Bionic Buzz® got to cover the Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters Media Preview Night. The Festival of Arts is one of the most highly-acclaimed juried fine art shows featuring the artwork of 140 award-winning artists. In the newly renovated, multi-million dollar facility, patrons may enjoy the work of exhibiting artists, demonstrations and art workshops, daily art tours, live music, special events, on-site restaurants and much more. One of the most unique productions in the world, the Pageant of the Masters re-creates famous works of art. In the early years of the 20th century, a new generation of impressionists and plein air painters set up their easels outdoors and reveled in the natural beauty to be found as far as the eye could see. In the 2018 show, UNDER THE SUN, theatrical magic, live music and light-hearted storytelling will honor Laguna’s own and other artistic pioneers from around the world who left their studios in search of new inspiration. There’ll also be no shortage of fun and surprises as the Pageant acknowledges two local milestones: the 85th anniversary of “living pictures” at the Festival of Arts and the 100th anniversary of Laguna Art Museum. You won’t want to miss this exciting salute to a world of “art that lives and breathes” beneath the stars in the Pageant’s beautiful amphitheater. The event runs July 5th – September 1st. For a full listing of events, visit https://www.foapom.com/ Check out our interviews & photos below.
Our interview with artist Michael Obermeyer while he was painting.
Our interview with artist Sharon Jackman.
Our interview with voice over artist (Justice League, Metal Gear Solid, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Ben 10) & narrator of the Pageant of Master Richard Doyle.
Our interview with Richard Hill Technical Director of Pageant of the Masters.
Our interview with the director of the Pageant of Master Diane Challis Davy.
Check out a sneak peak of the 2018 Pageant of the Masters with behind the scene footage.
The new on-property restaurant for Festival of Arts/Pageant of the Masters, Terra Laguna Beach, introduces its new Executive Chef, Jenny Messing, and its premiere menu just in time for Laguna Beach festival season. The Laguna Beach Company has purchased longstanding Laguna Beach restaurant Tivoli Terrace and through Laguna Creative Ventures is creating a new dining destination, Terra Laguna Beach. Terra will reinvent the dining experience on the festival grounds for the thousands of seasonal and year-round visitors, while keeping with the worldwide recognition, professional and artistic excellence that the FOA/POM is known for. Going back to its natural roots in nourishment and entertainment, Terra feeds your body and soul with its unique and fresh food and elegant surroundings. The restaurant will offer artfully crafted California cuisine with seasonal ingredients year-round. The fare at Terra will be focused on creative, healthful California cuisine with a luxe style and artfully crafted cocktails and refreshments. This refined modern bohemian visual atmosphere will double as an event venue, with catering options and a variety of customizations for special events. Additionally, The Wine Bar will offer a variety of California wines as well as a rotating selection from local brewing companies. Reservations recommended. Call (949) 494-9650.
