Art Shows Archives - Laguna Plein Air Painters Association

2027 Signature Showcase at the LPAPA Gallery

October 26, 2026 by Toni Kellenberg

LPAPA Gallery Presents: The 6th Annual Signature Showcase

Each year the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association kicks off the new year with an exhibition of unparalleled quality! The LPAPA Gallery is proud to present its 6th Annual “Signature Showcase” Gallery Show, featuring exceptional original plein air and studio works created exclusively by our artist who have achieved the most accomplished level of membership, top-tier LPAPA Signature Artist Members.

Exhibition Timeline:

Online Preview Launch: Monday, January 4, 2027
Gallery Opening: Thursday, January 7, 2027, 1PM
Art Walk Reception: Thursday, January 7, 2027 5-9PM(Free Entry) & February 4, 2027, 6-9PM (Free Entry)
Show Closes: Monday, March 1, 2027

Supporting Artistry and Legacy: Through the sale of artwork, you directly benefit the participating artist and empower nonprofit LPAPA to fulfill its mission. LPAPA is committed to painting the landscape, preserving Laguna’s century-old artistic legacy, and enhancing the livelihoods of its artist members. We strive to inspire the next and future generations of plein air painters to carry this tradition forward!

Join LPAPA, be part of the legacy and tradition!

This annual show is proudly presented at the

LPAPA Gallery
414 N. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Hours are 11AM to 5PM, Thursday through Monday, or by appointment
Gallery Hours modified for First Thursdays Art Walk each month, 1PM – 9PM
Phone (949) 376-3635 or Email Gallery@LPAPA.org

For inquiries, please contact LPAPA at 949-376-3635 or Gallery@LPAPA.org
For information about becoming a LPAPA Member, click here: Join LPAPA
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Post Invitational Gallery Show at the LPAPA Gallery Thru 11/30

October 19, 2026 by Bonnie Langner

-2026 Post Invitational Show at LPAPA Gallery

SEE THE SHOW ON ARTSY.NET

The LPAPA Gallery is excited to present a special post-invitational exhibition featuring beautiful plein air work created by our Invitational Artists during the 28th 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 15th, and runs through Monday, November 30th. 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 5th 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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2026 Invitational Awards Announcement

October 16, 2026 by Toni Kellenberg

28th Annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Invitational
2026 Best in Show Award Winner
“The Approach” by Michael Obermeyer

Gratitude to our Best in Show Judging Panel:
Kathleen Dunphy, LPAPA Signature Artist & 2026 Lifetime Achievement
Kathryn Kanjo, Director of the UCI Langson OC Museum
James Irvine Swinden, Co-Founder of The Irvine Museum

CLICK TO VIEW ALL AWARD WINNERS
2026 Artists | 2026 Sponsors & Donors

2026 LPAPA Squared – Featured at LPAPA Gallery 12/3-1/4

August 30, 2026 by Toni Kellenberg

LPAPA Presents: The 7th Annual “LPAPA Squared” Juried All-Member Show

The Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA) proudly presents the 7th Annual “LPAPA Squared” Juried All-Members Show at the LPAPA Gallery, featuring original plein air and studio paintings created on 8″ x 8″ canvases by LPAPA Signature, Artist and Student Members.

Exhibition Timeline:

Online Launch & Preview Auction: Monday, November 30, 2026
Gallery Opening: Thursday, December 3, 2026, 1PM
Public Reception (Art Walk): Thursday, Dec 3rd, 6-9PM (Free Entry; Awards Announced at 7PM)
Show Closes: Monday, January 4, 2027

Join LPAPA, be part of the legacy and tradition!

Click to Read: 2026 LPAPA Squared Prospectus

This annual show is proudly presented at the

Note: Images shown in the collage above are the 2025 award winning paintings.
Click here to visit LPAPA’s Award Archives.

Oct 3rd-11th: Laguna Invitational Events

August 19, 2026 by Toni Kellenberg

Join Us: October 3 – 11, 2026
Collectors Art Party at Festival of Arts, Saturday October 10th

Every year, LPAPA turns the streets and shores of Laguna Beach into a living canvas. We invite the country’s top award-winning plein air painters to gather, compete, and carry on a 100-year artistic legacy. Don’t just watch history—be part of it! Join LPAPA today to support our mission and unlock member-only discounts on all Invitational ticketed events.