ART STAR AWARDS

The Art Star Awards is an annual award ceremony hosted by the Laguna Beach Art Alliance to recognize excellence in outstanding achievements and contributions in the arts in Laguna Beach. The award categories are Best Arts Program, Arts Patron of the Year, Outstanding Arts Collaboration, and Artist of the Year. A special award for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts is also presented. The various category winners are given one-of-a-kind sculptures (Louies) created by local artist and celebrity Louis Longi. The “Louies” are created specifically for the Art Star Awards with no molds or editions. The awards ceremony was first held on March 21, 2007 and featured guest speaker Robert Lynch, Americans for the Arts President and CEO.  Since then, keynote speakers have included Donald McKayle, Michael Ramirez, Wylie Aitken, Lee Rocker, Dana Gioia, Rita Rudner, Carl St. Clair, and Joe Mantegna.

2024 Art Star Awards

Friday, April 26, 2024 • 5:30 – 9:00 PM • Festival of Arts

The 16th Annual Art Star awards will take place on Friday, April 26, 2024 at the Festival of Arts. Celebrating the theme of “The Future is Bright,” the evening will feature a fun-filled festival format showcasing live pop-up art demonstrations and performances by LBAA member organizations and special guest artists, including Laguna Beach youth and emerging artists supported by LBAA members’ programs. Passed heavy hors d’oeuvres, wine and desserts by Starfish are included in the ticket price.

Tickets on Sale Now

Individual tickets are $140 and a table of 10 is $1,400. Tickets/Tables are available for purchase. Table assignments will be given priority based on date of receipt of your payment.

To reserve your tickets, visit our online ticket form or pay online with Zelle (see QR code below). You may also download and print a PDF form and mail it with a check to: LBAA, P.O. Box 828, Laguna Beach, CA 92652

For more information, please contact us at info@lagunabeacharts.org.