Events

A painting of a body of water with a birthday party.

Undercurrents

LCAD MFA x LAM: UNDERCURRENTS

February 13, 2026 —May 6, 2026

Public Reception
May 22, 2026 | 5—9:00 pm

A digital painting of woods and a bird.

Spring Open House 2026

We are inviting you to LCAD’s campus to explore the College’s programs, faculty, and to answer all of your questions.

March 1st, 2026, 11am-3pm

An illustration of a person eating pizza

No Margins

RECEPTION
February 5th, 6:00PM–9:00PM

EXHIBITION DATES
February 5th, 2026 – March 22nd, 2026

A sketch of a man in different poses.

Figure Drawing Community Education Course

Saturday, February 14th – April 25th, 2026

Laguna College of Art + Design Main Campus, Studio 10

Creativity Flow Speaker Series

Creativity Flow Speaker Series

Creativity Flow Speaker Series Will Return  Soon!

An image of a person with a headpiece surrounded by a bubble and white birds.

Other Skies Tell Other Stories

December 4th, 2025 – January 18th, 2026
OPENING RECEPTION: December 4th, 6:00PM–9:00PM

A photo of two sttudents at an art market booth.

Student Art Market

LCAD Student Art Market

November 21st + 22nd, 2025
10:00AM – 3:00 PM

Fall Open House 2025

We are inviting you to LCAD’s campus to explore the College’s programs, faculty, and to answer all of your questions.

A group of students posing at game jam.

Save the Date for LCAD’s Annual Game Jam

Save the Date for LCAD’s Annual Game Jam`
Register Now to Reserve Your Spot!

A close-up image of blue lit stripes.

Listen Louder

October 2nd – November 16th, 2025 

ARTIST RECEPTION: September 3rd, 6:00PM–9:00PM 

A collaboration between LCAD Gallery and Laguna Art Museum.

A collage of several different paintings of faces.

HEADS

September 4th – 21st, 2025 

OPENING RECEPTION: September 3rd, 6:00PM–9:00PM 

A collaboration between ArtDivision and LCAD Gallery.

Portrait Painting Course

Saturday, February 14th – April 25th, 2026

Laguna College of Art + Design
Main Campus, Studio 9 (MC 9)
2222 Laguna Canyon Rd.
Laguna Beach, CA. 92651

Lightbox 2025

Come See Us

October 24 – 26

National Portfolio Day 2025

Date: Saturday, November 9th
Time: Noon – 4 PM
Location: Westin Bayview San Diego, 400 W. Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101

Painting Exploration Community Education Course

Saturday, February 14th – April 25th, 2026

Laguna College of Art + Design
Main Campus, Studio 9 (MC 9)
2222 Laguna Canyon Rd.
Laguna Beach, CA. 92651

14th ANNUAL LAGUNA BLUEBELT PHOTO EXHIBITION

Reception: August 7th, Thursday 6-9PM
Exhibition Dates: August 7th – August 17th

A painting of a woman with short black hair standing in a kitchen.

Memories of Now
LCAD MFA Exhibition

Opening Reception: May 16th, 2025, 5:30pm – 9:30pm
Exhibition Dates: April 15th – September 14th, 2025

An illustration of the cards in Alice and Wonderland painting the roses red.

Process + Production

Opening Reception: March 6th, 6pm – 9pm
Exhibition Dates: March 6th – March 23rd, 2025

Adventures from the Wild

Opening Reception: February 6th, 6pm – 9pm
Exhibition Dates: February 6th – February 23rd, 2025

A graphic with sketches.

LCAD Virtual Portfolio Workshop

Crafting your art portfolio: Insight from LCAD’s Admissions Team

Spring Open House 2025

Sunday, March 2nd, 2025
11am – 3pm

A collage of three paintings by the three featured artists.

ALTERNATE HISTORIES EXHIBITION

Opening Reception: December 5th, 6pm – 9pm
Exhibition Dates: December 5th, 2024 – January 19th, 2025

A cream colored square with the words “Art Market” and an image of a student and table with art on it.

Student Art Market

Friday, November 8th, 2024
Saturday, November 9th, 2024
10:00AM – 3:00 PM

A photograph of blue sea kelp.

Oriana Poindexter: Blue Forest Portraits

Opening Reception: November 7th, 6pm – 9pm
Exhibition Dates: November 7th – November 24th, 2024

A graphic with pink, purple, and blue palm trees and shapes.

Lightbox 2024

Come see us at Lightbox Expo 2024!
October 25th – 27th, 2024

An illustration of black, white, and orange flowers and the words “Fall Open House”.

Fall Open House 2024

Sunday, November 3rd, 2024
11am – 3pm

A digital painting of a procession of people riding elephants.

9B COLLECTIVE STUDIO: WORLDS UNSEEN

Opening Reception: October 3rd, 6pm – 9pm
Exhibition Dates: October 3rd – October 27th, 2024

A watercolor painting of the Laguna Beach Lifeguard Tower.

Watercolor Community Education Course

Saturday, February 7th – March 21st, 2026

Laguna College of Art + Design
Main Campus, Studio 6 (MC 6)
2222 Laguna Canyon Rd.
Laguna Beach, CA. 92651

PROVENANCE Auction + Exhibition

Exhibition + Auction
September 5 – 15, 2024

Laguna Bluebelt Photo Exhibition 2024

Opening Reception
August 1st, 6pm – 9pm

Emerging Masters 2024

This diverse and impressive group exhibition features artwork by the most recent graduating students from LCAD’s Masters of Fine Arts programs in Drawing and Painting. The

BFA Fine Arts Exhibition 2024

This group exhibition features paintings, drawings, and sculptures, each one a testament to the dedication and creativity of our graduating seniors in the Drawing + Painting program.

Reflections of Resilience: LCAD MFA Exhibition

This exhibition features artwork by the 2024 Master of Fine Art graduates from Laguna College of Art+Design.

Student Art Market

Please join us for the LCAD Student Art Market on our historic Main Campus.

49th Annual Color It Orange Exhibition

Laguna College of Art + Design is proud to present the 49th Annual COLOR IT ORANGE exhibition.

Spring Open House 2024

We are inviting you to LCAD’s campus to explore the College’s programs, faculty, and answer all of your questions.

LCAD Inaugural Permanent Collection Exhibition

Join us in celebrating our Inaugural Permanent Collection
Exhibition, a testament to the dedication and creativity of our
alumni.

Distinguished Speaker
Kazu Hiro

Amazing super realist sculptor, Kazu Hiro will be speaking about his work.

Distinguished Speaker Aleah Chapin

Laguna College of Art + Design is proud to present a guest lecture by distinguished artist, Aleah Chapin.

Open House: Fall 2023

Get a taste of what LCAD has to offer.

Cristopher Cichocki: Primordial Water

Laguna College of Art + Design’s Gallery is proud to present a solo exhibition of multidisciplinary artist Cristopher Cichocki.

Spring Saturday Short Pose Workshops

Saturday, January 24th – May 2nd, 2026
9am – 2pm

Laguna College of Art + Design Main Campus, Studio 8

Spring Friday Long Pose Workshops

Friday, January 30th – May 1st, 2026
6pm – 10pm

Laguna College of Art + Design
Main Campus, Studio 7 (MC7)
2222 Laguna Canyon Rd.
Laguna Beach, CA. 92651

Portfolio Development

James Strombotne

Laguna College of Art + Design’s Gallery is proud to present a selection of paintings from the captivating world of James Strombotne.

Graduates 2023

12TH ANNUAL LAGUNA BLUEBELT PHOTO EXHIBITION

Celebrate Laguna’s Marine Protected Areas

Emerging Masters 2023

Laguna College of Art + Design is proud to present Emerging Masters 2023.

Pacific Current MFA Thesis Exhibition

Laguna College of Art + Design is pleased to present Pacific Current.

Outlook/Insight: The LCAD Effect

A sampling of the artwork of the 2023 Master of Fine Art graduates.