Festival of Arts/Pageant of the Masters

Festival of Arts/Pageant of the Masters Festival of Arts Fine Art Show & Pageant of the Masters - where art comes to life!

The Festival of Arts has offered a breathtaking showcase for artists and art lovers for 90 years. The Festival’s prestigious juried art show includes a wide variety of media such as paintings, photography, printmaking, sculpture, jewelry, handcrafted wood and furniture, ceramics, glass and more - all by over 100 of Orange County’s finest artists. The Pageant of the Masters is arguably one of the m

ost unique productions in the entire world. On each evening of the Festival of Arts summer schedule, ticket holders are amazed and enchanted by ninety minutes of tableaux vivants ("living pictures"), incredibly faithful re-creations of classical and contemporary works of art, with real people posing to look exactly like their counterparts in the original pieces. An outdoor amphitheater, professional orchestra, original score, live narration, intricate sets, sophisticated lighting, expert staff and hundreds of dedicated volunteers have won recognition for the Pageant of the Masters as the best presentation of its kind.

06/24/2026

FOA Challenge: How many exhibiting artists can you name? 👇😉

These are the faces of the artists behind the 2026 Festival of Arts Fine Art Show.✨ Recently named one of the Top 10 Art Festivals in the nation by USA Today, the Festival of Arts Fine Art Show returns to Laguna Beach, July 7 through September 3, 2026.

From first steps to life’s greatest milestones, here’s to the fathers and father figures who help shape our journeys. Ha...
06/21/2026

From first steps to life’s greatest milestones, here’s to the fathers and father figures who help shape our journeys. Happy Father’s Day from the Festival of Arts & Pageant of the Masters. 🧡

🎨 Artwork: “The First Steps” by Vincent Van Gogh

06/19/2026

We’re going 🎨 with first-time exhibiting artist Dylan Howard (Dylan Arthur Howard ), who gives fallen and rescued trees a second life through handcrafted furniture, mirrors, lamps, sculptures, and more.

Be sure to visit Dylan at Booth 106 and explore his collection at the Festival of Arts Fine Art Show, July 7 – September 3, 2026.

06/18/2026

The Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters recently welcomed 160 fifth-grade students from El Morro Elementary School and Top of the World Elementary School for a special educational

Congratulations to longtime Festival of Arts exhibitor Mitch Ridder on earning First Place for Best News Photo at the 20...
06/18/2026

Congratulations to longtime Festival of Arts exhibitor Mitch Ridder on earning First Place for Best News Photo at the 2026 Excellence in Journalism Awards presented by the Orange County Press Club last night! Orange County Press Club

His award-winning image captured a firefighting aircraft making a dramatic retardant drop over the Rancho Fire in Laguna Beach, documenting a pivotal moment during the emergency response.

We’re proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition. Join us in congratulating Mitch! 👏

In honor of this summer’s Pageant of the Masters production, “The Greatest of All Time”, we’ve started building the ulti...
06/13/2026

In honor of this summer’s Pageant of the Masters production, “The Greatest of All Time”, we’ve started building the ultimate art history all-star team. 🏆🎨

You can only add 3 more artists to the roster. Who are you drafting? 👇

📍 Laguna Beach, CA
📅 July 9 – September 4, 2026
🎟 Tickets on sale now

About last night... 😎🖼️🍷 Festival of Arts and Casa Romantica | Arts Destination members gathered for an exclusive first ...
06/12/2026

About last night... 😎🖼️🍷 Festival of Arts and Casa Romantica | Arts Destination members gathered for an exclusive first look at “Through the Decades: Artists That Shaped the Festival of Arts,” a special exhibition featuring works from the Festival of Arts Permanent Art Collection.

From founding artists to contemporary favorites, the exhibition celebrates the creative legacy that has helped shape Laguna Beach for generations.

🎨 On view at Casa Romantica
📅 June 12 – September 6

06/10/2026

The Festival of Arts Fine Art Show returns July 7 – September 3. Come see why this Laguna Beach tradition has inspired generations of art lovers.

We’re excited to partner with  to share a special selection of works from the Festival of Arts Permanent Art Collection....
06/08/2026

We’re excited to partner with to share a special selection of works from the Festival of Arts Permanent Art Collection.

Opening this Friday, “Through the Decades: Artists That Shaped the Festival of Arts” offers a rare opportunity to experience more than a century of Laguna Beach art history through works by Festival founders, Pageant pioneers, and generations of artists who helped shape our community’s creative legacy.

Featured here is “The Bathers, Laguna Beach” (1932) by John H. Hinchman, founder of the Festival of Arts. Created the same year the Festival began, the painting reflects the beauty of Laguna Beach that inspired Hinchman and helped spark a cultural tradition that continues today.

“Through the Decades: Artists That Shaped the Festival of Arts”
📍 Casa Romantica
📅 June 12 – September 6, 2026

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