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Discover upcoming artist events, art exhibitions, paint-outs, quick draws, Invitationals, and more for plein air artists and collectors.

Painting together in nature - what could be better?

Leaving the Adirondacks Forever

Our family's journey from Indiana to the Adirondacks, discovering a lifelong love for nature, art, and tradition. Join me as I share the unexpected twists that led to finding my forever summer home—and how you can be part of the magic.
Painting Events - Artists during a paint-out at a Plein Air Convention & Expo (2019, San Francisco)

Your March 2025 Painting Events and Deadlines

Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide! Bonus: Includes upcoming event deadlines!
Publisher's Invitational art retreats - Winter Art Escape

A Historic First in America’s Oldest City

The inaugural Winter Art Escape brought artists together for sunlit days of creativity, exclusive painting locations, and unforgettable camaraderie. From scenic coastal vistas to vibrant evening gatherings, this retreat proved that even winter can be the perfect season for inspiration. Read the full recap and start planning your next artistic adventure!
"Great day plein air painting during the Winter Art escape."

Wish You Were Here: The Winter Art Escape

Right now, a group of artists is enjoying the warmer temps of Florida during the Winter Art Escape in St. Augustine with Eric Rhoads, Publisher of PleinAir® Magazine.
Paintings of Los Angeles - "Good Evening LA" (oil on canvas, 18 x 24 in.) by Simon Lok

Plein Air Perspectives on Los Angeles

These paintings of Los Angeles celebrate the dynamic energy and rich history of downtown L.A. and its surrounding environs, as seen through the eyes of the participating artists – Peter Adams, John Kosta, Simon Lok, Michael Obermeyer and Nancy Popenoe.
Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE)

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.

Why I Hate Winter

Ever had one of those days where everything seems to go wrong? Let me tell you about mine.
Laguna Plein Air 2024 Annual Invitational Artists

30 Artists, $50k, Fog, and Fun at Laguna Plein Air

The Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA) annual celebration of Laguna’s legacy that helped establish our city as an Artists’ Colony, was a resounding success.
LPAPA artists - painting events

Your October 2024 Painting Events and Deadlines

Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide! Bonus: Includes upcoming event deadlines!
Plein Air Convention - Lake Tahoe 2025

Meet Your Art Instructors

The 12th Annual Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE) at breathtaking Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada Mountains just got even more exciting…
In progress: A painting by Neill Slaughter while on location in the Northeast U.S.

Along Our Shores

On view in East Hampton, New York is Neill Slaughter's exhibition of plein air paintings, titled "Along Our Shores." The show is organized by ...
Best of Show: Lee MacLeod, "First Light," oil, 7" x 10"

If You’re In the Area: PAPNM 16th National Exhibition

Plein Air Painters of New Mexico (PAPNM) is holding its 16th National Juried Members Exhibition at Legends of the West Fine Art Gallery in Santa Fe. When?

Your September 2024 Art Events and Deadlines

Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide! Bonus: Includes upcoming event deadlines!
art retreat - Fall Color Week

It’s Time to (Re)Treat Yourself!

If you’ve ever dreamed of escaping daily life to do nothing but paint and hang out with friends, your dream is about to come true!
Shawn Dell Joyce, "Golden Hour," 16 x 20 in., Pastel on Board

Solo Art Exhibition: The Florida Golden Hour

Award-winning artist Shawn Dell Joyce is inspired by the wild places and wildlife of Florida's Nature Coast.
Plein Air Painters of New Mexico (PAPNM)

Your August 2024 Art Events and Deadlines

Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide! Bonus: Includes upcoming event deadlines!
Robert Simone - Plein Air Easton 2024

20th Annual Plein Air Easton Celebrates Art, Legacy, and Community

The 20th Annual Plein Air Easton (PAE) Competition and Art Festival on Sunday, July 21st. Organized by the Avalon Foundation, this 10-day festival achieved art sales exceeding $500,000 for the second consecutive year.
Ellen Buselli, “Patterns at Acequia Madre House,” 10x12 inches, oil

Paint New Mexico: Awards Announced

Congratulations to the award winners in Plein Air Painters of New Mexico’s “Paint New Mexico” show at ...
Jivan Lee, "Young Ponderosa Beneath the Vastness of Blanca Peak," diptych, oil on panel, 108 x 48 in.

Exhibition > Jivan Lee: Arboreal

Jivan Lee's new exhibition, “Arboreal,” with its focus on the tree itself as primary subject matter, is a logical extension of his landscape painting practice.
Plein Air Easton 2023 Quick Draw winners

Your July 2024 Painting Events Guide

Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide! Bonus: Includes upcoming event deadlines!