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Date: 6/17/2026
Subject: SOCALPAPA JUNE 2026 Bulletin-WEEK 4
From: Melissa Annis

JUNE BULLETIN

What's Inside:
- This week's Paint Out: Friday June 19th, 9:00am Near the Muth Center, Back Bay Newport Beach, CA

- “Open Garden Day" Artists, PICK UP YOUR WORK THIS WEEKEND: June 20 or June 21- 10am-6pm Art Supply Warehouse/Catalyst Art Gallery, Westminster

-NEW! August's Guest Demo Artist: Renae Wang Friday, August 14th, 9:00-11:00am Ruby's Diner, Laguna Beach

- Quick Draw July 11 - Back Bay Plein Air Festival - Pre-Register by July 10

- The Back Bay Plein Air Festival 2-Day Weekend Show/Sale Information

- Save the Dates for June 2026 Paint Outs

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- SOCALPAPA Referral List
- Order Your SOCALPAPA Name Badge & Name Plate
- Muth Display Gallery & Art Bin Reminders
- Download the SOCALPAPA APP

- SOCALPAPA Referral List
- Online Critique Group every Thursday on Zoom 10-11am

Shown: Club Members at Laguna Niguel Regional Park with Mentor Toni Danchik

Save The Date!

August Guest Demo Artist

Renae Wang
Friday, August 14

9:00-11:00am

Ruby's Diner

30622 Coast Highway, Laguna Beach CA

Please join us on Friday, August 14th from 9am to 11pm for a special demo by Guest Artist Renae Wang.
Renae, an oil painter and adjunct professor at LCAD (Laguna College of Art and Design), is known for her unique approach to painting "non-places" like gas stations, freeways and airports. For this demo, she will explain her unique point of view as she paints a local iconic spot: Ruby's Diner.

Questions? Contact: Denise Busony

denisebusony@gmail.com

Back Bay QUICK DRAW 2026 - Painting Competition & Sale

Saturday, July 11

8am - 1:30pm

Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center

2301 University Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Open to all artists
SOCALPAPA Members Fee: $30
Non Members Fee : $45

All artists must register online for the event by July 10th, 2026 or in-person at the check in table (cash only accepted) from 8-9am on the day of the event. Artists must have their canvas or paper stamped at the Muth prior to painting. Stamping will commence on the deck at 8am July 11th. All painting must be done on site and completed by 11:30 am for the judging.

Compete in a friendly plein air painting competition at the Back Bay--
Opportunity to win cash awards & other prizes!

MEMBERS & NON-MEMBERS can Register Now for The Quick Draw:
QUICK DRAW REGISTRATION

THE BACK BAY ART FESTIVAL

July 11-19, 2026

Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center in Newport Beach, CA

Summer is just around the corner, and so is our most anticipated event of the year, The Back Bay Plein Air Art Festival, a week-long event with multiple events celebrating the natural beauty of Orange County. Hosted by SOCALPAPA and Newport Bay Conservancy, it is held at the beautiful Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center in Newport Beach, CA.

The Festival is a wonderful outdoor venue, surrounded with the lush environment of the Back Bay.

It provides an immersive opportunity to make new contacts and personally connect with new collectors to sell your original artwork. Plein Air style artworks featuring the scenery of Back Bay, Orange County Parks, Beaches, and Wilderness are welcome during the 2-day weekend show.

Important Dates:
Saturday July 11- Juried Show opens to the Public
Saturday July 11- Quick Draw Competition (Open to ALL Artists, register on SOCALPAPA.com)
Friday July 17- Artist Recognition Gala, Juried show comes down
Saturday & Sunday July 18-19 - Weekend Show & Sale

Dates for two Artist meetings regarding the details of the Back Bay Show and Sale will be emailed soon. Artists will have the opportunity to attend one in person and one in zoom.

for More Information

click here

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We are excited to announce the Volunteer Coordinators

who will be handling the 2026 Committees for our Back Bay Plein Air Art Festival:

Art Classes: Sandra Morrison <smorrissonbiz@gmail.com>

(instructor positions are filled)
Hospitality/ Membership Table: Kim Gordon <kimgordonstudio@gmail.com>
Quick Draw: Lorraine Dawson <lorrainedawsonart@gmail.com>

and Pam Steinmetz <psteinmetz@ymail.com>
Juried Show: Randi Moran <randi.moran1@gmail.com>
Ribbons : Dorothy Scott <dotscott1958@gmail.com>
Grid Set Up: Jeff Preston <Jeff.preston@verizon.net>

Please contact our Co-Chairs to volunteer and for more information or questions:

Kathy Carr

kvcarr@sbcglobal.net

Marisha Miller

marishamiller11@gmail.com

PAINT OUTS

JUNE 2026 PAINT OUT DATES

Friday June 19

9:00am

Near the Muth Center, Back Bay Newport Beach

Get Ready for the Back Bay show!

Saturday, June 27

8:30-9:00am

Laguna Wilderness Park at Big Bend

Friday June 19

9:00am

Near the Muth Center, Back Bay Newport Beach, CA

Get Ready for the Back Bay show!

Paint near the Muth Center Back Bay Newport Beach. From the 55 going South take the Del Mar/University exit —go Left down past Irvine Avenue and the Muth Center to the end cul de sac and park in the black office buildings lot. Walk down the trail over the bridge and go left down the dirt horse trail. Paint views of trees and trail on either side of the channel.

Restrooms in the Muth Center

Saturday, June 27

8:30-9:00am

Laguna Wilderness Park at Big Bend

Take the 133 Freeway South into Laguna Beach, go past El Toro about a mile, and go Right into the Lot just across from the Artists Studios and Used Jeep dealer.

$3 or $5 parking at the Kiosk

Paint the trail up the hill or go further up and paint the trees.

Port-a-Potty restroom

Order Your Name Badge and Name Plate!

SOCALPAPA encourages members to wear name badges at all of our events and Paint Outs.

If you are entering the summer Back Bay Event, a name badge and name plate are required. Get ahead and order yours now!

Log in to the SOCALPAPA website, click Artists in the blue banner and look for Member Resources. Go to that page and you will find a button for ordering the badge and name plate.

Muth Bin Reminders

Since so many wonderful artists are now contributing to the bin at Muth, we want to remind you of a few guidelines.

1. All work displayed at Muth must be original plein air-style depicting outdoor locations in Orange County.

Animals, plants or people must be shown in a landscape setting.

2. Flat panels only, no foam-core backing or gallery wrap.

3. Mat board backing is suggested to make your work look more professional.

4. Obtain and attach a sales slip for each painting from the green SOCALPAPA notebook at the front desk, and fill out a form to list your work in the green book.

5. Paintings must be in a cellophane envelope.

6. Suggested minimum price: $50 for smaller paintings $75 for larger work.

7. Due to space considerations, we are no longer going to accept prints.

Thanks to you all,

Randi Moran

Get the Club App on your phone!

NEW! Want to stay updated on what's happening, while you're on the go?

Access all the same SOCALPAPA information on your phone, using the Club Express app.

The Club Express app is available for iPhone and Android users.

iPhone users -> head to the App Store

Android users -> head to the Google Play Store

Click here for instructions -- 3 easy steps -- how to download it and register!

Get the App!

Did you know there are several ways to find out about the paint outs?

• Weekly Bulletin

• MeetUp group online

• Website events calendar

• Facebook & Instagram

ALSO

Occasionally our group gets approached for plein air painter referrals.

If you would like to be included on a roster, please email Kim Gordon with your name and phone number.

kimgordonstudio@gmail.com

Make sure to put "Referrals List" in the email subject line.

SOCALPAPA ZOOM

Zoom Group invites you to join us

every Thursday, from 10am -11am

This is a time for members to share their art, get feedback and connect with other artists over the web. All levels are welcome.

If you are not ready to share, join us anyway and get inspired!

Follow link below to join.

The passcode is 229461

Zoom

Discover the SOCALPAPA Meetup Group and join our thriving community of plein-air painters in Southern California.

Get the latest updates, find out who is joining (we have 279 members now!) and connect with other artists on events such as our weekly paint outs, paint aways, Zoom meetings, special events and showcases!

If you haven't already joined, head over to the MeetUp website and join the group - it's free!

Your artistic community awaits you.

https://www.meetup.com/socalpapa/

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