The subject should be inspired by nature and should be figurative.
A vertical orientation is recommended. The piece must be no larger
than 5 feet wide and deep by a maximum of 7 feet tall.
Only original artwork that may not be reproduced should be
submitted. Honorarium is $10,000. Deadline is April 29. For
information or an application, call (949) 497-0722.
Woman's Club fourth annual art show
The Woman's Club of Laguna Beach will hold its fourth annual Women
Artist's Art Auction, Show and Sale from 3 to 6 p.m. April 17 and 24.
The event showcases the talents of local women artists. Many media
will be exhibited. Each work has been individually crafted and is
original.
Both days will feature a silent auction of the donated artwork to
help provide a venue for the work of new and emerging local women
artists. Attendance is free. Refreshments will be available. The
Woman's Club is at 286 St. Ann's Drive.
Chamber Music Festival coming soon
Laguna Beach Live!, in collaboration with the Philharmonic Society
of Orange County and Laguna Chamber Music Society, will have its
third annual Laguna Beach Chamber Music Festival April 13 through
April 17.
Pianist Christopher O'Riley is the 2005 Distinguished Mentor
Musician.
The festival will offer education, performances and events, with
concerts at 8 p.m. April 15 and April 16 and at 3 p.m. April 25 at
the Artists' Theatre. Free educational events include watching
coaching sessions, open rehearsals and a discussion by O'Riley at
6:30 p.m. April 14 at Laguna Art Museum. A master class will be at 1
p.m. April 15 at Laguna Beach Artists' Theatre.
Joining Christopher O'Riley this year are cellist Abraham Feder,
violinist Bella Hristova and Yao Guang Zhia on clarinet.
Tickets for the concerts are $30, $25 and $15 for students on sale
at Laguna Playhouse at 606 Laguna Canyon Road or by phone at (949)
497-2787. For information go to http://www. lagunabeachlive.org or
call the Philharmonic Society at (949) 553-2422.
'Playshop' given by artist Cherril Doty
Artist and creative life coach Cherril Doty will be offering an
opportunity to play and explore personal creative processes. The
class is for everyone.
The end result is in the form of the human figure, a doll. The
class is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $85 and includes lunch and
beverages. For information, call (949) 251-3883 or e-mail cherril@cherrildoty.com.
Playhouse extends popular show
As a result of continued popular demand, the Laguna Playhouse, 606
Laguna Canyon Road, will extend its run of "Late Nite Catechism"
through June 20, for the 13th time.
The two-act solo performance features "Sister" giving instruction
to a roomful of students (the audience). For information, call (949)
497-2787 or go online at http://www.laguna playhouse.com.
Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Mondays. Tickets are $35.