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About Our Auction
The 6th Annual Waterworks juried art show will open online with this pre-gallery-opening silent preview auction on Monday, May 2nd at 10:00 am PST. The special auction pricing starts at 80% of the gallery price with minimum $10 bid increments, which provides LPAPA art collectors with the opportunity to add a special watercolor painting to their collection at a potential 20% savings! We've added the "buy-now" feature to encourage friendly competitive buying and increased support for LPAPA!
This annual watercolor show is made possible through the support of the Joe Hanks Van Cleave Foundation for the Arts. Proceeds from the sale of artwork benefit the artists and nonprofit LPAPA.
Auction dates are May 2-5, 2022, with auction bidding or buy-now commencing Monday, May 2nd at 10:00 am, and ending Thursday, May 5th at 8:00 pm.
LPAPA is hosting a Reception & Awards Presentation on Thursday, May 5th at the LPAPA Gallery in Laguna Beach at 414 North Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, California, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, with awards to be announced at 7:00 pm.
The Waterworks Online and Gallery Exhibitions and sales continue through Monday, May 30, 2022.
The LPAPA Gallery is located in Laguna Beach at 414 N. Coast Highway, between Jasmine and Myrtle Streets on Gallery Row. Gallery hours are Thursday through Monday, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, and 6pm - 9pm the First Thursday of each month. We are also available by appointment on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and alternative hours.
About Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA)
A Legacy Rooted in History
Laguna Beach was established as a world-renowned artists' colony in 1918 by plein air pioneers such as Edgar Payne, Frank Cuprien, and Anna Hills. These artists founded the original Laguna Beach Art Association, creating the gallery and permanent collection that evolved into today’s museum.
Continuing the Tradition
In 1996, five contemporary artists—Ken Auster, Jacobus Baas, Cynthia Britain, Saim Caglayan, and John Cosby—founded the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA) to ensure this century-old tradition would continue to thrive. Today, we support a global network of artists and provide the education and career opportunities necessary to sustain their livelihoods.
Our Mission
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, LPAPA is dedicated to:
- Preserving the history of the California plein air movement.
- Supporting the professional needs of contemporary outdoor painters.
- Inspiring the next generation of artists through community education.