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February 22: Robert Henri Paintings

An upcoming exhibition explores Robert Henri’s vision of California through his realist portraits and landscapes. The Laguna Art Museum in California will premiere an exhibition...

December 6: Small Works by Big Artists

Widely respected Western artists John Coleman, Harley Brown, and John Nieto feature in an upcoming exhibition of small works. The “Holiday Small Works & More”...

September 28: Sherrie McGraw Survey Exhibition

A comprehensive survey of the art of Sherrie McGraw displays the artist’s talent through still life and portrait paintings. The Butler Institute of American Art...

October 26: “Miniatures & More”

The Albuquerque Museum presents its only selling exhibition, the popular annual “Miniatures & More.” This marks the 24th year for the “Miniatures & More” exhibition...

June 29: Daniel Sprick at the Denver Art Museum

Highly accomplished Colorado painter Daniel Sprick exhibits more than 40 recent works in a one-man show at the Denver Art Museum.   “Daniel Sprick’s Fictions: Recent...

October 26: “Catalina: The Wild Side” Art Show & Sale

For the first time, “Catalina: The Wildside” will be held on the mainland, and it will feature artworks from a group of distinguished plein...

A Winner Tells Why You Should Enter the PleinAir Salon

Eric Bowman took the top prize in the most recent contest of the PleinAir Salon, a competition that awards more than $31,000 in prizes each year. He has some words of advice for artists thinking about entering such things.

Spotlight on PACE Faculty: Susan Nicholas Gephart and Experimentation

For Susan Nicholas Gephart, a pastel instructor at the upcoming Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE), art sometimes makes her feel like a mad scientist.

Floyd Has Knockout Power

The Floyd Plein Air Festival is an exciting new event that grew from the success of 2016’s Plein Air Crush in Floyd, Virginia. Featuring paint-outs at Apple Ridge Farm, the Chateau Morrisette Winery, and the Blue Ridge Parkway — could you expect anything other than greatness?
Plein air watercolor artist Sean Friloux

Along the River’s Edge: Painting NOLA en Plein Air

With music pouring onto the streets from every corner of the city, Sean Friloux finds a unique vantage point from which to capture New Orleans in tonal watercolors.
Plein Air Salon art competitions

PleinAir Salon July 2020 Winners Revealed

John Manzari, Director of Meyer Gallery, has revealed his selections for the winners in the PleinAir Salon July competition.
PleinAir Salon - Patricia Ryan, "Marmalade Sky," oil, 24 x 36 in.

“Marmalade Sky” Wins July

Michael J. Ruple, Director of aux gallery, has revealed his selections for the winners in the PleinAir Salon monthly art competition.

EXHIBITION: Women Artists: Past & Present, in South Pasadena, CA

Through November 19, the Laurie Hendricks Gallery in South Pasadena, California, is hosting “Women Artists: Past & Present,” a show inspired by the new...

Featured Artwork: Manon Sander

“Surf Surveillance” oil on linen 14 x 11 in. $920  www.ManonSander.com  About the Artist: Born and raised in Berlin and Munich, Germany, Manon has always had the desire to create....

Featured Artwork: Anne Blair Brown

“Cock of the Walk” oil on linen 14x18 in. www.717gallery.com  717 Gallery in Easton, MD is hosting an exciting International Artist Invitational group show, featuring an outstanding selection...

Milwaukee Museums Band Together, Host Plein Air Event

Five museums in Milwaukee have joined forces to draw visitors to a two-mile stretch of cityscape featuring diverse subject matter. It’s called Plein Air...

Of Course This Salon Winner Painted in the Rain…

James Kroner, the top winner in the October-November contest of the PleinAir Salon, took First Place with a rainy San Francisco scene. This wouldn’t...

Winners on Solomons Island

More than $11,000 in prizes was awarded recently at the Solomons Plein Air Festival in Solomons Island, Maryland. How did it go?   Painters descending upon...

Winners at Easels in Frederick

The 5th annual Easels in Frederick (MD) was held from June 15-20, and the following awards were presented by Larry Moore, the awards judge.    Jason...

Winners in Wayne

Ray Roberts served as judge at the 9th Annual Wayne Art Center Plein Air Festival, held recently in Wayne, Pennsylvania. Who did he choose? Mark...

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