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.

2025 Back Bay Plein Air Festival

July 12-20, 2025

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This is our annual and always popular Back Bay Art Show and Festival

Be sure to put these dates on your calendar:

May 31: Entries closed

June 1-July 11 Register for the Quick Draw

July 11: Drop off paintings for Juried Show

July 12: Quick Draw at Muth Interpretive Center; 2) Juried Show BEGINS.

July 18: Juried Show CLOSES with the Reception at Muth.

July 19 - 20: Art Display Show & Sale on the deck of Muth Interpretive Center.

For detailed information and to register go to the show page

2025 Back Bay Festival

Registration for the Quickdraw is now open. For more information go to the backpay show page using the link above.

You can go directly to registration here Register Here for the Quickdraw

Hortense Miller Garden, Laguna Beach, CA

The Hortense Miller Garden in Laguna Beach has invited 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.

REGISTER to paint by emailing DIANE LANNON at diane.lannon@gmail.com Click here for info

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!

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