Neal, Wassman Among Winners at Art-to-Go
The Artists Fund at Festival of Arts recently presented the Art-To-Go Best-in-Show awards to eight artists. The fundraising collection, themed “All Together Now,” features...
Festival of Arts Reveals Newest Addition to Permanent Art Collection
Festival Commissions “Emprise,” a Large-Scale, Bronze Sculpture by 2023 Artist of the Year Gerard Basil Stripling Now Located on Festival Grounds
The Festival of Arts...
Laguna Beach Seniors Awarded Grant to Support Gallery Q
Gallery Q at the Susi Q was recently awarded a $2,000 grant from the Festival of Arts Foundation to showcase and encourage the work...
Third Street Writers Awarded Grant from the Festival of Arts Foundation
Third Street Writers has been awarded a Festival of Arts Foundation grant for its upcoming writing project, "Art Inscribed: Writing Inspired by the 2023...
Pop-up Juneteenth Art Exhibitor is Drawn to Saving Lives
By Barbara McMurray, Special to the Independent
A temporary art exhibition designed to save Black and brown lives is part of Laguna Beach’s observation of...
Rock Photographer Returns to The Ranch for Storytelling Event
Henry Diltz to Share Favorites from Five Decades of Shooting Rock Legends
In the world of rock and roll photographers, there are perhaps none as...
Freidenrich’s Artful Idea
Denny Freidenrich, who moved to Laguna more than 50 years ago, is clearly a visual arts champion.
As a young boy growing up 15 minutes...
Crystal Cove Conservancy Continues 100 Years of Rich Art History at Crystal Cove State...
Crystal Cove Conservancy, the nonprofit public benefit organization partnered with Crystal Cove State Park, will continue the century-long tradition of art at Crystal Cove...
Women’s Collective Giving Group Awards $125K to Area Nonprofits
Impact Giving, a women's collective giving group founded in Laguna Beach 14 years ago, has awarded $125,000 to six nonprofits - four based in...
Laguna Playhouse’s ‘Murder on the Links’ is a Complex, Delicious Theatrical Confection
By Eric Marchese | Special to the NB Indy
Agatha Christie’s novel “The Murder on the Links,” which has its centennial this year, is notable...
Festival of Arts Honors Pageant Legacy Society Donors
The Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters recently organized an exclusive appreciation reception for members of the Pageant Legacy Society. More than...
No Square Theatre Receives Festival of Arts Grant
No Square Theatre, Laguna’s local community theater, recently received a $7,000 grant from the Festival of the Arts Foundation. This gift will help continue...
Laguna Art Museum Presents Joseph Kleitsch: Abroad and at Home in Old Laguna
Joseph Kleitsch: Abroad and At Home in Old Laguna, is the newest exhibition on offer at the Laguna Art Museum. The exhibit will be...
Laguna Community Concert Band Receives Festival Of Arts Foundation Grant
The Laguna Community Concert and Jazz Band recently received a $3,000 grant from the Festival of Arts Foundation. Now in its 23rd season, the...
Susi Q’s second “Evening with an Author” will feature best-selling novelist Janelle Brown
Following the sold-out success of Susi Q’s inaugural “Evening with an Author,” the nonprofit has announced that Janelle Brown, New York Times bestselling author...