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2022 “Waterworks” Art Show, May 5-30

April 30, 2022 by Toni Kellenberg

LPAPA's 6th Annual Waterworks Show 20226th Annual “Waterworks” Juried Watercolor Art Show

A celebration of paintings by LPAPA Members created with transparent watercolors!
This show is made possible with the support of the Joe Hanks Van Cleave Foundation for the Arts!

Online Virtual Gallery Exhibition & Sale (Finalists): May 2 through May 30, 2022
Online Gallery Preview & Auction: 10AM Monday, May 2nd to 8PM Thursday, May 5th
Physical Gallery Show & Sale (Finalists): Thursday, May 5th thru Monday, May 30th
Expanded Online Exhibition & Sale (Semi-Finalists): May 2 through May 30, 2022
Gallery Reception: Thursday, May 5, 2022, 6PM – 9PM (awards 7PM)*

*Gallery awards presentation will be live-streamed on Facebook

Award Winners: (cash award winners to be announced on May 5, 2022). The 1st Place award-winning artist will also receive a coveted “golden ticket” invitation to participate in LPAPA’s 24th Annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational, October 1 – 9, 2022. See the prospectus for details.

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The LPAPA Gallery is located at 414 N. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, California. Gallery hours are Thursday through Monday, 11AM to 5PM (First Thursday Art Walk gallery reception 6PM to 9PM), and available by appointment.

The Online Preview Auction referenced above will open at 80% of the full retail price for the painting with $10 bid increments. The preview auction includes a “buy now” option at the full retail price. Unless other arrangements are made through LPAPA, paintings sold through the Auction and through the Gallery will be shipped or available for pick up after the gallery show ends. Paintings sold through the expanded online exhibition of the semi-finalist paintings will be shipped by the artist.

Proceeds generated through the sale of artwork benefit the participating artists and nonprofit Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA). 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 through education and opportunity, and inspire the next generation of plein air painters to continue the tradition!

Join LPAPA, be part of the legacy and tradition!

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

To view past show winners visit LPAPA’s Award Winners Archive Gallery
For inquiries, please contact LPAPA at 949-376-3635 or info@lpapa.org

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2022 “Best of Plein Air” Juried Show Awards

March 3, 2022 by Toni Kellenberg

LPAPA'S 18th Annual "Best of Plein Air"

18th Annual “Best of Plein Air” Juried Art Show
A celebration of paintings by LPAPA Members created outdoors “en plein aire”!

Online Virtual Exhibition & Sale (Finalists): February 28 through April 4, 2022
Online Preview & Auction: Opens 10AM Mon, Feb 28th; Ends 8PM Thurs, Mar 3rd*
LPAPA Gallery Show & Sale (Finalists): Thursday, March 3rd thru Monday, April 4th
Expanded Online Exhibition & Sale (Semi-Finalists): February 28 thru April 4th
View all Finalists & Semi-Finalists in the expanded online showcase at DailyBrushworks.com
LPAPA Gallery Reception: Thursday, March 3, 2022, 6PM – 9PM (awards 7PM)**

*The Virtual Exhibition & Preview Auction includes the Finalists and top scoring Semi-finalists
**Gallery awards presentation will be live-streamed on Facebook
(All times shown are Pacific Time)

Award Winners: (award winners to be announced on March 3, 2022). The 1st Place award-winning artist will receive, in addition to a $1,000 top cash prize, a coveted “golden ticket” invitation to participate in LPAPA’s 24th Annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational, October 1 – 9, 2022.

Join LPAPA, be part of the legacy and tradition!

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

*Images above represent the 2021 award-winning paintings; click here for details
To view past show winners visit LPAPA’s Award Winners Archive Gallery
For inquiries, please contact LPAPA at 949-376-3635 or info@lpapa.org

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LPAPA’s “Art & Nature” 2021 Awards

November 30, 2021 by Toni Kellenberg

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Annual “Art & Nature” a Virtual & LPAPA Gallery Juried Art Show
Plein Air & Studio Paintings created by LPAPA artists celebrating the best of nature!

The LPAPA Gallery is located at 414 N. Coast Highway in Laguna Beach; gallery hours are 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, Thursday through Monday (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays, however, available by appointment by calling 949-376-3635). For purchase inquiries, please contact LPAPA by email: info@lpapa.org or call (949) 376-3635.

Online Virtual Gallery Exhibition: November 1st through November 29th, 2021
Online Preview Art Auction & Pre-Sale: Nov 1st at 10AM to Nov 4th at 8PM PDT
LPAPA Gallery Show (Juried Finalists): Opens Thursday Nov 4 through Monday Nov 29, 2021
Gallery Artwalk Reception: Thursday, November 4, 2021, 6PM – 9PM PDT (awards 7PM)*
*Awards presentation will be live-streamed on Facebook — follow us!

Please enjoy our expanded Online Exhibition of all the Juried Semi-Finalists: DailyBrushwork.com.

This show was presented as a physical exhibition and sale at LPAPA’s new gallery located at 414 N. Coast Highway in Laguna Beach. LPAPA’s special Online Preview Auction pricing starting at 80% of the retail price was available for a limited time, Monday November 1st at 10AM until Thursday November 4th at 8PM (after the Gallery Reception & Awards presentation). Paintings were also available for immediate purchase for the full “buy now” retail price online and through the Gallery. Unless other arrangements are made through LPAPA, paintings sold through the Auction will continue to be exhibited at the gallery with a red dot to indicate it has sold, then shipped or held for pick up after the show ends on November 29th.

Proceeds from the sale of artwork benefit the participating artists and nonprofit LPAPA and help sustain LPAPA’s Gallery and Mission 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, be part of the tradition!

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

To view past show winners visit LPAPA’s Award Winners Archive Gallery
For inquiries, please contact LPAPA at 949-376-3635 or info@lpapa.org

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“From Dusk to Dawn” 2021 Awards

July 30, 2021 by Toni Kellenberg

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Annual “From Dusk to Dawn” Juried Nocturne Art Show at City Hall
Nocturne Paintings created by LPAPA artists
A celebration of artwork created between dusk and dawn!

Virtual/Physical (Juried Finalists) Exhibition Dates: August 9 – September 30, 2021

Expanded Online Exhibition of Semi-Finalists: DailyBrushwork.com

The art show was exhibited at the Laguna Beach City Hall August 9th – September 30, 2021.

Proceeds from the sale of artwork benefit the participating artists and nonprofit LPAPA and help sustain LPAPA’s Mission 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

To view past show winners visit LPAPA’s Award Winners Archive Gallery
For inquiries, please contact LPAPA at 949-376-3635 or info@lpapa.org

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15th Annual “Less is More” 2021 Awards

July 1, 2021 by Toni Kellenberg

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15th Annual “Less is More” Juried Small Works Art Show
Showcasing Exceptional Small Paintings created by LPAPA artists
A celebration of small works with big impact!

Virtual & Physical Gallery (Juried Finalists) Exhibition Dates: July 6 – 18, 2021
Online Art Auction (Juried Finalists) Dates: July 5 – 11, 2021
Virtual & Physical Gallery Reception: Thursday, July 8, 2021*
*(view recorded awards broadcast on Facebook)

View Expanded Online Exhibition (Juried Finalists & Semi-Finalists): DailyBrushwork.com

To continue addressing the challenges imposed by the pandemic, LPAPA presented this annual juried art show both as a physical exhibition at the LPAPA in Residence gallery within the Forest & Ocean Gallery as well as an online Virtual Gallery with auction pricing available for a limited time.

Proceeds from the sale of artwork benefit the participating artists and nonprofit LPAPA and help sustain LPAPA’s Mission dedicated to painting the landscape, preserving Laguna’s artistic legacy, and promoting the plein air painting tradition. LPAPA strives to provide opportunities 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

To view past show winners visit LPAPA’s Award Winners Archive Gallery
For inquiries, please contact LPAPA at 949-376-3635 or info@lpapa.org

Follow #LPAPA