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Painting Exhibitions and Events

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

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.
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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!
The 2024 "Paint Adirondacks" family of artists and friends

91 Painters, One Epic Week

Inside the 13th Annual Publishers Invitational Paint Adirondacks Retreat 🌄
Jill Carver, "Downtown Austin," 30 x 32 in.

Don’t Miss: Interview with Jill Carver and Eric Rhoads

Jill Carver articulates her thought process in a way that makes complex concepts crystal clear, sparking “aha” moments. She'll reveal a HUGE surprise during this interview, so register here now.
Shelby Keefe, "Long Forgotten," oil on canvas

Museum Exhibition Explores the Landscape in “Expressions of Place”

Plein air painting has long been a tradition in Door County, beginning with the artist communities that professors from the ...
Carolyn Lindsey (b. 1960), "From the Bridge," 2023, oil on linen, 13 x 8 in.

Painting New Mexico

The nonprofit organization Plein Air Painters of New Mexico (PAPNM) has launched Paint New Mexico!, its first statewide paint-out for ...
From the Collectors Preview at Wayne Art Center's Plein Air Festival

Nearly 300 Original Paintings, Only One Best in Show

“I was so impressed with the work created by these talented artists,” said Carver. “The urge to create beautiful things is a gift that we happy tribe of painters are lucky to have.”
Biltmore Estate plein air painting

Plein Air Painters Enjoy the Biltmore Estate

At the 11th Annual Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE) this year, hundreds of painters shuttled to the incredible, historic Biltmore Estate for a rare opportunity to paint on the grounds of this 8,000-acre gem.