The Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach is pleased to announce the opening of its latest off-site exhibition at foaSOUTH, Magical Moments: Suspensions of Time, now on view through January 12, 2026. The exhibit investigates how still life and landscape genres can reframe everyday subjects into experiences that feel dreamlike, meditative, and timeless. Through realistic representations of objects and scenes, Magical Moments highlights how the familiar can be transformed into something extraordinary, offering viewers moments of pause where the ordinary becomes otherworldly.

The exhibition features works by esteemed Festival of Arts exhibitors and selections from the Festival’s Permanent Art Collection. Highlights include Robert A. Hansen’s “Mayan Vendors from Yucatan Passages Portfolio” (1994–2004) and “Winter Fog from Yucatan Passages Portfolio” (1994–2004); Sharon Hutchison’s “Arise” (2023) and “Veiled Light” (2023); Elizabeth McGhee’s “On the Rag” (2018) and “Tiny Tears” (2023); and David Milton’s “An American Flag in New England” (2013) and “Hollywood and Vine” (2023). Additional works on display include Michael Ward’s “Absorb” (2021) and “Moving Day” (2019); Marc Whitney’s “Teacup” (c. 1996); and Michaela Yoro’s “Brian and Friends” (2022) and “Trader Joe’s Run” (2023).

The public is invited to a special artist reception on Thursday, November 6, 2025, as part of First Thursdays Art Walk. Attendees can meet the artists, explore the exhibition, and enjoy an evening celebrating creativity and community.

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.