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.
Through April 28: Three exhibitions open, “Ex•pose: Allison Schulnik,” “George Hurrell: Laguna to Hollywood,” and “John Mason: Blue Wall.” The Schulnik and Hurrell exhibitions are on display through April 28, along with “In Our Imagination,” a collection of art by Boys & Girls Club members inspired by Schulnik’s work. Also on display through April 28 are highlights from the museum’s permanent collection of California art curated by executive director Malcolm Warner. “John Mason: Blue Wall” is on display through October.
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
April 1 through May 2: “Annual Juried Student Exhibition,” featuring artwork by undergraduates. Reception from 5 to 8 p.m. April 4.
CES Contemporary
480 Ocean Ave.
(949) 370-0554
https://www.cescontemporary.com
Open Tuesday through Saturday, and by appointment.
Specializing in local and international emerging contemporary art.
Through April 14: “Quadrivium,” geometric-based art by Lola Dupre, Robert Larson and others.
*[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
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.
Introducing “The Garage,” an edgy exhibition with new work by Brennan Coyle and Electric Coffin Supply Co.
*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
Through April 28: “Silk and Sequined Earth,” paintings by Marilla Palmer and Lindsay Walt.
*Sue Greenwood Fine Art
330 N. Coast Hwy.
(949) 494-0669
suegreenwoodfineart.com
New artwork from Andy Burgess, Jason Kowalski, Robert LaDuke and Francis Livingston.
Hobrecht Sports Art
350 N. Coast Hwy.
(949) 945-3283
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday
JoAnne Artman Gallery
326 N. Coast Hwy.
(949) 510-5481
https://www.joanneartmangallery.com
Through Sunday March 31: “This Is America,” new works by Colombian American artist America Martin.
April 1 through May 31: “Seeking Future,” new works by international artist Rimi Yang.
*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 it to provide guests with diverse styles and an impressive collection of fine art paintings.
“Aspen Glow on the Minarets” by Mike Kinney is featured.
*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
Through Monday April 1: “Free Roaming,” abstract paintings by Lynn Welker, and “Mindscapes,” mixed-media paintings by Mada Leach.
April 3 Wednesday through April 29: “Introspective Landscapes,” abstract paintings by Victoria Porcello, and “Violin Variations,” abstract paintings by Howard Hitchcock.
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 Thursdays Art Walk.
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
Through Saturday March 30: “March Group Show,” featuring works by Stephen Maffin, Todd Williamson, Francesco Polenghi, Jeff Gillette, Sanja Simidzija, Connie DK Lane, Arturo Mallman and Jason Pearson.
April 1 Monday through April 30: “Reclaimed Existence,” featuring work by Ferdos Maleki, William Catling and Randall Reid. Reception from 6 to 9 p.m. April 4 during First Thursdays Art Walk.
BC Space Gallery
235 Forest Ave.
(949) 497-1880
Gallery open 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and by appointment.
April 5 and 6: The play “Love Letters” is performed at 7 p.m. April 5 and 2 p.m. April 6, with musical interludes by Pam Wicks. Seating is limited, and suggested donation is $15.
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
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
https://www.williamdebilzan.com
Featuring William DeBilzan, Tony Dow and Roberto Romano.
Open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.
Exclusive Collections Gallery
417 S. Coast Hwy.
(855) 372-8213
April 13 and 14: “Beyond the Mist,” paintings by Daniel Ryan. Open 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Fingerhut Gallery
210A Forest Ave.
(949) 376-6410
Artwork by contemporary and 20th-century artists.
Forest and Ocean Gallery
480 Ocean Ave. Suite B
(949) 371-3313
https://www.forestoceangallery.com
Open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
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.
Works by students and participating artists from Irvine Valley College and city of Laguna Beach art education programs.
Through May 6: Works by artists ages 55 and older. Reception 5 to 7 p.m. March 28 with awards presentation, beverages and light refreshments.
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
LagunaArt.com
A website that features various artwork.
Laguna Gallery of Contemporary Art
611 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 715-9604
LGOCA.com
The gallery was created by two gallery owner-directors to bring contemporary work of the highest quality to downtown Laguna Beach from emerging to mid-career to internationally recognized artists.
March 29: “The Art of Julian,” a one-man show by Julian St. John, takes place one night only from 6 to 9 p.m.
The Lobby Gallery
Hotel Laguna
425 S. Coast Hwy.
(714) 787-4583
hotellaguna.com
Pacific Edge Gallery
540 S. Coast Hwy., No. 112
(949) 494-0491
Paintings by Maria Bertran, Tom Swimm, Sandra Jones Campbell, Jacobus Baas and Bryan Mark Taylor, as well as the artwork of John Lennon.
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 and Sue Averell, sculptures by Kira and fountains by Wolfgang Vaatz.
*Townley Gallery
570 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 715-1860
townleygallery.com
Village Gallery
502 S. Coast Hwy.
(949) 494-3552
https://www.villagegallery.com
Open seven days a week featuring Fabian Perez, Michael Godard, Sam Park and Thomas Kinkade along with 30 other traditional and contemporary painters who offer originals and limited-edition framed artwork.
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.
Wassmann Fine Arts Studio
419 Ocean Ave.
(949) 291-6718
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 May 15: “Digital Dynamics,” featuring digital work by Linda Sellheim, Chuck Roche, Murray Kruger and Bill Atkins.
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.
Avran Art + Design
540 S. Coast Hwy., Suite 106
(949) 494-0900
Open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily
Through June 2: “Exposing the Layers,” paintings by James C. Leonard.
*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
Coast Gallery
540 S. Coast Hwy., Suite 100
(949) 376-4185
Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday.
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 15: “Three Painters,” featuring work by Jacquie Moffett, Roger Folk and Gregg Stone.
Ivan Guaderrama Original Arts Gallery
1452 S. Coast Hwy.
(310) 383-5051
https://www.ivanguaderrama.com
Mixed-media works by Ivan Guaderrama.
“Guardian Angels” exhibit is on now.
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, indoor and outdoor serpentine stone sculptures and fine art photography of Laguna beaches. Always original, always unique.
Now showing pastels by Mary Aslin and paintings by Paula Ware.
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
McKibben Studios
540 South Coast Hwy. No. 110
(949) 715-4900
Open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily
https://www.mckibbenstudios.com
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, Gregory 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.
Through Sunday March 31: “Mating Season,” new works by Mayra Barraza.
April 4 Thursday through April 30: “Aire,” paintings by Victor Hugo Zayas. Reception from 6 to 9 p.m. April 4.
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.
Transformation at Gallery 1951
1951 S. Coast Hwy.
*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