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

2023 Celebration of Art plein air artists

On View Now at the Grand Canyon

Discover the 15th Annual Celebration of Art's top winners and view the paintings and photos from this year's event.
Charles Muench, “Ojai Glow,” oil, 9 x 12 in.

Continuing the Legacy of Painting in the Ojai Valley

The Ojai-based painters co-curators invited 21 nationally renowned artists to create two paintings of Ojai Valley scenes: a large masterwork, and a smaller landscape.
En Plein Air Texas - Suzie Baker

Happening Now: En Plein Air Texas

En Plein Air Texas is celebrating 10 years of capturing the authentic West with artists painting on iconic private ranches and ...
Carl Bretzke, "Florida Sky," 24 x 36 inches, Oil on Linen, 2023

On View: Bretzke & Butko, Night & Day

Discover an exhibition of masterful plein air and studio paintings from both near and far.
A common scene of happy plein air painters at Fall Color Week (the Publisher's Invitational with Eric Rhoads)

The Best October 2023 Plein Air Painting Events

Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide!
Lori Putnam, “Remembering Front Street,” oil, 12 x 16 in.

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,...
Plein Air Smokies

Coming Soon: Plein Air Smokies 2023

A highlight from our monthly plein air painting events guide at OutdoorPainter.com
From the Publisher's Invitational, Fall Color Week

The Best September 2023 Plein Air Painting Events

Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide!
San Luis Outdoor Painters for the Environment

August 25-26: Original Paintings of San Luis Obispo

“Colors of Conservation” is an annual exhibit of original landscape paintings of precious open spaces, historic ranch lands, waterways, and coastal areas.
"Mountain Meadow Mosaic" by Josh Elliott, landscape painting

Two Years of Painting in Colorado

Twenty exceptional painters, including Bill Anton, Josh Elliott, and Jay Moore, have spent the last two years capturing the beauty of ...
Plein Air Painting and art retreats

August 2023 Plein Air Painting Events

Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide!
The art gallery; Photo credit: Rick Cleland

’23 Elora Plein Air Festival Recap

A brief report of the Annual Elora Plein Air Festival (Ontario, May ‘23) from event judge Valerie Kent.
Painting of Cows - Richard Oversmith, "Morning Graze," oil on linen, 48 x 68 in.

En Plein Mountain Air

Exhibition: Two impressionists who, after travels and studies throughout the world, have returned to the Blue Ridge, inspired by its natural beauty.
Laurel Sherrie, “Pt. Buchon Trail, Stonehenge Out of the Mist," oil on canvas, 30” x 48”

Visual Vignettes

Paintings by Laurel Sherrie on View: "Visual Vignettes, Point Buchon"
art retreats Japan Cherry Blossoms

Plein Air Painting in Japan: Book Now and Join Us!

Escape the ordinary and embark on a journey that promises to be a feast for the senses. We invite you to join us on an extraordinary plein air trip to Japan, led by renowned art publisher Eric Rhoads.
A happy artist during one of the paint-outs at the annual Plein Air Convention & Expo

Your July 2023 Plein Air Painting Events

Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide!
Pastel Live 2023

Opportunity to Improve Your Landscapes

Attention Landscape Painters > Discover the magic of pastel painting with Pastel Live 2023: Immerse yourself in our three-day online art adventure!
Plein Air Painting and art retreats

Photo Essay: Painting Together in the Beautiful Adirondack Mountains

In the stunning landscape of the Adirondack Mountains, a large group of painters joined Eric Rhoads for the annual Publisher’s Invitational artists retreat. Enjoy the following photo album of special moments from this year’s “summer camp for artists.”
"Apparently This Wasn't a Brothel," Mat Barber Kennedy, First Place North Carolina Plein Air Art Fest 2023

“Apparently This Wasn’t a Brothel”

Celebrating Art and Community: Highlights from the 2023 North Carolina Plein Air Art Festival New Bern
art retreats Japan Cherry Blossoms

Opportunity: Paint the Cherry Blossoms in Japan With Us

Major Announcement for Plein Air Painters Seeking Extraordinary Experiences: This is a Rare Opportunity to Paint Japan in Cherry Blossom Season!