EXHIBITION: Plein Air Plus in September
Residents and visitors alike to Long Beach Island, New Jersey, can expect to see more than a few painters at some of the more picturesque parts of the island during the month of August as many prepare for a large September plein air exhibition.
How Would You Paint the OC?
A variety of great plein air works were recently created in the small town of Ocean City Maryland last week, earning several artists ribbons and cash prizes. Details here!
Is Plein Air Coming to a State Fair Near You?
As the movement grows, it certainly could be as evidenced by the Wisconsin State Fair, which added this event in 2017.
A Neighborhood Named Plein Air
No Joke! If you’ve ever wondered how big the plein air movement is getting, just take a look at this quaint southern neighborhood, which gives living and breathing plein air to a whole new level.
Montague’s Success Grows
Now in its fourth year, the Montague International Plein Air Art Festival enjoyed huge success in June 2017 with a record-breaking 44 participating artists and over $2000 worth of prize money. Who caught the eye of judge Brian Lorimer?
How Do You ‘#PaintItForward’?
Outdoor painting is so much more than a creative outlet—it’s a way to connect with nature, form lifelong relationships, and expose passers-by to an exciting cultural phenomenon. Discover how one ascending watercolorist is using his talents to give back to the community he captures in so many beautiful ways.
OPPORTUNITY: Rich Gallego Workshop
The California City Arts Commission is very excited to be hosting accomplished plein air painter Rich Gallego for an in-depth workshop on August 19 from noon to 3 p.m.
Bette Plein Air Paintout Exhibition
More than 40 artists recently spent a week painting outdoors around Alameda Island in California, culminating in a luminous exhibition at Alameda en Plein Air Gallery in the Frank Bette Center for the Arts. When does it open, and who’s included?
The Band of Brushes
The Band of Brushes is a group of artists who paint outdoors together along the beautiful shores of New Hampshire. Later this month, the group will present a great selection of their works here.
Door County Adventures
Several artists of the Missouri Valley Impressionist Society embarked on their own adventure while in attendance at the Door County Plein Air Festival two weekends ago. What they found was extraordinary and beautiful.
Plein Air Force in Action
“May the ‘Plein Air Force’ be with you!” says accomplished pastel painter Susan Nicholas Gephart, who recently handed out some custom awards to the next generation of outdoor painters.
Passionate Color
Roux & Cyr International Fine Art Gallery has just put out a call for artists to submit their work for an upcoming four-week exhibition titled “Passionate Color,” to be shown in Portland, Maine, in October. Specs and details here!
Global Plein Air
You likely wouldn’t be surprised if I told you that outdoor painting is a worldwide phenomenon. We spend a lot of time detailing the amazing events, exhibitions, and festivals here at home, so why not take a brief moment to see what’s happening across the pond?
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Plein Air Smackdown
Recently, PleinAir Today detailed a vibrant invitational exhibition at Groveland Gallery in Minneapolis that was organized in conjunction with this past weekend’s “Plein Air Smackdown.” Even with scattered showers skirting the area, artists ventured out to paint, eventually enjoying laughs, libations, and sales.
Featured Artwork: Shelby Keefe
“Windmill Bouquet”
24 x 18 in., plein air oil on canvas
Available through the artist
Shelby Keefe paints in a bold brush, realistic style uniquely her own....
Featured Artwork: Jeanne Echternach
“Blowing in the Wind”
10 x 10 in., oil on panel
$760
Available at Horton Fine Art, Beaver Creek, Colorado 970.949.1660
While I paint primarily from direct observation,...
Winners at Ellicott City
Artists both homegrown and from as far away as San Francisco, California, were featured in this year’s Paint It! Ellicott City, in hopes of earning nearly $6,000 in awards. Who did judge Hai-Ou Hou favor?
Salado’s Getting a Taste of Plein Air
The Public Arts League of Salado, Texas, is launching its first ever Paint Out competition and is inviting artists and the public to be a part of this inaugural event. Details here!
OPPORTUNITY: PAPA Master Workshops
The Plein Air Painters of America will host a series of master workshops this fall featuring several notable guests and opportunities you don’t want to miss. When is it, and where?