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5th Annual “Waterworks” 2021 Awards

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5th Annual “Waterworks” Juried Watercolor Art Show
Watercolor Paintings created by LPAPA artists
A celebration of artwork created with transparent watercolors!

Virtual Gallery (Juried Finalists) Exhibition/Auction Dates:  May 3 – 9, 2021

Expanded Online Exhibition of the Juried Semi-Finalists: DailyBrushwork.com

LPAPA’s Waterworks Juried Show accepts artwork created both in plein air and in studio, however, the top “Best Plein Air” award is only eligible for a work created in plein air, and in addition to the cash award, the award-winning artist receives a coveted “golden ticket” to participate in LPAPA’s 23rd Annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational, October 2 – 10, 2021.

This annual watercolor show is made possible with the support of the Joe Hanks Van Cleave Foundation for the Arts and honors the family’s matriarch Joe Hanks Van Cleave (1920-2003) who preferred painting with transparent watercolor and often exhibited as a member of the Laguna Beach Art Association (1957-1969) in their gallery (now the Laguna Art Museum), and her big one-woman show in July 1962. 

To address the challenges imposed by the pandemic, LPAPA will continue to present its annual juried art shows online and in an auction format until it is feasible to return to physical exhibits and receptions at its “LPAPA in Residence” Gallery home at the Forest & Ocean Gallery in the heart of Laguna’s art district.

Proceeds from the sale of artwork benefits the participating artists and nonprofit LPAPA, and helps sustain LPAPA’s Mission and LPAPA in Residence Gallery. 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!

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View 2020 award-winning paintings through this link: 2020 Awards
To view past show winners visit LPAPA’s Award Winners Archive Gallery
For inquiries, please contact LPAPA at 949-376-3635 or info@lpapa.org

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17th Annual “Best of Plein Air” 2021 Awards

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2021 Best of Plein Air Award winner “Hudson Alley” by Dan Mondlock

John Budicin
2021 Best of Plein Air “1st Place” Award winner “Hello June” by John Budicin

 

Richard Boyer
2021 Best of Plein Air “2nd Place” Award winner “Rounding the Bend” by Richard Boyer

 

Richard Lindenberg
2021 Best of Plein Air “3rd Place” Award winner “Pond Clouds” by Richard Lindenberg

 

Joli Beal
2021 Best of Plein Air “Honorable Mention” Award winner “Snow Field” by Joli Beal

 

Joli Beal
2021 Best of Plein Air “People’s Choice” Award Winner Joli Beal for Snow Field

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17th Annual “Best of Plein Air” Juried Art Show
A celebration of artwork created “en plein aire”!

Virtual Gallery Art Exhibition/Auction Dates:  March 8 – 14, 2021
Virtual Gallery Reception & Awards: Thursday, March 11, 2021, 5pm – 6pm (awards 5:30 pm)

To address the challenges imposed by the pandemic, LPAPA will continue to present its annual juried art shows online until it is feasible to return to physical exhibits and receptions at its “LPAPA in Residence” Gallery home at the Forest & Ocean Gallery in the heart of Laguna’s art district.

Proceeds from the sale of artwork benefits the participating artists and nonprofit LPAPA, and helps sustain LPAPA’s Mission and Gallery. 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 Artist or Supporter Member visit: Join LPAPA

To view past show winners visit LPAPA’s Award Winners Archive Gallery
For inquiries, please contact LPAPA at 949-376-3635 or info@lpapa.org

Follow #LPAPA

LPAPA Strong Painted Postcard Art Auction 2021

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LPAPA is hosting its 2nd Annual LPAPA Strong & Positive Postcard Art Auction online February 8-14, 2021. The theme of this year’s fundraiser is LPAPA LOVE in honor of Valentine’s Day and is designed to raise funds in support LPAPA and its Artists. Auction participants have the opportunity to bid on the Artist that they wish to have paint, personalize and send a 5″ x 7″ LPAPA Strong & Positive Postcard original work of art.

The auction opens Monday February 8th at 10:00am PT and ends Sunday February 14th at 5:00pm PT. All artwork will have a starting auction price of $50.00 with minimum bid increments of $10.00.

Enjoy our roster of participating Artists…we asked for their UNselfie photo because of their generosity in sharing their time and talent to support nonprofit LPAPA! Click on the images to learn more!

AUCTION ENDED FEBRUARY 14TH

Together we will get through this! Together we will keep LPAPA strong!

Learn more about us by following hashtags #LPAPA #LPAPAstrong #LPAPAlove

Click here to view the 2020 LPAPA Strong & Positive Postcard Art

“LPAPA Squared” 2020 Awards

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LPAPA Squared 2020 Art Catalog
1st Annual “LPAPA Squared” All Member Year-End Juried Art Show
Original 8″ x 8″ Plein Air and Studio Paintings
A celebration of squared works created by LPAPA Members!

Virtual Gallery Exhibition Dates:  December 7 – 20, 2020 (for special auction pricing!)
Virtual Gallery Reception: Thursday, December 10, 2020, 5-6:30pm
Show/Auction Opened: Monday, December 7, 2020 (10am)
Show/Auction Ended: Sunday, December 20, 2020 (5pm)

Award Winners:

LPAPA Signature Artist Daniel Marshall
1st Place Signature Member Award “Canale Dell’amore” by Daniel Marshall
LPAPA Artist Krentz Johnson
1st Place Artist Member Award “Quiet Perspectives” by Krentz Johnson
LPAPA Signature Artist Anthony Salvo
2nd Place Signature Member Award “The Last Piece 2” by Anthony Salvo
LPAPA Artist Yun Wei
2nd Place Artist Member Award “Shells in a Vase” by Yun Wei
LPAPA Signature Artist Dan Graziano
3rd Place Signature Member Award “Late Afternoon at the Cafe” by Dan Graziano
LPAPA Artist Levi Peirson
3rd Place Artist Member Award “A Rose By Any Other Name” by Levi Peirson
LPAPA Signature Artist J. Ken Spencer
Signature Artist Member Honorable Mention “A Piece of Paradise” by J. Ken Spencer
LPAPA Artist Laurie Hendricks
Artist Member Honorable Mention “Fruits of Fall” by Laurie Hendricks
LPAPA Artist Elisa Arancibia
Facebook Fans “People’s Choice” The Unsent Letter by Elisa Arancibia

Click to View All Finalists & Semi-Finalists: DailyBrushwork.com (available thru 12/31/20)

LPAPA’s “All Member Year-End Show” provides every member who submits the opportunity to have his/her work represented in this special year-end Virtual Gallery and Online Show, with double awards to be presented! Proceeds from the sale of artwork benefits the artists 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

*Images above are of the 2020  award winning paintings to date; click here
To view past show winners in the LPAPA Award Winners Archive Gallery
For purchase inquiries, please contact LPAPA at 949-376-3635 or info@lpapa.org

“Art & Nature” 2020 Awards

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Art & Nature 2020 Art Catalog
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Annual “Art & Nature” Juried Art Show
Plein Air and Studio Paintings created by LPAPA artists
A celebration of nature in art!

Virtual Gallery Sale/Auction Dates:  November 9th at 10am – November 15th at 5pm, 2020
Virtual Gallery Reception: Thursday, November 12, 2020, 5-6pm (awards at 5:30pm)
Auction/Sale Ended: Sunday November 15th at 5:00pm

2020 Award Winners:Jason Li - White Water - 1st PlacePaul Kratter - 2nd PlaceEd Pulella - 3rd PlaceLisa Mozzini-McDill - Honorable MentionDavid Kizziar - Facebook Fans People's Choice

Visit Expanded Online Gallery Show: DailyBrushwork.com

This exhibition is presented in collaboration with the Laguna Art Museum‘s annual Art & Nature Around Town Celebration. However, due to the restrictions and limitations related to the COVID-19 pandemic, this show will be presented as a Virtual Gallery Show with special LPAPA pricing. Proceeds from the sale of artwork benefits the artists 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

*Images above are of the 2019  award winning paintings; click here for details
To view past show winners visit LPAPA’s Award Winners Archive Gallery
For purchase inquiries, please contact LPAPA at 949-376-3635 or info@lpapa.org