Since its inauguration in 1932, the Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach has been a community hub for local artists, granting a platform for creatives to share their work with both their peers and art enthusiasts alike. Having grown to serve artists throughout Orange County, the Festival recognizes the value of joining together larger communities through the power of the arts. 

Fresh Faces is the Festival of Arts’ annual spring exhibition celebrating the accomplishments and artwork of first-time exhibitors. Featuring eleven of the thirteen new artists participating in this summer’s Festival of Arts Fine Art Show, Fresh Faces 2026 showcases a diverse range of paintings, sculptures, and photography, with mediums spanning from watercolor to flameworked glass. The exhibition highlights the importance of progress, innovation, and fresh perspectives—both within the Festival and across the art world as a whole.

Artists represented in the exhibition include Torii Cooper, John Glass, Dylan Howard, Kayla Janes, Marie Lavallée, Gabrielle McLean, Marjan Rajaei, Leslie Anne Smith, Veronica Schmitt, Renae Wang, and Adam Whobrey.

The foaSOUTH gallery is part of the Festival’s commitment to providing year-round art experiences for the public. As a nonprofit organization, the Festival of Arts supports the arts in and about Laguna Beach through exhibitions, scholarships, and educational programs.