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2027 Signature Showcase at the LPAPA Gallery

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Annual Signature Showcase at LPAPA GalleryLPAPA Gallery Presents:  The 6th Annual Signature Showcase

Each year the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association kicks off the new year with an exhibition of unparalleled quality! The LPAPA Gallery is proud to present its 6th Annual “Signature Showcase” Gallery Show, featuring exceptional original plein air and studio works created exclusively by our artist who have achieved the most accomplished level of membership, top-tier LPAPA Signature Artist Members.

Exhibition Timeline:

  • Online Preview Launch: Monday, January 4, 2027
  • Gallery Opening: Thursday, January 7, 2027, 1PM
  • Art Walk Reception: Thursday, January 7, 2027 5-9PM(Free Entry) & February 4, 2027, 6-9PM (Free Entry)
  • Show Closes: Monday, March 1, 2027

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 Invitational Awards Announcement

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2026 Invitational Best in Show - The Approach by Michael Obermeyer28th Annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Invitational
2026 Best in Show Award Winner
“The Approach” by Michael Obermeyer

Gratitude to our Best in Show Judging Panel:
Kathleen Dunphy, LPAPA Signature Artist & 2026 Lifetime Achievement 
Kathryn Kanjo, Director of the UCI Langson OC Museum 
James Irvine Swinden, Co-Founder of The Irvine Museum

CLICK TO VIEW ALL AWARD WINNERS
2026 Artists | 2026 Sponsors & Donors 

2026 Laguna Invitational Artists Group Photo
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30th Anniversary Paint Out with Saim Caglayan, Oct 16th

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LPAPA 30th Anniversary Paint Out, October 16, 2026 at Mission SJC
LPAPA 30th Anniversary Paint Out, October 16, 2026 at Mission San Juan Capistrano

30th Anniversary Member Paint-Out with Saim Caglayan
Friday, October 16, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Location: Mission San Juan Capistrano
Fee: $5 LPAPA Member Registration + $10 Mission Entry Fee

Step back in time to where LPAPA held its very first paint-out on this day 30 years ago! Join LPAPA Founder and Signature Artist Saim Caglayan for a historic 30th Birthday Member Paint-Out in the gardens and courtyards of Mission San Juan Capistrano.

This intimate gathering is a fantastic opportunity to paint alongside Saim, meet fellow members, and honor 30 years of LPAPA heritage.

Limited to 30 LPAPA Members. Advance online registration is required (members must log in to register).
If sold out, please add your name to the waitlist!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Questions? Need assistance? Contact LPAPA by phone (949) 376-3635 or by email info@lpapa.org.
Not a Member? Click here to join!

It was a plein awesome day!