Festival of Arts Celebrates Young Artists with Junior Art Awards and Family Art Day on Sunday, July 12

Circus-Themed Family Event Features Aerial Performances, Student Art Recognition, Hands-on Activities, and More

The Festival of Arts will celebrate the next generation of Orange County artists during its annual Junior Art Awards and Family Art Day this Sunday, July 12th. A colorful, circus-themed event, this year’s Family Art Day will feature hands-on art activities, live entertainment, aerial performances, carnival games, face painting, and family-friendly fun.

DETAILS:

The day begins with the Junior Art Awards from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., recognizing talented Orange County student artists whose work is featured in the 2026 Festival of Arts Junior Art Exhibit. The awards ceremony and exhibition are sponsored by California First Leasing Corporation, Mark Porterfield, and the Festival of Arts Foundation.

From 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Family Art Day transforms the Festival grounds into a lively circus-inspired celebration where families can enjoy free hands-on art projects in the Festival Art Center, sponsored by Bank of America, along with face painting, carnival games, and a spectacular aerial performance by Orange County Aerial Arts.

JUNIOR ART EXHIBIT:

Presented in partnership with the Orange County Department of Education, the Festival of Arts Junior Art Exhibit has been a beloved tradition since 1947. This year’s exhibition features more than 330 works of art created by Orange County students, on display July 7 through September 3, providing young artists the unique opportunity to exhibit alongside the professional artists of the Festival of Arts Fine Art Show.

WHEN:
Sunday, July 12, 2026

• 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. is Junior Art Awards Ceremony
• 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. is Family Art Day

WHERE:
Festival of Arts
650 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651

TICKETS:

Admission to the Junior Art Awards and Family Art Day is included with admission to the Festival of Arts Fine Art Show. Tickets are $15 on Sunday, July 12, with free admission for children ages 5 and under, active-duty military and veterans, and Laguna Beach residents.

he Festival of Arts Fine Art Show runs July 7 – September 3, 2026, in Laguna Beach. To stay up to date on all things Pageant of the Masters and Festival of Arts, follow the Festival on social media at @FestivalPageant and visit www.foapom.com.