December 2017 LPAPA presented “People, Places & Holiday Things”, a LPAPA in Residence juried art show of original paintings by LPAPA Artist & Signature Members

Exhibit Dates:  November 27, 2017 – January 2, 2018;
Opening Reception: December 9th, 5-7pm (awards to be announced at 6:00pm)
Location: LPAPA in Residence at Forest & Ocean Gallery, 480 Ocean Ave, Laguna Beach
Gallery Hours: Tues – Fri & Sunday: 11am – 5pm | Saturday: 10am – 6pm | Closed Mondays

Award Winners:

Participating “LPAPA in Residence” Artists:

Larry Cannon Toni Danchik Barbara Davidson Cheryl Fleming Mary Garrish Kathy Gillis Pamela Ingwers

Katarzyna Lappin Patricia Matranga Brad Neal Lana Perry Janine Salzman Marianne van der Veer .

 

LPAPA presents juried art exhibitions at its “LPAPA in Residence” gallery home located at the Forest & Ocean Gallery in Laguna Beach. The gallery creates opportunities for our artist members from across the country to show their work in our thriving art colony and be part of the painting tradition that established Laguna Beach as an Art Colony over 100 years ago. It also provides LPAPA with the opportunity for our nonprofit art organization to connect with our community, supporters and art lovers.

Join the celebration — be part of the tradition!

LPAPA in Residence “Art & Nature” Juried Art Show
Exhibit Dates:  October 30 – November 27, 2017; Opening Reception: November 11th, 5-8pm
Location: LPAPA in Residence at Forest & Ocean Gallery, 480 Ocean Ave, Laguna Beach
Gallery Hours: Tues – Fri & Sunday: 11am – 5pm | Saturday: 10am – 6pm | Closed Mondays

To view the expanded online gallery show, visit: DailyBrushwork.com

This show is presented in collaboration with the Laguna Art Museum’s “Art & Nature – Art Around Town”.

Award Winners:

 

 

 

Participating “LPAPA in Residence” Artists:

Jacquelyn Blue Gobind Boyes Larry Cannon Monica Edwards Brandon Gonzales Susan Gordinier Scott Hamill Kraig Hogan Ellen Howard

David Marty Patricia Matranga Patty McGeeney Brad Neal Deborah Newman Bonnie Joy Sedlak Christine Thomas Sharon Weaver Kathleen Williams

 

LPAPA presents juried art exhibitions at its “LPAPA in Residence” gallery home located at the Forest & Ocean Gallery in Laguna Beach. The gallery creates opportunities for our artist members from across the country to show their work in our thriving art colony and be part of the painting tradition that established Laguna Beach as an Art Colony over 100 years ago. It also provides LPAPA with the opportunity for our nonprofit art organization to connect with our community, supporters and art lovers.

Join the celebration — be part of the tradition!

The 19th Annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational took place the week of October 7th – 15th, 2017, with 35 participating artists invited to compete in what has been referred to as the “power-house” of plein air invitational events. The annual event is presented by nonprofit Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA) and supports their mission to promote the plein air painting tradition that established Laguna Beach as an Art Colony over 100 years ago. This annual event is made possible with the generous support of our sponsors, patrons and contributors.

2017 Award Winners

LPAPA’s Best in Show Award “Before Sunrise” (14″ x 24″ oil)
by Aimee Erickson

LPAPA’s Award of Excellence “Breaking Light, Three Arches” (24″ x 30″ oil)
by Jason Sacran 

SeaWind Properties Distinctive Merit Award “Made In the Shade” (16″ x 20″ oil)
by Zufar Bikbov

Kinsman & Kinsman Spirit of Laguna Award “Red, Red Ruby’s” (12″ x 16″ oil)
by Rick J. Delanty 

Dr. Edward H. Boseker Award “Laguna Nights” (24″ x 30″ oil)
by Jennifer Diehl 

The Irvine Museum Collection at UCI Award “Main Beach Atmosphere” (18″ x 24″ oil)
by Jim McVicker 

LBR/CAF Architectural Award “Beach Shack Crystal Cove” (12″ x 24″ oil)
by Charlie Hunter 

Van Cleave Foundation Artistic Palette Award “Midnight On Main Beach” (11″ x 15″ watercolor)
by Andy Evansen 

When you join the celebration, YOU become part of the tradition!

The 2017 Laguna Plein Air Painting Invitational events kicked off on Sunday October 8th at 2:00pm in Heisler Park with the annual “Quick Draw” Painting Competition sponsored by LPAPA and Southwest Art Magazine. The artists have two hours, 2pm to 4pm, to create a plein air masterpiece! At 4pm the artists are required to put down their brushes and step away from their easels… the paintings were then be taken to Festival of Arts for framing and hanging for the “Quick Draw Quick Sale”. This is an annual free event presented in association with the Annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational.

When you join the celebration, YOU become part of the tradition!

2017 Quick Draw Award winning painting “Laguna Stroll”
by LPAPA Founding Member & Signature Artist John Cosby

For details about the Laguna Plein Air Invitational, visit our event website: LagunaPleinAir.org

LPAPA in Residence “Trains, Pleins & Automobiles” Juried Art Show
Exhibit Dates:  August 28, 2017 – October 2, 2017
Location: LPAPA in Residence at Forest & Ocean Gallery, 480 Ocean Ave, Laguna Beach
Gallery Hours: Tues – Fri & Sunday: 11am – 5pm | Saturday: 10am – 6pm | Closed Mondays

Award Winners:

Click here for expanded online gallery to view & purchase artwork:  DailyBrushwork.com 

Participating Gallery Artists:

Christine Debrosky Jon Francis Brandon Gonzales Mark Jacobucci Michael Jacques Katarzyna Lappin Lisa Mozzini-McDill

Kathie Odom April Raber Anthony Salvo Randy Sprout Tom Swimm Barbara Tapp Michele Usibelli

Each month LPAPA presents a new juried art exhibition at its “LPAPA in Residence” gallery located at the Forest & Ocean Gallery in the heart of the Laguna Beach art district. The gallery creates opportunities for our artist members from across the country to show their work in our thriving art colony, and it provides LPAPA with the opportunity for our nonprofit art organization to connect with our community, supporters and art lovers. LPAPA’s mission is dedicated to promoting and preserving the plein air painting tradition and Laguna’s artistic legacy established by plein air artists more than 100 years ago.

Join us in celebrating the legacy…be part of the tradition!