Laguna Plein Air Painters Association

Collectors Gala: Saturday October 13th

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Spend an enchanting evening under the stars with 50 of the nations top award winning artists, surrounded by art lovers and some of the finest plein air fine art you can find anywhere! Our 20th anniversary gala will be a special celebration at our new Laguna Festival of Arts “home” on Saturday October 13th, 7:00pm to 10:30pm (*VIP Ticket holders receive early access for a private reception starting at 6pm*). Evening or cocktail attire suggested; must be 21 or older to attend.

Click here to purchase your Collectors Gala Tickets
Advance Gala Ticket price $150 through October 11th!
Gala Ticket price will be $175 on October 12th and at the door
LPAPA Members, please check your in-box for your 15% Members-Only Discount Code!

*Please note:  VIP Gala Tickets are available to our Invitational Sponsors & Partners who have the privilege of early VIP entry, and a private VIP cocktail reception with the artists, one full hour before the doors open to the Collectors Gala ticket holders. VIPs also have the privilege of purchasing artwork commencing at 6:45pm. To learn more about becoming an Invitational Sponsor or Partner please click on the link below or contact LPAPA’s Executive Director by phone (949) 584-9162 or email info@lpapa.org.

Click here for more information about the Collectors Gala

Click here to learn about becoming a Sponsor or Partner

Download the 2018 Sponsor & Partner Mail-In Form

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Invitational Art Show: Sunday October 14th

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On Sunday October 14th at 10:00am, we open the doors to the public for all to visit the Invitational Art Show, meet the artists, and watch live painting demonstrations throughout the day until 5:00pm when the show ends! Free entry to the public (however, donations in any amount are always gratefully accepted to help support our nonprofit!). Sunday will be your last chance to meet the artists (and award winners) and collect an original work of art created during the Invitational by one of today’s master plein air artists. Proceeds from the sale of artwork benefits the artists and nonprofit Laguna Plein Air Painters Association.

Location: Laguna Festival of Arts, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, California.

Pierre Guidetti from Sennelier Paris will be presenting “Impressionism & A 19th Century Art Revolution” at 2:00pm at the Forum Theater; more details: LPAPA Plein Talk. Free entry.

The Invitational Artists will be doing painting demonstrations throughout the day!

LPAPA merchandise will be available for purchase at the LPAPA Pop-Up Store — including our soon to be released Book!  And, come meet the top art materials experts who will be with us to demonstrate and sell their products… including Art Supply Warehouse, Brevillier’s Cretacolor, Fabriano,  Rosemary & Co. Brushes, Randy Higbee King of Frames, Savoir Faire|Sennelier, and more!

Links for Gala Tickets | Schedule of Events | Invited Artists | Event Supporters

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2018 Laguna Plein Air Invitational

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2018 Laguna Plein Air Painting Invitational

2018 A Very Special Milestone

The Laguna Plein Air Painters Association and our Laguna Beach Community
will be celebrating a very special milestone this year.

The first Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational was presented in 1999.
This year we will present our 20th Annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational
at our new home located at the Festival of Arts in the heart of Laguna’s arts district!

100 years ago in 1918, the first Laguna Beach Art Association was established and
the first Art Gallery in Laguna Beach was opened by
early plein air artists that we know and celebrate, such as
Edgar Payne, William Wendt, Frank Cuprien, Anna Hills and many others.

LPAPA’s mission, as a nonprofit art organization, is dedicated to preserving
Laguna’s rich artistic legacy established by these early Plein Air Artists –
who we honor today with our mission and dedication to the
plein air painting tradition in Laguna Beach, across the nation, and around the world.

To honor these milestones in history, we have planned a unique and special celebration
for our 2018 Laguna Plein Air Painting Invitational will celebrate….

The Centennial History of Plein Air Painting in Laguna Beach
The history of LPAPA’s Plein Air Painting Invitational
19 years of Invitational Best in Show Award winning Artists
LPAPA’s five Founding Members
Signature Artist Members who have served on LPAPA’s Board
1999 artists who continue to support LPAPA today
Collectors’ Choice selected by LPAPA’s Advisory Board of Collectors
And, as is tradition,
The return of ten 2017 Invitational Artists
1st Place Award winning artist from our 14th Annual “Best of Plein Air” Show, and
The Grand Prize Award winning artist from our 2nd Annual “Waterworks” Show!

Join the celebration! Be part of the tradition!

Click to learn more: 2018 Artists, 2018 Schedule of Events, 2018 Collectors Gala Tickets

Call for Artwork: Art & Nature

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Deadline to Submit: Monday September 24, 2018, before 11:59pm
LPAPA’s Annual “Art & Nature” Juried Art Show

Open to all Signature, Artist and Student Members of the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association
Open to all subject matter relating to nature
Deadline to submit: Monday September 24, 2018 (by 11:59pm)
Delivery Date for Accepted Artwork: Monday October 29, 2018 (10am-noon)
Exhibit Dates:  Oct 30 – Nov 11, 2018; Reception: Saturday Nov 10th, 5-7pm (Awards 6pm)
Show Preview: Thursday November 1, 2018 for 1st Thursday Artwalk Laguna Beach
Exhibit Closes: Monday November 12, 2018 (Artwork Pick Up 10am-noon)
Location: LPAPA in Residence at Forest & Ocean Gallery, 480 Ocean Ave, Laguna Beach
Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Friday & Sundays 11am-5pm; | Saturdays 10am – 6pm | Closed Mondays

Click here for complete show prospectus and online submission:  OnlineJuriedShows.com

LPAPA presents juried art shows at its “LPAPA in Residence” gallery home located at the Forest & Ocean Gallery in Laguna Beach. The gallery creates opportunities for our regional, national and international Signature, Artist and Student Members to show their work in our thriving art colony, and provides LPAPA with the opportunity for our nonprofit art organization to connect with our members, our community, supporters and art lovers, to further our Mission.

LPAPA is dedicated to painting the landscape, preserving Laguna’s artistic legacy and promoting the plein air painting tradition.

Join LPAPA’s celebration, be part of the tradition!

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

Image: 2017 1st Place Award winning painting “Big Sur Gateway” by LPAPA Signature Artist Larry Cannon