Art Shows Archives - Laguna Plein Air Painters Association

LPAPA Paints Old Towne Orange: May 1-10, 2019

April 13, 2019 by Toni Kellenberg

All LPAPA member artists are invited to Paint Old Town Orange — May 1 – May 10, 2019, for the opportunity to participate in the showcase exhibit through the Hilbert Museum of California Art!

LPAPA Member artists may register to paint as many days as they wish between May 1st through May 10th, in and around Old Towne Orange and the Hilbert Museum. Any work created during the 10-day painting period is eligible for submission through onlinejuriedshows.com for consideration to be included in the Showcase & Sale to be held at the Hilbert Museum on June 8th. Canvas stamping is required on any work that is submitted for jurying consideration for the showcase exhibition and sale (see details below). Regardless of how many days you plan to paint, it is recommended that you see LPAPA representatives at the Hilbert Museum on May 1st (9am-12noon) for Canvas Stamping and Registration Check-In; LPAPA set-up in the parking lot at the Museum on May 1st. Online pre-registration is needed; please click Registration link below.

Important Information:
Dates: Grand Paint Out – May 1 through May 10, 2019

Entry Eligibility: Open to all LPAPA Signature, Artist & Student Members (canvas stamping required – see below)
Times: Sunrise to Sunset for Grand Paint Out , May 1 – 10
Check In/Canvas Stamping: LPAPA will be at the Hilbert Museum May 1st, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon to stamp canvases
Curated Showcase & Sale: Saturday June 8, 2019, 4 pm – 6 pm
Entry for Curated Showcase: Submissions open for consideration thru OnlineJuriedShows.com May 1 – 15. All submitted work must have been completed between May 1 – May 10, 2019 and have proper stamp on back of canvas/board. Please refer to onlinejuriedshows.com for full prospectus related to the juried showcase.

Painting Registration Fee: $10.00 (one-time fee good for full 10-day painting period)

Click to pre-register to paint May 1-10: Register for LPAPA Paints Old Towne Orange

Entry Fee to submit for jurying consideration for Curated Museum Show: $25.00

Click for full prospectus & entry: (OnlineJuriedShows submission link opens May 1st)

Current Art Show: Unexpected Places

January 1, 2018 by Toni Kellenberg

“Unexpected Places” Juried Art Show
Celebrating the beauty of the unexpected places where artists find their inspiration!

CAP Gallery Exhibit Dates: February 9 – May 29, 2019 (plus online gallery show)
This exhibition is presented in collaboration with CAP, Laguna’s Community Art Project
Location: CAP Gallery at Wells Fargo Bank (2nd Floor), 260 Ocean Ave, Laguna Beach, CA
Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday: 9am – 6pm | Saturday: 9am – 4pm | Closed Sundays

Click to view the expanded online gallery show at: DailyBrushwork.com. Purchase inquiries can be made through LPAPA’s Executive Director at info@lpapa.org or (949) 376-3635.

Award Winners:

LPAPA Signature Artist Brandon Gonzales - S . Union Ave — 1st Place: Brandon Gonzales for “S . Union Ave” (16 x 8 oil)

LPAPA Signature Artist Durre Waseem - Visiting Capitola — 2nd Place: Durre Waseem for “Visiting Capitola” (16 x 12 oil)

LPAPA Signature Artist Daniel Marshall - Viva Italia — 3rd Place: Daniel Marshall for “Viva Italia” (11 x 14 watercolor)

LPAPA Artist Lore Hold - Reflect — Honorable Mention: Lore Hold for “Reflect” (8 x 6 oil)

LPAPA Artist David Marty - Afternoon Calm — Honorable Mention: David Marty for “Afternoon Calm” (12 x 9 oil)

LPAPA Artist Fernando Micheli - Turn on the Light — Facebook Fans’ People Choice Award: Fernando Micheli for “Turn on the Lights” (12 x 16 oil)

Participating Juried Gallery Artists:

LPAPA is delighted for the opportunity to collaborate with Laguna’s Community Art Project (CAP) to present this fineart exhibition. LPAPA’s Mission includes creating opportunities for our regional, national and international Signature, Artist and Student Members to show their work in our thriving art colony. The sale of artwork benefits the artists and nonprofit LPAPA and CAP.

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 and inspire the next generation of plein air painters!

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

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

Click here to view LPAPA’s Award Winners Gallery

Upcoming Art Show: 3rd Annual Waterworks

January 1, 2018 by Toni Kellenberg

LPAPA’s 2019 “Waterworks” 3rd Annual Juried Watercolor Art Show
Celebrating artwork created with transparent watercolors!
Artists to Deliver Accepted Gallery Artwork: Monday May 6, 2019 (10am-12noon)
Gallery Reception: Saturday May 11, 2019, 5-7pm (awards at 6pm)
Gallery Exhibition Dates: May 6-20, 2019 (plus DailyBrushwork online gallery show)
Show Ends: Monday May 20, 2019 (artwork pick up 10am-12noon)
Location: LPAPA in Residence at Forest & Ocean Gallery, 480 Ocean Ave, Laguna Beach, CA
Gallery Hours: Sunday – Friday: 11am – 5pm | Saturday: 10am – 6pm | Closed Mondays

Click to view the expanded DailyBrushwork online gallery show: (coming on or before May 6, 2019)

Juried Gallery Artists:

Award Winners: (to be announced on May 11, 2019)

Five Cash Awards:
1st Place $500 + Invitation to participate in the 2019 Laguna Plein Air Painting Invitational *
2nd Place $250
3rd Place $125
Honorable Mention (2) $50 each
+ new award added! Facebook Fans’ “People’s Choice” Award $50

*Note: The painting presented with the 1st Place Award must be a plein air work of art; the paintings eligible for the other awards may be either plein air or studio work.

This annual juried watercolor show is made possible through the generous support of the Joe Hanks Van Cleave Foundation for the Arts. All works of art submitted must be created using transparent watercolors, however, a small amount of opaque white for highlights is acceptable.

LPAPA presents its annual juried art shows and special events at its “LPAPA in Residence” gallery home located within 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 celebrate Laguna’s plein air painting heritage and connect with our members, our community, supporters and art lovers, to further our Mission. The entry fees support the awards and show expenses, as well as LPAPA’s gallery presence; the sale of artwork benefits the artists, the gallery and nonprofit LPAPA.

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

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

*Artists’ paintings shown in collage above include Daniel Marshall, Keiko Tanabe, Margie Hildreth, Lisa Fu, Stewart White

Call for Artwork: Less is More 2019

January 1, 2018 by Toni Kellenberg

Deadline: Monday June 3rd, 11:59pm, to submit to LPAPA’s 2019 “Less is More” 13th Annual Juried Art Show
Celebrating small works of art with big impact!
Submission Deadline: Monday June 3, 2019 (by 11:59pm)
Acceptance Notices: Friday June 7, 2019
Accepted Gallery Artwork Delivery: Monday July 8, 2019 (10am-12noon)
Gallery Exhibit Dates: July 8-22, 2019 (plus DailyBrushwork online gallery show)
Gallery Reception: Saturday July 13, 2019, 5-7pm (awards at 6pm)
Show Ends: Monday July 22, 2019 (artwork pick up 10am-12noon)
Location: LPAPA in Residence at Forest & Ocean Gallery, 480 Ocean Ave, Laguna Beach, CA
Gallery Hours: Sunday – Friday: 11am – 5pm | Saturday: 10am – 6pm | Closed Mondays

Click for full prospectus and online entry: OnlineJuriedShows.com

Click to view the expanded online gallery show: (coming on or before July 8, 2019)

Participating Juried Gallery Artists: (to be announced on or before July 8, 2019)

Award Winners: (to be announced on July 22, 2019)

Five Cash Awards:
1st Place $500
2nd Place $250
3rd Place $125
Honorable Mention (2) $50 each

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

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

Call for Artwork: City Hall Cultural Exhibition

January 1, 2018 by Toni Kellenberg

Deadline: Monday June 10th, 11:59pm, to submit to LPAPA’s 2019 Laguna Beach City Hall Cultural Exhibition
“From Dusk to Dawn” a Juried Art Exhibition of original works by LPAPA Members

Submission Deadline: Monday June 10, 2019 (by 11:59pm)
Acceptance Notices: Friday June 14, 2019
Accepted Artwork Delivery to City Hall: Monday July 1, 2019 (9am-10:30am)
City Hall Exhibit Dates: July 1 – September 20, 2019 (plus DailyBrushwork online gallery show)
Opening Reception at City Hall: (TBA)
Exhibition Ends: Friday September 20, 2019 (artwork pick up 9am-10:30am)
Location: Laguna Beach City Hall, 505 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
City Hall Hours: Monday thru Thursday: 7:30am – 5:30pm | Every Other Friday 7:30am – 4:30pm
Closed Saturdays and Sundays, and Every Other Friday (click HERE for a 2019 Friday Schedule)

Click for full prospectus and online entry: OnlineJuriedShows.com

Click to view the expanded online gallery show: (coming on or before July 1, 2019)

Participating Juried Gallery Artists: (to be announced on or before July 1, 2019)

Award Winners: (please check back)

Five Cash Awards:
1st Place $400
2nd Place $200
3rd Place $100
Honorable Mention (2) $50 each

LPAPA works to enhance the livelihood of its artist members by creating opportunities for our regional, national and international Signature, Artist and Student Members to show their work in our thriving art colony, and celebrate Laguna’s plein air painting heritage. We’re delighted to have this opportunity to exhibit our member’s artwork at City Hall and connect our members, community, supporters and art lovers, to help LPAPA further its Mission. The artists’ entry fees support this exhibition and award prizes; the sale of artwork benefits the artists and nonprofit LPAPA.

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

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