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LPAPA is grateful for the support of its 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, and we rely on our Members’ support. We appreciate the opportunity to share and enhance your artistic journey!

In addition to the 21st Annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational, (October 5-13, 2019), LPAPA will present a number of juried Member art shows at the “LPAPA in Residence Gallery” within the Forest & Ocean Gallery located in the heart of Laguna’s art district. LPAPA’s 2019 juried art show schedule includes “Town & Country” (January 7-21), “Unexpected Places“ at the CAP Gallery (February 4 – May 29), “15th Annual Best of Plein Air” (March 11-25),  “3rd Annual Waterworks” (May 6-20), “13th Annual Less is More” (July 8-22), “Annual Laguna City Hall Exhibit” (July 1 – September 20), and “Art & Nature” (November 4-11). In addition, LPAPA will host several Plein Air Painting Workshops lead by our Signature Artist Members and promote workshops offered by LPAPA Signature and Artist Members on its Member Painting Workshop & Classes webpage. Special events planned for 2019 include the “5th Annual Miniature Auction FUNdraiser Party” (Thursday, June 13th) and “Tasteful Palette” Paint & Sip Evening Classes are being planned, the Invitational Artists’ Gallery Showcase (October 1-13), and Mentor Paint Outs to be scheduled throughout the year. LPAPA has special workshops and classes planned in collaboration with LOCA Arts Education January 19, February 2nd, February 9th & March 9th. Event details are posted to LPAPA’s website Events Page and Facebook Page as they become available. All Members are automatically subscribed to LPAPA’s monthly E-News.

LPAPA creates opportunities to show their work, provides business development consultation and resources to help promote the artists’ brand and career advancement. LPAPA’s Signature Mentor Paint Outs and Plein Talk Programs are free or discounted for our Members. Our exhibitions and fundraising events help to support LPAPA’s mission including its member, youth and community education and enrichment programs, including collaborations with other nonprofit art organizations. LPAPA’s mission seeks to preserve and promote Laguna’s plein air painting heritage, to enhance the livelihood of today’s artists, and to educate and inspire future generations of plein air painters.

Today LPAPA has a global membership base of 600 artist and supporter members, with an artist member in nearly every U.S. State from California to Florida, Alaska to Hawaii, plus members in 10 foreign countries — Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, South Korea, Switzerland and Spain.

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!

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.