Festival Of Arts Opens Off-Site Exhibit To The Public

LAGUNA BEACH, CA — As the Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach prepares to make its return for its 90th anniversary this summer, the nonprofit announced the debut of its latest off-site exhibit titled the 90th Anniversary Exhibit.

The exhibit, curated by Pat Sparkuhl, offers residents a glimpse into a variety of historical images of people, places and posters that were vital in making the Festival of Arts the iconic experience it is today.

“As part of this exciting milestone, we are pleased to offer multiple art exhibitions within Laguna Beach for the community to immerse themselves within, including the latest 90th Anniversary Exhibit at foaSOUTH,” Festival of Arts Marketing and PR Director Sharbie Higuchi said. “Our 90th anniversary is the perfect opportunity to showcase the Festival's rich history and its commitment to the arts community."

Viewers will have the chance to see historical work, such as posters of the festival from the '40s and '60s, photographers of festival visitors taken in the'70s, and newspaper articles about the festival dated as far back as 1937, according to organizers.

The exhibition will also display the Irvine Bowl Dedication for the venue within the festival grounds, as well as a montage of early festival artists and their work.

“We are excited to share these unique archival resources with the public. This exhibit provides a window to the Festival's humble beginnings and how it has evolved over the last nine decades,” Higuchi said.

The 90th Anniversary Exhibit is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily until Oct. 15. The gallery is located at the foaSOUTH gallery inside Active Culture, 1006 S. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach.