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Artists in Residence Gallery Show: Apr 6 – May 1

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4 Artists in Residence at LPAPA Gallery

“Signature Artists in Residence Gallery Exhibition
A showcase of paintings by LPAPA’s April 2023 “Artists in Residence” Workshop Instructors
Signature Artists Jove Wang, Rick J. Delanty, Gil Dellinger and Aaron Schuerr

 

Show Overview & Timeline: (All times shown are Pacific Time)
Online Virtual Gallery Exhibition & Sale: April 3 through May 1, 2023
Online Preview & Auction:  10AM April 3rd to 8PM April 6th
Physical Gallery Show & Sale:  Thursday, April 6th thru Monday, May 1st
Art Walk Gallery Reception: Thursday, April 6, 2023, 6PM – 9PM
3-Day Plein Air Workshop with Jove Wang: April 4-6, click here to learn more
3-Day Drawing & Painting Workshop with Rick Delanty: April 11-13, click here to learn more
3-Day Pastel Painting Workshop with Gil Dellinger: April 18-19, click here to learn more
3-Day Pastel & Oil Painting Workshop with Aaron Schuerr: April 26-28, click here to learn more

LPAPA is proud to present its Signature Artist in Residence Exhibitions, Juried Art Shows, Signature Showcase Exhibitions, and Featured Members of the Month at our beautiful gallery located on Gallery Row in Laguna Beach, California. In addition, we’re pleased to feature work by LCAD Student Mentee Chase Heindel! Please 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 (6PM to 9PM)
Phone (949) 376-3635 or Email Info@LPAPA.org

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 outdoor painting tradition!

Let’s Learn & Grow Together!
Join LPAPA, be part of the plein air painting legacy and tradition!

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

For inquiries, please contact LPAPA at 949-376-3635 or info@lpapa.org

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The Best of Plein Air at the Muck, April 6 – May 26

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LPAPA Best of Plein Air at the MuckenthalerLPAPA is Proud to Present “The Best of Plein Air” at the Muck!
A celebration of plein air paintings created by LPAPA Artists!

Muckenthaler Cultural Center
1201 W. Malvern Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92833
TheMuck.org | (714) 738-6595 | info@themuck.org
Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm | Visit TheMuck.org for Weekend Hours

Gallery Exhibition & Sale: April 6th thru May 26th
Opening Reception: Thursday, April 6th, 5:30PM – 7:30PM  CLICK TO RSVP
Paint Out: “Fresh on the New Lawn” Plein Air Paint Out, May 11th

This special exhibition includes historical paintings by Nellie Gail Moulton on loan from the Moulton Museum!

For artwork sales inquiries, please contact Lisa M. Berman, curator@themuck.org

Proceeds from the sale of artwork supports the participating artists,
Nonprofit Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA),
and the Muckenthaler art education programs.

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Laguna Plein Air Painters Association / LPAPA Gallery
414 N. Coast HighwayLaguna Beach, CA 92651
Phone (949) 376-3635 or Email Info@LPAPA.org

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

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19th Annual “Best of Plein Air” 2023 Award Winners

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LPAPA's 19th Annual "Best of Plein Air"

LPAPA’s 19th Annual “Best of Plein Air” Juried Art Show
A celebration of paintings by LPAPA Members created outdoors “en plein aire”!Award Blue RibbonView the award winning artwork through the digital catalog above!

Show Overview & Timeline: (All times shown are Pacific Time)
Online Virtual Gallery Exhibition & Sale (Finalists & Top Semi-Finalists): February 27th thru April 3rd
Online Gallery Preview & Auction:  Opens 10AM Monday, February 27th, ends 8PM Thursday, March 2nd
Physical Gallery Show & Sale (Finalists):  Opens at the LPAPA Gallery Thursday, March 2nd – Monday, April 3rd
Art Walk Gallery Reception & Awards: Thursday, March 2, 2023, 6PM – 9PM (awards 7PM)s*

We’re delighted to announce that the Best of Plein Air will be going to the Muck!
Muckenthaler Cultural Center Exhibition: April 6 – May 26. Click here to learn more!

*Gallery awards presentation will be live-streamed on Facebook

Award winners were announced during the March 2, 2023 Art Walk Gallery Reception; award winning paintings can be viewed in the above art catalog. The 1st Place award-winning artist also received a coveted “golden ticket” invitation to participate in LPAPA’s 25th Annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational, October 7 – 15, 2023. 

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. Please 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, or 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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2023 LPAPA Strong Postcard Fundraiser

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LPAPA 2023 Painted Postcard Art Auction4th Annual LPAPA Strong Painted Postcards Fundraiser
Bid to show LPAPA and the Artists some LOVE!

Online Postcard Art Auction Dates: 10:00 am Monday Jan 30th to 8:00 pm Thursday Feb 2nd
Art Walk Gallery Show Opening Reception: Thursday February 2nd, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

LPAPA’s 4th Annual LPAPA Strong Painted Postcard Art Auction is a unique online silent auction featuring original painted 5″ x 7″ painted postcard art! This annual fundraiser is your opportunity to help us raise funds to “show the love” in support of nonprofit LPAPA and its Artists. More than 150 LPAPA artists are contributing painted postcards for this year’s auction! Auction participants have the opportunity to bid on one (or more!) of the original 5″ x 7″ “LPAPA Strong Postcards” that they love with!

This year we will be exhibiting the postcards at the LPAPA Gallery, opening the last day of the online auction Thursday February 2, 2023 (the gallery opens at 11am, with extended hours for First Thursday Art Walk to 9pm — the auction will end at 8pm)

The auction opens at 10AM PST, Monday, January 30th, and ends Thursday, February 2nd at 8PM PST. All artwork has 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 and support LPAPA!
Together we thrive. Together we spread the love! Together we keep LPAPA Strong!

AUCTION HAS CLOSED

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: 2022 | 2021 | 2020

2022 “LPAPA Squared” Awards

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3rd Annual LPAPA Squared 2022

3rd Annual “LPAPA Squared” Juried All Member Art Show
A celebration of artwork created in an 8″ square format by LPAPA Artists!

Signature Artist Eileen McCulloughSignature Artist Jeff SewellSignature Artist Karl DempwolfSignature Artist Carl BretzkeLPAPA Artist Terry MiuraLPAPA Artist Toni DanchikLPAPA Artist Geoff AllenLPAPA Artist Liz AbeytaLPAPA Student Artist Amber JodoinLPAPA Student Artist Ava Xiaosy ChenLPAPA Student Artist Chapman HamborgLPAPA Student Artist Isabel Couciero

Online Virtual Gallery Exhibition & Sale: Nov 28th, 2022 through Jan 2nd, 2023
Online Gallery Preview & Silent Auction:  10AM Monday, Nov 28th to 8PM Thursday, Dec 1st
LPAPA Gallery Show & Sale:  Thursday, Dec 1st thru Monday, January 2nd (subject to holiday hours)
LPAPA Gallery Reception: Thursday, December 1, 2022, 6PM – 9PM (awards 7PM)*
*Gallery awards presentation will be live-streamed on Facebook
(All times shown are Pacific Time)

Award Winners: There will be 1st, 2nd, 3rd + Honorable Mention Awards presented in 3 awards categories — Signature Members, Artist Members, & Student Members (award winners to be announced on December 1st at 7pm).

The LPAPA Gallery is located at 414 N. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, California. Gallery hours are Thursday through Monday, 11AM to 5PM (First Thursday Art Walk gallery reception 6PM to 9PM), and by appointment by calling LPAPA at (949) 376-3635 or email info@lpapa.org

The Online Preview Auction referenced above will open at 80% of the full retail price for the framed paintings with minimum $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 the gallery show ends.

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 inspiring the next generation of plein air painters to continue the Laguna Plein Air Painting tradition!

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