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Oct 3rd-11th: Laguna Invitational Events

August 19, 2026 by Toni Kellenberg

LPAPA's Laguna Plein Air Painting Invitational image with Danny Folkman

Laguna Plein Air logo28th Annual Laguna Plein Air Invitational. Be part of the plein air painting legacyJoin Us: October 3 – 11, 2026
Collectors Art Party at Festival of Arts, Saturday October 10th

Every year, LPAPA turns the streets and shores of Laguna Beach into a living canvas. We invite the country’s top award-winning plein air painters to gather, compete, and carry on a 100-year artistic legacy. Don’t just watch history—be part of it!  Join LPAPA today to support our mission and unlock member-only discounts on all Invitational ticketed events.

LPAPA Gallery

Invitational Catalog Art Show at the LPAPA Gallery

Welcome to Laguna Paint Out

Saturday Oct 3rd: Welcome to Laguna Paint Out!

LPAPA's annual Quick Draw Painting Competition

Sunday Oct 4th: Quick Draw Painting Competition

Monday Oct 5th: LBUSD Future Generation Paint Out

Monday Oct 5th: LBUSD Future Generation Paint Out

Laguna Invitational Happy Hour Nocturne Paint Out

Tuesday Oct 6th: Just Plein Happy Nocturne Paint Out

Laguna's Plein Air Legacy

Wednesday Oct 7th: Plein Talk at the Museum

LPAPA Invitational Next Gen LCAD Student

Thursday Oct 8th: Next Generation Paint out

The best art party of the year -- the Laguna Plein Air Invitational Collectors Art Party!

Saturday Oct 10th: Collectors Art Party

Sunday Oct 11th: Laguna Plein Air Art Festival

Sunday Oct 11th: Laguna Plein Air Art Festival

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    • Close
  • News
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    • Join LPAPA
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  • Contact Us


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
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