave.
(949) 376-4244
www.thesignature gallerylaguna.com
?Featuring painter Charles Pabst, sculptor Bill Mack and 11 other national artists and sculptors.
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Wells Fargo Bank
260 Ocean Ave.
(949) 494-1145
?Through Jan. 31: Retrospective of Festival of Arts annual posters from the past 20 years.
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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.
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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.
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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
?January: Roark’s new abstract series, including works in plastics and encaustic.
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*Cove Gallery
1492 S. Coast Hwy. No. 8
(949) 494-1878
Cove Gallery’s 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.
?January: Laguna Beach artist Charleine Guy exhibits her vivid impressionistic landscapes.
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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
?January: “The Impressionists in California,” showcasing highlights of the Early California Impressionists in California and contemporary impressionist artist David Chapple.
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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.
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*Matt Hamilton Gallery
1590 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 376-0400
A source for works of traditional, contemporary and plein air artists from the United States and abroad. Currently featuring works by Michael Slaght, Jim Varga, David Einstein and Albert Brenner. Also presenting a select group of works by 20th Century Russian impressionists.
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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.
?January: Liang Feng Exhibition “” Life and People of Hainan Island, the southern tip of China.
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*William Merrill Gallery
611 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 464-0067
?January: Group exhibition featuring works by Allen Cox, Christopher McVinish, Danae Anderson, Jane Burton, Georgi Andonov, Cybele Rowe, Paul Ecke.
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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.
?Through February: Figurative artist Fidel Garcia’s paintings are previewed.
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Pacific Edge Gallery
540 S. Coast Hwy., No. 112
(949) 494-0491
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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.
?Now featuring JJ Number 8 jewelry.
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*The Redfern Gallery
1540 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 497-3356
?January: Early California Impressionists who established Laguna Beach as an art community.
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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
Featuring fine contemporary art by Mian Situ, Andrew Peters, Ruo Li, Carole Cooke, Bi Wei, Dan Goozee, Zhuo S. Liang, Longyao Le, Sandy Scott, Robert Peters, and Ralph Oberg.
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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 7 Gallery ““ South
1590 S. Coast Hwy.
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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.
?January: Featuring local painter Sue Thompson and table setting by Melissa Williams.
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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
?Through February: Shane Townley’s new Digital Dream series. Combining today’s technology along with traditional techniques.?
*The Vintage Poster
1476 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 376-7422
?January: Original Hawaiian Matson line art.
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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
?Through Feb. 23: Jacobus Baas “” 12th Annual Solo Exhibition. Opening reception 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday.
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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.
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Joseph Wise Fine Art Gallery
1550 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 376-7902
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