
2023 25th Annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Invitational
Best in Show Award Winner
“Laguna Light” by Michael Obermeyer
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2023 Artists | 2023 Sponsors & Donors

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2023 25th Annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Invitational
Best in Show Award Winner
“Laguna Light” by Michael Obermeyer
CLICK TO VIEW ALL AWARD WINNERS
2023 Artists | 2023 Sponsors & Donors

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8th Annual Waterworks Art Show and Exhibition
LPAPA’s 8th Annual “Waterworks” Juried Watercolor Art Show
A celebration of paintings created by LPAPA Members using transparent watercolors!
This show is made possible with the support of the Joe Hanks Van Cleave Foundation!
Show Overview & Timeline: (All times shown are Pacific Time)
Online Art Catalog Exhibition (Finalists & Semi-Finalists): April 29 thru June 3, 2024
Online Preview Auction (Finalists & Semi-Finalists): 10AM April 29 to 8PM May 2nd
LPAPA Gallery Show (Finalists): Thursday, May 2nd thru Monday, June 3rd
Art Walk Gallery Reception: Thursday, May 2, 2024, 6PM – 9PM (awards 7PM)*
*Gallery awards presentation will be live-streamed on Facebook
Proudly presented at the
LPAPA Gallery
414 N. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 376-3635 or Email info@lpapa.org
Hours Thursday thru Monday, 11AM to 5PM and by appointment
Award Winners: (cash award winners to be announced on May 2, 2024). The 1st Place “Best Plein Air” award-winning artist will also receive a coveted “golden ticket” to participate in LPAPA’s 26th Annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational, October 5 -13, 2024. Read the full prospectus for details.
The Online Preview Auction referenced above will open at 80% of the full retail price for the painting with $10 bid increments. LPAPA underwrites the auction pricing so the artists will receive 50% of the full retail price regardless of the final auction sales price. The preview auction includes a “buy now” option at the full retail price. Unless other arrangements are made through LPAPA by the Collector, gallery paintings sold through the Auction and through the Gallery will be exhibited as sold with red dots then shipped or held for pick up after the gallery show ends. Paintings sold through the auction or gallery of the Semi-Finalist paintings will be shipped by the artist to the LPAPA Gallery or directly to the Collector based if instructed by LPAPA. Shipping fees to or from the LPAPA Gallery, and in the case of the Semi-Finalists to the Collector, are at the Artist’s expense.
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 plein air painting legacy and tradition!
For information about becoming a LPAPA Member, click here: Join LPAPA
*Images above represent the 2023 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 Artists were invited to participate in a Spring Paint Out & Painting Competition at the Fairhaven Memorial Park, Saturday, April 27th, 9am to 12pm, to celebrate its 100+ years of history in Orange County and honor plein air painter Nellie Gail Moulton, who is at rest in the Mausoleum!
LPAPA Artists gathered in front of the Historic Mausoleum inside Fairhaven Memorial Park located at 1702 Fairhaven Avenue, Santa Ana, California.
The Award Winners are… 1st Place Awarded to Mike Hill, 2nd Place Awarded to Jeannine Savedra, 3rd Place to Curtis Green, and Honorable Mention to Mike Major! Many thanks to the Awards Judges… Nellie Gail Moulton’s Great Grandsons Jared Mathis and Scott Barnes participated with Shelly from Fairhaven!
Congratulations to the Award Winners: 1st Place Mike Hill, 2nd Place Jeannine Savedra, 3rd Place Curtis Green, and Honorable Mention Mike Major!
This event is made possible with the support of Fairhaven Memorial Park and the Moulton Museum. Click to learn more: Fairhaven Memorial Park and Nellie Gail Moulton (1878 – 1972)!
The paintings are on exhibit at Fairhaven Memorial Park Art Exhibition until May 17, 2024.
LPAPA's 20th Annual "Best of Plein Air"
LPAPA’s 20th 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 4th thru April 1st
Online Preview Auction: Opens 10AM Monday, March 4th, ends 8PM Thursday, March 7th
LPAPA Gallery Show (Finalists): Opens 11AM Thursday, March 7th thru Monday, April 1st
Art Walk Gallery Reception & Awards: Thursday, March 7, 2024, 6PM – 9PM (awards 7PM)*
*Gallery awards presentation will be live-streamed on Facebook
Award winners were announced during the March 7, 2024 Art Walk Gallery Reception. The 1st Place award-winning artist also receives a coveted “golden ticket” invitation to participate in LPAPA’s 26th Annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational, October 5 – 13, 2024.
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 through Monday, and by appointment
Hours extended to 9PM for First Thursdays Art Walk reception (6PM to 9PM)
Phone (949) 376-3635 or Email Info@LPAPA.org
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
Follow #LPAPA #PleinAir
2023 LPAPA Squared Member Show
LPAPA’s 4th Annual “LPAPA Squared” Juried All Member Art Show
A celebration of artwork created in a 8″ x 8″ square format by LPAPA Artists!
Show Overview & Timeline: (All times shown are Pacific Time)
Online Virtual Gallery Exhibition & Sale: Dec 4, 2023 thru Jan 1, 2024
Online Gallery Preview Auction: 10AM Mon, Dec 4th to 8PM Thurs, Dec 7th
Physical Gallery Show & Sale: Thursday, Dec 7th thru Monday, Jan 1st (subject to holiday hours)**
Gallery Reception & Awards: Thursday, December 7, 2023, 6PM – 9PM (awards 7PM)*
*Gallery awards presentation will be live-streamed on Facebook
**The LPAPA Gallery will be closed for the holidays on Sunday December 24th & Monday December 25th, as well as Sunday December 31st and Monday January 1st.
LPAPA presented 3 cash awards categories — Signature Member, Artists Member, & Student Member (award winners announced during gallery reception on December 7th at 7pm).
LPAPA is proud to present its Juried Art Shows, Signature Showcase Exhibitions, Signature Artist in Residence Exhibitions, and Featured Members of the Month 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 through Monday, or by appointment
Hours extended to 9PM for First Thursdays Art Walk reception (6PM to 9PM)
Phone (949) 376-3635 or Email Info@LPAPA.org
Join LPAPA, be part of the legacy and tradition!
For information about becoming a LPAPA Member, click here: Join LPAPA
The Online Preview Auction opens at 80% of the full retail price, fully underwritten by LPAPA’s share of proceeds, with $10 bid increments. The preview auction includes a “buy now” option to secure your purchase before the gallery opening at the full retail price. Unless the collector wishes to make other arrangements through LPAPA, paintings sold through the Auction and through the Gallery will be exhibited with red dots indicating they have sold and will be shipped or available for pick up after the gallery show ends.
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 inquiries, please contact LPAPA at 949-376-3635 or info@lpapa.org
Follow #LPAPA