Festival of Arts Returns July 5 with 120 Artists for 90th Anniversary
Preview Fourteen of the Festival’s First-Time Artists at the “Fresh Faces” Exhibit in foaSOUTH April 15 – June 23
Celebrating Contributions of Women Artists Over 90 Years
In celebration of our 90th anniversary, we've cracked open our archives to highlight some major historical moments.
2022
2022 Festival of Arts Celebrates 90 Years of Art
Festival Receives $100,000 Grant
Grant received from Orange County 5th District Arts-Related Grant Relief Program
Dagmar Chaplin at foaSOUTH
Dagmar Chaplin: Artifacts and Fiction on Display Feb 1 – April 15
Pageant Casting Call January 14-16
Can you stand still for 90-seconds? Pageant seeks volunteers for 2022 show
Artists on Artists: Mike Tauber
A conversation with exhibiting Festival of Arts artists Kate Cohen and Mike Tauber. Filmed live at the Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach, CA on January 7, 2022. Related Videos
Artists on Artists: Bruce Burr
A conversation with exhibiting Festival of Arts artists Kate Cohen and Bruce Burr. Filmed live at foaSOUTH in Laguna Beach, CA on November 4, 2021. Related Videos
Artists on Artists: Evans
A conversation with exhibiting Festival of Arts artists Kate Cohen and Katlin Evans. Filmed live at foaSOUTH in Laguna Beach, CA on December 2, 2021. Related Videos
Win a Pageant Walk-on-Role this Giving Tuesday
Donate $50 or more before December 7 for a chance to win the role of a lifetime!
Spotlight: Pat Sparkuhl
A kaleidoscope of international art becomes a passport to distant lands in 2022.
Pageant 2022 Theme “Wonderful World”
A kaleidoscope of international art becomes a passport to distant lands in 2022.
Festival Mourns the Passing of Longtime Board Member
It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of longtime Board Member Robert (Bob) Moffett.
Purchase Pageant Memorabilia from “The Bizarre Bazaar”
Yard Sale of Props, Costumes, Artwork, and More Saturday, November 27
Artists on Artists Series at foaSOUTH
Hosted the first Thursday of each month, Artists on Artists pairs a local, established artist with artist Kate Cohen for a lively, intimate discussion about art.
Events: Celebrity Benefit 2021
At the 2021 Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters Celebrity Benefit, conguero legend Poncho Sanchez put on an amazing concert and had everyone up and dancing in the aisles. 2020's virtual gala hosts, Dave Foley and Tony Guerrero returned to host the in-person event in 2021 and introduce this summer's Pageant [...]
Mailbag
August 25, 2021 Dear Pageant People – I was fortunate enough to grow up in Orange County and have parents that thought it was important to expose their children to various forms of art and music, which included attendance at the Pageant of the Masters over the course of several years. One summer when [...]
Festival & Pageant Share Gratitude for a Season
"As we emerge from one of the most challenging periods our organization has endured, we are humbled and grateful for the support we've received."
Pageant Celebrates Milestones in 2021
Director Diane Challis Davy celebrates 25 years, 40 years for scriptwriter Dan Duling, and the 10th season for Richard Doyle as narrator.
Volvo Cars Supports the Arts
Sustainability and Creativity are the Front-Seat Drivers for the Festival and Volvo Cars Partnership