Pageant of the Masters 2023

The Pageant of the Masters is a 90-minute theatrical performance where famous works of art are brought to life onstage. A live narrator guides the audience through the story of each piece, complete with music by a full orchestra. The Festival of Arts Fine Art Show features works for sale by 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.

Getting ready to go.

In 2023 as the Pageant of the Masters celebrates the 90th anniversary of the first presentation of “living pictures” at the Festival of Arts. ART COLONY: IN THE COMPANY OF ARTISTS acknowledges the deep connections of the Festival and Pageant to the early artists who settled in Laguna Beach. It also feature other memorable stories of artists assisting one another through cooperation and fellowship in vastly different eras and circumstances around the world.

Wanda and Susan enjoying the performance.

The next Sunday we went back for a behind the scenes tour. It was fascinating to see how it is all done.

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