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2026 Less is More Award Winners

July 2, 2026 by Toni Kellenberg

LPAPA's 2026 Less is More Awards collage

LPAPA's 20th Annual "Less is More" Art Show
LPAPA Presents: The 20th Annual “Less is More” Juried Small Works Show

The Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA) proudly presents the 20th Annual “Less is More” Juried Small Works Art Show at the LPAPA Gallery, featuring original plein air and studio small paintings with big impact created by LPAPA Signature, Artist and Student Members.

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LPAPA’S 2026 “Less is More” Award Winners:John Budicin 2026 Less is More 1st Place AwardSahah Ciavarella 2026 Less is More 2nd Place AwardDanny Folkman 2026 Less is More 3rd Place Award

Eileen McCullough 2026 Less is More Honorable Mention Award

Exhibition Timeline:

  • Online Launch & Preview Auction: Monday, June 29, 2026
  • Gallery Opening: Thursday, July 2, 2026, 1PM
  • Public Reception (Art Walk): Thursday, July 2, 2026, 6-9PM (Free Entry; Awards Announced at 7PM)
  • Show Closes: Monday, August 3, 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!

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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2026 Less is More Prospectus

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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