Collectors Art Party at Festival of Arts, Saturday October 10th

Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational | October 3–11, 2026

Experience the magic of the 28th Annual Invitational as the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA) welcomes 30 of the nation’s elite plein air masters to our shores.

For nine days, these acclaimed artists will take to the cliffs, canyons, and coves to capture the iconic light of Laguna Beach. More than just a competition, this event honors a century-old legacy, transforming our town into a living gallery and reaffirming Laguna’s place as the heart of the global plein air community.