Painting Exhibitions and Events

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

Plein air events - OutdoorPainter.com

Coming Soon: Brushes by the Beach

G. Lee Gallery is pleased to once again host the Brushes by the Beach® plein air event, supporting Artist Boat’s Eco-Art adventures for children. See when and where in this announcement.
Plein Air Painters of New Mexico

Art News: Plein Air Painters of New Mexico Juried Exhibition

The 10th National Juried Members Exhibition is a juried show and sale of original two-dimensional plein air artworks. Discover the dates and details in this preview!
Plein Air Invitational at Zion National Park

Plein Air Invitational at Zion National Park

Twenty-four award-winning artists will provide in-park demonstrations, interactive wet-paint exhibits, and special receptions with proceeds benefiting Zion’s education programs — connecting thousands of children to the Zion experience. Learn the 2018 dates and more here.
Painting the beach en plein air

Paint the Beach in Fort Myers

Learn about an upcoming plein air festival in Florida!
Plein air painting

Painting From Olana to Newburgh

Wallkill River School hosted the 3rd Annual Hudson Valley Plein Air Festival (New York) featuring 30 artists who traveled from across the country to participate and compete for prizes against some of the best regional artists.
Plein air painting in Utah

Plein Air Utah, One More Time

John Hughes gives a recap on a recent conference in Midway, Utah, which boasts a backdrop of Mount Timpanogos and has one of the most unique farming vistas in the country.
Painting outdoors

Plein Air Artists of Colorado Fine Art Exhibition

If you find yourself near Durango, Colorado, soon, you can view almost 200 plein air paintings that are on view. See where in this exhibition preview.
Plein air paintings

Art Renewal Center Introduces the Plein Air Category

Learn about the exhibition, preview the featured plein air works, and learn how to enter here.
Plein air artists - OutdoorPainter.com

Plein Air Painting, “Across the Pond”

“Capturing the Moment” is a major group exhibition of some of today’s foremost plein air artists in Britain.
Painting en plein air - OutdoorPainter.com

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Vision as an Artist

Learn about Taliesin Plein Air, a new program designed to celebrate the arts at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin estate.
Plein air paintings - OutdoorPainter.com

Plein Air Hudson Winners Announced

See what this year’s judge had to say about the top winners in this recent event.
Plein air painting - OutdoorPainter.com

Painting on Location in Alameda, California

Enjoy a recap of the recent Frank Bette Plein Air Paintout and see who took home awards this year.
Knoxville Museum of Art - Joseph Delaney - OutdoorPainter.com

Vibrant Energy and Intricate Patterns: The Art of Joseph Delaney

More than 40 paintings and drawings from collections around the country celebrate the life and achievement of this artist. See where and when in this preview.
Plein air art show - OutdoorPainter.com

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).
Plein air landscapes - OutdoorPainter.com

Capturing the Moment

This plein air artist has an inextricable connection with her native California landscape.
Plein air landscapes - OutdoorPainter.com

Classical Landscape Paintings on Display

This collection is inspired by the Hudson River School paintings, which gave the world their first glimpse into the Americas and have left a huge mark on the world of art. Learn when and where you can see these works.
Landscape paintings by Dave Santillanes - OutdoorPainter.com

Landscape Paintings by Dave Santillanes

Preview an exhibition of landscape paintings with soft edges, atmospheric perspective, and sophisticated compositions.
Plein air painting - OutdoorPainter.com

A Plein Air Festival That’s Gaining Ground

Get a recap of a Southwest plein air festival and see who won first place in the various categories.
Landscape paintings by Kim Lordier - OutdoorPainter.com

Visual Poetry: New Pastel Paintings

The foundation of this collection comes from Kim Lordier’s explorations of Yosemite Valley, the Monterey coastline and estuaries, and Crystal Springs Reservoir in San Mateo, CA. Preview the exhibition here.
Landscape painting by Michele Combs - OutdoorPainter.com

Plein Air and Studio Landscapes

Preview a selection of landscape paintings that are part of this current exhibition, and discover when and where you can view them in person.