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Laguna Invitational Gallery

October 16, 2020 by Toni Kellenberg

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2020 Laguna Plein Air Painting InvitationalThank you for visiting! The 22nd Annual Laguna Beach (Virtual) Plein Air Invitational Online Gallery Showcases Invitational artwork through the links below.
Available artwork may be purchased through LPAPA’s Online Gallery until
Saturday, October 31, 2020, at 5:00 pm

VIEW AVAILABLE ARTWORK

GO TO INVITATIONAL CATALOG   GO TO AWARDS SHOWCASE

 

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Laguna Invitational 2020 Awards

October 12, 2020 by Toni Kellenberg

2020 Laguna Invitational Best in Show "Laguna Breaker" by Donald Demers

2020 Laguna Plein Air Painting InvitationalWe are pleased to share the 22nd Annual Laguna Beach (Virtual) Plein Air Invitational Award Winners…

  • 2020 Laguna Invitational Best in Show Award
  • 2020 Laguna Invitational Award of Execllence
  • 2020 Laguna Invitational Jean Stern Distinctive Merit Legacy Award
  • 2020 Laguna Invitational Irvine Museum Award
  • 2020 Laguna Invitational UCI IMCA Award
  • 2020 Laguna Invitational Kinsman Family Foundation Award
  • 2020 Laguna Invitational Ovation Award
  • 2020 Laguna Invitational Architectural Award
  • 2020 Laguna Invitational Artistic Palette Award
  • 2020 Laguna Invitational Kinsman Family Trust Award
  • 2020 Laguna Invitational Director\
  • 2020 Laguna Invitational Revelite Award
  • 2020 Southwest Art Quick Draw Award
  • 2020 PleinAir Magazine Award
  • 2020 Laguna Invitational Fine Art Connoisseur Award
  • 2020 Outdoor Painter Award
  • 2020 Laguna Invitational Collectors\
  • 2020 Laguna Invitational Artists\
  • Special Lifetime Achievement to Eric Rhoads
  • Lifetime Achievement to Joe Anna Arnett
  • Lifetime Award to Chickerings

VIEW INVITATIONAL CATALOG

WATCH AWARD WINNER PLEIN TALK RECORDING

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Laguna Invitational 2018 Awards

October 1, 2018 by Toni Kellenberg

Laguna Plein Air Best in Show award winner Transitions by Cindy Baron

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!

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Laguna Plein Air Invitational 2017 Awards

January 15, 2017 by Toni Kellenberg

2017 Laguna Plein Air Best in Show, Before Sunrise by Aimee Erickson

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

When you join the celebration, YOU become part of the tradition!

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Laguna Invitational Quick Draw 2017 Award

January 15, 2017 by Toni Kellenberg

John Cosby's Laguna Stroll

The 2017 Laguna Plein Air Painting Invitational events kicked off on Sunday October 8th at 2:00pm in Heisler Park with the annual “Quick Draw” Painting Competition sponsored by LPAPA and Southwest Art Magazine. The artists have two hours, 2pm to 4pm, to create a plein air masterpiece! At 4pm the artists are required to put down their brushes and step away from their easels… the paintings were then be taken to Festival of Arts for framing and hanging for the “Quick Draw Quick Sale”. This is an annual free event presented in association with the Annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational.

When you join the celebration, YOU become part of the tradition!

John Cosby's Laguna Stroll2017 Quick Draw Award winning painting “Laguna Stroll”
by LPAPA Founding Member & Signature Artist John Cosby

For details about the Laguna Plein Air Invitational, visit our event website: LagunaPleinAir.org

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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
Mailing Address: P. O. Box 4109, Laguna Beach, CA 92652
Phone/Fax: (949) 376-3635
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