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Call for 2021 Signature Artists – Deadline June 7th

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Call for 2021 LPAPA Signature Artist Members
Deadline to submit: Monday June 7, 2021 (by 11:59pm)

Signature Members are professional artists established in their careers who have been recognized for their ability and experience in the technique of painting on location. Signature Members are recognized members in the art community for their superior work.  Only a limited number of artists, receiving the highest juried scores, are accepted each year to add to LPAPA’s prestigious roster of Signature Artist Members.

For more information, view the Prospectus and submit online: OnlineJuriedShows.com

Painting Image:  2020 Laguna Plein Air Painting Invitational “Distinctive Merit” Award winning painting “Main Beach Silhouette” by LPAPA Signature Artist Carl Bretzke.

Click here for the list of 2020 juried LPAPA Signature Members.

Call for Artwork: LPAPA Squared – Deadline Nov 8th

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Annual LPAPA Squared All Member Art Show
2nd Annual “LPAPA Squared” Juried Art Show
Plein Air & Studio Paintings created by LPAPA artists
A celebration of artwork created in a square format!

Deadline to submit artwork online: Monday, November 8, 2021 (by 11:59pm)
Notifications emailed to accepted Artists:  on or after Friday, November 12, 2021
Virtual/Physical Gallery (Juried Finalists) Exhibition/Auction Dates:  December 6 – 19, 2021
Virtual/Physical Gallery Reception: Thursday, December 9, 2021, 5pm – 6pm (awards 5:30 pm)*
*if permitted, a physical reception will be held

Link for full prospectus and to submit artwork: OnlineJuriedShows.com

Expanded Online Exhibition (Juried Semi-Finalists): (DailyBrushwork link coming on or before December 6, 2021)

Award Winners: (cash award winners to be announced on December 9, 2021). LPAPA’s LPAPA Squared Juried Show accepts artwork created both in plein air and in studio.  

Juried Gallery Artists: (to be announced on or before December 6, 2021)

To address the challenges imposed by the pandemic, LPAPA will continue to present its annual juried art shows online and in an auction format until it is feasible to return to physical exhibits and receptions at its “LPAPA in Residence” Gallery home at the Forest & Ocean Gallery in the heart of Laguna’s art district.

Proceeds from the sale of artwork benefits the participating artists and nonprofit LPAPA, and helps sustain LPAPA’s Mission and Gallery. 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 and inspire the next generation of plein air painters!

Join LPAPA’s celebration, be part of the tradition!

LPAPA Squared Artist Awards

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

*Images above represent the 2020 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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Call for Artwork: Art & Nature – Deadline October 4th

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LPAPA Annual Art & Nature Show
Annual “Art & Nature” Juried Art Show
Plein Air & Studio Paintings created by LPAPA artists
A celebration of artwork created to showcase nature!

Deadline to submit artwork online: Monday, October 4, 2021 (by 11:59pm)
Notifications emailed to accepted Artists:  on or after Friday, October 8, 2021
Virtual/Physical Gallery (Juried Finalists) Exhibition/Auction Dates:  November 1 – 7, 2021
Virtual/Physical Gallery Reception: Thursday, November 4, 2021, 5pm – 6pm (awards 5:30 pm)*
*if permitted, a physical reception will be held

Link to full prospectus and to submit artwork: OnlineJuriedShows.com

Expanded Online Exhibition (Juried Semi-Finalists): (DailyBrushwork link coming on or before November 1, 2021)

Award Winners: (cash award winners to be announced on November 4, 2021). LPAPA’s Art & Nature Juried Show accepts artwork created both in plein air and in studio.  

Juried Gallery Artists: (to be announced on or before November 1, 2021)

To address the challenges imposed by the pandemic, LPAPA will continue to present its annual juried art shows online and in an auction format until it is feasible to return to physical exhibits and receptions at its “LPAPA in Residence” Gallery home at the Forest & Ocean Gallery in the heart of Laguna’s art district.

All submitting LPAPA Member Artists will receive $5 in LPAPA Loyalty Rewards. Proceeds from the sale of artwork benefits the participating artists and nonprofit LPAPA, and helps sustain LPAPA’s Mission and Gallery. 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 and inspire the next generation of plein air painters!

Join LPAPA’s celebration, be part of the tradition!

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

*Images above represent the 2020 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

Follow #LPAPA

Call for Artwork: Waterworks – Deadline April 5th

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LPAPA Waterworks Juried Watercolor Art Show
5th Annual “Waterworks” Juried Watercolor Art Show
Watercolor Paintings created by LPAPA artists
A celebration of artwork created with transparent watercolors!

Deadline to submit artwork online: Monday, April 5, 2021 (by 11:59pm)
Notifications emailed to accepted Artists:  on or after Friday, April 9, 2021
Virtual/Physical Gallery (Juried Finalists) Exhibition/Auction Dates:  May 3 – 9, 2021
Virtual/Physical Gallery Reception: Thursday, May 6, 2021, 5pm – 6pm (awards 5:30 pm)*
*if permitted, a physical reception will be held

Link to full prospectus and to submit artwork: OnlineJuriedShows.com

Expanded Online Exhibition (Juried Semi-Finalists): (DailyBrushwork link coming on or before May 3, 2021)

Award Winners: (cash award winners to be announced on May 6, 2021). LPAPA’s Waterworks Juried Show accepts artwork created both in plein air and in studio, however, the top 1st Place “Best Plein Air” award is only eligible for a work created in plein air and the award winning artist will also receive a coveted “golden ticket” invitation to participate in LPAPA’s 23rd Annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational, October 2 – 10, 2021.  

Juried Gallery Artists: (to be announced on or before May 3, 2021)

This annual watercolor show is made possible with the support of the Joe Hanks Van Cleave Foundation for the Arts and honors the family’s matriarch Joe Hanks Van Cleave (1920-2003) who preferred painting with transparent watercolor and often exhibited as a member of the Laguna Beach Art Association (1957-1969) in their gallery (now the Laguna Art Museum), and her big one-woman show in July 1962. 

To address the challenges imposed by the pandemic, LPAPA will continue to present its annual juried art shows online and in an auction format until it is feasible to return to physical exhibits and receptions at its “LPAPA in Residence” Gallery home at the Forest & Ocean Gallery in the heart of Laguna’s art district.

All submitting LPAPA Member Artists will earn $5 in LPAPA Loyalty Rewards. Proceeds from the sale of artwork benefits the participating artists and nonprofit LPAPA, and helps sustain LPAPA’s Mission and Gallery. 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 and inspire the next generation of plein air painters!

Join LPAPA’s celebration, be part of the tradition!

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

*Images above represent the 2020 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

Follow #LPAPA

Call for Artwork: Less is More – Deadline June 7th

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LPAPA Less is More Small Works Art Show
15th Annual “Less is More” Juried Small Works Art Show
Small Paintings created by LPAPA artists
A celebration of small artwork created with big impact!

Deadline to submit artwork online: Monday, June 7, 2021 (by 11:59pm)
Notifications emailed to accepted Artists:  on or after Friday, June 11, 2021
Virtual/Physical Gallery (Juried Finalists) Exhibition/Auction Dates:  July 5 – 11, 2021
Virtual/Physical Gallery Reception: Thursday, July 8, 2021, 5pm – 6pm (awards 5:30 pm)*
*if permitted, a physical reception will be held

Link to full prospectus and to submit artwork: OnlineJuriedShows.com

Expanded Online Exhibition (Juried Semi-Finalists): (DailyBrushwork link coming on or before July 5, 2021)

Award Winners: (cash award winners to be announced on July 8, 2021). LPAPA’s Less is More Juried Show accepts artwork created both in plein air and in studio.  

Juried Gallery Artists: (to be announced on or before July 5, 2021)

To address the challenges imposed by the pandemic, LPAPA will continue to present its annual juried art shows online and in an auction format until it is feasible to return to physical exhibits and receptions at its “LPAPA in Residence” Gallery home at the Forest & Ocean Gallery in the heart of Laguna’s art district.

All submitting LPAPA Member Artists will receive $5 in LPAPA Loyalty Rewards. Proceeds from the sale of artwork benefits the participating artists and nonprofit LPAPA, and helps sustain LPAPA’s Mission and Gallery. 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 and inspire the next generation of plein air painters!

Join LPAPA’s celebration, be part of the tradition!

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

*Images above represent the 2020 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

Follow #LPAPA