Archived Art Shows Archives - Laguna Plein Air Painters Association

3rd Annual “Waterworks” May 2019

May 1, 2019 by Toni Kellenberg

LPAPA’s 2019 “Waterworks” 3rd Annual Juried Watercolor Art Show
Celebrating artwork created with transparent watercolors!
Gallery Exhibition Dates: May 6-21, 2019 (plus DailyBrushwork online gallery show)
Show Ends: Tuesday May 21, 2019 (artwork pick up 10am-12noon)
Location: LPAPA in Residence at Forest & Ocean Gallery, 480 Ocean Ave, Laguna Beach, CA
Gallery Hours: Sunday – Friday: 11am – 5pm | Saturday: 10am – 6pm | Closed Mondays

Click to view the expanded online gallery show: DailyBrushwork.com

Award Winners:

1st Place: Rainy Commute by Dan Mondloch (11×14 watercolor)

2nd Place: Tuscan Canal by Daniel Marshall (12×18 watercolor)

3rd Place: Cattails in the Morning by Thomas Kitts (21×15 watercolor)

Honorable Mention: Wait for Sunrise by Margie Hildreth (20×14 watercolor)

Honorable Mention: Pirate Girl by Durre Wassem (12×16 watercolor)

Facebook Fans’ “Peoples’ Choice”: Winter Beach by Daniel Marshall (20×13 watercolor)

Juried Gallery Artists:

This annual juried watercolor show is made possible through the generous support of the Joe Hanks Van Cleave Foundation for the Arts. All works of art submitted must be created using transparent watercolors, however, a small amount of opaque white for highlights is acceptable.

LPAPA presents its annual juried art shows and special events at its “LPAPA in Residence” gallery home located within the Forest & Ocean Gallery in Laguna Beach. The gallery creates opportunities for our regional, national and international Signature, Artist and Student Members to show their work in our thriving art colony, and provides LPAPA with the opportunity for our nonprofit art organization to celebrate Laguna’s plein air painting heritage and connect with our members, our community, supporters and art lovers, to further our Mission. The entry fees support the awards and show expenses, as well as LPAPA’s gallery presence; the sale of artwork benefits the artists, the gallery and nonprofit LPAPA.

LPAPA’s mission is dedicated to painting the landscape, preserving Laguna’s artistic legacy and promoting the plein air painting tradition. LPAPA strives to enhance the livelihood of its artist members and inspire the next generation of plein air painters!

Join LPAPA’s celebration, be part of the tradition!

For information about becoming a LPAPA Member, click here: Join LPAPA

LPAPA Showcase at the Hilbert Museum: June 8, 2019

April 13, 2019 by Toni Kellenberg

Laguna Plein Air Painters member artists were invited to Paint Old Towne Orange for the opportunity to participate in the showcase exhibition and sale to be presented at the Hilbert Museum of California Art on Saturday June 8, 2019, 4pm to 6pm – free entry – please join us for this special showcase exhibition and sale, and plan to visit the Gardena High School Collection (1919-1956) Exhibition as well!

Participating Juried Gallery Artists:

Proceeds from the sale of “LPAPA Paints Old Towne Orange” artwork will benefit the artists, the Hilbert Museum and the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit art organization.

“Art & Nature” November 2018

November 1, 2018 by Toni Kellenberg

LPAPA’s Annual “Art & Nature” Juried Art Show
Dedicated to the beauty of the natural landscape
Exhibit Dates: October 30 – November 11, 2018

Award Winners:

LPAPA Signature Artist Camille Przewodek — 1st Place: On Golden March by Camille Przewodek

LPAPA Signature Artist Larry Cannon — 2nd Place: Irresistible Force by Larry Cannon

LPAPA Artist Member Mary Christie — 3rd Place: That’s What I Thought by Mary Christie

LPAPA Artist Member Nanette Biers — Honorable Mention: Golden Hour by Nanette Biers

LPAPA Artist Member Esther Engelman — Honorable Mention: Nature’s Simplicity by Esther Engelman

Juried Gallery Artists:

LPAPA presents juried art shows at its “LPAPA in Residence” gallery home located at the Forest & Ocean Gallery in Laguna Beach. The gallery creates opportunities for our regional, national and international Signature, Artist and Student Members to show their work in our thriving art colony, and provides LPAPA with the opportunity for our nonprofit art organization to connect with our members, our community, supporters and art lovers, to further our Mission.

LPAPA is dedicated to painting the landscape, preserving Laguna’s artistic legacy and promoting the plein air painting tradition.

Join LPAPA’s celebration, be part of the tradition!

For information about becoming a LPAPA Member, click here: Join LPAPA

Invitational Gallery Show Extended

October 19, 2018 by Toni Kellenberg

A selection of paintings by the 2018 Invitational Artists are available for purchase through the
LPAPA in Residence Gallery at the Forest & Ocean Gallery until October 29, 2018
480 Ocean Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Gallery hours: Hours: Sunday – Friday: 11am – 5pm | Saturday: 10am – 6pm | Closed Mondays
Purchase inquiries may also be made through LPAPA directly
by phone (949) 584-9162 or email info@lpapa.org

Click here for a preview of the artwork

2018 Invitational Award Winners

October 1, 2018 by Toni Kellenberg

On Saturday, October 13th, LPAPA hosted its 20th Annual “Collectors Gala” at the Festival of Arts, a magical outdoor setting nestled in the heart of Laguna’s arts district proved to be the perfect setting to showcase the plein air fine art show that featured nearly 500 original works of art. The Collectors Gala attracts fine art collectors from around the country who wish to be the first to view and have the opportunity to purchase the paintings created by these nationally recognized contemporary masters at what has become one of the most prestigious Plein Air Painting Invitational events in the country.

Over $40,000 in cash and prizes was awarded to the artists, with the top prize, the highly coveted $10,000 Best in Show was awarded to Rhode Island based LPAPA Signature Artist Cindy Baron for her painting “Transitions” which also received The Irvine Museum Collection at the UCI Institute & Museum of California Art Award. The 2018 Best in Show judges were Stephen Barker, Dean of the Claire Trevor School of Arts & Executive Director of the UCI Institute & Museum for California Art, Jonathan Burke, President of the Laguna College of Art + Design, and Mr. Jean Stern, Director of The Irvine Museum Collection at the UCI Institute & Museum of California Art.

Click here to view all of the 2018 Laguna Plein Air Invitational award winners!