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

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A Shot in the Dark That Became a Group Exhibition

Learn how one artist created a group show that grew to include more than 100 works of art (and see where you can view them in person).
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Your Plein Air Events Guide for June 2019

Looking for a local event next month? Check out these listings of plein air events from the Northeast to the Southwest!

7th Annual ‘Where in the World in Plein Air’

Watch live as 54 gallery artists and 35 juried artists create masterful works for art.
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Mark Your Plein Air Calendar: May Events and Exhibitions

Spring is in full swing, and so are these in-person plein air painting opportunities. Check out these upcoming events from our Artists' and Collectors' Ultimate Guide to Painting Events and Organizations, as well as plein air exhibitions that are on view.
Dan Mondloch in Cades Cove - plein air events

Plein Air – Alive and Well in 2023

Here are three new plein air events to check out this year. For a complete listing, ...
A moment from our first paint-out in the downtown Golden, Colorado area

“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.
At PACE paint-outs, faculty members are available to guide you while you're painting - a great opportunity for beginning artists

March 2024 Painting Events – In-Person and Online

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

Painters of the Upper Mississippi in Wisconsin

The Lake Pepin Art & Design Center in Pepin, Wisconsin, is currently hosting an exhibition of landscape painters until November 18, 2012. Several plein...

EXHIBITION: CAC Gold Medal Exhibition

The California Art Club’s 106th annual Gold Medal Exhibition is upon us, with the gala reception opening the show this Saturday, April 8.

Artists and Kids Paint Bryce Canyon National Park

I was recently invited to be a guest artist at Bryce Canyon National Park during the annual Geology Festival. It is the first time an artist has been invited to present at the event, which is sponsored by the Park Service and the Bryce Canyon Natural History Association. It was my hope that my visit might kick-start a permanent artist-in-residence program there. I think we may have succeeded.

Join a Sunday Painters Group!

Dwight and Jane Cushman, despite being dedicated to their careers in the funeral industry, have brought to life a weekly plein air group in Montana.

Must-See Moods of California

J. Bond Francisco, Edgar Payne, Paul Lauritz, and William Wendt are among the blockbuster artists represented during the Irvine Museum’s current exhibition “Moods of California,” which explores seven unique ecological regions of the Golden State.

Plein Air Artist Julia Munger Seelos: “Landforms” Exhibition

Learn about this striking collection of plein air paintings inspired by the parks of Utah and Arizona, as well as the California coast.
San Francisco Bay painting

Plein Air Painting in San Francisco and Wine Country

Have you ever dreamed of painting en plein air along the California coast? If so, you’ll want to listen to this FREE webinar, during which you’ll learn the ins and outs of painting in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Your Plein Air Events Guide for October 2019

Looking for a local event next month? Check out these listings of plein air events from the Northeast to the Southwest, and beyond!

PIPAF in Isolation

It took imagination and vast amounts of hard work, but organizers report that the 2020 Parrsboro International Plein Air Festival — PIPAF in Isolation — was a success.
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Your Plein Air Painting Events Guide for October 2021

Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide!
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.
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.
Eric Rhoads with Ali Cruickshank; we'll miss you, Ali!

12th Annual PACE To Be Held In …

Next year's PACE location announcement, plus highlights from Day 4 of the Plein Air Convention & Expo!