Laguna Beach Visitors Guide 2009-2010 - (Page 16) FEATURE PG 16 laguna IS ART Pageant of the Masters Makeup for “Living Pictures” COURTESY PAGEANT OF THE MASTERS LAGUNA BEACH BEGAN WITH MODEST ROOTS AS A SMALL ART ENCLAVE AND HAS EVOLVED INTO A WORLD-RENOWNED DESTINATION FOR ART MASTERWORKS, FESTIVALS AND GALLERIES. perfect example of great beauty inspiring great art, Laguna Beach’s natural allure has attracted artists since it became a popular seaside vacation destination in the late 19th century. As word spread throughout the art world about the small, picturesque town and its growing market for artwork driven by vacationers, artists continued to flock to its shores. Within a few years, an art colony was born. In 1918, local artists established the Laguna Art Association to promote and support the town’s artistic endeavors. The same year, the town’s first gallery opened, which is now the respected Laguna Art Museum. More A FOR MORE INFO LOGON TO www.lagunabeachinfo.com http://www.lagunabeachinfo.com
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