LPAPA is thrilled to present the 30 world-class plein air master artists invited to compete in the 28th Annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational (October 3-11, 2026)!
Throughout Invitational Festival Week. these celebrated artists will paint on location across Laguna Beach (and north, south and east of Laguna!)–capturing our iconic coastlines, historic neighborhoods, and dramatic canyons in real-time as they paint to compete for prestigious awards and cash prizes.
We are deeply grateful for the dedication, extraordinary talent, and commitment of our 2026 artists. Their participation directly fuels LPAPA’s non-profit mission to preserve Laguna’s historic artistic legacy and ensure the plein air painting tradition thrives for generations to come.
Explore the artist profiles below to discover their portfolios, follow their week, and prepare to see their newly created masterworks unveiled at the October 10th Collectors Art Party!
PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THE COLLECTORS ART PARTY
Your support is greatly appreciated!
Proceeds generated through ticket and art sales supports the event, the Artists, and
LPAPA’s year-round non-profit Art and Education Programs.
Save the dates for the 29th Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational!
October 2 – 10, 2027
Collectors Art Party, Saturday October 9, 2027
Click to view or print schedule of 2026 Scheduled Events.
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