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2026 “For the Love of the Sea” Awards

April 2, 2026 by Toni Kellenberg

LPAPA's For the Love of the Sea award winners collage squared

LPAPA's For the Love of the Sea Art Show 2026
LPAPA Presents:  “For the Love of the Sea”, a Juried Art Show Inspired by Frank Cuprien

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The LPAPA Gallery proudly presents “For the Love of the Sea”, a Juried Art Show featuring original works created by LPAPA Artists inspired by historical Laguna Beach Artist Frank Cuprien’s love of the sea. This juried gallery show will be presented in collaboration with the Laguna Art Museum‘s exhibition: “Frank Cuprien: For the Love of the Sea”, celebrating the legacy of Frank Cuprien (click the highlighted link to learn more about Cuprien).

Exhibition Timeline:

  • Laguna Art Museum Exhibition Opening: Saturday, March 21, 2026
  • Online Launch & Preview Auction: Monday, March 30, 2026
  • Gallery Opening: Thursday, April 2, 2026, 1PM
  • Public Reception (Art Walk): Thursday, April 2, 2026, 6-9PM (Awards Announced at 7PM)
  • Plein Air Prospectives at the Laguna Art Museum: Thursday, April 16th, 6PM 
  • Gallery Show Closes: Monday, May 4, 2026
  • Laguna Art Museum Exhibit Closes: September 7, 2026

Supporting Artistry and Legacy: LPAPA is proud to support the Laguna Art Museum in bringing attention to and celebrating Cuprien’s legacy. LPAPA encourages you to plan to visit the Laguna Art Museum for this “must see” exhibition, March 21 to September 7, 2026. Through the sale of artwork in the LPAPA Gallery juried show, 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!

First Place "For the Love of the Sea" Tonya Zenin

2nd Place "For the Love of the Sea" Renae Wang3rd Place "For the Love of the Sea" Michael Obermeyer

Honorable Mention "For the Love of the Sea" Jeff Sewell

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Learn More About the Laguna Art Museum Exhibition

This special 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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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
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