Archived Invitational Archives - Laguna Plein Air Painters Association

Post-Invitational Show, Oct 16 – Dec 1

November 5, 2025 by Toni Kellenberg

The LPAPA Gallery is excited to present a special post-invitational exhibition featuring beautiful plein air work created by our Invitational Artists during the 27th Annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational. This gallery showcase offers you the chance to see and collect masterpieces from LPAPA’s plein air festival.

The exhibition opens Thursday, October 16th, and runs through Monday, December 1st. In addition to the works created by the Invitational Artists, we’re proud to exhibit works created by the LCAD Next Generation and LBUSD Future Generation students.

Join us for a celebratory reception during First Thursday Art Walk on November 6th from 6:00 to 9:00 PM! It’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate Laguna’s artistic legacy and find a piece for your collection.

Plan Your Visit

The LPAPA Gallery is located at 414 North Coast Highway, on Gallery Row in Laguna Beach.

Gallery Hours: Thursday through Monday, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm (and by appointment). Extended hours to 9PM for First Thursdays Art Walk.

For questions, feel free to contact us by email at info@lpapa.org or by phone at (949) 376-3635.

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Invitational Catalog Art Show at the LPAPA Gallery

July 18, 2025 by Toni Kellenberg

2025 Invitational Catalog Art Showcase

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27th Annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Invitational: Invitational “Catalog Art” Show at the LPAPA Gallery
September 4th – October 11th, 2025

Get an exclusive sneak peek at the 27th Annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational with our special pre-Invitational Catalog Art Show at the LPAPA Gallery! This exhibition showcases stunning artwork created by the featured Invitational Artists, all to be highlighted in the limited-edition 2025 Invitational Art Catalog.

The excitement begins with an online Preview Auction opening on Monday, September 1st, at 10:00 AM PDT.

Then, join us for the LPAPA Gallery opening on Thursday, September 4th, where you can experience the artwork in person. The online Preview Auction will end at 8:00 PM PDT. The show continues through Saturday, October 11th.

Special Gallery Hours & Events:

First Thursday Art Walk: Join us for extended hours on Thursday, September 4th and October 2nd, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, for Laguna Beach Art Walk!
Invitational Week: The main 27th Annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational runs from October 4th through 12th, culminating in the Collectors pARTy on Saturday, October 11th, at the Laguna Festival of Arts.

Your Support Matters! The Annual Invitational is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors, donors, and artists. Proceeds from art sales directly benefit the artists and help fund LPAPA’s year-round art and education programs.

Sponsors enjoy exclusive VIP benefits.
Members receive discounted ticket prices for events like the Plein Talks at the Museum and the Collectors pARTy!

Visit the LPAPA Gallery

Location: 414 North Coast Highway, Laguna Beach (On Gallery Row, between Jasmine and Myrtle Streets)

Regular Gallery Hours: Thursday – Monday, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Also available by appointment.

Important Notes for Invitational Week (October 4th – 12th): Gallery hours are subject to change during the Invitational. The LPAPA Gallery will be closed on Sunday, October 5th, and Sunday, October 12th.

Contact Us: Email: info@lpapa.org | Phone: (949) 376-3635

2025 INVITATIONAL ARTISTS

PURCHASE COLLECTOR pARTy TICKETS!

2025 INVITATIONAL EVENTS

2025 INVITATIONAL SPONSORS

BECOME AN INVITATIONAL SPONSOR OR DONOR

Click to view or print schedule of 2025 Invitational Events.

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2023 Laguna Invitational

October 17, 2023 by Toni Kellenberg

2023 25th Annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Invitational
Best in Show Award Winner
“Laguna Light” by Michael Obermeyer
CLICK TO VIEW ALL AWARD WINNERS
2023 Artists | 2023 Sponsors, Contributors & Donors

2023 Laguna Plein Air Invitational, Oct 7-15

September 3, 2023 by Toni Kellenberg

Be a Part of the Plein Air Painting Legacy!

Each year LPAPA turns Laguna Beach into an outdoor painting studio,
inviting the top award-winning plein air painters from near and far to
celebrate Laguna’s century-old plein air painting tradition!

INVITATIONAL ARTISTS

EVENT SCHEDULE GALA TICKETS

2023 SPONSORS & DONORS

HOST AN ARTIST VOLUNTEER

LAGUNA INVITATIONAL MAIN PAGE

For assistance or to learn more about Sponsorship opportunities,
please contact LPAPA
Email info@lpapa.org or Phone (949) 376-3635

Click to view or download: 2023 Invitational Event Highlights
Click HERE to learn how you can support the Invitational as a Sponsor or Donor!

Your support is greatly appreciated!
Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA), a 501(c)(3) non-profit
TIN 68-0600606

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2022 Invitational Artists

October 1, 2022 by Toni Kellenberg

Another Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational added to the history books! We are so grateful for the talent and commitment of our invited artists’ dedication to painting the landscape and preserving Laguna’s artistic legacy and plein air painting tradition. During the invitational week the artists painted in and around Laguna Beach and the surrounding communities, coastlines, and canyons, and competed for cash awards and prizes… you can view the award winners and artwork through this link to the online art catalog…

2022 LAGUNA PLEIN AIR INVITATIONAL ART CATALOG

We’re grateful for the support of our 2022 invited artists….