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Kathleen Dunphy: LPAPA Gallery Artist in Residence, June 2023

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Artist in Residence Kathleen Dunphy at the LPAPA Gallery

The LPAPA Gallery is pleased to present a special Showcase Exhibition of original works created by “LPAPA Signature Artist in Residence” Kathleen Dunphy. The gallery exhibition opens on Thursday June 1 and continues through Monday July 3, 2023. Please enjoy this online showcase and plan to visit us at the LPAPA Gallery!

As our featured Signature Artist in Residence, Kathleen Dunphy will be teaching a 3-day Laguna Plein Air Painting landscape painting workshop on location. Kathleen will walk you through her process for creating dynamic, light-filled paintings.

Click to learn more: Kathleen Dunphy Bio, or click to visit: KathleenDunphy.com, to learn more about this award-winning artist and sought-after instructor!

Workshop Group Photo 2023

 

 

2022 “From Dusk to Dawn” Awards

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LPAPA's From Dusk to Dawn a Gallery and City Hall Exhibition

Annual “From Dusk to Dawn” Juried Nocturne Art Show
A celebration of nocturne paintings created between dusk and dawn by LPAPA Members!

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Online Virtual Gallery Exhibition & Sale (Finalists & Top Semi-Finalists): Aug 1 thru Aug 29, 2022
Online Preview Auction (Finalists & Top Semi-Finalists):  10AM Mon, Aug 1st to 8PM Thurs, Aug 4th
LPAPA Gallery Show & Sale (Finalists):  Thursday, Aug 4th thru Monday, August 29th
Laguna Beach City Hall Exhibition (Top Semi-Finalists): Aug 1 thru Sep 23, 2022
Expanded Online Gallery Exhibition (All Semi-Finalists): DailyBrushwork.com
LPAPA Gallery Reception: Thursday, August 4, 2022, 6PM – 9PM (awards 7PM)*
*Gallery awards presentation will be live-streamed on Facebook
(All times shown are Pacific Time)

Award Winners:

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).

The Laguna Beach City Hall is located at 505 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, California. City Hall hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:30AM to 5:30PM, and alternative Fridays, 7:30AM to 4:30PM (Click to get updates for City Hall hours).

The Online Preview Auction of the Gallery finalists and top-scoring semi-finalists will open 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 the gallery show ends. Unless other arrangements are made with LPAPA, paintings sold through the expanded City Hall top-scoring semi-finalist paintings and/or DailyBrushwork online semi-finalist paintings will be shipped by LPAPA at the end of the City Hall Show.

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!

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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16th Annual “Less is More” 2022 Award Winners

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16th Annual Less is More Show 2022

LPAPA’s 16th Annual “Less is More” Juried Art Show
A celebration of small paintings with big impact created by LPAPA Members!

1st Place Carl Bretzke2nd Place Award "Into the City" by Jennifer Diehl3rd Place Award "Donut King" by Terry MiuraHonorable Mention Award "Catching a Thermal" by Lamya DeebFacebook Fans People's Choice Award to Carl Bretzke

Online Virtual Gallery Exhibition & Sale (Finalists + Top Semi-Finalists): July 4 through August 1, 2022
Online Gallery Preview & Auction (Finalists + Top Semi-Finalists):  10AM Mon, Jul 4th to 8PM Thurs, Jul 7th
LPAPA Gallery Show & Sale (Finalists):  Thursday, July 7th thru Monday, August 1st
Expanded Online Exhibition & Sale (All Semi-Finalists): July 4 through August 1, 2022 at DailyBrushwork.com
LPAPA Gallery Artwalk Reception: Thursday, July 7, 2022, 6PM – 9PM (awards 7PM)*
*Gallery awards presentation will be live-streamed on Facebook
(All times shown are Pacific Time)

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).

The Online Preview Auction referenced above will open 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 the gallery show ends. Paintings sold through the expanded online show of semi-finalist paintings will be shipped by the artist.

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!

Join LPAPA, be part of the legacy and tradition!

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

*Feature image shows 2021 award-winning paintings; click here  for details
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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The Great American West by Jove Wang, Nov 3 – 28

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LPAPA Gallery “Artist in Residence” Solo Exhibition
“The Great American West” by Jove Wang
Exhibition Dates: November 3rd through 28th, 2022
Art Walk Opening Reception: November 3rd, 2022 (6 pm to 9 pm)
VIP Collectors’ Reception & Painting Demonstration: Nov 5th, 2022 *
Laguna Plein Air Painting Workshop: Nov 7th through 11th, 2022 **
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LPAPA is proud to present a special “Artist in Residence” solo exhibition by LPAPA Signature Artist Jove Wang at the LPAPA Gallery November 3-28, 2022. “The Great American West” will include major studio paintings and the field work that inspired them. The show will open on Thursday November 3rd with a First Thursdays Art Walk Gallery Reception (free, open to the public 11am – 9pm), followed with a private VIP Collectors Reception with Jove Wang on Saturday November 5th (private ticketed event; ticket link below).
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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. Please mark your calendars now to visit the LPAPA Gallery in Laguna Beach for this extraordinary exhibition, November 3rd through November 28th.
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The Laguna Plein Air Painters Association’s LPAPA Gallery is located at 414 North Coast Highway on Gallery Row, between Jasmine and Myrtle Streets, in Laguna Beach. Gallery hours are 11am to 5pm Thursday through Monday and by appointment. The gallery is open extended hours, 6pm to 9pm, for Laguna’s First Thursday Art Walk the first Thursday of each month. Please feel free to contact us by phone (949) 376-3635 or by email info@lpapa.org.
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*VIP Collectors Reception with Jove Wang & Painting Demonstration at the LPAPA Gallery
Saturday November 5, 2022 (5pm-8pm)
A limited number of seats are available for invited and ticketed guests
Tickets $50 for LPAPA Members*, $75 for Non-Members
REGISTER FOR PRIVATE RECEPTION
 
**5-Day Laguna Plein Air Painting Workshop
Monday November 7th through Friday November 11th, 2022 (9am-4pm)
Tuition $1,150 for LPAPA Members*, $1,200 for Non-Members
REGISTER FOR WORKSHOP

*LPAPA Members must log in when registering to receive the discounted member price and LPAPA Loyalty Rewards.

Laguna Plein Air Artist Jove Wang

Kathleen Dunphy “Outside Insights” Gallery Show, June 2 – July 4, 2022

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LPAPA Gallery Exhibition
“Outside Insights” by Kathleen Dunphy
Exhibition Dates: June 2nd through July 4th, 2022
Plein Air Workshop: June 3rd, 4th, and 5th, 2022
Plein Talk: June 4, 2022
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LPAPA is proud to present a special “Artist in Residence” solo exhibition by LPAPA Signature Artist Kathleen Dunphy, June 2nd through July 4th, 2022. “Outside Insights” will include major studio paintings and the field work that inspired them.
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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 of design work while the idea percolates, and days (or sometimes even months) of painting all go into creating the final product.
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But so often in the art world, we only see the end result of an artist’s creation: the finished painting hanging in a beautiful frame. What goes on behind the scenes to make that painting happen? How does the artist get the idea? What happens during the planning process? Where does she even start?
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In her new show, “Outside Insights”, Kathleen Dunphy will take you behind the scenes to show you her painting process from inception to final painting. The exhibit will include 4-5 larger studio paintings, as well as the field work that inspired and informed the paintings: plein air studies, sketchbook drawings, notes from her journal, and photographs of her time in the field. Learn how one artist approaches her work in this informative and engaging exhibit.

The LPAPA Gallery is located at 414 N. Coast Highway, on Gallery Row between Jasmine and Myrtle, in Laguna Beach. Gallery hours are 11am to 5pm Thursday through Monday (available by appointment Tuesdays and Wednesdays and before or after hours). We are open extended hours, 6pm to 9pm, for Art Walk the First Thursday of each month.

In addition to the gallery exhibition, plan to join us for…

Outside Insights Plein Talk with Kathleen Dunphy hosted at the LPAPA Gallery
Saturday June 4, 2022 (6pm-8pm)
Tickets $20 for Members, $30 for Nonmembers
Thank you for visiting, this event is sold out 

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3-Day Laguna Plein Air Painting Workshop
Friday June 3rd through Sunday June 5th, 2022 (9am-4pm)
Tuition $695 for Members, $745 for Nonmembers
Thank you for your interest, this workshop is sold out