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11th Annual Patron Party & Mini Auction FUN-raiser
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11th Annual Patron Party & Miniature Auction FUN-raiser
Sponsored by The Ritz-Carlton at the LPAPA Gallery
Wednesday, September 10th, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
LPAPA's annual Patron Party & Miniature Auction FUN-raiser celebrates the plein air painting legacy that helped established Laguna Beach as an artists' colony more than a century ago. To raise funds needed to open the first art gallery in 1918, the original Laguna Beach Art Association hosted art parties and painted special miniatures for their patrons that are rare and coveted by fine art collectors.
The fun begins at 6:00 pm with guests enjoying amazing gourmet passed hors d'oeuvres prepared by The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, while they enjoy mingling fellow art lovers and viewing the miniature paintings to be auctioned.
Mr. Jean Stern, Emeritus Director of The Irvine Museum, will share a historical miniature from his private collection and talk about Laguna's plein air painting legacy, followed by a fast-paced lively live auction!
Ticket Price: $125 (LPAPA Member Price $100)
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Payment In Full In Advance Only
LPAPA Members need to login to receive the discounted Member Price, or call LPAPA at (949) 376-3635 to purchase tickets by phone.
Please note: If you wish to purchase more than 1 guest ticket, please contact LPAPA to check availability for additional guest tickets.
If you are unable to be with us on September 10th and wish to register for a Proxy Bidder to be assigned to bid on your behalf, please purchase a Proxy Ticket or contact LPAPA President Toni Kellenberg at (949) 291-0882.
The fast-paced live auction, exclusive to registered Patron Party attendees and registered proxy bidders, will commence at approximately 7:15 pm, and is expected to end with passed dessert at approximately 8:30 pm.
The miniature artwork can be viewed online at lpapa.org, or in persona at the LPAPA Gallery starting September 4th.
100% of the auction proceeds supports nonprofit LPAPA, the LPAPA Gallery, the 2025 Laguna Plein Air Invitational, and LPAPA's year-round arts and education programs. A huge thank you to The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, for their generous support!
All ticket and auction sales are final and nonrefundable but are transferable. Please contact LPAPA by email info@lpapa.org or by phone (949) 376-3635 for assistance.
The LPAPA Gallery is located on gallery row in Laguna Beach at 414 N. Coast Highway, between Jasmine and Myrtle Streets.
Thank you for your support!
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