Laguna Plein Air Painters Association

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The Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit art organization dedicated to painting the landscape, preserving Laguna’s artistic legacy and promoting the plein air painting tradition. Membership is open to all artists and art supporters.

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LPAPA - Laguna Plein Air Painters AssociationArtist Membership ($90 to join or renew)

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LPAPA - Laguna Plein Air Painters AssociationStudent Membership ($45 to join or renew)

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LPAPA is grateful for the support of its 500+ new and renewing members! The Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA)  is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit art organization, established in 1996 in Laguna Beach, California. LPAPA relies on its Members’ support to sustain and grow. We appreciate every opportunity to enhance your artistic journey!

In addition to the Annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational, (October 3-11, 2020), LPAPA presents annual juried Member art shows at its “LPAPA in Residence Gallery” home located at the Forest & Ocean Gallery in the heart of Laguna’s art district. LPAPA’s art shows, special events and education opportunities can be found through Events/Education Page and Facebook Page. All Members are automatically subscribed to our exclusive “Members Only” version of LPAPA’s monthly E-News.

LPAPA creates opportunities for its artist members to show their work, and provides business development consultation and resources to help promote the artists’ brand and career advancement. LPAPA’s Signature Mentor Paint Outs, Painting Demonstrations, Plein Talk Programs and events are free or discounted for our Members. LPAPA’s exhibitions and fundraising events support LPAPA’s mission including the Plein Air Project — LPAPA’s art education programs designed to benefit its members, youth and community through education and enrichment, plus supports collaborations with other nonprofit art organizations and museums. LPAPA’s mission seeks to preserve and promote Laguna’s plein air painting legacy, to enhance the livelihood of today’s artists, and to educate and inspire future generations of plein air painters. LPAPA’s “Younger Generation” Plein Air Project is an interactive plein air education and painting experience integrated with 4th Grade students studying California History.

Today LPAPA has a global membership base of more than 500 artist and supporter members, with an artist member in nearly every U.S. State and a growing number of foreign countries.

LPAPA’s mission is dedicated to painting the landscape, preserving Laguna’s artistic legacy, and promoting the plein air painting tradition.

Celebrate the Legacy, Be Part of the Tradition!

Early Laguna Plein Air Artists
Laguna Beach Art Association, c. 1918 (courtesy of The Irvine Museum in memory of Barbara Bing)
2018 Laguna Invitational Artists
Laguna Plein Air Painting Invitational Artists – 20th Anniversary group photo, c. 2018

Have Questions? Need Assistance?  Call (949) 376-3635 or Email info@lpapa.org
Note: The annual deadline to renew membership is April 30th or
first juried show entry or member event registration, whichever first occurs.