Alumni Exhibition at Fairhaven Memorial Park
Raises $2,000 for Laguna College of Art & Design Scholarships

Laguna College of Art & Design raised $2,000 to benefit the Alumni Association Scholarships Fund at the 2nd Annual Alumni Exhibition held November 8-11 at the Fairhaven Memorial Park in Santa Ana. The event was attended by more than 600 people, and artwork sales totaled approximately $35,000.

The exhibition explored the theme, “Capturing the Force of Stillness” within the historic setting and powerful ambiance of the Fairhaven Mausoleum. Sixty-five pieces of realistic figurative and representational artworks from 30 LCAD alumni artist were displayed where guests experienced a truly unique event in this cathedral-like space. Lit by candlelight, viewers were encouraged to linger intimately with each painting, drawing and sculpture.

Event curator and alumna Regina Jacobson was, “…thrilled for the opportunity to exhibit the LCAD alumni artwork in such an incredible space as the Fairhaven Mausoleum - a monument that honors the very lives that the artists seek to capture. Our guests agreed -it’s a perfect partnership – and we look forward to next year.”

Best of Show awards went to Kaleeka Bond for her 8-foot pastel triptych “By the Hour” and to Patrick Whalen for his painting “Secret Forestn.” Sergio Rebia received an Achievement Award for his overall body of work.

"I enjoyed working with the quality of people who are affiliated with the Laguna College of Art & Design. The work that the artists presented was amazing and truly professional. Fairhaven is proud to be associated with such a prestigious organization," said Marla Noel, President of Fairhaven Memorial Park.

Images (taken by Patsee Ober):
Fairhaven 1, 2 & 3 - Artwork on display by candlelight in the mausoleum
Artists - Participating alumni at the opening reception
Power and Bond - LCAD President Dennis Power presenting the Best of Show Award to Kaleeka Bond
Decinces - LCAD Trustee Kristi DeCinces with husband Doug
Jacobson - Exhibition curator and alumna, Regina Jacobson (left), with quests on opening night