DECEMBER 2022 / JANUARY 2023 ASSEMBLING THE LOCAL AESTHETIC

“ Mrs . Rothchild Goes Bananas ” by Helen Weld in the “ People & Places ” exhibit at Active Culture

FOASOUTH Even in the wintertime , Festival of Arts is celebrated in Laguna . At the organization ’ s off-site exhibit space at Active Culture , “ People & Places ” will hang through Jan . 15 , 2023 , presenting paintings , photos and mixed media pieces , all from the festival ’ s permanent art collection . ( 949-497- 6582 ; foapom . com )

JOANNE ARTMAN GALLERY In the solo show “ Real Good Thing ,” Greg Miller ’ s pieces reconstruct midcentury American themes into modern juxtapositions . Through December , view paintings with found pieces , phrases and pop culture , featuring storytelling and artistic expression . ( 949- 510-5481 ; joanneartmangallery . com )

LCAD GALLERY In “ Design at Work / Alumni Stories ,” graduates from Laguna College of Art & Design ’ s graphic design and digital media programs present both professional projects and prototypes that reveal the design process , from concept and research to application , in a variety of industries . ( 949-376-6000 ; lcad . edu )

PACIFIC EDGE GALLERY New oil paintings by Laguna resident Maria Bertrán will be on display through the end of the year at Pacific Edge Gallery . Created on linen , these colorful pieces depict the stunning natural light and

sprawling landscapes of European destinations like Provence , France ; Mallorca ; the Swiss Alps and more . ( 949-494-0491 ; pacificedgegallery . com )

SUE GREENWOOD FINE ART A dual show between Glenn Ness and Bradford Salamon is on display through Jan . 10 , 2023 , with new works . Ness , who paints to tell stories , focuses on urban streetscapes and interior scenes , cafes and backyard pools , both with and without figures , while Salamon often highlights objects ranging from bottles and cans to vehicles , typewriters , snacks and more . ( 949-494-0669 ; suegreenwoodfineart . com )

VANESSA ROTHE FINE ART Take a trip with “ Le Voyage ,” a local show celebrating the art of travel through Dec . 30 . Paintings will showcase stunning destinations , from the Italian countryside and French Riviera to New York cityscapes and scenes from the American West . ( 949-280-1555 ; vanessarothefineart . com ) g

COURTESY OF FESTIVAL OF ARTS