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Historical Artists

Early Laguna Plein Air Artists

Laguna Beach Art Association, c. 1918 (courtesy of The Irvine Museum in memory of Barbara Bing)

Please enjoy learning about famous artists in history who have inspired LPAPA’s mission which is dedicated to painting the landscape, preserving Laguna’s artistic legacy, and promoting the plein air painting tradition.

Anna Hills - Laguna Plein Air Artist

Anna Hills: 1882-1930

Clarence Hinkle: 1880-1960

Clarence Hinkle: 1880-1960

Historical Laguna Plein Air Artist Edgar Payne

Edgar Payne: 1882 – 1947

Elsie Palmer Payne: 1884-1971

Elsie Palmer Payne: 1884-1971

Joseph Kleitsch

Joseph Kleitsch: 1882-1931

Plein Air Artist Thomas L. Hunt

Thomas L. Hunt: 1882 – 1938

Plein Air Artist Marion Wachtel

Marion K. Wachtel: 1870 – 1954

Early Laguna Plein Air Artist William Wendt

William Wendt: 1865-1946

Celebrate the legacy… be part of the tradition!

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Laguna Invitational Artists 2018
Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational Artists, c. 2018

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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