Painting Exhibitions and Events

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

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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.
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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).
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.
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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.
Wayne Art Center Plein Air Festival - OutdoorPainter.com

32 Artists Painting 300 Landscapes in the Delaware Valley

Don’t miss this recap of the 12th Annual Wayne Art Center Plein Air Festival!
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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.
Eric Rhoads and John MacDonald plein air painting - OutdoorPainter.com

“Spring Training” Retreat Renews Friendships and Inspiration

With the 8th Annual Publisher’s Invitational in the Adirondacks now completed, it’s time to plan for the next “summer camp for artists.”
Plein air artist Terry Shoffner - OutdoorPainter.com

A Treasure Trove of Subject Matter for These Outdoor Painters

Eureka Springs third annual ESPAfest saluted 17 winners recently. See who, in this overview of the event.
Plein air paintings by John Cosby - OutdoorPainter.com

Art Exhibition: On Location in Malibu 2018

See what inspires John Cosby's plein air paintings of Malibu.
SLOPE Outdoor Painters

Preserving the Dana Adobe With Art

See how a project from the San Luis Outdoor Painters for the Environment brings awareness and support to historic land.
First Brush of Spring, Plein Air Indiana

Plein Air in Small-Town Indiana

More than 130 artists gathered for this year’s “First Brush of Spring.” Enjoy a recap of the event here, and see who won Best in Show.
Plein Air Painting in Florida

Plein Air in Florida: St. Augustine Plein Air Paint Out

Learn about a plein air painting event near the northeast coast of Florida, including a “Quick Draw” and more.
Plein Air Convention & Expo

Paint in Santa Fe With Us

As you read this, I’m packing up and preparing to meet several hundred artists in Santa Fe on Monday, when the 7th Annual Plein Air Convention & Expo will begin, and I am so excited about it, for several reasons. See why, and score some advice from previous attendees!
Plein Air Studies - Associated Women in the Arts

Study to Studio: A Plein Air Art Exhibition

“From Study to Studio” highlights the beginning to end process that artists use to create their art — from original concept to final completion.
Painting Abroad: Four Artists Share Their Reflections and Advice

Painting Abroad: Reflections and Advice

See through the eyes of four outdoor painters who traveled to Cuba to paint this “beautiful and complex” place.