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20th Annual Best of Plein Air 2024 Awards

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LPAPA's 20th Annual "Best of Plein Air"

LPAPA’s 20th Annual “Best of Plein Air” Juried Art Show
A celebration of paintings by LPAPA Members created outdoors “en plein aire”!

Award Winners:1st Place Award Winner Jason Li for Rolling Waves2nd Place Award Winner Nancie King Mertz for Arrrgh3rd Place Award Winner Lisa Mozzini-McDill for Dappled LightHonorable Mention Award winner David R. Becker for Bucs vs. Holiday

Show Overview & Timeline: (All times shown are Pacific Time)
Online Art Catalog Exhibition (Finalists & Top Semi-Finalists): March 4th thru April 1st
Online Preview Auction:  Opens 10AM Monday, March 4th, ends 8PM Thursday, March 7th
LPAPA Gallery Show (Finalists):  Opens 11AM Thursday, March 7th thru Monday, April 1st
Art Walk Gallery Reception & Awards: Thursday, March 7, 2024, 6PM – 9PM (awards 7PM)*
*Gallery awards presentation will be live-streamed on Facebook

Award winners were announced during the March 7, 2024 Art Walk Gallery Reception. The 1st Place award-winning artist also receives a coveted “golden ticket” invitation to participate in LPAPA’s 26th Annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational, October 5 – 13, 2024. 

LPAPA is proud to present its Juried Art Shows, Signature Showcase Exhibitions, Signature Artist in Residence Exhibitions, and Featured Members at our beautiful gallery located on Gallery Row in Laguna Beach, California. Plan to visit us!

Laguna Plein Air Painters Association / LPAPA Gallery
414 N. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Hours are 11AM to 5PM, Thursday through Monday, and by appointment
Hours extended to 9PM for First Thursdays Art Walk reception (6PM to 9PM)
Phone (949) 376-3635 or Email Info@LPAPA.org

Join LPAPA, be part of the legacy and 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

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2024 LPAPA Strong Painted Postcard Auction

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LPAPA Strong 2024 Painted Postcard Art AuctionEnjoy this showcase of the 2024 5th Annual LPAPA Strong Painted Postcards. 

Together we thrive. Together we spread the love! Together we keep LPAPA Strong!

Questions? Need assistance? Contact us by phone (949) 376-3635 or by email info@lpapa.org.

Click to view past LPAPA Strong Painted Postcard Art: 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020

Ray Roberts: Extended LPAPA Gallery Online Exhibition

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Ray Roberts: LPAPA Gallery “Artist in Residence” Solo Exhibition
Online Exhibition of  available work through the LPAPA Gallery
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LPAPA is proud to present a special “Artist in Residence” solo exhibition by LPAPA Signature Artist Ray Roberts online and through the LPAPA Gallery for an extended period of time. This exhibition includes major studio paintings, as well as plein air studies, celebrating the California landscape.
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For purchase inquiries, please contact us…
The Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA)
414 N. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Phone: 949-376-3635 or Email: Info@lpapa.org
Hours: 11am – 5pm, Thursday through Monday and by appointment
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LPAPA Signature Artist Ray Roberts

Ray worked a full year to create this exhibition in support of LPAPA’s non-profit Art Gallery. Creating a major studio painting takes more than just the desire to paint. Hours of research to find an inspiring location, time in the field to paint plein air studies, weeks, sometimes months, of design work while the idea percolates, and days (or sometimes even a year) of painting, all go into creating the final painting that will be framed and exhibited.

Inspired by Joseph Kleitsch at the LPAPA Gallery

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Inspired by Joseph Kleitsch at LPAPA Gallery

The Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA), in conjunction with the Laguna Art Museum exhibition Joseph Kleitsch: Abroad and At Home in Old Laguna, is delighted to bring “Inspired by Joseph Kleitsch” to the LPAPA Gallery featuring works created by LPAPA Signature Artists Rick J. Delanty, Calvin Liang, Jim McVicker, Lisa Mozzini-McDill, Michael Obermeyer, Scott W. Prior, Lori Putnam, and Aaron Schuerr.

This is a historical “must see” so be sure to plan your visit this summer! In the meantime, enjoy viewing the art through our interactive art catalog. The LPAPA Gallery and Laguna Art Museum exhibitions continue through September 24, 2023. LPAPA and its Artists are honored for this opportunity to be celebrate and be inspired by the work of Joseph Kleitsch and celebrate the past, present and future of  California impressionism!

Learn more about Joseph Kleitsch and our invited artists who have created original works inspired by the historical art of Joseph Kleitsch through the links below.

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Laguna Art Museum Joseph KleitschPainting image in banner:
Problematicus by Joseph Kleitsch, 1918 50×55 Oil, on loan to the Laguna Art Museum courtesy of Barbara & Thomas B. Stiles II

LPAPA - Laguna Plein Air Painters Association

2023 “Less is More” Juried Show Award Winners

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17th Annual Less is More Art Show 2023

LPAPA’s 17th Annual “Less is More” Juried Art Show
A celebration of small paintings with big impact created by LPAPA Members!

1st Place Less is More, Eureka Fishing Boats by Jim McVicker2nd Place LPAPA's 2023 Less is More, Golden Sip by Marilyn Wear3rd Place LPAPA's 2023 Less is More, Wonderful Time in Rockport by Cliff BarnesHonorable Mention Award, LPAPA's 2023 Less is More, Beach Bum by Sarah CiavarellaFacebook Fans' People's Choice Award, LPAPA's 2023 Less is More, Afternoon Glow by Rebecca Arguello

Gallery Show Overview & Timeline: (All times shown are Pacific Time)
Online Virtual Gallery Exhibition & Sale (Finalists & Semi-Finalists): July 3 – 31, 2023
Online Preview Auction (Finalists & Semi-Finalists):  10AM Mon Jul 3 to 8PM Thurs Jul 6
Physical Gallery Show & Sale (Finalists):  Thursday July 6 thru Monday July 31
Gallery Reception: Thursday, July 6, 2023, 6PM – 9PM (awards 7PM)*

*Gallery awards presentation will be live-streamed on Facebook

The Online Preview Auction opens at 80% of the full retail price for the painting with $10 bid increments. The preview auction includes a “buy now” option at the full retail price. Unless other arrangements are made through LPAPA, paintings sold through the Auction and through the Gallery will be shipped or available for pick up after July 31st when the gallery show ends. Paintings sold through the expanded online show of the top semi-finalist paintings will be shipped by the artist when confirmed by LPAPA.

Proceeds generated through the sale of artwork benefit the participating artists and nonprofit Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (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 through education and opportunity, and inspire the next generation of plein air painters to continue the tradition!

LPAPA is proud to present its Juried Art Shows, Signature Showcase Exhibitions, Signature Artist in Residence Exhibitions, and Featured Members of the Month at our beautiful gallery located on Gallery Row in Laguna Beach, California. Plan to visit us!

Laguna Plein Air Painters Association, LPAPA Gallery
414 N. Coast HighwayLaguna Beach, CA 92651
Hours are 11AM to 5PM, Thursday through Monday, and by appointment
Hours extended to 9PM for First Thursdays Art Walk Reception (6-9PM)
Phone (949) 376-3635 or Email Info@LPAPA.org

Join LPAPA, be part of the legacy and 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 #SmallWorks #JuriedArtShow