Winning a $20,000 Fellowship
Tom Nachreiner was busy when the news was announced that he had won the 22nd National Exhibition Dorothy Driehaus Mellin Fellowship for Midwestern Artists...
A Battle of the Mediums: 4 Artists, 1 Painting
To celebrate 250 days of going live on Facebook to bring encouragement and lessons to artists, Eric Rhoads invited four talented artists to "battle" over which medium would win in this light-hearted game. Watch now and find out: Watercolor, gouache, pastel, and oil ... which won?
Winners at Wayne ’23
Wayne Art Center Announces 15th Annual Wayne Plein Air Festival Award Winners
Art Auction & Live Event Supports Those Affected by Maui Wildfires
Join us for a free Art Streamathon on Friday, September 22, 2023, hosted by Kathleen Hudson, John Burton, Heather Burton, and Eric Rhoads.
This live,...
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.
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.
Boylan Returns to the Traffic Island
Sometimes you see a painting and you wonder, how did she or he get that scene? When one sees Brenda Boylan's painting "Crossing Sellwood,"...
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?
We Say Goodbye to Lyn Boyer
The plein air community is feeling a wave of shock this morning as we've recently learned that artist Lyn Boyer has passed away.
Artists Under the Texas Stars
See highlights from the 10th Annual EnPleinAirTEXAS, a fundraiser for the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts.
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 ...
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.
Important Tips for Avoiding Identity Theft
When PleinAir was first published, from 2004-2006, each profile article contained vital statistics about the featured artist. We’ve since learned that providing that kind...
Plein Air Force: Introducing Children to Plein Air Painting
Oregon art instructor Hyon Fielding taught dozens of children the importance and benefits of plein air painting. Here, she offers 10 pieces of advice on the topic.
The Street Corner That Won the Salon
CW Mundy has revealed his selections for the winners in the January 2023 PleinAir Salon. See who took home first place ...
Door County Sees a Successful 17th Annual Plein Air Festival
The Door County Plein Air Festival in Fish Creek, Wisconsin (sponsored by the Peninsula School of Art) saw another year of success, with $18,000 in ...
Parisian Painting Wins PleinAir Salon, January 2024
Lisa Skelly, plein air artist and owner of Huse Skelly Gallery, has revealed her selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.
Your Biggest Questions About PACE Answered
The 2025 Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE) runs May 19-23 at the Nugget Casino Resort in Reno, Nevada, with the beautiful Lake Tahoe as our backdrop for inspiration. We’ve noticed many artists have questions about PACE, so we wanted to address the most common ones.
Parting Shot: Bruce Katz in Sonoma
San Francisco painter Bruce Katz saw a house on a hill in Sonoma County and painted it from afar, with good results. ...
Richard Schmid, Rest in Peace
The art community is feeling a great loss, as we've learned about the recent passing of artist, author, teacher, and speaker Richard Schmid.