LOCA Art Talks ~ Bill Wallen: Advertising Design
March 19 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
What does the movie Jaws, Tina Turner, and Pizza Hut all have in common? They all had advertising campaigns designed by Bill Wallen. Starting in 1968, he drew storyboards and created visuals for big ticket firms from Madison Avenue to Hollywood Boulevard. Attendees will recognize many of the hundreds of motion picture campaigns he created – and will be mesmerized by the stories behind them. Wallen, based in Los Angeles, will talk of collaborations and current projects he’s working on.
As a bonus to those attending LOCA Art Talks, everyone will receive a post-event certificate for 15%-off food at nearby Lumberyard Restaurant. Advance registration is required. 374 Ocean Ave. Metered parking on the street.
FEES: Free to LOCA Supporter + Members,
LOCA general members $10
Non-Members $20
Advance registration is required, email: loca@LOCAarts.org
Photos by Bill Wallen
LOCA Art Talks are supported by a grant from City of Laguna Beach and local lodging establishments.
Want More Jaws?
Take a deeper dive with “The Shark is Broken” at Laguna Playhouse March 4-22.This lively comedic play is all about the making of the 1975 movie. Feuding co-stars, and a malfunctioning mechanical shark are just a few of the behind-the-scenes upheavals. Learn why Jaws forever changed the lives of its three main actors – Richard Dreyfus, Robert Shaw, and Roy Scheider. 606 Laguna Canyon Road.
LOCA members email LOCA@LOCAarts to receive code for 15%-off at checkout.
Buy tickets at Laguna Playhouse →https://lagunaplayhouse.com/2025-2026-mainstage/the-shark-is-broken/ (https://lagunaplayhouse.com/2025-2026-mainstage/the-shark-is-broken/)
Special offer now through March 10 –buy tickets to any The Shark is Broken performance and qualify for our drawing to win two tickets to any spring 2026 LOCA Art Talk.