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, Contributors & 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, Contributors & Donors
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LPAPA artists are super excited to be invited to paint the Hotel Laguna to participate in painting competition sponsored by the Hotel Laguna! There were 30 submissions of which 7 awards finalists juried to be exhibited for sale at the Hotel Laguna on October 5th for Art Start for First Thursday Art Walk in the Rose Garden plaza! We are pleased to share the award winners, along with the finalists…
In addition to the exhibition of the LPAPA Awards Finalists, guests enjoyed performances by the Laguna Dance Festival during Art Walk.
The LPAPA Gallery is open with extended hours to 9PM for the First Thursday Art Walk each month, so plan to visit us!
Not a LPAPA Member? Join online today through this link: Join LPAPA
Follow hashtags #LPAPA #LagunaBeach #ArtWalk
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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.
LPAPA's "From Dusk to Dawn" 2023
Annual “From Dusk to Dawn” Juried Art Show at the LPAPA Gallery & City Hall
A celebration of nocturne paintings created between dusk and dawn by LPAPA Members!




Show Overview & Timeline: (All times shown are Pacific Time)
Online Virtual Gallery Exhibition & Sale (Finalists & Semi-Finalists): Jul 31 thru Sep 4, 2023
City Hall Exhibition (Semi-Finalists): Aug 14 through Sep 22, 2023
Online Preview Auction (Finalists & Semi-Finalists): 10AM Monday, Jul 31 to 8PM Thursday, Aug 3
Physical LPAPA Gallery Show & Sale (Finalists): Thursday, Aug 3 thru Monday, Sep 4
LPAPA Gallery Reception & Awards: Thursday, August 3, 2023, 6PM – 9PM (awards 7PM)*
*Gallery awards presentation will be live-streamed on Facebook. Click HERE to read Daily Pilot/LATimes.com story.
The Online Preview Auction of the Gallery finalists and City Hall semi-finalists will open at 80% of the full gallery price with $10 bid increments. The preview auction includes a “buy now” option at the full gallery 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.
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 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 Info@LPAPA.org
Laguna Beach City Hall
505 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, California
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)
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 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 #LagunaBeach #LPAPAGallery #JuriedArtShow
17th Annual Less is More Art Show 2023
LPAPA’s 17th Annual “Less is More” Juried Art Show
A celebration of small paintings with big impact created by LPAPA Members!





Gallery Show Overview & Timeline: (All times shown are Pacific Time)
Online Virtual Gallery Exhibition & Sale (Finalists & Semi-Finalists): July 3 – 31, 2023
Online Preview Auction (Finalists & Semi-Finalists): 10AM Mon Jul 3 to 8PM Thurs Jul 6
Physical Gallery Show & Sale (Finalists): Thursday July 6 thru Monday July 31
Gallery Reception: Thursday, July 6, 2023, 6PM – 9PM (awards 7PM)*
*Gallery awards presentation will be live-streamed on Facebook
The Online Preview Auction opens 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 July 31st when the gallery show ends. Paintings sold through the expanded online show of the top semi-finalist paintings will be shipped by the artist when confirmed by 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!
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 HighwayLaguna Beach, CA 92651
Hours are 11AM to 5PM, Thursday through Monday, and by appointment
Hours extended to 9PM for First Thursdays Art Walk Reception (6-9PM)
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 #SmallWorks #JuriedArtShow
18th Annual Less is More Art Show 2024
LPAPA’s 18th Annual “Less is More” Juried Small Works Art Show
A celebration of small paintings with big impact created by LPAPA Members!
In addition to the Less is More Juried Show, the LPAPA Gallery is proud to present a special “Artist in Residence” Showcase Exhibition featuring studio and plein air works created by Signature Artist Aimee Erickson, July 5 through July 29, 2024, who will be leading a 5-day plein air painting workshop.
Show Overview & Timeline: (All times shown are Pacific Time)
Online Art Catalog Exhibition (Finalists & Top Semi-Finalists): July 5 – 29, 2024
Online Preview Auction (Finalists & Top Semi-Finalists): 10AM Fri, July 5th to 8PM Thurs, July 11th
LPAPA Gallery Show (Finalists): Friday, July 5th thru Monday, July 29th
Gallery Reception: Thursday, July 11, 2024, 6PM – 9PM (awards 7PM)**
**Gallery awards presentation will be 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.
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!
Proudly presented at the
LPAPA Gallery
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
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 #SmallWorks #JuriedArtShow