Award Winners Archives - Laguna Plein Air Painters Association

Awards: 16th Annual Best of Plein Air, March 2020

March 14, 2020 by Toni Kellenberg

16th Annual “Best of Plein Air” a Juried Art Show
Plein Air Paintings created by LPAPA artists
A celebration of artwork created painting outdoors, painting “en plein aire”!

Gallery Exhibition Dates: March 9 – 29, 2020
Virtual Gallery Reception live-streamed:
Saturday, March 14, 2020, click here to watch awards video on LPAPA’s Facebook Page
Show Extended through: Sunday, March 29, 2020
Gallery Location: LPAPA in Residence at Forest & Ocean Gallery
480 Ocean Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (Google Maps)
Gallery Hours (currently open by appointment only, call 949-350-9370 to schedule):
Sunday – Friday: 11am – 5pm | Saturday: 10am – 6pm | Closed Mondays

Expanded Online Gallery Show: DailyBrushwork (call 949-584-9162 for purchase inquiries)

Award Winners:

1st Place Award: Through the Canyon by Michael Obermeyer (11×14 oil)

2nd Place Award: Laguna Spring by Keiko Tanabe (18×24 watercolor)

3rd Place Award: Crystal Cove Heritage by Mark Fehlman (16×20 oil)

Honorable Mention & Facebook People’s Choice Awards: Back in the Saddle Again by Fernando Micheli (9×12 oil)

Juried Gallery Artists:

LPAPA presents its annual juried art shows at its “LPAPA in Residence” home at the Forest & Ocean Gallery in the heart of Laguna’s art district. Proceeds from the sale of artwork benefits the artists, the gallery and nonprofit 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 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

*Images above are of the 2019 award winning paintings; click here for details
To view past show winners visit LPAPA’s Award Winners Archive Gallery
For purchase inquiries, please contact LPAPA at 949-376-3635 or info@lpapa.org

Award Winners: Town & Country 2020

January 13, 2020 by Toni Kellenberg

“Town & Country, where the cities meet the pastures” a Juried Art Show
Plein Air and Studio Paintings created by LPAPA artists
A celebration of the beauty of the natural and built landscapes surrounding us!

Gallery Exhibition Dates: January 14 through 26, 2020
Gallery Reception: Saturday, January 18, 2020, 5-7pm (awards at 6pm)
Artwork Pick Up: Monday, January 27, 2020 (10am – noon)
Gallery Location: LPAPA in Residence at Forest & Ocean Gallery
480 Ocean Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (Google Maps)
Gallery Hours: Sunday – Friday: 11am – 5pm | Saturday: 10am – 6pm | Closed Mondays

Link to expanded Online Gallery Show: DailyBrushwork.com

Award Winners:

1st Place: Until the Cows Come Home by Tom Brown

2nd Place: Classic Oxford II by Debra Huse

3rd Place: Signs of the Times by Lisa Mozzini-McDill

Honorable Mention: Moving Through the Gate by Nanette Biers

Facebook Fans People’s Choice Award: Poppies Forever by Joe Anna Arnett

Juried Gallery Artists

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

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

*Images above are a selection of 2020 Town & Country paintings by LPAPA Signature Artists David Marty,
Joe Anna Arnett, Shuang Li, Debra Huse, Kathie Odom, Ben Young and Durre Waseem
To view past show winners visit LPAPA’s Award Winners Archive Gallery
For purchase inquiries, please contact LPAPA at 949-376-3635 or info@lpapa.org

Awards Announced: Art & Nature 2019

November 9, 2019 by Toni Kellenberg

LPAPA’s 2019 “Art & Nature” Annual Juried Art Show
Celebrating works of art by LPAPA artists featuring the best of nature!

Exhibition Dates: November 4 – 18, 2019
Show Ends: Monday November 18, 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 expanded Online Gallery Show: DailyBrushwork.com

Award Winners:

"End of Summer" by LPAPA Artist Rebecca Arguello — 1st Place & Facebook People’s Choice: “End of Summer” by Rebecca Arguello

"Cloud Patterns" by LPAPA Artist Douglas Diehl — 2nd Place: “Cloud Patterns” by Douglas Diehl

"Sunset Surf" by LPAPA Artist Tom Swimm — 3rd Place: “Sunset Surf” by Tom Swimm

"Winter Wonderland" by LPAPA Signature Artist Shuang Li — Honorable Mention: “Winter Wonderland” by Shuang Li

"Tranquil Passage" by LPAPA Signature Artist Daniel Marshall — Honorable Mention: “Tranquil Passage” by Daniel Marshall

Juried Gallery Artists:

This exhibition is presented in collaboration with the Laguna Art Museum‘s annual Art & Nature Around Town Celebration. LPAPA presents its annual juried art shows at its “LPAPA in Residence” gallery home at the Forest & Ocean Gallery in the heart of Laguna’s art district. 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

Dusk to Dawn at City Hall, July-September, 2019

July 31, 2019 by Toni Kellenberg

LPAPA’s 2019 Laguna Beach City Hall Cultural Exhibition
“From Dusk to Dawn” a Juried Art Exhibition of original works by LPAPA Members

City Hall Exhibit Dates: July 1 – September 20, 2019
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 – Thursday: 7:30am-5:30pm | Every Other Friday 7:30am-4:30pm
Closed Saturdays and Sundays, and Every Other Friday (click HERE for the Friday Schedule)

Click to view the expanded online gallery show: DailyBrushwork.com

Award Winners:

LPAPA Artist Member Jason Li — 1st Place: Jason Li for “Sunset” 18 x 24 watercolor

LPAPA Artist Member Lee Munsell — 2nd Place: Lee Munsell for “Mendocino Headlands Afternoon” 10 x 20 oil

LPAPA Signature Artist Durre Waseem — 3rd Place: Durre Waseem for “A View from Southwest Museum” 24 x 24 oil

LPAPA Artist Member Catherine Koon — Honorable Mention: Catherine Koon for “Misty Lagoon” 9 x 12 oil

LPAPA Artist Member Ellen Schauer — Honorable Mention: Ellen Schauer for “Sunset Over Eastlake” 8 x 10 oil

Juried Gallery Artists:

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 the celebration, be part of the tradition!

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

13th Annual “Less is More” July 2019

July 31, 2019 by Toni Kellenberg

LPAPA’s 2019 “Less is More” 13th Annual Juried Art Show
Celebrating small works of art with big impact!
Gallery Exhibit Dates: July 8-22, 2019 (plus DailyBrushwork online gallery show)
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

Award Winners announced July 13, 2019:

1st Place: Susan Diehl’s “Waiting the Audience” 9 x 12 oil

2nd Place: Aaron Schuerr’s “Laguna Rocks” 9 x 12 oil

3rd Place: Jason Li’s “Summer Lake” 7 x 14 watercolor

Honorable Mention: Judith Cameron’s “Traffic Jam” 9 x 12 oil

Honorable Mention: Wendy Wirth’s “Laguna Glimmer, Main Beach” 10 x 5 acrylic

Facebook People’s Choice: Jeff Sewell’s “A Little Crash” 5 x 7 oil

Juried Gallery Artists:

Five Cash Awards:
1st Place $500
2nd Place $250
3rd Place $125
Honorable Mention (2) $50 each
Plus new “Facebook Fans People’s Choice” Award $50

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