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Festival President David Perry began the meeting reporting on the 2022 season for both the Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters . After his opening remarks , Perry presented a video that captured the 2022 season and the Festival ’ s ninetieth anniversary . The video featured the fine art show , the Junior Art Exhibit , art education programs , special events , and Pageant of the Masters .
Perry introduced the 2022 Board of Directors and welcomed Vice President Wayne Beglin to the podium to introduce the Festival and Pageant ’ s management team , including the newly appointed Director of Safety and Security , Michael Miller .
Perry then reflected on the 2022 season in his President ’ s Report , which he described as “ running on all cylinders .” Perry stated , “ The Festival is now in excellent financial condition and well positioned for future challenges . Sponsorships and donations increased , and Pageant ticket sales are nearing pre-pandemic numbers .” He also noted the 2022 summer program included a full schedule of art education instruction , special events , and daily live entertainment . The art exhibit once again proved just how talented Orange County artists are and Perry highlighted the Festival ’ s 90th anniversary celebration in collaboration with the City of Laguna Beach . “ The City of Laguna Beach and the County of Orange honored us with proclamations . The ninetieth anniversary took on a special meaning of resiliency , community pride , and artistic endeavor .”
Perry then welcomed Fred Sattler to share the 2022 Treasure Report . The 2021 / 2022 year was finally a return to normalcy after a few challenging years , according to Treasurer Fred Sattler , who presented the unaudited annual financial report . Sattler reported unaudited revenues of roughly $ 10.9 million , and expenses $ 8.5 million , resulting in a net income of about $ 2.4 million . 2022 unaudited Festival of Arts net assets were reported at $ 11.6 million with liabilities at $. 5 million , resulting in net assets at $ 11 million .
Board member Pat Kollenda proudly announced that the Festival of Arts has awarded over $ 3.5 million to local students . This past year , the Festival made some changes to the scholarship program , granting larger scholarship packages to fewer applicants to better offset the high cost of college . Five students were awarded first-year scholarships of $ 20,000 each for a total of $ 100,000 . Each recipient will be granted $ 5,000 per year over a four-year period . Scholarships were awarded in film , theater , visual arts , and writing . The average first-year recipient ’ s high school GPA was 3.88 . A total of fourteen applicants applied in fifteen areas . Kollenda then welcomed former scholarship recipient and current Pageant of the Masters Director , Diane Challis Davy to the podium .
Pageant Director Diane Challis Davy presented a slideshow of artwork to be presented in next summer ’ s Pageant of the Masters , which is celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2023 . The production of “ Art Colony : In the Company of Artists ,” will acknowledge the deep connections and memorable stories of artists assisting one another throughout the world and throughout history . Audiences can expect to see artworks such as “ Alone and Together ( Under the Freeway )” by Chicano artist David Botello , “ Lift Every Voice and Sing ” by African American sculptor Augusta Savage , and Native American paintings by Bert Geer Phillips . Also featured are artworks by French artists Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec , Danish painter Michael Ancher , Italian sculptor Luca della Robbia and paintings by Laguna Beach artist Roger Kuntz .
Pageant Director Diane Challis Davy and Board member Pat Kollenda then presented long-time volunteers with Life Membership Awards , acknowledging each for their dedication and 15-year commitment to the Pageant of the Masters . Challis Davy recognized that the volunteers are the heart and soul of the Pageant ’ s success . The 15-year service memberships recognized were Elizabeth Canales ( Makeup ), Michele Kaplan ( Makeup ), Alan Perlmutter ( Wardrobe and Cast ), Gail Perlmutter ( Headpiece / Wardrobe and Cast ), Randy Ray ( Cast Area ), Tom Steinfeld ( Wardrobe ), Adrian Van Deudekom ( Cast ), and Lisa Wolter ( Makeup ).
Perry returned to the podium to recognize and congratulate employees for their years of service and commitment to the organization . Matt McKinnon ( Master Carpenter ) was recognized for 7 years of service , Dan Duling ( Pageant Script Writer ) and Meghan Perez ( Marketing / PR Coordinator ) were recognized for 10 years of service , David Marceau ( Pageant Set Construction Technician and Welder ) was recognized for 15 years of service , C . W . Keller ( Master Electrician for the Pageant ) was recognized for 20 years of service , and Caryn Werfelmann ( Guest Services Director ) was recognized for 30 years of service .
This year there was no need for a board election because the three incumbents ran unopposed . Reinstated to the Festival of Arts Board of Directors to serve new three-year terms are incumbents David Perry , Jeff Rovner and Fred Sattler . Also continuing on the board are Wayne Baglin , John Connolly , Ed Hanke , Pat Kollenda , Tom Lamb , and Anita Mangels . As a group , the board is committed to the Festival of Arts mission to support and promote the arts and arts education . celebrate THE SEASON
Join the Segerstrom Family at our traditional Tree Lighting
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NOVEMBER 17 • 7PM TOWN CENTER PARK Adjacent to The Westin South Coast Plaza
South Coast Plaza ’ s tree lighting features a magical performance by Orange County School of the Arts . Enjoy a celebration of the holidays with snow and a special visit from Santa . Admission is complimentary .
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