What's New with LOCA
Its Summer Festival time!
Its summer time and all the Laguna Beach festivals are up and running. As usual, many of our LOCA teachers and board members are exhibiting. Look for them at the Festival of Arts, Sawdust Art Festival and the Art-A-Fair. You can purchase a Passport to the Arts...
EXHIBIT: SEA LIFE SILK BANNERS BY LBHS STUDENTS
LOCA's Art in Schools at Laguna Beach High School. Under the guidance of LOCA teacher, Olivia Batchelder, students painted images of sea life on silk with vibrant silk dye. The banners are on view at Seven Degrees in the Media Lounge during June's Thursday ArtWalk....
One Thin Dime – April 24, 4pm – 7pm
STEP RIGHT UP and join our Circus to help raise money to fund LOCA’s community programs. One Thin Dime is a art-filled circus extravaganza – complete with wonderful artwork for sale, carnival games and entertainment. We’ll also be honoring Laguna’s two wild Ringmasters, Ruben Flores and Nelson Coates, Special VIP Patrons can start the party early at 3pm with preview of the art and a glass of champaign. Buy your tickets NOW!
Praise heaped on Woman of the Year Elsa Brizzi
Elsa Brizzi has spent years instilling in children the message of her book, “You Are a Very Special You,” but on Friday she was surrounded by a room full of people saying how much those words apply to her.
LOCA Art Talks
LOCA Art Talks brings Art minded people together to discuss and share ideas. Patrons will enjoy stimulating discussions, hands on activities or demonstrations by a variety of artists. Click for topics and dates
Multi-Media
We draw on the talents of many different local artists to teach classes in a variety of media, including jewelry, fiber arts and assemblage.Click here for Class List
Painting
Explore a variety of techniques in our Painting classes that take advantage of the beauty of Laguna Beach.Click here for Class List
Printmaking
Explore the world of Printmaking and its many different techniques with LOCA's very knowledgeable team of printmakers.Click here for Class List
LOCA Honors One of Its Own
Local arts leader Mary Ferguson, who plans to relocate to Santa Fe shortly, will be honored at the Laguna Outreach for Community Arts fundraiser, Living La Vida LOCA, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, at Madison Square and Garden Cafe, 320 N. Coast Highway.
Artist Finds Satisfaction in a Surprising Medium
When she is not making prints, she’s teaching art. When she’s not encouraging artistic expression among seniors, children and anyone in-between, she’s serving in a supporting role for Laguna Beach arts organizations.