“Take a Chance”
Highlights from Day 3 of the Plein Air Convention & Expo in Cherokee, North Carolina.
The Waxahachie 2025 Best in Show Is …
The 18th Annual Paint Historic Waxahachie Plein Air Art Show recently brought 38 artists to Waxahachie, Texas, where they ...
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.
“You’ve Got To Do It”
At the first paint-out of PACE '23, some artists painted on location for the very first time after a full day of demos and friend-making.
New Book: “Lemonade Lists” for Creativity and Gratitude
Plein air artist Cindy Briggs has teamed up with creative coach Carol Frazier to release “Lemonade Lists,” a new book meant to guide you through discovering your authentic voice, showing you how to weave creativity and gratitude into your daily life.
Where Artists Are Painting This April
Check out these April 2026 plein air painting events, highlighting groups in California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah. Bonus: Catch this month's deadlines so you don't miss out on upcoming opportunities.
The 2027 Winter Escape for Artists
Join PleinAir Magazine publisher Eric Rhoads for our exclusive winter “Publisher’s Invitational” Event and enjoy a week of sun, paint, and pure relaxation.
Highlights From the First-Ever Pastel Live
Welcome to your Daily Highlights from the first-ever Pastel Live virtual art conference! We hope you'll enjoy these favorite moments and demos from this unforgettable event!
March 2024 Painting Events – In-Person and Online
Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide!
Envisioning a New Plein Air Art Museum
Creating such a place takes more than one person’s dream. It requires a coalition of visionaries, philanthropists, collectors, and professionals who recognize this pivotal moment.
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.
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...
12th Annual PACE To Be Held In …
Next year's PACE location announcement, plus highlights from Day 4 of the Plein Air Convention & Expo!
Coming Soon: Thomas Schaller at Watercolor Live
Watch and interact with world-renowned artists as they demonstrate their skills at Watercolor Live, January 21-23, 2026, with an Essential Techniques Day on ...
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.
Day 3 Adventures Unfold
We are in full swing at the Plein Air Convention! On Day 3 of PACE our group headed into the Eldorado Canyon State Park, the home of mule deer and elk, as well as the Douglas fir forest and Ponderosa pines. As you can imagine, painters had plenty of options in regard to scenery for their canvas.
We’re Here – Are You?
Right now, hundreds and hundreds of us from the plein air community are gathered at the 12th Annual Plein Air Convention & Expo in Reno, Nevada!
2026 Plein Air Painting Retreat … In China!
Are you ready for an unforgettable plein air painting retreat?
Whenever people think of China, the first thing that pops into mind is the Great...
Clyde Aspevig to Receive Montana Governor’s Art Award
Help us congratulate Clyde Aspevig, who is being recognized for both his mastery of painting the Montana landscape and his lifelong contributions to the tradition of Western art.
Bringing You More of What You Love
We know you can't get enough of art - especially plein air painting. That's why we're going to bring you even more of what you love with a FREE daily Plein Air Today newsletter!