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LAGUNA ART LOUNGE 1951 S . COAST HWY .; 916-802-4978 LAGUNAARTLOUNGE . COM Laguna Art Lounge features paintings by Sheila Olsen that are similar to her pieces seen on the Netflix TV show “ Dead To Me .” Showings are by appointment .
LAGUNA GALLERY OF CONTEMPORARY ART 611 S . COAST
HWY .; 949-677-8273 ; LGOCA . COM Artists from around the region and the globe — both emerging and midcareer — are showcased at Laguna Gallery of Contemporary Art . Paintings , sculpture , glass and metal pieces are among the diverse works that can be found on display .
LAS LAGUNA ART GALLERY 577 S . COAST HWY ., STE . A-1 949-505-0950 ; LASLAGUNAGALLERY . COM This fine art gallery brings together works from a wide variety of artists representing a broad spectrum of mediums , with open calls for art entries around different themes . Both online and in-gallery exhibits are presented at the gallery .
LCAD GALLERY : 347 OCEAN AVE . 949-376-6000 , EXT . 289 ; LCAD . EDU Laguna College of Art & Design aims to promote and support the local arts community by showcasing the works of students , faculty , guests and other artists of merit . The gallery has also often hosted local cultural and community events like an exhibit of the Laguna Bluebelt Coalition ’ s photo contest winners .
MAKER FINE ART 540 S . COAST HWY ., STE . 106 949-494-0900 ; MAKERFINEART . COM Showcasing contemporary fine art , this gallery displays original paintings in styles from abstract to figurative and landscapes as well as sculptures , glass and multimedia pieces by local artists and those from around the globe .
MANDALAS 949-497-2448 ; MANDALAS . COM Open by appointment ( address provided upon request ), the studio-gallery features the art of Paul Heussenstamm , who focuses his creative energies on the spiritual symbols of mandalas , meaning circles or centers . Mandalas carry different purposes , from aiding in focus or meditation to being tools in spiritual education . Workshops are sometimes offered .
MARLON HOLDEN FINE ART 360 S . COAST HWY . 949-715-3345 ; MARLONHOLDEN . COM The son of acclaimed musician Randy Holden and renowned artist Ruth Mayer , Marlon Holden uses photography to share the healing powers of Mother Nature . Finding solace in artistic expression while feeling isolated on a sailing trip around the globe — and later as a master merchant mariner — he continues to be inspired by the raw beauty of the great outdoors . The gallery was set to open around mid- June in a new space , a few doors down from the previous location .
MARTIN ROBERTS GALLERY 310 FOREST AVE . 949-497-1692 ; BIGTIMEART . COM Artist Martin Roberts and nature / scenery photographer Dan Witte ’ s pieces adorn the walls of the Martin Roberts Gallery . While Witte focuses on photography , Roberts ’ artistic creations begin with black-and-white photographs combined with acrylics , oils and watercolor paints , resulting in intricately detailed mixed media pieces .
NARRATIVE GALLERY 333 S . COAST HWY . 949-715-3082 ; NARRATIVE-GALLERY . COM Narrative Gallery features whimsical artwork by Theodor Seuss Geisel , aka Dr . Seuss , the beloved author of children ’ s books such as “ Green Eggs and Ham ” and “ The Lorax ,” as well as pieces by British artist Mackenzie Thorpe , Tom Everhart , Andy Warhol , Salvador Dali and others .
NATIONAL GALLERY OF FINE ART 218 FOREST AVE . 949-627-8232 ; NGFINEART . COM This gallerey displays many pieces by photographers who have shot for the iconic National Geographic magazine . The goal is to inspire conservation of natural resources and raise awareness about the environmental issues that threaten them . Peruse stunning pictures of wildlife and natural places around the globe .
PACIFIC EDGE GALLERY 540 S . COAST HWY ., STE . 112 949-494-0491 PACIFICEDGEGALLERY . COM Impressionist landscapes by Maria Bertran , who mostly paints on location ; realist “ LightScapes ” by Tom Swimm ; works by John Lennon and others fill the walls of Pacific Edge Gallery , which was founded over 30 years ago . The artists ’ pieces are found in collections around the globe .
PATRICK GUYTON GALLERY 266 FOREST AVE .; 949-715-0365 GUYTONFINEART . COM This gallery features works by Patrick Guyton , who combines Japanese leafing and Flemish glazing techniques in a contemporary style . Previously , he worked for legendary animator Chuck Jones as a background artist and cell painter .
PETER BLAKE GALLERY 435 OCEAN AVE .; 949-584-1224 PETERBLAKEGALLERY . COM Peter Blake Gallery is committed to presenting the best of contemporary and modern art , with a primary focus on West Coast minimalism and the California light and space movement , as well as a collection of important design from Bauhaus to modern . Open by appointment .
POP ART MASTERS GALLERY 220 FOREST AVE .; 949-715-0129 POPARTMASTERSGALLERY . COM This gallery brings together original and limited edition works by iconic pop artists ranging from Andy Warhol to Salvador Dali , Henri Matisse , Peter Max , James Rosenquist and more .
POSH GALLERIA 577 S . COAST HWY . 310-466-1789 ; POSHGALLERIA . COM From onyx lamps hand-carved in Mexico to animal sculptures handcarved from serpentine in Zimbabwe , as well as abstract wall art and photos of wildlife , beaches , mountains and locales from Laguna to Europe , this gallery has something for everyone and can custom size the art to fit your wall .
REDFERN GALLERY , THE 1540 S . COAST HWY ., STE . 103 949-497-3356 ; REDFERNGALLERY . COM Paintings by the likes of William Wendt adorn the walls of this fine art haven , which specializes in American impressionism with many works by California plein air artists of the early 1900s . the gallery also features bronze scultpures by Mark Rossi .
RUTH MAYER GALLERY : 380 S . COAST HWY .; 949-690-4145 ; RUTHMAYER . COM Artist Ruth Mayer , who passed away in 2023 , was known for her breathtaking depictions of cityscapes , but she transcended this signature style with an