Artist Open Studio event on Saturday, February 4, 2012
LAGUNA BEACH, CA — (Marketwire) — Don’t miss the penultimate Artist Open Studio event on Saturday, February 4, 2012. Artist Open Studios will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Catch a free shuttle service from the Act V (Corporate Yard) parking lot, located at 1900 Laguna Canyon Road, and take advantage of free parking for this unique artistic adventure.
Artist Open Studios is a celebration of Laguna’s thriving visual arts community. It is not only a fantastic opportunity to see, buy or commission art, it is also an adventure through the city — to uncover new talent and rediscover established artists. Who could resist the chance to step into the heart of where art is created, to experience something unique, something you just can’t see anywhere else. Experience glass blowing, fused glass hands-on workshops, ceramic, painting, printmaking and bronze lost-wax demonstrations.
Artist studios are located throughout Laguna Beach with the majority nestled along Laguna Canyon Road. These studios, surrounded by oak trees and rich canyon colors, are the creative backdrop for many artists. Other studios are located where the canyon meets downtown on Ocean Avenue where painters Vanessa Roth and Cliff Wassmann have studios opposite each other, and Marc Whitney of Forest Avenue.
The first stop of the shuttle service will be at the studio of new participant, painter Deborah Paswaters. Meander to the studio of ceramicist and public artist Marlo Bartels whose works can be seen throughout the city. Don’t miss the opportunity to make your own piece of kiln formed glass with Maggie Spencer and see her colorful completed work. Nestled between the oak trees is the studio of Ralph Tarzian who has been a sculptor in Laguna for over 40 years. Glass blowers Gavin Heath and Muffin Spencer-Devlin will exhibit their works along with mixed media artist Ashley Pigden-Hemsley. Many artists are located at Laguna Canyon Artists. This artist complex is widely known for a number of imaginative and experimental printmakers, painters, jewelers and mixed media artists. At the very last stop in the Canyon visit with artists Louis Longi and Olivia Batchelder who transform their contrasting mediums of bronze and silk into one sculptural image.
For a list of participating artists please visit www.lagunabeachcity.net or call (949) 497-0722.
Sian Poeschl
Cultural Arts Manager
(949) 497-0722
