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

From Matt Ryder's Plein Air Live demo

Embrace the Wind, Then Focus on Process

"One of the biggest challenges of outdoor painting is not having control over your environment: light, wind, temperature, etc.," said Matt Smith in the Plein Air Live ...
From Jim McVicker's Plein Air Live demo

“Like a Little Kid a Christmas”

On Day 1 of Plein Air Live this year, we had front-row seats for painting demonstrations from five incredible artists, with a special ...
From Clare Bowen's Plein Air Live demo

We’re Here – Are You?

The fourth annual Plein Air Live kicked off this week with our "Essential Techniques Day," an annual favorite ...
Lighthouse ArtCenter plein air festival

Plein Air Painters in Florida This Week

Taking place now through March 11 in Tequesta, Florida, 35 of the country's top plein air painters are participating in the Lighthouse ArtCenter’s 10th Annual Plein Air Festival.
Plein Air Curacao

Plein Air on a Tropical Island

The Plein Air Curacao International Art Festival celebrates the creation of paintings while immersed in nature.
Borrego Springs Plein Air - Margaret Larlham won the Quick Draw event in 2022 with her pastel painting, "Golden Oldie."

Borrego Springs Plein Air – 17 Years Strong

Once again 13 premier plein air artists have been invited to capture stunning vistas in oil, pastel, and watercolor for ...
Plein Air Convention & Expo

Your March 2023 Plein Air Painting Events

Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide!
SLOPE plein air painters - Dotty Hawthorne, "Alluring Light On Spreading Oak," pastel, 11 x 14 in.

Plein Air Exhibition: Colors of Conservation

San Luis Outdoor Painters for the Environment (SLOPE) and The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County announce ...
Beth Winfield, "Watering the Sunflowers," 12 x 12 in., oil

A Fond Farewell To California

Beth Winfield, an artist who is moving from California to Santa Fe, is featured at ...
Plein Air Convention

Closer Than You Think

May 2023 seems like it’s far in the future, but there is something so important happening in May, you’ll want to start planning right now...
Actress Jane Seymour

Celebrity Coming to PACE in 2023

A film and television actress is coming to the Plein Air Convention & Expo this year. Who is it? Find out here ...
Watercolor Live - Joyce Hicks

Landscape Highlights from Watercolor Live 2023

See a recap of landscape painting demonstrations from the 3rd Annual Watercolor Live, where some of today’s best artists shared their secrets, and explained their materials, methods, and more.
From the Desert Plein Air Association event at Shields Date Garden, December 2022

Your February 2023 Plein Air Events and Deadlines

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

Everyone Who Paints is Welcome

An Invitation from Eric Rhoads
Plein art art show

Plein Air Art Show: Layers of Autumn

The Kelly Adirondack Center and Union College Department of Visual Arts is presenting "Layers of Autumn," an exhibition of paintings by ...
Plein air painting events

Your Plein Air Painting Events Guide for December 2022

Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide!
Plein air painting events

Your Plein Air Painting Events Guide for November 2022

Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide!
Painting during the Publisher's Invitational, Fall Color Week

Your Plein Air Painting Events Guide for October 2022

Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide!
Painting during the Publisher's Invitational, Fall Color Week

Your Plein Air Painting Events Guide for September 2022

Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide!
From the pastel painting session with Bethany Fields

A Plethora of Pastel Techniques for Landscapes

Enjoy a recap of the 2nd Annual Pastel Live, an unforgettable event for artists of all levels of painting with pastels.
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