Current EXHIBITS


10 Year Retrospective’ the gallery at Oc camera

Laguna Hills, CA


About

The Gallery at OC Camera was created at the new experience store location to exhibit the works of local photographers and fine art photographers who seek a unique environment to showcase their visual art. The Gallery features rotating work by established and up-and-coming photographers.

The Gallery is open six days a week at 23052 Lake Forest Drive Suite D-1 in Laguna Hills.

The public is invited to attend the artist reception on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.

CLICK HERE for more information


upcoming events

Opening Day & Show Dates

April 22nd to May 22nd, 2024


Open MON-Sat

Artist Reception

May 11th, 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM


Location

Address:

OC Camera
23052 Lake Forest Dr, Ste #D-1
Laguna Hills, CA 92653

Directions

Hours:

Monday - Saturday, 10 AM - 6:00 PM
* Closed Sunday

 
 

UPCOMING EXHIBITS


57th Annual Newport Beach Art Exhibition

Newport Beach, CA


About

The 57th Annual Newport Beach Art Exhibition presents an opportunity for artists to show and sell their artwork to the public in a one-day exhibit.

The annual exhibition features recently created works in various mediums, including oils and acrylics, pastels, watercolor, charcoal, pen and ink, sculpture, photography, and mixed media.

The 2024 Newport Beach Art Exhibition will be on Saturday, June 29, 2024 and will be held at the Newport Beach Civic Center.


Upcoming Events

Opening Day & Show Dates

Saturday, June 29th, 2024

One-Day Only!

Awards Reception

Saturday, June 29th, 2024 at 4:30 PM


Location

Address:

100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660

Directions

Hours:

Saturday, 1 PM - 6:00 PM
* Awards Reception at 4:30 PM

 
 

2024 Festival of Arts & Pageant of the Masters

Laguna Beach, CA


About

As one of the nation’s oldest and most highly acclaimed juried fine art shows, the Laguna Beach Festival of Arts has offered a breathtaking showcase for artists and art lovers for over 90 years.

Set in a beautiful open-air gallery, this renowned art exhibit features the work of over 100 award-winning Orange County artists. From paintings, glass, ceramics, photography and more, the Festival showcases a variety of mediums and artwork styles for avid collectors and festivalgoers to browse and purchase directly from the artists.

The Festival of Arts fine art show runs concurrently with the world famous presentation of the Pageant of the Masters.

Tickets for the Pageant can be purchased HERE


Upcoming Events

Opening Day and Show Dates

July 3rd to August 30th, 2o24


Open Daily


VIP Preview Night

July 2nd, 2o24


location

Address:

650 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Directions

Hours:

Monday - Thursday, 4PM - 11:30PM
Friday - Sunday, 10AM - 11:30PM

*early closing at 1PM on August 26th for Special Event

 







Christopher Allwine

b. Los Angeles, CA

Lives and works in Orange County, CA











selected solo exhibitions




2024 10-Year Retrospective, OC Camera Gallery, Laguna Hills CA

2023 Community Focus Space Featured Artist at John Wayne Airport - Orange County, Santa Ana CA

2015 First Thursday Art Walk - Wyland Studio Gallery, Laguna Beach CA




Selected Group Exhibitions




2024 The Festival of Arts / Pageant of the Masters, Laguna Beach CA (Upcoming)

2024 57th Annual Newport Beach Art Exhibition, Newport Beach CA (Upcoming)

2023 The Festival of Arts / Pageant of the Masters, Laguna Beach CA

2023 A Coastal Journey, The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel, Dana Point CA

2023 ‘The Gathering’ A Celebration of Laguna’s Hippie History, Laguna Beach CA

2023 Juried Fine Art Exhibition, Laguna Beach City Hall, Laguna Beach CA

2022 The Festival of Arts / Pageant of the Masters, Laguna Beach CA

2022 Art That’s Small At City Hall, Laguna Beach City Hall, Laguna Beach CA

2021 The Festival of Arts / Pageant of the Masters, Laguna Beach CA

2021 Festival of Arts Exhibit, The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel, Dana Point CA

2020 The Festival of Arts / Pageant of the Masters, Laguna Beach CA (Postponed; COVID-19)

2019 The Festival of Arts / Pageant of the Masters, Laguna Beach CA

2017 Young Guns, FOA South Gallery, Laguna Beach CA

2017 Patron Picks, Festival of Arts Wells Fargo Gallery, Laguna Beach CA

2016 The Festival of Arts / Pageant of the Masters, Laguna Beach CA

2016 First Thursdays Art Walk - Hugo Rivera Gallery, Laguna Beach CA

2015 The Festival of Arts / Pageant of the Masters, Laguna Beach CA

2015 Sawdust Art Festival Winter Fantasy, Laguna Beach CA

2015 Artopia: Presented by OC Weekly, Anaheim, CA

2014 Laguna Art-A-Fair Festival, Laguna Beach CA

2014 Sawdust Art Festival Winter Fantasy, Laguna Beach CA

2014 Orange County Fair, Costa Mesa CA

2013 Fall Juried Show, San Clemente Art Association, San Clemente CA



Selected Awards And Recognitions



2022 California Relief Fund for Artists Grant Recipient, YBCA and California Arts Council, Sacramento CA

2022 Enrichment Grant Recipient, The Artist Fund at Festival of Arts, Laguna Beach CA

2014 1st Place - Orange County Fair Photography Competition, Costa Mesa CA

2013 People’s Choice Award - Fall Juried Show, San Clemente CA



Publications / News



2022 The Festival of Arts - Laguna’s ‘Intellectual Carnival’ - Celebrates 90 Years of Creativity, Stu News Laguna, 7/5

2019 Festival of Arts Showcases Top Artists at Laguna Beach Exhibit, Patch Media, 7/6

2015 Artists Of All Variety Stand Out At Festival, Orange County Register, 8/20

2015 Where To Start? Try These 12 Artists, Los Angeles Times, 7/4