&
LOCALNEWS NOTES
Ljeff Sewell of PAPA’s Plein Air Project at the Irvine Museum
Beyond the Gallery
LPAPA’s Plein Air Project
Recently launched by seasoned gallerist Antonia Edwards of Huntington Beach, Antonia Edwards Fine Art Consulting was created to customize the art selection and acquisition experience "beyond the gallery" for private and corporate collectors, and interior designers. Edwards combines almost two decades
One of the primary missions of the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA) is to develop ongoing education programs that enrich our youth. Their newest effort The Plein Air Project is an exciting new program that teaches the rich history of California Impressionism. The Plein Air Project is an expanding outreach program developed by LPAPA that educates students on California Impressionism both past and present. The content speaks poignantly, but not exclusively, to the fourth grade curriculum because of its correlation to California History. Through a partnership formed between The Irvine Museum and LPAPA, this enriching experience has reached over 500 students in Orange County since its inception in 2013. Director of Education for LPAPA, Jeff Sewell states, “The kindness and generosity shown of the Irvine Museum is an incredible gift to this community and helps us educate our youth about the importance of our local art heritage and Impressionism. The Museum hosts the visiting school while charitably providing resources.” LPAPA’s Plein Air Project aims to inform local children of local California history, and brings to life Impressionism through demonstration. A compelling mini documentary
Antonia Edwards
of art industry knowledge, with exclusive access to an impressive roster of artist's works covering an array of contemporary concepts, colors and mediums and custom pieces that one cannot find in their local galleries. To arrange for a complimentary one-hour art consultation in the Orange County and Los Angeles areas, please call 714/655-2266. www.antoniaedwardsfineart.com
that premiered in the 2014 Newport Beach Film Festival illustrates the students’ rich experience. Available on YouTube. “LPAPA’s Plein Air Project.” www.lpapa.org
Linge joins Peter Blake Jared Linge, recently joined the Peter Blake Gallery in Laguna as Associate Gallery Director. Linge, who studied Drawing and Painting at Laguna College of Art & Design joins Blake after local stints at the George Gallery and ArtCube, both in Laguna Beach. Linge’s passion and genuine appreciation for the art he represents is apparent. As an artist of merit in his own right, Linge brings a perspective and understanding to his work and was a participating artist in the recent Way of the Flesh Part II at the Mt. San Antonio College Art Gallery. The Peter Blake Gallery focuses on monochrome, concrete, modernist, post, color-based, reductive, minimalist and abstract painting. peterblakegallery.com
Peter Blake Gallery
70
LOCALARTS.COM