“Tower of Towers” Takes Annual Salon
Congratulations to the incredible artists of the 12th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition from PleinAir™ Magazine!
Congrats to the May ’23 PleinAir Salon Winners
Please help us congratulate the winners in the May 2023 PleinAir Salon! (The next deadline is coming soon, so enter your work today!)
PleinAir Salon Winner: “Far Beyond Anything a Camera Could Record”
Artist Michele Dunaway has revealed her selections for the winners in the July 2024 PleinAir Salon. They are ...
“Dawn’s Grace” Takes First Place in PleinAir Salon Art Competition
Diane Waterhouse of Waterhouse Gallery has revealed her selections for the winners in the December 2024 PleinAir Salon art competition. They are ...
Why Small Works Work for Both Artist and Collector
Paintings that measure a foot or less offer versatility for painters looking to capture color notes, study a location, and sell to people with limited wall space or budget. Here's why some ...
“Looking For a Way Out” Found a Way In
Catherine Saks of Saks Gallery has revealed her selections for the winners in the April 2023 PleinAir Salon.
The Last Salon Winners
Seth Hopkins, Booth Western Art Museum Executive Director has revealed his selections for the March round; winners of the annual competition will be announced at the Plein Air Convention!
6 Vibrant Paintings of Fairs and Festivals
For plein air painters, fairs, festivals, and amusement parks offer unique opportunities to indulge in bold, vibrant color and flex the creative muscles needed to capture the energy and excitement on full display.
“Sunrise With Moonset,” and 7 More Paintings From the Seashore
From crashing waves and colorful beach umbrellas to vast calm waters, the scenes depicted here capture the many moods of the place where land meets sea.
The “Raging” Power of the PleinAir Salon Winner
Lori Putnam has revealed her selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon. See who took home prizes here!
6 High-Powered Paintings from the December Salon
American Master artist C.W. Mundy has revealed his selections for the winners in this round of the Plein Air Salon!
6 Salon Stars from January 2022
Joseph McGurl has revealed his selections for the winners in this round of the Plein Air Salon. They are ...
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 ...
Salon First Place: “A Stunning Painting”
Artist Camille Przewodak has revealed her selections for the winners in this round of the PleinAir Salon.
Watercolor Wins First (and Second!)
Artist Kathleen Dunphy has revealed her selections for the winners in the December 2022 PleinAir Salon.
13 Heartland Landscapes
In this showcase, 13 contemporary plein air painters bring new life to that enduring narrative, offering fresh interpretations of the middle-American landscape.
“French Curve” Tells a Story, and Wins
Artist Peggy Immel has revealed her selections for the winners in the June 2023 PleinAir Salon. See who won here!
Announcement: The October PleinAir Salon Winner Is …
Elaine Adams, Director of American Legacy Fine Arts, has revealed her selections for the October 2025 PleinAir Salon art competition. They are ...
A “Metaphor of Plants” Wins Feb. PleinAir Salon
Scott Shields, who is the Ted and Melza Barr Chief Curator and Associate Director at the Crocker Art Museum, has revealed his selections for the winners in the February 2023 PleinAir Salon.
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.