Laguna Beach Laguna Plein Air Invitational is ongoing Thursday October 13 2016.
There are many opportunities to enjoy this annual event around Laguna Beach.
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Each year the Laguna Plein Air Painting Invitational transforms Laguna Beach, the famous seaside community and historic artist colonyinto an outdoor painting studio.
The West Coast’s most prestigious plein air art event, the Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational is October 8 2016 thru October 16 2016.
This event showcases the nation’s top plein air landscape painters who compete for prestigious prizes.
The 9-day plein air celebration includes public paint-outs, painting demonstrations, PleinTalk conversations, and educational events and activities.
This annual Painting Invitational celebrates the artistic legacy of Laguna Beach founded by the early California impressionist and plein air painters like William Wendt, Anna Hills, Frank Cuprien and Edgar Payne who were instrumental in opening the first Laguna art gallery.
Laguna Plein Air Painting Invitational Thursday October 13 2016 Schedule
11:00am-12:30pm: LPAPA Outdoor Artist Demonstrations
Various Locations: Heisler Park, Main Beach and Treasure Island
Heisler Park is located at 375 Cliff Drive.
There is metered parking near the park.
Main Beach is located at Pacific Coast Highway and Laguna Canyon Road.
Please refer to Laguna Beach City Parking at end of the post.
Treasure Island is located at 30801 Coast Highway adjacent to The Montage Resort.
There is short term pay parking at Treasure Island.
There is metered street parking near by.
Come watch and learn how the artists work in different mediums, ask questions and watch painting demonstrations
11:0am-5:00pm: Children’s Artwork Exhibition & Sale at Forest & Ocean Gallery
Forest & Ocean Gallery is located at 480 Ocean Avenue.
Come see the plein air masterpieces created by local school children during Monday’s Kids Paint Out with under the mentorship of LPAPA artists.
The paintings will be available for purchase with 100% of the proceeds donated to the participating local schools.
Laguna Beach All Day Public Parking:
There are 8 public parking lots in the City of Laguna Beach.
Prices : $10-15 all day with slight increases on weekends and holidays.
Meters:
The City of Laguna Beach has ample metered parking on Laguna Canyon Road and within the city streets.
Meters Pricing:
$2-3 per hour for a 3 hour maximum in the downtown area.
The meters accept most credit cards.
Parking is strictly enforced daily from 8:00am-9:00pm.
