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2026 Best of Plein Air 22nd Annual Awards

March 5, 2025 by Toni Kellenberg

2026 Best of Plein Air Awards

LPAPA's 22nd Annual "Best of Plein Air"

LPAPA Presents:  The 22nd Annual “Best of Plein Air” Juried Art Show

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The Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA) proudly presents the 22nd Annual “Best of Plein Air” Juried Art Show at the LPAPA Gallery, featuring original works created en plein air by LPAPA Signature and Artist Members.

Exhibition Timeline:

  • Online Launch & Preview Auction: 10AM, Monday, March 2, 2026
  • Gallery Opening: Thursday, March 5, 1PM
  • Public Reception (Art Walk): Thursday, March 5, 6-9PM (Free Entry; Awards Announced at 7PM)
  • Show Closes: Monday, March 30, 2026

Supporting Artistry and Legacy: Through the sale of artwork, you directly benefit the participating artist and empower nonprofit LPAPA to fulfill its mission. LPAPA is committed to painting the landscape, preserving Laguna’s century-old artistic legacy, and enhancing the livelihoods of its artist members. We strive to inspire the next and future generations of plein air painters to carry this tradition forward!

Congratulations to all the Award Winners! And, many thanks to all the submitting Artists! (click to read OutdoorPainter award announcement).

First Place Award Best of Plein Air 2026

Second Place Award Best of Plein Air 2026

Third Place Award Best of Plein Air 2026

Honorable Mention Award Best of Plein Air 2026

Join LPAPA, be part of the legacy and tradition!

This annual show is proudly presented at the

LPAPA Gallery in Laguna BeachLPAPA Gallery
414 N. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Hours are 11AM to 5PM, Thursday through Monday, or by appointment
Gallery Hours modified for First Thursdays Art Walk each month, 1PM – 9PM
Phone (949) 376-3635 or Email Gallery@LPAPA.org

For inquiries, please contact LPAPA at 949-376-3635 or Gallery@LPAPA.org
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Note: Images shown in the collage above are the 2026 award winning paintings.
Click here to visit LPAPA’s Award Archives.

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The Laguna Plein Air Painters Association is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization which means your gift is fully tax deductible as allowed by law. Tax ID # 68-0600606

LPAPA Gallery: 414 N. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
LPAPA Gallery Hours: Thursday through Monday, 11 am to 5 pm, 1st Thursdays to 9 pm
Mailing Address: P. O. Box 4109, Laguna Beach, CA 92652
Phone/Fax: (949) 376-3635
Email: info@lpapa.org