Painting Exhibitions and Events

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

Drifting into Plein Air Beauty

The remarkably talented painter Joshua Cunningham is presenting his newest series of plein air works, titled “Driftless,” at Minneapolis’ Groveland Gallery. What’s the story behind the works? Find out here.
From Clare Bowen's Plein Air Live demo

We’re Here – Are You?

The fourth annual Plein Air Live kicked off this week with our "Essential Techniques Day," an annual favorite ...

“Moods of the Adirondacks” Paintings in Indianapolis

Rick D. Wilson, one of the multi-talented artists we met during the PleinAir Publisher's Invitational in the Adirondack Mountains (www.ericrhoads.com), will be exhibiting more...
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Your Plein Air Painting Events Guide for March 2021

Spring is coming, and so are these in-person plein air painting opportunities. Check out these upcoming events from our Ultimate Guide! As a special bonus, we're even including advice for 2021 art event organizers so you can make it the best year yet.

Paintings Celebrate a Bicentennial in Indiana

New Albany, Indiana, is celebrating its bicentennial with an exhibition of paintings titled The Artists of the Wonderland Way. The art was created by...

America at Heart

A beautiful array of fresh landscape paintings by this female master is hanging through August 1 in an esteemed Colorado gallery. Will you be a lucky viewer?
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Your Plein Air Painting Events Guide for July 2021

Summer is in full swing, and so are these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities.
Pastel Live 2023

Opportunity to Improve Your Landscapes

Attention Landscape Painters > Discover the magic of pastel painting with Pastel Live 2023: Immerse yourself in our three-day online art adventure!

Glowing — and Flowing — Testimonial

Thoughts and paintings from the artists who attended the Publisher’s Invitational in the Adirondack mountains two weeks ago continue to pour in. Take a look at these fantastic works!

Stotler’s Plein Air Vision

Artist Kathryn Stotler, an acrylic plein air specialist, is currently displaying her newest works alongside jewelry and ceramics by Gilbert Castro at Arcata Artisans Gallery in California. What do her current brush musings look like?
Eric Rhoads and friends painting en plein air at a Publisher's Invitational

Your Plein Air Painting Events Guide for May 2022

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

Day 1 Highlights from Watercolor Live

Our first "main event" day of Watercolor Live did not disappoint! We enjoyed sessions with Alvaro Castagnet, Francesco Fontana, Paul Jackson, Tom Lynch, Jean...
Paul Kratter, "Changes, Mt. Diablo," 2022, oil on panel, 11 x 14 in.

View Through the Trees

Preview an exhibition of plein air paintings by Paul Kratter, taking place now at ...

EXHIBITION: A Journey Along California’s Coast

The California Art Club (CAC) highlights one of the defining characteristics of the Golden State — its awe-inspiring shoreline — during a must-see exhibition titled “A Journey Along the California Coast,” on view now through...

‘Jerusalem Journey,’ Plein Air Paintings by Peter Adams

An exhibition of plein air paintings by California Art Club President Peter Adams is on view at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the...
Painting Events - A scene from the Publisher's Invitational, Fall Color Week

Your Plein Air Painting Events Guide for September 2021

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

Seductive Solomons

The historic Solomons Island in Maryland was host once again to a vibrant plein air competition and festival, with names both familiar and new earning those prized ribbons, bragging rights, and cash. Who were they?
Olmsted Plein Air Quick Draw

Olmsted Announces 9th Annual Winners

The 2023 Olmsted Gallery Exhibition and Sale is on view, with nearly 500 original works by some of America's most esteemed Impressionist painters.

A Painter’s Pilgrimage

The Reynolda House Museum of American Art recently announced its plans to mount a significant 2018 exhibition surrounding the travels of iconic painter Frederic Church.

The Great American Eclipse — En Plein Air

Millions of Americans ventured outdoors on Monday, August 21, to witness the incredible total solar eclipse that swept across the nation from Oregon to South Carolina. Naturally, among them were plein air painters, eager to take advantage of this exceedingly rare artistic opportunity. The results?