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2025 Less is More Award Winners

February 22, 2025 by Toni Kellenberg

Less is More 2025 Awards Collage19th Annual "Less is More" LPAPA Art Show 2025

19th Annual “Less is More” Juried Art Show at the LPAPA Gallery
A celebration of small paintings with big impact created by LPAPA Members!

Visit Artsy Viewing Room 

Show Overview & Timeline: (All times shown are Pacific Time)
Online Art Catalog Exhibition (Finalists & Top Semi-Finalists): June 30 – Aug 4, 2025
Online Preview Auction (Finalists & Top Semi-Finalists):
  10AM Mon, Jun 30th to 8PM Thurs, July 3rd
LPAPA Gallery Show (Finalists):  Thursday, July 3rd thru Monday, August 4th
Gallery Reception: Thursday, July 3rd, 2025, 6PM – 9PM (awards 7PM)**

Award Winners:1st Awarded to John Budicin2nd Place awarded to Mike Hill3rd Place awarded to Norman TeelingHonorable Mention awarded to Patricia Matranga

**Gallery awards presentation live-streamed on Facebook

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 show of semi-finalist paintings will be shipped by the artist or delivered to the LPAPA Gallery for pick up.

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!

Proudly presented at the LPAPA Gallery
LPAPA Gallery in Laguna Beach
414 N. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Hours: 11AM to 5PM, Thursday through Monday, or by appointment
Hours extended to 9PM for First Thursdays Art Walk Receptions (6-9PM)

Phone (949) 376-3635 or Email Info@LPAPA.org

Be part of the plein air painting legacy. Become a LPAPA Member!

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

*Images above represent the 2024 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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Filed Under: Archived Past Award Winners, Award Winners

5th Annual LPAPA Squared 2024 Awards

December 29, 2024 by Toni Kellenberg

2025 LPAPA Squared Awards collage5th Annual LPAPA Squared 2024

LPAPA’s 5th Annual “LPAPA Squared” Juried All Member Art Show
A celebration of artwork created in a 8″ x 8″ square format by LPAPA Artists!

Award Winners showcased below and in the online art catalog above!

Show Overview & Timeline: (All times shown are Pacific Time)
Extended Online Art Catalog Exhibition: Nov 21st thru Jan 6, 2025
Extended Online Preview Auction:
  10AM Thurs, Nov 21st to 8PM Thurs, Dec 5th
Extended LPAPA Gallery Show:  Thursday, Nov 21st, 2024 thru Monday, Jan 6th, 2025
Gallery Reception & Awards: Thursday, December 5, 2024, 6PM – 9PM (awards 7PM)*

*Gallery awards presentation will be live-streamed on Facebook

2024 Award Winners:

2024 LPAPA Squared 1st Place Signature Artist Award - Jason Li for Ready to Fly2024 LPAPA Squared 2nd Place Signature Artist Award - Durre Waseem for Visitors2024 LPAPA Squared 3rd Place Signature Artist Award - Terry Miura for Jif'ing Good2024 LPAPA Squared Honorable Mention Signature Artist Award - Philip Carlton for Finding Light at Desert View Watchtower

2024 LPAPA Squared 1st Place Artist Member Award - Kelley Mogilka for Sunlit Terrace2024 LPAPA Squared 2nd Place Artist Member Award - Danny Folkman for Whitley Heights2024 LPAPA Squared 3rd Place Artist Member Award - Brad Neal for Hotel Laguna2024 LPAPA Squared Honorable Mention Artist Member Award - Karen Leoni for Family TimeHonorable Mention Student Award - Michael Ballew for Jam SessionHonorable Mention Student Award - Jonathan McHugh for Twilight at HeislerHonorable Mention Student Award - Bryan Penprase for Rockpile Beach on a Meditative Morning 3 cash awards categories — Signature Members, Artists Members, & Student Members (award winners were announced during the art walk reception on December 5th at 7pm).

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 show of semi-finalist paintings will be shipped by the artist.

Proudly presented at the
LPAPA Gallery
414 N. Coast HighwayLaguna Beach, CA 92651

Hours are 11AM to 5PM, Thursday through Monday, or by appointment
Hours extended to 9PM for First Thursdays Art Walk reception (6PM to 9PM)
Phone (949) 376-3635 or Email Gallery@LPAPA.org

Join LPAPA, be part of the legacy and tradition!

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

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!

To view the 2023 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 Gallery@lpapa.org

Follow #LPAPA

Be part of the plein air painting legacy. Become a LPAPA Member!

Filed Under: Archived Art Shows, Award Winners, Member News

2024 Laguna Invitational Awards

October 29, 2024 by Toni Kellenberg

2024 Laguna Plein Air Invitational Best in Show Award Winning Painting "Violet Sky Over Cliff Drive" by LPAPA Signature Artist Carl Bretzke

2024 Laguna Plein Air Invitational Best in Show Award Winning Painting "Violet Sky Over Cliff Drive" by LPAPA Signature Artist Carl Bretzke2024 26th Annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Invitational
Best in Show Award Winner
“Violet Sky Over Cliff Drive” by
Carl Bretzke

Gratitude to our Best in Show Judging Panel:
Dr. Sean O’Harrow, Bowers Museum President & CEO
Eric Rhoads, Streamline Publisher
Mr. Jean Stern, The Irvine Museum Emeritus Director

CLICK TO VIEW ALL AWARD WINNERS
2024 Artists | 2024 Sponsors & Donors 

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2024 Invitational Artists Group Photo (Artists’ Names)

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2024 Hotel Laguna Painting Competition Award Winners

September 2, 2024 by Toni Kellenberg

Hotel Laguna LPAPA Painting Competition 2024 Finalist Collage

Hotel Laguna LPAPA Painting Competition 2024 Finalist CollageLPAPA artists participated in the 2nd Annual Hotel Laguna Painting Competition sponsored by the Hotel Laguna! From the Artist’s submissions, the top 8 scoring finalists were juried to be judged for Awards and exhibited for sale at the Hotel Laguna on October 3rd for Art Start for First Thursday Art Walk in the Rose Garden plaza! Everyone was invited to join LPAPA at the Hotel Laguna for a fabulous Art Start reception with free entry 5-6 pm!

In addition to the exhibition of the LPAPA Awards Finalists, guests enjoyed a performance by the Laguna Dance Festival during Art Walk.

The LPAPA Gallery is open with extended hours to 9PM for the First Thursday Art Walk of each month, so plan to visit us!

Enjoy this showcase of the Award Winners and Finalists….1st Place Hotel Laguna 2024 Award - LPAPA Signature Artist Lisa Mozzini-McDill2nd Place Hotel Laguna 2024 Award, LPAPA Signature Artist Mike HillHotel Laguna 3rd Place 2024 Award - LPAPA Artist Mark JacobucciHotel Laguna LPAPA Painting Competition Finalist Geoff AllenHotel Laguna LPAPA Painting Competition Finalist Mark FehlmanHotel Laguna LPAPA Painting Competition Finalist Fernando PerezHotel Laguna LPAPA Painting Competition Finalist Anthony SalvoHotel Laguna LPAPA Painting Competition Finalist Fay Wyles

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Note: The image above includes cropped portions of paintings created by LPAPA Signature Artists Aimee Erickson, Terry Miura and Bryan Mark Taylor.

Filed Under: Archived Art Shows, Award Winners, Member News

“From Dusk to Dawn” 2024 Awards

July 29, 2024 by Toni Kellenberg

LPAPA's 2024 From Dusk to Dawn Juried Art Show Award WinnersLPAPA's "From Dusk to Dawn" 2024

LPAPA’s Annual “From Dusk to Dawn” Juried Nocturne Gallery & City Hall Art Shows
A celebration of nocturne paintings created between dusk and dawn by LPAPA Members!

2024 Award Winners: Night Crossing by Philippe GandiolGolden Rays Through the Branches by Meisha GrichuhinNight Walk by Chuck KovacicSanta Monica Pier Nocturne by Renate Lichter

Show Overview & Timeline: (All times shown are Pacific Time)
Online Art Catalog Exhibition (Finalists & Semi-Finalists): Jul 29 thru Sep 2, 2024
City Hall Exhibition (Semi-Finalists):  August 12th through Sep 19, 2024
Online Preview Auction (Finalists & Semi-Finalists):
  10AM Mon, Jul 29 to 8PM Thurs, Aug 1
LPAPA Gallery Show (Finalists):  Thursday, August 1st thru Monday, Sept 2nd
LPAPA Gallery Reception & Awards: Thursday, August 1, 2024, 6PM – 9PM (awards 7PM)*

*Gallery awards presentation will be live-streamed on Facebook

The Online Preview Auction of the Gallery finalists and City Hall semi-finalists will open at 80% of the full gllery 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. 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 Email Info@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 for City Hall hours)

Be part of the plein air painting legacy

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

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!

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

Follow #LPAPA #Nocturnes #JuriedArtShow

Filed Under: Award Winners, Member News

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The Laguna Plein Air Painters Association is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization which means your gift is fully tax deductible as allowed by law. Tax ID # 68-0600606

LPAPA Gallery: 414 N. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
LPAPA Gallery Hours: Thursday through Monday, 11 am to 5 pm, 1st Thursdays to 9 pm
Mailing Address: P. O. Box 4109, Laguna Beach, CA 92652
Phone/Fax: (949) 376-3635
Email: info@lpapa.org