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, Joe Mantegna, Joely Fisher, Marcia Gay Harden and Melissa Manchester.
2025 ART STAR AWARDS
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 • 5:30 – 9:00 PM
FESTIVAL OF ARTS
Dazzle with Laguna’s Art Stars! The 17th Annual Art Star awards will take place on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the Festival of Arts. 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 the Laguna Community Concert Band and 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
Tickets/tables are available for purchase.
Individual tickets are $150 and a table of 10 is $1,500.
Table assignments will be given priority based on date of receipt of your payment.
To reserve your tickets, visit our online ticket form below.
You may also download and print a PDF form and mail it witha check to:
LBAA, P.O. Box 828, Laguna Beach, CA 92652
For more information, please contact us at info@lagunabeacharts.org
Laguna Beach Arts Alliance is open to all non-profit 501(c)(3) art-orientated organizations located in Laguna Beach.
For more information, please contact us at info@lagunabeacharts.org
P.O. Box 828
Laguna Beach, CA 92652
Note: LBAA does not present performances or exhibitions and does not provide employment. Please refer to the Calendar section, the Organization list, and the Opportunities section for such information.
