Art Around Town

compiled by Ede Streiff

Don't forget the Huntington Beach Downtown Art Walk held every third Wednesday from 6pm-9pm. Local artists are featured in the restaurant and shop spaces on Main Street. The walk can start at the Art Center, 538 Main Street and head toward the ocean.

Summer art festivals are everywhere this summer, but a major site is Laguna Beach where the Festival of Arts, the Art A Fair and Sawdust Festival are all located in the Laguna Canyon Road. You can buy one ticket that will allow you entrance into all three festivals….and it does take a day to cover them all. Don't forget the Laguna Art Walk on the first Thursday of each month. Catch a free shuttle at the Museum on Pacific Coast Highway and get off and on at the various galleries.

The Orange County Fair opens July 16 and continues to August 15. Many of our HBAL artists are featured in this fair, “The Beat Goes On”.

“Art in the Park” begins June 19th sponsored by the Newport Beach Arts Foundation. Over 100 artists and artisans are exhibiting. For more information contact Lila Crespin. event chair, at clila9191@yahoo.com.

Applications are now being accepted for the Ninth Annual “Paint San Clemente”, June 19-June 26. Artists paint from June 19 to June 26. There is a two day outdoor exhibit and sale June 26 and 27. Quick Draw Competition and Sale is Saturday, June 19 Visit the website (www.scartgallery.com) or call 949-492-7175 for details.