Collectors’ Soirée at Laguna Art Museum Caps Off
Annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational
As one of the highlights capping off the 14th Annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational, the Collectors’ Soirée at Laguna Art Museum took place Oct. 20 with nearly 300 guests in attendance. The soiree offers the exclusive opportunity to view and purchase, in advance of the general public, the artworks created throughout the week by 40 of the nation’s top plein air artists, depicting Laguna’s beautiful landscape. The evening’s highlights included delicious food courtesy of 24 Carrots catering; lively cocktails to enjoy as guests perused the art; wine by 14 Hands Winery; flowers by Laguna Nursery; an opportunity raffle with a prized by The St. Regis Monarch Beach; and live music by the Dan Reckard Trio. The prestigious artist awards were announced mid-evening, and works created during the Kids’ Paint Out and LCAD Next Generation Paint Out were also on display. —M.M.
