Summer Art Experience in Orange County, California

There are several opportunities to see great pieces of art in Orange County, California, this summer. Especially in Laguna Beach. Activities, shows, and venues are accessible for all to experience art in an entirely new way. Listed here are three excellent ways to do just that and experience art in Laguna Beach.

Orange County Summer Art Experience #1: The Sawdust Art Festival
In Laguna Beach, the Sawdust Festival is home to numerous types of artists. This art festival is geared to educate the public about local art as well as to give artists a place to showcase their work. Every artist involved in the Sawdust Festival is a current resident of Laguna Beach, giving viewers a glimpse into what Orange County art has to offer. Unlike other art exhibits, the Sawdust Festival is completely outdoors. Individual booths are created by the artists each year and the entire festival grounds are covered with sawdust. This ensures that each year guests will experience something completely new and different. This year the Sawdust Festival will be celebrating 44 years of tradition with the theme "Spring into Art." The festival runs June 25-August 29, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Sawdust Art Festival
935 Laguna Canyon Rd.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 494-3030

Orange County Summer Art Experience #2: Art-A-Fair
Art-A-Fair gives viewers a chance to experience Laguna Beach artists as well as artists from across the globe from June 25 through August 29, 2010. Artists practicing a variety of mediums are featured creating a diverse experience. The beauty of the Art-A-Fair is guests are able to connect directly with the artists. The opportunity to ask the artist what he or she was thinking about while creating a certain piece or just have a dialogue with them is a unique addition to this venue. Over 125 artists are featured at the Art-A-Fair.

Art-A-Fair
777 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 494-4514

Orange County Summer Art Experience #3: Pageant of the Masters
Every Night from July 7 through August 31, 2010, artwork comes alive, literally, at the Pageant of the Masters. For ninety minutes, the Pageant of the Masters allow you to experience art as if it were truly living before your eyes by having actors pose and take on the characters in classic and modern art pieces. Lighting, music, and narration allow these pictures to take on a unique and dramatic new role in the art world. Art is truly living every summer.

Pageant of the Masters
650 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 487-1145

Sources:
http://www.sawdustartfestival.org/Spring-Into-Art
http://www.art-a-fair.com/
http://foapom.com/