A Curated Guide to August’s Top Plein Air Events
Check out these August 2026 plein air painting events and opportunities, highlighting art shows throughout the U.S. Bonus: Catch this month's deadlines so you don't miss out on upcoming opportunities.
9 Artists Receive LPAPA Signature Status
Earning a spot on this list represents a masterful command of light, a profound dedication to painting under the open sky, and the ultimate acknowledgment of excellence by peers and industry experts. Do you know any of these artists?
Happening Now: Door County Plein Air Festival
The 2026 Door County Plein Air Festival returned this weekend, inviting art lovers and nature enthusiasts to experience the breathtaking landscapes of Door County, Wisconsin through the eyes of some of the nation’s leading plein air painters.
Happening Now: 22nd Annual Plein Air Easton
In Easton, Maryland, they're welcoming artists who are spending the week painting all over Talbot County for Plein Air Easton.
8 Days of Art, Community, and Inspiration
From quiet morning painting sessions to conversations with visitors and collectors, Paint Grand Traverse highlighted the power of art to connect people and celebrate a shared sense of place. This year's winners are ...
July’s Hottest Plein Air Painting Destinations
Check out these July 2026 plein air painting events and opportunities, highlighting art shows throughout the U.S. Bonus: Catch this month's deadlines so you don't miss out on upcoming opportunities.
Plein Air Fest Winners in Wyoming
Forty-four invited artists took to NMWA's Sculpture Trail for a morning of live painting, music, and community celebration—drawing over 800 collectors and art enthusiasts. When the silent auction closed, total gross sales reached ...
2026 Plein Air Southwest Winners Announced
As the volunteers working the 2026 Plein Air Southwest packed up the exhibit panels and swept the floor, Randall Kirby Cogburn said it best: “Can't wait to do it again next year, all fun!” The winners this year are ...
It’s Official: Plein Air Live is Back!
We couldn't be more excited to have you back with us! Here's a quick look at what's in store: Live demos from world-class plein air artists, Q&A sessions so you can ask your burning questions, and ...
Plein Air Painting Throughout Pikes Peak
The season kicks off with a Pikes Peak Plein Air Painters group exhibition, and then launches into a series of outdoor art activities, classes, studio tours, and more.
Plan Your June: Can’t-Miss Plein Air Events
Check out these June 2026 plein air painting events and opportunities, highlighting art shows throughout the U.S. Bonus: Catch this month's deadlines so you don't miss out on upcoming opportunities.
4 Favorite Quotes From PACE ’26
As you read this, artists around the globe are still glowing from the largest gathering of plein air artists in the world: The Plein Air Convention & Expo, held in beautiful Branson, Missouri. Before we dive into these favorite quotes from the dozens of painting demonstrations that took place, know that the next one is going to be at ...
American Women Artists Paint at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens
Recently, American Women Artists hosted a Plein Air Paint Out in Nashville. Works created that day were eligible for a $2,250 in-kind grand prize donated by PleinAir Magazine, and the winner was ...
No need for FOMO if you’re not in MO
We know not everyone who wants to come to the Plein Air Convention & Expo can make it in person this week, so we’re doing something new.
2026 Summer Camp for Artists
We've been running this retreat for 15 years now. And every summer — without fail — something happens out there that reminds us why we keep doing it. Painters leave transformed. People who came as strangers leave with friendships they'll carry for life.
Clyde Aspevig and the Opera Come Together For “A River Runs Through It”
Discover how Clyde Aspevig’s new painting, “The Blackfoot,” brings Norman Maclean’s “A River Runs Through It” to Opera Montana’s stage—through light and color.
This Year’s Olmsted Plein Air Winners Are …
Award-winning paintings from Atlanta’s 12th Annual Olmsted Plein Air Invitational are here. The artists who placed in this year's event are ...
Route 66 Turns 100: Painting the Mother Road’s Timeless Landscapes
Jack McGowan, PAPNM, OPA, shares insights on painting Route 66 en plein air, including what to include in your day pack. Plus, a special invitation from Eric Rhoads.
See 100+ Paintings From 40 PAPA Artists
Over 100 paintings from at least 40 artists' studios, as well as works created outdoors on location, are for sale. Landscape paintings will be featured from the artists' choice of locations throughout America. In addition to the main exhibition, many members will also ...
May 2026 Must-Attend Plein Air Painting Events
Check out these May 2026 plein air painting events and opportunities, highlighting art shows throughout the U.S. Bonus: Catch this month's deadlines so you don't miss out on upcoming opportunities.