12 lagunabeachindy . com JULY 19 , 2024
Family Art Day Gets Wild at the Festival of Arts
By Clara Beard | LB Indy The Festival of Arts Family Art Day took a walk on the wild side last Sunday , July 14 . The event , tailored to entertain the entire family , featured an array of wildlife-themed art activities and encounters .
“ Family Art Day is getting a wild makeover this year ,” Festival of Arts Exhibits and Events Director Christine Georgantas said . “ We ’ re thrilled to introduce this brand new animal theme and offer a wider range of art experiences for families of all ages . It ’ ll be a fantastic way to explore the wonders of the animal kingdom through creative expression .”
Last Sunday , families from all over Orange County descended on the Festival grounds to participate in many of the interactive art activities and meet some exotic creatures .
The OC Reptile Zoo , Raptor Events and Priceless Pets Rescue were on site to educate kids and parents about a variety of animal life , from exotic alligators to adoptable puppies .
The OC Beekeepers Association was in attendance to teach participants about the importance bees play in our ecosystem and Laguna Beach Police Department ’ s peer support K-9 Cooper also made an appearance .
In the Festival ’ s Art Center , families participated in hands-on , animal-inspired activities . Bowers Museum will host a special animal anime sculpting class in conjunction with its current exhibition , “ Asian Comics : Evolution of an Art Form .” Family Art Day was free with Festival admission . Children five and under receive free admission to the Festival of Arts all summer .
Clockwise from top : A performer with the Orange County Aerial Arts takes center stage at the Festival grounds ; Kids stop by the OC Beekeepers Association booth to learn about how bees contribute to the ecosystem ; Bowers Museum hosts a special animal anime sculpting class in conjunction with their current exhibition , ‘ Asian Comics : Evolution of an Art Form ”; Becca Walls with Priceless Pets , a Costa Mesa-based no kill animal shelter , holds an adoptable dog and Raptor Events animal trainer Ellie Mox shows off a spectacled owl during Family Art Day . Clara Beard / LB Indy