In 1932, during the height of the Great Depression, the artists of Laguna Beach were looking for a way to lift the community spirits and promote their artwork. The answer was a weeklong summer art fair­the Festival of Arts. Since its humble beginnings, the Festival of Arts has matured into a world-renowned cultural institution famous for its summer juried fine art exhibition and the Pageant of the Masters. This top-rated art show features original artwork by over 140 of the area's most accomplished artist in a beautiful open-air gallery setting. Find affordable and unique works of art perfect for your home or business. Plus, enjoy complimentary art workshops, tours and a variety of special events.

The Festival’s mission is to promote, produce, and sponsor events and activities that encourage the appreciation, study, and performance of the arts. In addition to the summertime shows, the Festival of Arts conducts year-round arts education workshops, seminars, lectures and special events. Through its Foundation, the Festival awards over $100,000 annually in art scholarships and grants to local students and art organizations.