The Island Life
Well-known painter Mark Fehlman has been heating up Debra Huse Gallery in Newport Beach, California, this July with demos and a solo exhibition that evokes “the island life.” I can hear the steel drums from here!
Once-in-a-Lifetime Event or Yearly Conference?
During the week of September 13-17, an unusual event took place in the little town of Midway, Utah.
A First Since 2005
Brazier Gallery in Richmond, Virginia, is greatly anticipating the opening of this internationally acclaimed artist’s first solo show there in 12 years.
Painting in Historic Havana: A Recap
Discover what this group of artists got to experience while visiting Cuba with Publisher Eric Rhoads. Hint: It included much more than plein air painting!
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.
2019 Plein Air Grand Marais Winners
See who took home awards (and survived a Nor’easter) in the 16th annual Plein Air Grand Marais competition.
Your 2021 Plein Air Ultimate Guide
It's here! Your 2021 Ultimate Guide to Plein Air Events & Organizations, a free resource from PleinAir Magazine. Bookmark this link today so you can refer to it all year long!
Your Plein Air Painting Events Guide for July 2022
Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide!
Your May 2023 Plein Air Painting Events
Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide!
Continuing the Legacy of Painting in the Ojai Valley
The Ojai-based painters co-curators invited 21 nationally renowned artists to create two paintings of Ojai Valley scenes: a large masterwork, and a smaller landscape.
Plein Air Paintings from Corot to Van Gogh
An exhibition of plein air masterpieces is currently on view in Madrid, Spain. The works by Constable, Turner, Corot, and Van Gogh are included...
A Plein Air Rodeo
Since 1954, the San Angelo Roping Fiesta has attracted the most accomplished and best tie-down and steer ropers in the world. Hosted in San Angelo, Texas, the 2017 competition will feature some extra spectators.
Passionate Color
Roux & Cyr International Fine Art Gallery has just put out a call for artists to submit their work for an upcoming four-week exhibition titled “Passionate Color,” to be shown in Portland, Maine, in October. Specs and details here!
A Wonderful Project Wraps Up
In August, PleinAir Today detailed a magnetic project titled #PaintItForward by watercolorist Dan Mondloch that earned major praise among our readership! After 50 paintings created, Mondloch is poised for a fantastic conclusion in Minnesota. Details here.
How to Paint Beaches and Boats — and Win
Hosted between November 7-12, Paint the Beach in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, is — naturally — a fantastic fall opportunity for a plein air showdown. All told, the sunny skies and range of artistic talent left judge Vladislav Yelisleyev with tough decisions. Which artists had an early Thanksgiving feast?
A Plein Air Festival with Our Friends to the Northeast
These painters take root in a community where arts and culture are a natural part of everyday life.
2019 Chadds Ford Paint Out Recap
The Chadds Ford Historical Society welcomes artists to challenge themselves by painting the winter season. It was a favorite time of year for the late artist Andrew Wyeth, known for his unparalleled mastery among contemporary painters for capturing what he called the “bones of a landscape” in winter.
Coming Soon to Florida: Plein Fun Fest
Held in a “hidden gem” on the coast of Florida, this plein air festival raised over $8,000 last year. See what’s in store for 2020 in this announcement!
Plein Air Glacier: New Format for 2020
The Hockaday Museum will host a new format for its annual Plein Air Glacier event, with a paint-from-home option, an extended exhibition, and an online auction.
Time to Get Outside! Your Plein Air Painting Events Guide for June 2021
Summer is coming, and so are these in-person plein air painting opportunities!