Visit Laguna Beach announces the return of Passport to The Arts
Visit Laguna Beach has announced the return of Passport to the Arts, a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant arts community of Laguna Beach. For $29, Passport holders will gain one-time entry to three of the summer’s most anticipated art festivals: Art-A-Fair, Festival of Arts and Sawdust Art Festival. This special pass also includes one-time free parking at the Act V parking lot, located at 1900 Laguna Canyon Road, with convenient free trolley services to each venue.
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Festival of Arts – enjoy all three art festivals with the Passport to the Arts
Passport to the Arts is valid June 28 through September 1, 2024, and is available for purchase in-person at the ticket counters of Laguna Art-A-Fair, Festival of Arts and Sawdust Art Festival. With the Passport to the Arts, visitors can explore the works of more than 500 artists, enjoy more than 200 musical performances, participate in hands-on art workshops and attend dozens of special events and artist demonstrations.
Here’s a glimpse of what each festival offers:
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Art-A-Fair
Art-A-Fair:
June 28 – September 1
Location: 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach
Art-A-Fair invites art enthusiasts and visitors alike to experience a world of creativity and inspiration in a peaceful garden setting. This year’s festival showcases an impressive array of artworks from more than 115 award-winning fine artists and artisans, including oil paintings, watercolors, acrylics, drawings, photography, digital art, mixed media, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, glass and wood. Stroll through the expansive outdoor covered space, surrounded by natural beauty and breathtaking works of art. Festivalgoers can also take part in creative workshops and enjoy great food, drinks and live music.
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Sawdust Art & Craft Festival
Sawdust Art & Craft Festival:
June 28 – September 1
Location: 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach
The Sawdust Art & Craft Festival is dedicated to promoting local art and educating the public. This non-profit organization hosts two major annual events and offers year-round art classes and workshops. During the summer festival, visitors can explore a handcrafted village featuring more than 200 local artists, live entertainment on three stages, artist demonstrations and hands-on workshops.
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Festival of the Arts
Festival of the Arts:
July 3 – August 30
Location: 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach
Set in a beautiful open-air gallery, this highly acclaimed juried fine art show features the work of more than 100 award-winning Orange County artists. The Festival showcases a variety of mediums and artwork styles for avid collectors and festivalgoers to browse and purchase directly from the artists. In addition to the artwork on display, visitors can enjoy art demonstrations, live music, opportunities to meet the artists, special events, art classes and more.
Pageant of the Masters is excluded from the Passport to the Arts.
For more information about Pageant of the Masters and to purchase tickets, click here.
For more information about Passport for the Arts and other Laguna Beach events, click here.
