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9th Annual”Waterworks” 2025 Award Winners

May 1, 2025 by Toni Kellenberg

LPAPA's 2025 9th Annual Waterworks Art Showcase

9th Annual “Waterworks” Juried Art Show at the LPAPA Gallery
A celebration of plein air and studio watercolor paintings created by LPAPA Members!

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Show Overview & Timeline: (All times shown are Pacific Time)
Online Art Catalog Exhibition (Finalists & Semi-Finalists): April 28 thru June 2, 2025
Online Preview Auction (Finalists & Semi-Finalists): 10AM April 28 to 8PM May 1st
LPAPA Gallery Show (Finalists): Thursday, May 1st thru Monday, June 2nd
Art Walk Gallery Reception: Thursday, May 1, 2025, 6PM – 9PM (awards 7PM)*

Award Winners:

LPAPA is grateful for the Joe Hanks Van Cleave Foundation’s support in sponsoring the 2025 Awards. We embrace the Foundation’s Mission to support both individuals and collaborations with established charitable organizations in the education and artistic expression of Plein Air watercolor artwork in its infinite forms.

*The Gallery awards presentation was live-streamed on Facebook

The LPAPA Gallery is located at 414 N. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, California. Gallery hours are Thursday through Monday, 11AM to 5PM and by appointment; hours extended to 9PM for First Thursday Art Walk each month.

Award Winners: (cash award winners to be announced on May 1, 2025). The 1st Place “Best Plein Air Painting” award-winning artist will also receive a coveted invitation to participate in LPAPA’s 27th Annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational, October 4 -12, 2025.

Proceeds generated through the sale of artwork benefit the participating artists and helps sustain nonprofit Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA) art and education programs. 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!

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

*Images above represent the 2024 award-winning paintings
To view past show winners visit LPAPA’s Award Winners Archive Gallery
For inquiries, please contact LPAPA at 949-376-3635 or Email gallery@lpapa.org or info@lpapa.org

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LPAPA Beyond the Landscape: Masters Show at the LPAPA Gallery

April 4, 2025 by Toni Kellenberg

LPAPA Beyond the Landscape: Masters Show, June 2025
The LPAPA Gallery is proud to present a special Masters Exhibition “LPAPA Beyond the Landscape” featuring major works created by artists Jove Wang, Scott Burdick and Dan McCaw.

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This unique exhibition promises to broaden your artistic experience, showcasing a diverse collection that transcends traditional landscapes and subject matters typically associated with the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA). Gallery visitors can expect an array of artworks, including landscapes, figurative work, and quasi-abstract art.

This special Masters Exhibition will open with an online preview on Monday June 2nd followed by the LPAPA Gallery opening on Thursday June 5, 2025, with free entry for a special Art Walk Reception (6-9pm) celebrating the artists and the opening of this special exhibition!

Register to join us for a special private LPAPA Gallery reception on Saturday June 7th, 6-8PM, for an intimate evening talk with the artists. This will be a rare opportunity to have these three masters in the same room sharing their artistic journeys. Tickets $50 (LPAPA Members $40). Limited seating available; click the link to reserve your seat.

WAITLIST FOR JUNE 7TH PRIVATE RECEPTION & ART TALK

The gallery show will continue at the LPAPA Gallery and online through Monday June 30, 2025.

Learn More at
FineArtConnoisseur.com
JoveWang.com
ScottBurdick.com
DanMcCaw.com

The Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit art organization with a Mission to promote and preserve Laguna’s century-old plein air painting tradition and legacy. Proceeds from the sale of artwork helps support and sustain LPAPA’s year-round art and education programs, and benefits the artists!

The LPAPA Gallery is located at 414 N. Coast Highway, on Gallery Row between Jasmine and Myrtle, in Laguna Beach, California. Gallery hours are 11am to 5pm Thursday through Monday and by appointment. We are open extended hours, 6pm to 9pm, for Art Walk the First Thursday of each month. Contact LPAPA by Email at Info@LPAPA.org or by Phone at (949) 376-3635.

2025Annual Best of Plein Air Award Winners

March 6, 2025 by Toni Kellenberg

LPAPA's 21st Annual Best of Plein Air
LPAPA’s 21st Annual “Best of Plein Air” Juried Art Show
A celebration of paintings by LPAPA Members created outdoors “en plein aire”!

Show Overview & Timeline: (All times shown are Pacific Time)
Online Art Catalog Exhibition (Finalists & Top Semi-Finalists): March 3rd thru April 28th
Online Preview Auction: Opens 10AM Monday, March 3rd, ends 8PM Thursday, March 6th
LPAPA Gallery Show (Finalists): Opens 11AM Thursday, March 6th thru Monday, April 28th
Art Walk Gallery Reception & Awards: Thursday, March 6, 2025, 6-9PM (awards 7PM)*

*Gallery awards presentation live-streamed on Facebook.

Award Winners: (Click to read write up in OutdoorPainter.com, StuNews Laguna, and PleinAir Today).

Award winners were announced during the March 6, 2025 Art Walk Gallery Reception. The 1st Place award-winning artist also receives a coveted “golden ticket” invitation to participate in LPAPA’s 27th Annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational, October 4 – 12, 2025.

LPAPA is proud to present its Juried Art Shows, Signature Showcase Exhibitions, Signature Artist in Residence Exhibitions, and Featured Members at our beautiful gallery located on Gallery Row in Laguna Beach, California. Plan to visit us!

Laguna Plein Air Painters Association | LPAPA Gallery
414 N. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Hours are 11AM to 5PM, Thursday thru Monday, and by appointment
Hours extended to 9PM for First Thursdays Art Walk
Phone (949) 376-3635 or Email Gallery@LPAPA.org

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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2026 Best of Plein Air 22nd Annual Awards

March 5, 2025 by Toni Kellenberg

LPAPA's 22nd Annual "Best of Plein Air"

LPAPA Presents: The 22nd Annual “Best of Plein Air” Juried Art Show

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The Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA) proudly presents the 22nd Annual “Best of Plein Air” Juried Art Show at the LPAPA Gallery, featuring original works created en plein air by LPAPA Signature and Artist Members.

Exhibition Timeline:

Online Launch & Preview Auction: 10AM, Monday, March 2, 2026
Gallery Opening: Thursday, March 5, 1PM
Public Reception (Art Walk): Thursday, March 5, 6-9PM (Free Entry; Awards Announced at 7PM)
Show Closes: Monday, March 30, 2026

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!

Congratulations to all the Award Winners! And, many thanks to all the submitting Artists! (click to read OutdoorPainter award announcement).

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
Follow #LPAPA #LagunaBeach #PleinAir #LPAPAgallery

Note: Images shown in the collage above are the 2026 award winning paintings.
Click here to visit LPAPA’s Award Archives.

2025 “From Dusk to Dawn” Award Winners

February 24, 2025 by Toni Kellenberg

LPAPA's "From Dusk to Dawn" 2025

Annual “From Dusk to Dawn” Juried Art Show
A celebration of nocturne paintings created between dusk and dawn by LPAPA Members!

Visit Artsy Viewing Room for the Gallery Show

Show Overview & Timeline: (All times shown are Pacific Time)
Online Art Catalog Exhibition (Finalists & Semi-Finalists): Aug 4 thru Sep 1, 2025
City Hall Exhibition (Semi-Finalists): August 11-September 19, 2025
Online Preview Auction (Finalists & Semi-Finalists): 10AM Mon, Aug 4 to 8PM Thur, Aug 7
LPAPA Gallery Show (Finalists): Thursday, Aug 7th thru Monday, Sept 1st
LPAPA Gallery Reception & Awards: Thursday, August 7, 2025, 6PM – 9PM (awards 7PM)*

*Gallery awards presentation live-streamed on Facebook

Award Winners:

The Online Preview Auction of the Gallery finalists and City Hall semi-finalists will open at 80% of the painting’s full gallery price 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. Unless other arrangements are made with LPAPA, paintings sold through the expanded City Hall and online show of semi-finalist paintings will be shipped by LPAPA at the end of the City Hall Show.

Proudly presented at the
LPAPA Gallery
414 N. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
LPAPA Gallery Hours are 11AM to 5PM, Thursday thru Monday, or by appointment
Gallery Hours extended to 9PM for First Thursdays Art Walk (6PM to 9PM)
Phone (949) 376-3635 or EmailInfo@LPAPA.org
and
Laguna Beach City Hall
505 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
City Hall hours: Monday through Thursday, 7:30AM to 5:30PM, and
Alternative Fridays, 7:30AM to 4:30PM (Click to get updates for City Hall hours)

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

Proceeds generated through the sale of artwork benefit the participating artists and help sustain nonprofit Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA) art and education programs. 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!

*To view the 2024 award-winning paintings click here
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 #Nocturnes #JuriedArtShow