On Sunday, October 10, 2021 (10:00am – 4:00pm)*, we open the doors with free entry for all to visit the 23rd Annual Laguna Beach Invitational Plein Air Art Show at the Laguna Festival of Arts! Come immerse yourself into the Laguna Plein Air Painting tradition as we celebrate Laguna’s artistic legacy that helped establish this century-old art colony. Meet the artists, see the paintings created during the week*, watch live painting demonstrations, and plein air art conversations. Free entry throughout the day!

The LPAPA Pop-Up Store will be open for business with LPAPA brand merchandise and books! You can also visit the LPAPA Gallery year-round for LPAPA brand merchandise, located at 414 N. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, California.

Sunday, October 10th will be your last chance to meet the artists and collect an original Laguna Plein Air work of art created during the 2021 Laguna Beach Plein Air Invitational created by one of today’s master painters. Come support the arts! Come support nonprofit LPAPA and its mission! Proceeds from the sale of artwork benefit the artists and nonprofit Laguna Plein Air Painters Association.

Interest in purchasing art but can’t make it on Sunday? We will have a showcase of available artwork at the LPAPA Gallery, located at 414 N. Coast Highway in Laguna Beach, October 11th – November 1st, 2021. You may also register for a personal Proxy Buyer to assist you in making a purchase on Sunday (Proxy Buyers are also available during the October 9th Collectors Gala).

The Laguna Festival of Arts is located at 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach (Google Maps)

REGISTER FOR SUNDAY PROXY BUYING ACCESS

*Invitational Sponsors and Patrons will have priority access to the Sunday Art Show beginning at 9:00 am.

**Artwork sold during the Collectors Gala on Saturday, October 9th, including the award-winning paintings, may not be available for viewing during the Sunday Art Show as it will have gone home with the collector that evening. We will, however, update our online art catalog to showcase the award-winning art. 

Links for
Gala Tickets |Schedule of Events | Invited Artists | Sponsors

View/Print PDF of  2021 Laguna Invitational Event Highlights

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Please join us Saturday, October 9, 6:00 to 10:00pm*, for an enchanting evening under the stars with fellow art lovers and 35 of the nation’s top award-winning artists. Immerse yourself in some of the finest plein air art available, created during the week exclusively for our 23rd Annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational “Collectors Gala & Awards Presentation”.

This year’s Gala will be hosted outdoors live at the Laguna Festival of Arts with a limited number of in-person tickets available. Virtual Access tickets are also available for Collectors who cannot attend have the opportunity for remote proxy buying.

For those joining us in person, we are pleased to feature an evening of fine art, along with an abundance of delicious gourmet small bites passed throughout the evening by Saltwater Catering. A “surprise” dessert will be served as guests settle in for the Awards Presentation!

Evening or cocktail attire is suggested with wraps recommended for your outdoor weather comfort. Attendees must be 21 or older. All attendees will be requested to follow the current COVID guidelines at the time of the event as determined by the CDC, State, and/or Local Officials. Tickets are limited, so don’t delay!

When registering for the LPAPA Member ticket price, please be sure to log in. In-Person tickets are priced per person with a limited number available. Tickets for the live-streamed Awards viewing and Virtual Access with a Proxy Buyer are priced per online access link with a limited number of viewers.  

LPAPA Member Price: $200 per person for In-Person 6PM Gala Ticket or per link for Virtual Proxy Access Gala Ticket*
Non-Member Price: $250 per person for In-Person 6PM Gala Ticket or per link for Virtual Proxy Access Gala Ticket*

Thank you for being part of the Laguna Plein Air Painting tradition!

Your support is greatly appreciated!
Proceeds generated through ticket and art sales raise the much-needed funds to
support nonprofit LPAPA and sustain its Education Programs.

CLICK TO PURCHASE IN-PERSON GALA TICKETS CLICK TO PURCHASE VIRTUAL PROXY ACCESS GALA TICKET

Click to: View/Download Invitational Event Highlights 

*Please note, all Invitational Sponsors receive VIP Gala Tickets that include hosted access to the bar for themselves and their guests, as well as an invitation to attend the Private 5:00pm Pre-Gala Cocktail Party with the Artists and early art buying access. Patrons receive a promo code to purchase discounted Gala Tickets for 6:00pm entry. Members must log in to purchase gala tickets at the discounted member price. Tickets are non-refundable unless for unforeseen reasons the event is canceled by LPAPA. Click to: View/Download Sponsor & Patron Opportunities.

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Laguna Plein Air Invitational Plein Talk with the Experts
Wednesday, October 6, 2021, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Ticketed In-Person & Live-Stream Event!

LPAPA’s annual Invitational Plein Talk with the Experts is a special evening of lively and informative conversation as the experts share the past and future of Laguna Plein Air Art and the importance of collecting original art now. A fun interactive and informative evening that is an annual favorite.  Our 2021 Invitational Expert Panel includes Mr. Rick Balzer, Laguna Art Historian & Laguna Art Museum Trustee, Ms. Hope Railey, Chair, Drawing + Design, Laguna College of Art + Design, and Mr. Jean Stern, Art Historian & Emeritus Director of The Irvine Museum.

When registering for the LPAPA Member ticket price, please be sure to log in. In-Person tickets are priced per person with a limited number available. Live-Streamed tickets are priced per online access link with an unlimited number of viewers.  

LPAPA Member Price: $25 per person for In-Person Ticket or per link for Virtual Access Ticket*
Non-Member Price: $50 per person for In-Person Ticket or per link for Virtual Access Ticket*

Thank you for being part of the Laguna Plein Air Painting tradition!

Your support is greatly appreciated!
Proceeds generated through ticket and art sales help support nonprofit LPAPA and its Education Programs.

CLICK TO PURCHASE IN-PERSON TICKETS CLICK TO PURCHASE VIRTUAL ACCESS TICKET

Click to: View/Download Invitational Event Highlights

*Note: Tickets for this event are included in the Invitational Sponsor Packages
& Discounted for Invitational Patrons

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All 35 Laguna Invitational Artists can be found on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, painting in and around the “downtown” Laguna Beach starting at 5:30pm and continuing into the evening for the annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational “Laguna Plein Air After Dark” Nocturne Paint Out. The public is invited to join us for Happy Hour, meet the Artists and watch as they create “en plein air” nocturne masterpieces! This event is free and open to the public, no advance registration is required. 

Join us downtown Laguna for a “Just Plein Awesome Happy Hour” and watch the artists paint!

Links for Gala Tickets | Schedule of Events | Invited Artists | Sponsors

View/Print PDF of 2021 Laguna Invitational Event Highlights | 2021 Sponsor & Patron Opportunities

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