Loca Arts Education offers creative outreach for community members of all ages.
By Tanya A. Yacina
In 1992, dramatic cuts were made to funding for the arts in schools. At the same time, Laguna Beach artists were being asked to donate both their time and their artwork for free due to...
John Barber and Susan Marosz turn to innovative techniques to create stunning art pieces.
By Ashley Ryan
A New Beginning
Lagunan John Barber is no stranger to creating glass art—in fact, it’s been more than 50 years since he traveled to Germany, witnessed Erwin Eisch at work and convinced the glass master...
Laguna Beach Music Festival brings the community together for an annual symphonic celebration.
By Sharon Stello
Bringing acclaimed musicians to perform in town, the Laguna Beach Music Festival has been going strong for more than two decades. Every year, local nonprofit Laguna Beach Live and the Philharmonic Society of Orange County...
Two locals breathe new life into an age-old practice, creating art out of fabric.
By Jennifer Pappas Yennie
The Storyteller
It starts with a sheep—and, if you’re Candice Brokenshire, that sheep most likely has an adorable name, like Doolittle or Pancake. Humbly indebted to the “amazing ecosystem” that enables her to create...
Laguna Beach filmmaker Greg MacGillivray celebrates the 50th anniversary of his classic surf film, “Five Summer Stories.”
By Christopher Trela
Before Laguna Beach resident Greg MacGillivray was nominated for Academy Awards for his Imax films “Dolphins” and “The Living Sea,” before he managed to haul a huge, heavy camera up an...
Laguna Beach photographers Kristin Karkoska and Anna Goddard take clients out of the studio to capture stunning family portraits filled with personality.
By Ashley Ryan
Capturing Candid Moments
It’s been 20 years since Kristin Karkoska started working as a professional photographer, with a story that begins and ends right here in Laguna....
Coast Film & Music Festival helps cultivate community while highlighting cinema and conservation.
By Ashley Ryan
While Laguna Beach is known for its art scene, Coast Film & Music Festival is incorporating even more of the local culture in its annual affair, combining creative cinema with elements of nature, conservation and...
Laguna Beach residents Martin Roberts and Veronica Gray uniquely embellish their photographs, reimagining the art of photography.
By Jennifer Pappas Yennie
The Pioneer
One could easily draft a novel on the accolades and adventures of Martin Roberts, the Laguna Beach gallery owner who put hand-painted black-and-white photography on the map. He, along...
As Laguna Art Museum prepares to mark a milestone with the 10th year of its Art & Nature festival, the organization looks to embrace connection and add meaning to its offerings.
By Ashley Ryan
Since Julie Perlin Lee took over as executive director of Laguna Art Museum in spring 2021, things...
Fine artists at the summer festivals turn raw materials and blank canvases into stunning masterpieces.
By Ashley Probst
Renowned for its summer art festivals, Laguna Beach serves as a stage for every type of artist under the California sun. Being a part of these shows requires years of practice and dedication...
