PIPAF in Isolation
It took imagination and vast amounts of hard work, but organizers report that the 2020 Parrsboro International Plein Air Festival — PIPAF in Isolation — was a success.
PleinAir Salon June 2020 Winners Revealed
Jean Stern has revealed his selections for the winners in the PleinAir Salon competition. Discover the winners and learn how to enter your best paintings and drawings today.
Hundreds Gather Online for Plein Air Live
At Plein Air Live, we welcomed artists from all over the world and from a variety of artistic backgrounds. From painting demonstrations with live Q&As to mini Zoom rooms for getting to know each other better, the week was filled with educational moments and a feeling of community. Keep scrolling to see more from this historic event.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: For Sale by Owner
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "For Sale by Owner" by Lyn Boyer.
Changes for Door County Plein Air 2020
"We had to find a way to continue the event is some way - for us, our supporters and the artists, who have been hit especially hard by closures and cancellations," said PenArt Executive Director Catherine Hoke.
Are You Missing This Virtual Plein Air Event Right Now?
You can't help but learn and grow at Plein Air Live. Learn what it looks like, how it works, and how to sign up now so you don't miss another minute.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Loire Valley Pasture
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Loire Valley Pasture" by John Hughes.
National Museum of Wildlife Art: 2020 Plein Air Fest
This year, rather than watching artists work on the Sculpture Trail, videos on the museum's social media channels and website will showcase paintings in progress and interviews with the painters.
Preview the Upcoming PleinAir Magazine (Aug/Sept 2020)
Enjoy a sneak peek at some of the articles coming up in the August/September 2020 issue of PleinAir Magazine, showcasing the top artists and emerging talents making news in the plein air community today.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Bohemian Preserve
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Bohemian Preserve" by Richard McDaniel.
Why You Need to Experience Plein Air Live
Learn from speakers on topics about art and plein air, people teaching core essentials, top star artists doing demos, artists critiquing paintings, artist discussions and roundtables, and even painting together in beautiful places. You’ll love what we’ve come up with for this.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Deepdene Sparkle
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Deepdene Sparkle" by Tara Will.
5th Annual Hudson Valley Plein Air Festival
This year the school anticipates more than 30 artists who will be painting at scenic locations throughout the Hudson Valley. Learn about the deadlines and details here.
Plein Air Society Starts Online Painting Critiques
"Artists that have trained their ability to look beyond the detail ... are able to make stronger, more captivating art."
Coming Soon: A Four-Day Global Plein Air Event
Learn how you can become part of a historic global virtual event called PleinAir Live from the safety of your home without travel expenses.
Plein Air Glacier: New Format for 2020
The Hockaday Museum will host a new format for its annual Plein Air Glacier event, with a paint-from-home option, an extended exhibition, and an online auction.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Antelope Valley Superbloom
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Antelope Valley Superbloom" by Emilie Lee.
PleinAir Salon May 2020 Winners Revealed
Ben Whiteside, President of The Red Piano Art Gallery, has revealed his selections for the winners in the PleinAir Salon.
Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Echoes
Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote. This week's feature is "Echoes" by Patrick Lee.
Parrsboro, NS, Canada: Virtual Plein Air Festival This Year
This year the Parrsboro International Plein Air Festival is a go, albeit in a different format due to COVID-19.