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Laguna Invitational 2018 Awards

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On Saturday, October 13th, LPAPA hosted its 20th Annual “Collectors Gala” at the Festival of Arts, a magical outdoor setting nestled in the heart of Laguna’s arts district proved to be the perfect setting to showcase the plein air fine art show that featured nearly 500 original works of art. The Collectors Gala attracts fine art collectors from around the country who wish to be the first to view and have the opportunity to purchase the paintings created by these nationally recognized contemporary masters at what has become one of the most prestigious Plein Air Painting Invitational events in the country.

Over $40,000 in cash and prizes was awarded to the artists, with the top prize, the highly coveted $10,000 Best in Show was awarded to Rhode Island based LPAPA Signature Artist Cindy Baron for her painting “Transitions” which also received The Irvine Museum Collection at the UCI Institute & Museum of California Art Award. The 2018 Best in Show judges were Stephen Barker, Dean of the Claire Trevor School of Arts & Executive Director of the UCI Institute & Museum for California Art, Jonathan Burke, President of the Laguna College of Art + Design, and Mr. Jean Stern, Director of The Irvine Museum Collection at the UCI Institute & Museum of California Art.

Click here to view all of the 2018 Laguna Plein Air Invitational award winners!

Laguna Plein Air Invitational 2017 Awards

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The 19th Annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational took place the week of October 7th – 15th, 2017, with 35 participating artists invited to compete in what has been referred to as the “power-house” of plein air invitational events. The annual event is presented by nonprofit Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA) and supports their mission to promote the plein air painting tradition that established Laguna Beach as an Art Colony over 100 years ago. This annual event is made possible with the generous support of our sponsors, patrons and contributors.

2017 Award Winners

2017 Laguna Plein Air Best in Show, Before Sunrise by Aimee EricksonLPAPA’s Best in Show Award “Before Sunrise” (14″ x 24″ oil)
by Aimee Erickson

Jason Sacran's Breaking Light, Three ArchesLPAPA’s Award of Excellence “Breaking Light, Three Arches” (24″ x 30″ oil)
by Jason Sacran 

Zufar Bikbov's Made in the ShadeSeaWind Properties Distinctive Merit Award “Made In the Shade” (16″ x 20″ oil)
by Zufar Bikbov

Rick J Delanty's Red, Red Ruby'sKinsman & Kinsman Spirit of Laguna Award “Red, Red Ruby’s” (12″ x 16″ oil)
by Rick J. Delanty 

Jennifer Diehl's Laguna NightsDr. Edward H. Boseker Award “Laguna Nights” (24″ x 30″ oil)
by Jennifer Diehl 

Jim McVicker's Main Beach AtmosphereThe Irvine Museum Collection at UCI Award “Main Beach Atmosphere” (18″ x 24″ oil)
by Jim McVicker 

Charlie Hunter's Beach Shack Crystal CoveLBR/CAF Architectural Award “Beach Shack Crystal Cove” (12″ x 24″ oil)
by Charlie Hunter 

Andy Evansen's Midnight on Main BeachVan Cleave Foundation Artistic Palette Award “Midnight On Main Beach” (11″ x 15″ watercolor)
by Andy Evansen 

THE REVELITE AWARD “Crystal Clear Morning” (16″ x 20″ oil) by Rita Pacheco
“Laguna Stroll” (8" x 10" oil) by John Cosby
SOUTHWEST ART QUICK DRAW AWARD “Laguna Stroll” (8″ x 10″ oil) by John Cosby 
Laguna Plein Air Invitational Artist John Burton
RANDY HIGBEE GALLERY AWARD to John Burton for his Invitational body of work
Laguna Plein Air Invitational Artist Jason Sacran
ARTISTS’ CHOICE AWARD to Jason Sacran for his Invitational body of work
Laguna Plein Air Invitational Artist Jove Wang
COLLECTORS’ CHOICE AWARD to Jove Wang for his Invitational body of work
Laguna Plein Air Invitational Artist Suzie Baker
DIRECTORS’ CHOICE AWARD to Suzie Baker for “Good Morning Laguna” (10″ x 30″ oil)
Laguna Plein Air Invitational Artist Michele Usibelli
THE STRADA AWARD to Michele Usibelli for her Invitational body of work
Greg LaRock “Yard Work” (20" x 24" oil)
PLEINAIR MAGAZINE AWARD to Greg LaRock for “Yard Work” (20″ x 24″ oil)
Laguna Plein Air Invitational Artist Jane Hunt
FINE ART CONNOISSEUR AWARD to Jane Hunt for her Invitational Body of Work
Stephanie Hartshorn “Well Guarded” (10" x 20" oil)
OUTDOOR PAINTER.COM AWARD to Stephanie Hartshorn for “Well Guarded” (10″ x 20″ oil)
Jeff Sewell “South Swell, South Laguna” (16" x 20" oil)
AMERICAN ART COLLECTOR AWARD to Jeff Sewell for “South Swell, South Laguna” (16″ x 20″ oil)
Laguna Plein Air Next Generation Scholarship Awards
NEXT GENERATION SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS to Brandon Gonzales, Emily Bertucci, Ben Jarvis & Kyle Larson
Laguna Plein Air 2017 Lifetime Awards
Lifetime Achievement Award to Rick J. Delanty & Lifetime Member Award to Yvonne Boseker
2017 Laguna Plein Air Invitational Artists Group Photo
2017 Laguna Plein Air Invitational Artists Group Photo

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Laguna Plein Air Invitational 2016 Awards

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2016 Invitational BannerThe 18th Annual “Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational” was presented October 8 – 16, 2016 with 35 of the top plein air artists in the country.

Award Winners

Jim McVicker's "Morning at Main Beach"
2016 Laguna Plein Air Best in Show Award: Jim McVicker’s “Morning at Main Beach”
Charlie Hunter's "Los Rios, Capistrano"
2016 Laguna Plein Air Award of Excellence: Charlie Hunter’s “Los Rios, Capistrano”
Shelby Keefe's "Rooftops of Crystal Cove"
2016 Laguna Plein Air Distinctive Merit Award: Shelby Keefe’s “Rooftops of Crystal Cove”
April Raber's "Sky Waves"
2016 Laguna Plein Air Spirit of Laguna Award: April Raber’s “Sky Waves”
J. Ken Spencer's "View from Cliff Drive"
2016 Dr. Edward H. Boseker Award: J. Ken Spencer’s “View from Cliff Drive”
Zufar Bikbo's "Lights of Laguna"
The Irvine Museum Award – 2016: Zufar Bikbo’s “Lights of Laguna”
Peggi Kroll-Roberts' "Laguna Lawn Bowling"
2016 Laguna Plein Air Architectural Award: Peggi Kroll-Roberts’ “Laguna Lawn Bowling”
Cindy Baron's "Miles to Go"
2016 Laguna Plein Air Artistic Palette Award: Cindy Baron’s “Miles to Go”
Jane Hunt's "Back Bay Sunset"
2016 Laguna Plein Air Directors Award: Jane Hunt’s “Back Bay Sunset”
Ray Roberts' "Shorebreakers at Aliso Beach"
2016 Laguna Plein Air Founders Award: Ray Roberts’ “Shorebreakers at Aliso Beach”
Colin Page's "Main Beach to Main Street"
2016 Laguna Plein Air Higbee Gallery Award: Colin Page’s “Main Beach to Main Street”
Aimee Erickson's "This Might Be Heaven"
2016 Southwest Art Magazine Quick Draw Award:  Aimee Erickson’s “This Might Be Heaven”
Michael Obermeyer
2016 Laguna Plein Air Collectors Choice Award: Michael Obermeyer
Jennifer Diehl
2016 Laguna Plein Air Invitational Artists’ Choice Award: Jennifer Diehl
Calvin Liang
2016 LPAPA Lifetime Achievement Award: Calvin Liang
Sandy Sewell
2016 LPAPA Lifetime Member Award: Sandy Sewell
laguna plein air invitational artists 2016
2016 18th Laguna Plein Air Invitational Artists Annual Group Photo