SOCALPAPA
Dedicated to promoting the traditions of plein-air painting and fostering artistic growth.

For over 20 years, SOCALPAPA has inspired new and experienced artists to share knowledge and develop their work in a friendly and supportive environment, and encouraged respect for the environment in which we paint and thrive.

Southern California's PREMIERE Display Show
and Art Festival
"Quick Draw" and Juried Paintings on display July 11-17
Weekend Show and Sale
Saturday & Sunday, July 18 & 19

Artists Quick Draw Challenge
Saturday, July 11

Artists paint outdoors "en plein air" on Saturday July 11 and submit their works for awards and recognition.

All of the "Paint Out" work is on display at the Muth Center through July 17.

Back Bay Juried Exhibit
Friday, July 11-Friday July 17

These are the paintings which the weekend display artists submitted for a special jurying and display of select work. Only a select number of paintings were chosen for this showcase of works. On view through JULY 17 at the Muth Center showroom.

WEEKEND ART SHOW AND SALE
Saturday & Sunday, July 18 & 19
Newport Back Bay, Muth Center

This is our annual Saturday/Sunday weekend art show and sale.

The public is invited to experience hundreds of original paintings, meet the artists, listen to live music, and much more.

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Hortense Miller Garden, Laguna Beach, CA

No more painting dates this Summer, but NEW DATES will be coming this Fall

The Hortense Miller Garden in Laguna Beach hosts SOCALPAPA members to paint at this beautiful garden location where - in the 1950's - Hortense and Oscar Miller built their Mid-Century Modern home among 2-1/2 acres on the upper slopes of Boat Canyon in Laguna Beach.

Your Time & Skills are Needed!

SOCALPAPA is a volunteer organization and we need your help in programming, administration, events and more.

If you are interested in helping at one of our events or being a member of a committee, please contact Steve Sandborg.
steve@stevesandborgart.com

Paint Outs

Featured Artists

Muth Center

Discover the SOCALPAPA Meetup Group, your gateway to vibrant plein-air painting in Southern California. Join us for weekly paint outs, inspiring Zoom meetings, exhibitions, and community engagement. Let your artistic journey flourish with SOCALPAPA!

Join our Meetup!

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SOCALPAPA Dedicated to promoting the traditions of plein-air painting and fostering artistic growth.