Pacific Trust Collection of Laguna Beach
Ninety-Eighth Annual American Natural Objects Competition


The selection committee from the Pacific Trust Collection of Laguna Beach, has sent notices to the 100 winners in the Ninety-Eighth Annual American Natural Objects Competition. Brendel Harrisen's sculpture, "Sixteen Children," was the top of the tops, winning the Chairman's Certificate. Natile Carl was recognized as best new artist for her oil painting "Attic Memories." And Marsh Kon's "Under the Covers" was voted best in representing the theme of "family life."

The PTC would like to thank all who made applications and submissions for the competition. Over 1300 entries were received. Judging in 15 classifcations was completed over a two week period.

Installation at the CityView Gallery has begun as each artist ships his or her's art piece to the west coast. The gallery will re-open the A. R. Powell Hall, March 8, 2007 with a gala preview for invited guests and friends. Regular gallery hours will return upon the exhibit opening on March 11th.

Gallery hours are 10am - 4pm, Monday through Friday; 1pm - 5pm, Saturday; Gallery is closed Sundays. Admission is free, photography is not allowed.