BRIEFLY IN ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Art-A-Fair seeks artists

The Art-A-Fair Festival is seeking new artists for its summer show; jury day is from 8 to 11 a.m. Feb. 10 at the Boys & Girls Clubs on Laguna Canyon Road.

Artists who wish to be considered are invited to submit work for jurying either in person on that day, or by mail; mail submissions are due by Jan. 20. Artists who hand-deliver their work Jury Day receive their scores and notification of acceptance or declination at pick-up the same day, from 4:30 to 5 p.m.

The festival is unique among the Laguna art festivals in that there are no geographic requirements for participants. Although primarily from Southern California, exhibitors include artists from other parts of the U.S. and even Europe.

Every art form is welcome and represented at the show, including oil paintings, watercolors, acrylics, drawings, photography, mixed media, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, glass and wood. Artists may jury with more than one form.

Forms and information about the specifics of submitting applications and work, including an Artist Prospectus and Application Checklist, can be found at www.art-a-fair.com.

Senior art exhibit seeking entries

The city of Laguna Beach and Community Art Project will host its senior art exhibit from Jan. 14-31 at Wells Fargo Bank.

Entries will be accepted from residents of Orange County 55 years or older as of Sept. 1, 2007.

All entries must be original and have been executed within the past two years.

Categories include photography, oils, acrylics, watercolors, drawing/sketching, and multi-media.

A fee of $20 will be charged for the first category and $15 for each additional category. Limit two pieces of art per category.

Art work submission is from 10 a.m. to noon Monday on the second floor of Wells Fargo Bank.

A reception and awards ceremony will be from 11 a.m. to noon Jan. 12 at Wells Fargo Bank.

Artwork must be picked up from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 1.

For more information, call (949) 464-9535.

Senior center art to be reviewed

On Jan. 14, the Arts Commission will review public art competition submissions for the new Community and Senior Center.

The competition was open to Laguna Beach artists, and offered an honorarium of $190,000. Each submission includes a mural, functional seating and a sculpture to enhance the three entrances to the center.

The Commission has invited the public to review the submissions at its 5:30 p.m. meeting in the City Council Chambers. The submissions will be on display starting at 5 p.m.

Realtor appointed to Laguna Art Museum board

Rick Balzer, a Laguna Beach native, was appointed to the board of the Laguna Art Museum last month.

Museum Board Nominating Chairman Chris Gwaltney said Balzer will be an excellent addition to the board, and brings with him a wealth of knowledge about the Laguna Beach community.

Board President Lou Rohl added Balzer also brings with him experience in raising funds for nonprofit organizations.

The board of the museum currently consists of 20 members. In addition, the Museum has an Advisory Board of more than 80 members.

For more information, call (949) 494-8971.

LOCA hosts hike fundraiser

Laguna Outreach for Community Arts will host a hike/walk fundraiser at 9 a.m. Jan. 19 in Alta Laguna Park, at the north end of Alta Laguna Blvd.

The public is invited to participate and to bring friends, family members and neighbors to join in the fun.

LOCA is asking for a tax-deductible $20 donation from each participant.

The routes of hiking trails or residential streets are appropriate for beginning walkers to seasoned hikers. Water will be provided.

In case of rain, the hike/walk will be rescheduled for Jan. 26.

For more information, e-mail [email protected], or call Valerie Gorrell at (949) 481-4065.

New downtown gallery opens

Signature Gallery Scottsdale has opened The Signature Gallery Laguna at 220 Forest Ave.

The Gallery features painter Charles Pabst, sculptor Bill Mack and 11 other national artists and sculptors.

The gallery invites the public to visit the gallery daily or its website at www.thesignaturegallerylaguna.com.

For information or hours, call Gallery Director Edward Bobinski at (949) 376-4244.

European exhibition at college

Laguna College of Art & Design presents “The Radiance of the Renaissance,” a collection of student paintings and drawings inspired by the 2007 summer abroad program, from Jan. 13-26 at the college gallery, 2222 Laguna Canyon Road.

The free exhibition will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

A closing reception will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Jan. 26. The public is invited, and there is ample complimentary parking available.

For more information, visit www.lagunacollege.edu.