Will Pennartz’ The Surf Gallery is missed. An important showcase for contemporary and traditional works by, for, and about watermen, the gallery held a small spot in Laguna Beach, Calif. from 2001 through 2010. When AR4T Gallery hosts a retrospective curated by Pennartz himself, Laguna Beach (temporarily) gets its gallery back — and within walking distance! Why now? AR4T gallery owner Torrey Cook explains:

The Surf Gallery was not just an inspiration but a brother in art. Though our gallery also focuses on contemporary art – we feature young, emerging artists from a realm of land – skateboarding, snowboarding, music. Will created a incubator for the most innovative artists in surfing and nothing can take its place. We are honored and excited to have Will bring back The Surf Gallery to Laguna – even if only for a short time. It will be a well-needed recharge of the batteries.

“Expression Session: The Surf Gallery Retrospective” is on view June 1 through 29, 2013. The show opens with an artists reception on June 1 from 6 to 9pm. With paintings, prints and photographs by such artists as Ben Brough, Andy Davis, Ned Evans (his Corduroy is pictured above), Julie Goldstein, David Lloyd, Pat Tobin, Tyler Warren and more, the opening is sure to draw a packed house. For more information, click here.