LPAPA's 7th Annual Waterworks Art Show

7th Annual “Waterworks” Juried 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 Virtual Gallery Exhibition & Sale (Finalists): May 1 through May 29, 2023
Expanded Online Exhibition & Sale (Semi-Finalists): May 1 through May 29, 2023
Online Preview & Auction (Finalists & Semi-Finalists):  10AM May 1st to 8PM May 4th
Physical Gallery Show & Sale (Finalists):  Thursday, May 4th thru Monday, May 29th
Art Walk Gallery Reception: Thursday, May 4, 2023, 6PM – 9PM (awards 7PM)*

Award Winners:

Award winners announced on May 4, 2023, and live-streamed on Facebook. The 1st Place award-winning artist will also receive a coveted “golden ticket” to participate in LPAPA’s 25th Annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational, October 7 -14, 2023. 

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. Please 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

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 outdoor painting tradition!

Join LPAPA, be part of the plein air painting 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

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LPAPA's 19th Annual "Best of Plein Air"

LPAPA’s 19th Annual “Best of Plein Air” Juried Art Show
A celebration of paintings by LPAPA Members created outdoors “en plein aire”!View the award winning artwork through the digital catalog above!

Show Overview & Timeline: (All times shown are Pacific Time)
Online Virtual Gallery Exhibition & Sale (Finalists & Top Semi-Finalists): February 27th thru April 3rd
Online Gallery Preview & Auction:  Opens 10AM Monday, February 27th, ends 8PM Thursday, March 2nd
Physical Gallery Show & Sale (Finalists):  Opens at the LPAPA Gallery Thursday, March 2nd – Monday, April 3rd
Art Walk Gallery Reception & Awards: Thursday, March 2, 2023, 6PM – 9PM (awards 7PM)s*

We’re delighted to announce that the Best of Plein Air will be going to the Muck!
Muckenthaler Cultural Center Exhibition: April 6 – May 26. Click here to learn more!

*Gallery awards presentation will be live-streamed on Facebook

Award winners were announced during the March 2, 2023 Art Walk Gallery Reception; award winning paintings can be viewed in the above art catalog. The 1st Place award-winning artist also received a coveted “golden ticket” invitation to participate in LPAPA’s 25th Annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational, October 7 – 15, 2023. 

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. Please 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

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