Festival Of Arts Debuts Immersive 3-D Gallery For World Art Day

LAGUNA BEACH, CA — The Festival of Arts recently announced the debut of an all-new 3-D art gallery, and residents can enjoy "The Gallery of Living Art" starting Saturday, April 15.

The digital gallery features photographs celebrating the Pageant of the Masters over the decades, and the virtual nature of the gallery allows guests to explore the "living pictures" of the pageants in a new way.

“We’re excited to feature re-creations throughout the Pageant’s 90-year history- from the very first living pictures in 1933, to a few pieces that will be featured live on stage this summer,” Sharbie Higuchi, Festival of Arts Marketing and PR Director, said in a statement. “This is a virtual experience like no other. It is the first-time we’ve featured Pageant re-creations in a virtual space. The Pageant sets appear life size and the cast volunteers may be seen in these re-created masterpieces. It’s truly a unique experience.”

Virtual guests may navigate through the gallery on their own or take a guided art tour. Each piece features its own label that shares details on the re-created work of art, Pageant theme and fun facts about the production, artist or historical moment.

“During a Pageant performance, these pieces would normally appear on-stage for 90 seconds," Higuchi said. "However in this exhibit you have the opportunity to stroll through at your leisure, marvel at the intricate make-up, costuming, set design and lighting that creates the living picture. And of course our volunteer cast members, holding their poses in each piece."

"Gallery of Living Art" is the Festival of Arts's third virtual exhibit and is available free of cost to the public starting Saturday.

To view the gallery, visit www.foapom.com/pageant-of-the-masters/virtual-exhibit.