Plein Air Painting in the “Gateway to the Driftless Region”
Plein air news from Minnesota: See who took home prizes at this year's Red Wing Arts Plein Air Festival. Is anyone you know included?
Enjoy An Eagle’s View: The PleinAir Salon Monthly Winner
Curator and Art Connoisseur Richard Montoux has revealed his selections for the winners in the April 2024 PleinAir® Salon. They are ...
Alpine Majesty Awaits: Join Us In Switzerland!
I’m reaching out personally to announce my newest artistic adventure: our Switzerland Plein Air Trip. I want to ensure you have the opportunity to secure your place.
Bold Plans for Big English Plein Air Event
An artist and art instructor has bold plans to hold the biggest four-day plein air event ever held in England. Ready to make travel...
PleinAir Salon Winner: Clearly, a Piece That Comes to Life
William A. Suys, Jr. has revealed his selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon. First place goes to ...
Plein Air Grand Marais 2024 Awards Go To …
Outdoor Painters of Minnesota announces 2024 awards at the Plein Air Grand Marais competition and festival of outdoor painting.
Envisioning a New Plein Air Art Museum
Creating such a place takes more than one person’s dream. It requires a coalition of visionaries, philanthropists, collectors, and professionals who recognize this pivotal moment.
Gallery Spotlight: Mockingbird Gallery
This Central Oregon gallery promotes its plein air artists in a very logical way. The interior of Mockingbird Gallery, in Bend,...
PleinAir Magazine to Honor Legendary Artist
This year at the Plein Air Convention and Expo, our coveted Lifetime Achievement Award will go to this Santa Fe artist...
We Say Goodbye to Joe Anna Arnett
Joe Anna Arnett, distinguished artist, died on the evening of February 3, 2024, at her home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, after a long battle with cancer.
Strings of Hope: Combining Art and Music to Aid Hurricane Victims
Virginia artist Kyle Buckland is turning his passion for music and art into a beacon of hope for those affected by Hurricane Helene in September 2024.
Artist +1
A recent event in Sonoma allowed collectors to view pieces by friends of established painters, enriching an exhibition, exposing new artists to potential buyers,...
“Floating Dream” Finishes First in the PleinAir Salon
Diane Waterhouse, owner of Waterhouse Gallery, has revealed her selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.
Skills in Drawing Techniques – and Evoking Emotions
D. Eleinne Basa, Artist and 1st PleinAir Salon Grand Prize Winner, has revealed her selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.
2025 Olmsted Plein Air Winners Announced
Congratulations to the winners of this year's Olmsted Plein Air Invitational! This year's judges were Dan Beck, Helena KM Fox, and Peter Trippi.
New Contest Aims at Helping Newbies
A group called Emerging Plein Air Artists (EPAA) is trying to promote plein air painting among those starting in the genre with a twice-yearly...
We Say Goodbye to Jack Richeson
Jack worked in the artist materials industry from the age of 16 helping to manage sales for the leading manufacturers in the world. At age 49, he founded Jack Richeson and Company ...
Rest in Peace, George Frederick Rapp
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of philanthropic leader Dr. George Frederick Rapp, who was a distinguished ...
Laguna Plein Air Invitational Happening Now
Each year the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA) turns Laguna Beach, California, into an outdoor painting studio...
Events and Winners at Crooked Tree
The Crooked Tree Arts Center in Petoskey, Michigan, recently hosted two notable events, and awarded thousands of dollars in prizes. Who won the $3,000...