Laguna Plein Air Invitational “William Wendt” Donors
San Diego, California
2026 Laguna Invitational Artists
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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2026 Miniature Auction Artwork
A Century-Old Tradition
We paint the future by honoring our past. In 1918, Laguna Beach’s pioneering artists—including Edgar Payne, William Wendt, and Anna Hills—hosted lively art parties, offering specially painted miniatures to patrons to sustain their fledgling Art Association and Gallery. Today, LPAPA proudly carries this historic torch forward.
Gratitude for the support of the exceptional artists who have donated miniature to support this year’s fundraiser! Click images below for a larger view and to learn more about the artist.
2026 LPAPA Squared – Artists Entry Deadline October 19th
LPAPA Presents: The 7th Annual “LPAPA Squared” Juried All-Member Show
The Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA) proudly presents the 7th Annual “LPAPA Squared” Juried All-Members Show at the LPAPA Gallery, featuring original plein air and studio paintings created on 8″ x 8″ canvases by LPAPA Signature, Artist and Student Members.
Exhibition Timeline:
- Deadline for Artists to Submit: Monday, October 19, 2026 (before midnight)
- Online Launch & Preview Auction: Monday, November 30, 2026
- Gallery Opening: Thursday, December 3, 2026, 1PM
- Public Reception (Art Walk): Thursday, Dec 3rd, 6-9PM (Free Entry; Awards Announced at 7PM)
- Show Closes: Monday, January 4, 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!
ARTISTS: CLICK TO SUBMIT THROUGH ONLINEJURIEDSHOWS.com
Click to Read: 2026 LPAPA Squared Prospectus
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 2025 award winning paintings.
Click here to visit LPAPA’s Award Archives.
MacGillivray Family Foundation
Laguna Plein Air Invitational Bronze Sponsors
MacGillivrary Family Foundation
Barbara & Greg MacGillivrary
MacFree Films