Expand your membership privileges by getting involved with one or more of the Museum’s Councils. These groups bring together people with similar interests to socialize, study, and support Laguna Art Museum in many different ways. Activities range from educational lectures and artist talks, to travel opportunities with curators. Find the council that matches your interests.

The Laguna Beach Film Society proudly continues its tradition of showcasing independent films and filmmakers. The Film Society searches the world to bring the most current and appealing new films and shorts to Laguna Beach every month. You can see exciting films in a Laguna Beach venue!

Screenings are held the third Thursday of each month and include pre-film receptions. Additional special events include feature documentaries, panel discussions, silent films, and exclusive showings of new releases.

Our audiences are enriched with the artistic insight of directors, actors, and filmmakers who present their ideas during the pre-film reception. So join us today and do something great for yourself and your community!

Membership is $150 a year! ($125 for Laguna Art Museum members).

Your membership includes:

• Free admission to all monthly screenings

• Free admission to special events

• Detailed updates of upcoming films and programs via e-mail

In addition:

• All regular monthly film screenings will be held at South Coast Cinema Theater (located on Coast Highway) in Laguna Beach.

• Pre-screening receptions will be held in the third floor community room of the Wells Fargo Bank on Ocean Street in Laguna Beach.

• Only Society members and their guests will be invited to the pre-film receptions.

Member registration and wine and hors d’oeuvres will begin at 6:00 p.m.
Screenings will begin at 7:00 p.m.

>> Click here for information about this month's film screening!

>> To learn more about the Laguna Beach Film Society, or to join, please contact JoAnne Story or call 949.494.8971 x201.

The Laguna Art Museum Docent Corps serve as ambassadors to the arts by providing interactive tours for visitors and school groups. Docents seek to engage Museum visitors through discussion about the art in the rotating exhibitions of the Museum. The Docent Corps is a highly trained group dedicated to working with the community to increase its understanding of the visual arts.

The Docent Corps Provisional Class takes place at the Museum once a year for a 6-month period. Training sessions are one morning per week, with an introductory session about the philosophy and expectations of becoming a Laguna Art Museum Docent. Provisional Docent Corps are instructed in a variety of subjects including: the elements of art, historical context, looking and talking about art, engaging visitors and speaking, touring with children, and more!

In addition, provisional docents are invited to participate in the Docent Corps' events and field trips. All docents must be current Laguna Art Museum Members.

Tours are offered at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday starting one week after an exhibition opens.

>> To inquire about becoming a docent, please call 949.494.8971 x207 or email Jackie Bunge.

>> Click here to apply to be a provisional docent today!

Laguna Art Museum’s Bohemian Club is a group of men and women that gather together on the fourth Monday every other month at either a local restaurant or club member’s home to talk about art and the happenings at Laguna Art Museum. Bohemian Club members enjoy special guest speakers at each luncheon, along with the company of Museum Director, Bolton Colburn. The Bohemian club often goes on at least one trip during the year to explore special exhibitions at other museums.

Bohemian Club dues for 1 year are $25 per household.

Prices for the luncheons or trips are separate from the annual dues and vary from month to month.

>> Click here to join the Bohemian Club

For further information contact Dawn Minegar, Membership Manager at 949-494-8971 ext. 203.

In the spirit of the Laguna Beach Art Association and all the early artists of Laguna Beach, the Historical Art Council seeks to expand the appreciation and scholarship of historical art, especially in the period before 1980. The Historical Art Council affords you access to unique private collections, special exhibitions, art openings, educational lectures, and other subjects of interest to art aficionados.

Yearly dues are $100 for an individual and $175 for a dual (good for 2 people). Trip prices vary.

>> Click here to join the Historical Art Council

If you have questions regarding the Historical Art Council, please contact Dawn Minegar at 949.494.8971 x203.

The Contemporary Collectors Council organizes four to six art trips per year. Each trip includes a combination of tours of museum exhibitions, artist studio visits, galleries, and visiting private collections, along with delicious lunches.

The Contemporary Collectors Council’s membership is open to all members of the Museum and dues are used to purchase contemporary artwork and to support exhibitions for Laguna Art Museum. Over the years, works by Laddie John Dill, Bruce Conner, Robert Arneson, Lita Albuquerque, Tony Oursler, Amy Myers, and Travis Somerville have been donated to the museum by the Contemporary Collectors' Council.

The CCC has organized trips to Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Palm Springs, and others cities in the region. In 2004, the council traveled to New York City for a week during which the Whitney Biennial and Dia:Beacon were the center attractions of the trip. For its national trip in 2005, the CCC traveled to Florida for the Art Basel Miami art fair.

CCC membership is $100 per person per year.

>> Click here for information about the upcoming CCC trip

>> Click here to join the Contemporary Collectors Council

>> Click here to see pictures and read stories about our past excursions  

For more information about the Contemporary Collectors Council, contact Dawn Minegar at Laguna Art Museum 949.494.8971 x 203.

The Arts Council is a support group of the Laguna Art Museum as well as provides educational experiences for members and the community. Membership in the organization is open to former and current Laguna Art Museum docents who are members of the museum.

>> If you are interested in joining the Arts Council, please contact Barbara Hillman.