BRIEFLY IN ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Entries sought for City Hall exhibition

The city’s Arts Commission will accept submissions for its 2008 “Art That’s Small at City Hall” exhibition from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday.

All works deemed acceptable will be exhibited at City Hall, 505 Forest Ave., from March 31 to May 2.

A $15 fee (cash or check only) will be charged; only one entry is allowed per artist.

Artwork must be no larger than 12” along any edge, including the frame, and 3” in depth.

Artwork may include oil, acrylic, watercolor, photography, drawing, mixed-media and relief; it must be dry, suitably framed, secure and wired for wall hanging. No sawtooth hangers or sandwich glass will be accepted.

Entries will be accepted from residents of Orange County (proof required) ages 18 and older. All entries must be original and have been executed within the past two years.

Honorariums include $350 for first place; $200 for second place; $50 for third place; and $50 for City Hall Choice.

An artist reception and awards ceremony will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. April 3.

Artwork must be picked up from 9 a.m. to noon May 2; artwork left past then will be charged a $10 per day holding fee.

An application form must be attached to the back of each submitted piece of artwork prior to drop-off.

The application can be found at www.lagunabeachcity.net.

For more information, call (949) 497-0722.

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Artist studio tour day approaches

The Sawdust Art Festival will hold its annual Art Studio Tour on April 12.

Every April, the artists of Laguna Beach join together to participate in the Sawdust Art Festival’s Art Studio Tour, opening their private studios for an “up close and personal” look into their creative worlds.

“The Art Studio Tour offers a rare chance to meet artists in their studios and get a glimpse at what their creative processes “” and lives “” are like,” said Tour Director Rebecca Meekma.

“Some studios are state-of-the-art spaces while others are in hilltop homes with incredible views. It’s really interesting to see how the studio setting can inspire the art produced.”

Morning, afternoon and full-day tours are offered; all tours begin and end at the Sawdust Art Festival. Tours include guided transportation to the studios; visits with each artist including art demonstrations, discussion and the opportunity to purchase; and admission to the Artists’ Reception, 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Sawdust’s Gallery 935.

Participating artists include Brian Allan, Painting; John Barber, Art Glass; Olivia Batchelder, Silk Painting & Clothing; Donita Lloyd, Painting; Jesse J Miller, Mixed Media ““ Surf ArtSkip Roma, Chinese Brush Painting; Marsh Scott, Encaustics and Sculpture; Rachel Uchizono, Painting; and Sandra Weir, Water Colors.

To purchase tickets, call (949) 494-3030 during business hours. Morning or afternoon tour tickets are $45; full-day tours are $80. Visit www.SawdustArtFestival.org for additional information.

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CAP unveils new sculpture

Community Art Project (CAP) will host the unveiling of “Pillars of Society,” a site specific, mixed-media sculpture by well-known artist Micha von Doring, from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday.

The piece was created by von Doring for this project, and will be installed on the sculpture pad to the left of the entrance to Wells Fargo Bank on Ocean Ave.

Mayor Jane Egly will speak, as will the artist and CAP president Julita Jones. The public is invited.

The piece will replace “Birdman” by jd hansen, which was on exhibit for two years. CAP selects and then works with the city to rotate artwork at the site.

For more information, visit www.CAPLaguna.org or call (949) 682-4339.

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Festival composer receives award

The Classical Recording Foundation has named Paul Chihara as its Composer of the Year for 2008.

Past winners have included John Corigliano, George Crumb, Paul Moravec, and Richard Wernick.

Chihara was composer in residence in the 2007 Laguna Beach Music Festival, when he was commissioned by the Festival to write a new piece for the Ahn Trio, the featured artists in 2007.

The new work was premiered in Laguna Beach during the festival.