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2022 Painted Postcard Art Auction, Jan 31 – Feb 3

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LPAPA’s 3rd Annual LPAPA Strong & Positive Painted Postcard Art Auction is a unique online silent auction featuring original painted 5″ x 7″ painted postcard art! The theme of this annual fundraiser is I LOVE LPAPA in honor of Valentine’s Day and is designed to raise funds to “show the love” in support of nonprofit LPAPA and its Artists. More than 100 LPAPA artists painted postcards for this year’s auction! Auction participants have the opportunity to support LPAPA and the artists by bidding on the original 5″ x 7″ “LPAPA Strong & Positive Postcard” that they fall in love with!

The auction opened at 10AM PST, Monday, January 31st, and ended Thursday, February 3rd at 9PM PST. All artwork had a starting auction price of $50.00 with minimum bid increments of $10.00.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to add a unique work of art to your collection!

Auction Ended February 3, 2022

Together we grow! Together we will keep LPAPA strong!

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

Click to view archived LPAPA Strong Painted Postcard Art: 2021 | 2020

“LPAPA Squared” 2021 Award Winners

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  • 1st Place Signature Award Rita Pacheco
  • 2nd Place Signature Award Kathleen Hudson
  • 3rd Place Signature Award Anthony Salvo
  • Honorable Mention Signature Award Durre Waseem
  • 1st Place Artist Award Wei Yun
  • 2nd Place Artist Award Sarah Ciavarella
  • 3rd Place Artist Award Kelley Mogilka
  • Honorable Mention Artist Award Randy Sprout
  • Honorable Mention Student Award Erika Bradberry
  • Honorable Mention Student Award Olivia Stude

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2nd Annual “LPAPA Squared” All Member Art Show
Plein Air & Studio Paintings created by LPAPA artists
A celebration of artwork created by LPAPA Members in an 8″ x 8″ square format!

Online Virtual Gallery Preview: November 29 through December 2, 2021
Online Art Auction:  Opens Nov 29th at 10AM, Auction Ends Dec 2nd at 8PM PDT
Gallery Exhibition & Sale (Juried Finalists):  Thursday Dec 2 – Monday Jan 3, 2022
Physical Gallery Reception: Thursday, Dec 2, 2021, 6PM – 9PM PDT (awards 7PM)*
*Awards presentation will be live-streamed on Facebook

This show will be presented in person as a physical exhibition and sale at LPAPA’s new gallery located at 414 N. Coast Highway in Laguna Beach. Special LPAPA’s Online Auction pricing at 80% of the retail price will be available for a limited time. The auction will open online on Monday November 29th at 10AM and end Thursday December 2nd at 8PM (after the Gallery Reception & Awards presentation); the gallery is open for extended hours to 9PM for First Thursdays Art Walk Laguna. Paintings are available for auction bidding or for immediate purchase at the full “buy now” retail price through the online silent auction and through the Gallery. Unless other arrangements are made through LPAPA, paintings sold through the Auction will be shipped or available for pick up after the show ends on January 3rd.

Proceeds from the sale of artwork benefit the participating artists and nonprofit LPAPA and help sustain LPAPA’s Gallery and Mission 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 through education and opportunities, and inspire the next generation of plein air painters!

Join LPAPA, be part of the tradition and legacy!

For information about becoming a LPAPA Member, click here: 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

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LPAPA’s “Art & Nature” 2021 Awards

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  • LPAPA Artist Margaret Larlham
  • LPAPA Signature Artist Chuck Kovacic
  • LPAPA Artist Marilyn Wear
  • LPAPA Signature Artist Mark Fehlman
  • LPAPA Artist Nadalena Radis-Cobb

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Annual “Art & Nature” a Virtual & LPAPA Gallery Juried Art Show
Plein Air & Studio Paintings created by LPAPA artists celebrating the best of nature!

The LPAPA Gallery is located at 414 N. Coast Highway in Laguna Beach; gallery hours are 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, Thursday through Monday (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays, however, available by appointment by calling 949-376-3635). For purchase inquiries, please contact LPAPA by email: info@lpapa.org or call (949) 376-3635.

Online Virtual Gallery Exhibition: November 1st through November 29th, 2021
Online Preview Art Auction & Pre-Sale:  Nov 1st at 10AM to Nov 4th at 8PM PDT
LPAPA Gallery Show (Juried Finalists):  Opens Thursday Nov 4 through Monday Nov 29, 2021
Gallery Artwalk Reception: Thursday, November 4, 2021, 6PM – 9PM PDT (awards 7PM)*
*Awards presentation will be live-streamed on Facebook — follow us!

Please enjoy our expanded Online Exhibition of all the Juried Semi-Finalists: DailyBrushwork.com. 

This show was presented as a physical exhibition and sale at LPAPA’s new gallery located at 414 N. Coast Highway in Laguna Beach. LPAPA’s special Online Preview Auction pricing starting at 80% of the retail price was available for a limited time, Monday November 1st at 10AM until Thursday November 4th at 8PM (after the Gallery Reception & Awards presentation). Paintings were also available for immediate purchase for the full “buy now” retail price online and through the Gallery. Unless other arrangements are made through LPAPA, paintings sold through the Auction will continue to be exhibited at the gallery with a red dot to indicate it has sold, then shipped or held for pick up after the show ends on November 29th.

Proceeds from the sale of artwork benefit the participating artists and nonprofit LPAPA and help sustain LPAPA’s Gallery and Mission 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, be part of the tradition!

For information about becoming a LPAPA Member, click here: 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

Founding Members Show, August 16 – September 6

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We are currently featuring works by LPAPA’s Founding Members: Ken Auster, Jacobus Baas, Cynthia Britain, Saim Caglayan, and John Cosby, now through Monday, September 6th.

LPAPA’s new gallery home is open for business Thursday through Monday, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. The gallery is located in the historic El Paseo at 414 North Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, on Gallery Row between Jasmine and Myrtle (there’s even a Trolley Stop on the corner of PCH & Jasmine!).

LPAPA’s gallery is made possible through the support of our Members, Gallery Patrons, and Collectors. The sale of artwork supports the artists and nonprofit LPAPA, and helps further LPAPA’s mission to preserve Laguna’s century-old plein air artistic legacy, promote the plein air painting tradition, and connect outdoor painters from around the world with Laguna’s artistic heritage! We hope you will plan to visit the gallery, join LPAPA as an artist or supporter, and help us assure that plein air painting — past, present, and future — will remain in our Community’s heart for centuries to come! When you join LPAPA, you become part of the Laguna Plein Air legacy and tradition!

Gallery hours will be Thursday through Monday, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. We are available by appointment on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and alternative hours. Please feel free to contact us by email at info@lpapa.org or by phone at (949) 376-3635.

Thank you for being part of the Laguna Plein Air Painting tradition!

“From Dusk to Dawn” 2021 Awards

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  • 2021 From Dusk to Dawn Award Winners
  • 2021 From Dusk to Dawn Award Winners

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Annual “From Dusk to Dawn” Juried Nocturne Art Show at City Hall
Nocturne Paintings created by LPAPA artists
A celebration of artwork created between dusk and dawn!

Virtual/Physical (Juried Finalists) Exhibition Dates:  August 9 – September 30, 2021

Expanded Online Exhibition of Semi-Finalists: DailyBrushwork.com

The art show was exhibited at the Laguna Beach City Hall August 9th – September 30, 2021.

Proceeds from the sale of artwork benefit the participating artists and nonprofit LPAPA and help sustain LPAPA’s Mission 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

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