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world , I began to uncover lots of problems and challenges — both for artists and collectors ,” she explains . “ So I ’ m applying my background as an artist , state trooper , attorney , startup professional and operational / strategy expert at Nike to build a company that solves many of these problems . We have a full roadmap that we ’ re trying to execute and the gallery is just the tip of the iceberg .”
Having lived in big cities like Philadelphia and New York , the gallery features contemporary art with an urban lens , hoping to appeal to younger generations who haven ’ t started collecting art or don ’ t understand the appeal of collecting .
Alternating between solo shows and group exhibitions , a variety of artists are on display at this modern space , located downtown on Coast Highway across from Main Beach . ( soloshow . co )
Folklore Studio Since last summer , this contemporary gallery and community space has unveiled a number of unique showcases to “ tell the stories of artists who create from a place of deep connection with the earth , using natural materials and practices that are ancient and reverent ,” says owner Kelly Dye .
Dye splits her time between Laguna and Santa Fe , New Mexico , where she owns a lifestyle shop that inspired the local gallery . Artists currently on the roster include Stella Maria Baer , Alysha Colangeli , Meg Jorgenson , Emelie Richardson and Sean W . Spellman , with rotating exhibitions showcasing the creatives ’ works .
In addition to the artwork , Dye hopes to make this a gathering place for the community with special events that feature live music , collaborative dining sessions and even interactive art workshops , like one that allowed guests to dye their own apparel with indigo . ( folklorestudiolaguna . com )
Pop Art Masters Gallery
The name of this business — the Pop Art Masters Gallery — speaks for itself . Showcasing pop art masters that include Andy Warhol , Roy Lichtenstein , Keith Haring , Takashi Murakami and many more , the unique gallery also boasts an international variety of pop art . Works by other well-known artists including Salvador Dalí , Pablo Picasso , Claude Monet and Norman Rockwell are also presented at the gallery , which opened on South Coast Highway in 2022 .
“ The owner , Robin Liu , is from China and … travels around the world collecting art from everywhere — from New York , from France , from China , from Taiwan , Italy , from everywhere in the world ,” Dillow says .
With over 30 years of experience , Dillow has dedicated her life to managing and directing art galleries . Art exhibits change every month , but the gallery does not have events in the summer since that is the busiest time of the year for art sales . ( popartmastersgallery . com )
Bill Mack Gallery Right next door to the Pop Art Masters Gallery is the Bill Mack Gallery , which opened in 2023 , joining the original location in Las Vegas . The gallery is named after Bill Mack , a relief sculptor who works primarily in “ alto relief ,”
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