Laguna Beach Transforms into Open-Air Studio for 27th Annual Plein Air Painting Invitational Thirty Award-Winning Artists to Compete, Create, and Connect with the Community October 4th-12th
LAGUNA BEACH, CA – July 29, 2025 – Prepare for a spectacular nine-day art festival as the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA) proudly presents its 27th Annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational, taking place from October 4th to 12th, 2025. This highly anticipated event will see 30 of the nation’s top award-winning plein air artists transform Laguna Beach into a vibrant outdoor studio, competing for prestigious prizes while capturing the town’s iconic beauty on canvas.
Throughout the week, art enthusiasts and the public will have unparalleled opportunities to engage directly with the artists and the creative process:
- Witness the Creation: Observe plein air masterpieces come to life, from the first brushstroke to the final detail, as artists paint live across Laguna’s scenic vistas.
- Meet the Artists: Connect directly with the talented painters behind the work at various events and locations.
- Purchase Original Paintings: Acquire unique, original artwork created live during the festival, offering a piece of Laguna’s artistic heritage.
The Invitational week culminates in the highly anticipated Collectors Gala pARTy on Saturday, October 11th, at the Laguna Festival of Arts. This exclusive event will serve as the grand reveal and celebration of the week’s award-winning paintings. Tickets may be purchased through LPAPA’s website at https://lpapa.org/101125-collectors-gala-party.
Participating 2025 Laguna Plein Air Painting Invitational Artists
Geoff Allen, Encinitas, CA
David R. Becker, Ingleside, IL
Zufar Bikbov, Oakville, CT
Carl Bretzke, Minneapolis, MN
Philip Carlton, Fruita, CO
Jennifer Diehl, Hendersonville, TN
Aimee Erickson, Portland, OR
Mark Fehlman, San Diego, CA
Danny Folkman, West Hollywood, CA
Mary Garrish, Merritt Island, FL
Kimball Geisler, Rexburg, ID
Scott Hamill, Scotts Valley, CA
Mike Hernandez, Valencia, CA
Tim Horn, Fairfax, CA
Kathleen B. Hudson, Colorado Springs, CO
Debra Huse, Costa Mesa, CA
Ryan Jensen, Blue Lake, CA
Chuck Kovacic, North Hills, CA
Margaret Larlham, San Diego, CA
Jason Li, Yorba Linda, CA
Judd Mercer, Englewood, CO
Terry Miura, Fair Oaks, CA
Lisa Mozzini-McDill, Lake Elsinore, CA
Michael Obermeyer, Laguna Beach, CA
Aaron Schuerr, Livingston, MT
Frank Serrano, Owens Valley, CA
Michael Situ, Irvine, CA
Haidee-Jo Summers, Grantham, UK
Kim VanDerHoek, Orange, CA
Mason Williams, Laguna Beach, CA
“We are incredibly excited to welcome this exceptional group of artists to Laguna Beach for our 27th Invitational,” says Toni Kellenberg, LPAPA’s President. “This festival is a cornerstone of our mission to preserve and promote the plein air painting tradition. It offers a unique chance for the public to experience art in the making and to see Laguna’s beauty through the eyes of these master painters.”
A full menu of ticketed and free planned events, including specific dates and times for paint-outs, talks, and demonstrations, are detailed on the official Invitational webpage.
About the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA): Founded in 1996, the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA) is a non-profit art organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the plein air painting tradition. LPAPA upholds Laguna Beach’s rich artistic legacy, which began over a century ago with early California Impressionist painters. Through its educational programs, exhibitions, and annual Invitational, LPAPA fosters the creation of art “en plein air” and connects artists and art lovers worldwide.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Toni Kellenberg, President
Email: info@lpapa.org
Phone: (949) 376-3635
Official Invitational Webpage: lpapa.org/2025-laguna-invitational-events
