For 2023, 34 plein air artists were invited to attend.
In this piece, a small gathering of people huddle around a campfire along the nighttime beach.
In addition to the prestigious awards, the festival also hosted a range of events and smaller competitions.
Michael Obermeyer, “Laguna Light,” 2023 Best in Show (Photo: Tom Lamb)
See more of the award-winning paintings from the Collectors Gala, below.
In October 2023, the Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational celebrated its 25th anniversary.
Debra Huse, “Evening Glow,” 2023 Irvine Museum Award (Photo: Tom Lamb)
Suzie Baker, “There is No Frigate Like a Book,” 2023 Laguna Art Museum Award (Photo: Tom Lamb)
Geoff Allen, “Heart of Laguna,” 2023 Hilbert Museum Award (Photo: Tom Lamb)
Michael Situ, “Helsler Park Sunset,” 2023 Moutlon Museum Award (Photo: Tom Lamb)
Mark Fehlman, “Lunar Laguna,” 2023 Jean Stern Distinctive Merit Award (Photo: Tom Lamb)
Zufar Bikbov, “Precious,” 2023 LPAPA Award of Excellence (Photo: Tom Lamb)
