
LPAPA's 22nd Annual "Best of Plein Air"
LPAPA Presents: The 22nd Annual “Best of Plein Air” Juried Art Show
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).




Join LPAPA, be part of the legacy and tradition!
This annual show is proudly presented at the
LPAPA 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
For information about becoming a LPAPA Member, click here: Join LPAPA
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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.

