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  Laguna College of Art + Design announced Sofia Pfanner received the 2023 Trustee Choice Award. LCAD Board of Trustees purchased her painting titled “Shadow Self” to include in the college’s permanent collection. Pfanner received her LCAD BFA in Illustration in the May, 2023 Commencement ceremony under the guidance of Michael Savas, Chair of Illustration. … SOFIA PFANNER RECEIVES 2023 LCAD TRUSTEE CHOICE AWARD Read More »...

Monday, July 10th-Thursday, August 3rd 8AM-Noon | Monday-Thursday Tuition: $750 4-week summer program   Thursday, August 3rd will be an Open House highlighting student work from the Pre-College program. Get a head start on your art + design education. We offer summer courses that enable prospective students to explore the foundations of LCAD’s curriculum, build … PRE-COLLEGE SUMMER 2023 Read More »...

  Monday, July 10th-Thursday, August 3rd 8AM-Noon | Monday-Thursday Tuition: $750 4-week summer program Thursday, August 3rd will be an Open House highlighting student work from the Pre-College program.   Get a head start on your art + design education.   We offer summer courses that enable prospective students to explore the foundations of LCAD’s … PRE- COLLEGE SUMMER 2023 Read More »...

Exhibition Start / End: February 2, 2023 to March 19, 2023   Reception Date: February 2, 2023 – 6:00pm   WORKS FROM THE L.A. TIMES OPINION COLLECTION FEBRUARY 2- MARCH 19, 2023 OPENING RECEPTION: FEBRUARY 2ND, 6:00PM-9:00PM Susan Tibbles is one of those rare individuals whose work bridges the gap between Fine Art and Illustration. Her … PEEP SHOW | SUSAN TIBBLES Read More »...

PACIFIC CURRENT MFA THESIS EXHIBITION JUNE 1-25, 2023 OPENING RECEPTION: JUNE 1ST, 6PM-9PM   Laguna College of Art + Design (LCAD) is pleased to present Pacific Current. Artwork by the 2023 graduates from LCAD’s Masters of Fine Arts programs in Drawing and Painting. This impressive exhibition acknowledges the refreshing surge of talent, creativity, and drive … Pacific Current General Thesis Exhibition Read More »...

Exhibition Start / End: April 6, 2023 to May 20, 2023 Reception Date: April 6, 2023 – 6:00pm at the Laguna Art Museum Free Evening Viewing on April 6th, 2023 – 6-9PM Panel Discussion with the Artists: May 20th, 2023 6-9PM   This exhibition is a sampling of the artwork of the 2023 Master of Fine Art graduates … OUTLOOK/INSIGHT: THE LCAD EFFECT Read More »...

On Sunday, March 5th, 2023, Laguna College of Art + Design’s (LCAD) Open House: Spring 2023 will offer prospective students an opportunity to meet with LCAD faculty and staff, and include individual presentations for our BFA programs in Animation/Experimental Animation, Design + Digital Media, Drawing and Painting, Entertainment Design, Game Art and Illustration; as well as presentations on admissions, the … Open House 2023 Read More »...

Exhibition Start / End: January 14, 2023 to March 10, 2023 This group exhibition kicks off the 23rd year of this century with recent artwork by Master of Fine Arts students from Laguna College of Art+Design. The new year is a time to reflect on how we got here and make choices on where we are headed. … LCAD MFA EXHIBIT AT LAGUNA BEACH CITY HALL: 2023 ANDME Read More »...

Please join us on Thursday, August 3rd, from 10AM to Noon for the Pre-College 2023 closing reception. The closing reception will allow students to showcase their work for family and friends. Refreshments will be provided.   Visual Communications Big Bend Campus 2825 Laguna Canyon Road Laguna Beach, CA 92651   Fine Arts 2222 Laguna Canyon … Laguna College of Art + Design Pre-College Closing Reception 2023 Read More »...

Laguna College of Art + Design’s Gallery is proud to present a selection of paintings from the captivating world of James Strombotne, a masterfully imaginative artist whose career spans several decades and has left an indelible mark on the art world. With over 100 solo exhibitions and 14 retrospectives, Strombotne’s vision has been recognized globally, … James Strombotne Read More »...

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David Vargo, Assistant Professor of Illustration at Laguna College of Art + Design, shares his truly inspiring story. Growing up in a poor family in a poor part of the United States, he joined the Marine Corps at the age of 17, where he created a strong bond with his fellow marines. When he got … From the Military to the Arts Read More »...

  EMERGING MASTERS 2023 JULY 6 – 23, 2023 RECEPTION: THURSDAY, JULY 6TH | 6:00PM-9:00PM   Laguna College of Art + Design (LCAD) is proud to present Emerging Masters 2023. This diverse and impressive group exhibition features artwork by graduate students from LCAD’s Masters of Fine Arts programs in Drawing and Painting. These creative and … EMERGING MASTERS 2023 Read More »...

The LCAD community and the public are invited to attend an artist slideshow lecture and Q&A session with distinguished artist, F. Scott Hess. Hess is an American painter and conceptual artist. He has described himself as a “reluctant realist” whose work is nevertheless grounded in Old Master craft and the representation of observed detail. Hess … DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER F. SCOTT HESS Read More »...

Heidi Rueff Underwood, LCAD Graphic Design + Digital Media Alumna     Heidi Rueff Underwood is an LCAD Graphic Design + Digital Media Alumna, as well as the former Creative Director for Virgin Orbit. Heidi’s work truly shows the importance and impact of design on the world, as she explains how her design supports aerospace … DESIGNING FOR SPACE Read More »...

  Exhibition Start / End: April 6, 2023 to April 23, 2023 Reception Date: April 6, 2023 – 6:00pm   Laguna College of Art + Design is proud to present the 48th Annual COLOR IT ORANGE exhibition, showcasing a variety of original works from Orange County high school students. Color it Orange is one of the longest … 48TH ANNUAL COLOR IT ORANGE / HIGH SCHOOL EXHIBITION Read More »...

Exhibition Start / End: May 4, 2023 to May 21, 2023 Reception Date: May 4, 2023 – 6:00pm   Laguna College of Art + Design’s (LCAD) undergraduate Fine Arts department is thrilled to showcase the outstanding talents of its senior BFA students with the 2023 BFA Fine Arts Exhibition. This group exhibition features paintings, drawings, and sculptures, … 2023 BFA FINE ARTS EXHIBITION Read More »...

AUGUST 3 – 20, 2023 OPENING RECEPTION: AUGUST 3RD, 6PM-9PM   Laguna College of Art + Design’s Gallery is proud to present original photography from the Laguna Bluebelt’s 12th annual photo contest winners, celebrating Laguna’s Marine Protected (MPA) and their diversity. This exhibition is comprised of professional and amateur photos that capture the natural beauty … 12TH ANNUAL LAGUNA BLUEBELT PHOTO EXHIBITION Read More »...