Happening Now: 12th Annual Olmsted Plein Air Invitational
The 12th annual Olmsted Plein Air Invitational welcomes 30 renowned artists from across the country for nine days of artful celebration as they capture the essence of Atlanta.
Artists Celebrate 25 Years of Carrizo Plain National Monument
Members of San Luis Outdoor Painters for the Environment were invited to exhibit original paintings and fine art prints at Carrizo Plain National Monument, celebrating nature’s abundant wildflower display...
Joe Anna Arnett ~ A Tribute Exhibition
Joe Anna Arnett was a beloved member of the plein air painting community. This month, her work is being celebrated by "Art With Purpose," offering collectors a rare opportunity. Created over decades of devoted practice, these paintings represent the final available pieces of Joe Anna's artistic legacy, with a portion of the proceeds going to ...
2026 Plein Air Painting Retreat … In China!
Are you ready for an unforgettable plein air painting retreat?
Whenever people think of China, the first thing that pops into mind is the Great...
LPAPA Announces 22nd Annual Show Winners
This prestigious exhibition brought together 124 artists from across the United States to compete for top honors and a coveted invitation to the 2026 Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational. The top winners are ...
Where Artists Are Painting This April
Check out these April 2026 plein air painting events, highlighting groups in California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah. Bonus: Catch this month's deadlines so you don't miss out on upcoming opportunities.
Happening This Week: 2026 Acrylic Live
Watch and interact with world-renowned artists as they demonstrate their skills at Acrylic Live, Wednesday through Friday, with an Essential Techniques Day on Tuesday. We'll see favorites such as Anne Blair Brown, Charlie Easton, and ...
Head to the Beach: Florida’s Forgotten Coast en Plein Air
Located on a 100-mile stretch of scenic coastal towns on the Gulf in North Florida, Forgotten Coast en Plein Air is a 10-day invitational event taking place March 20-29. Invited artists include ...
Painting Desert Beauty: 2026 Borrego Springs Invitational Winners
Sixteen invited plein air artists enjoyed painting colorful sunrises with warm temperatures and afternoon breezes during the 20th Annual Borrego Springs Plein Air Invitational. This year's winners are ...
A Tribute to Karl Dempwolf (1939-2026)
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of prolific plein air painter Karl Dempwolf, who passed away recently due to an accident. The art community is feeling the loss of this beloved artist and, in tribute to him, we'd like to share some of his iconic interviews and ...
Happening Now: The Borrego Springs Plein Air Invitational
Capturing their creative interpretations throughout the community of Borrego Springs and in the beautiful and dramatic Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, artists are competing for ...
The Top Plein Air Painting Events for March 2026
Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide, highlighting events in California, Florida, Louisiana, and even online. Bonus: Catch this month's deadlines so you don't miss out on upcoming opportunities to participate at similar events.
4th Graders Learn Plein Air Painting
The series introduced students to the plein air tradition through brief art history lessons, live artist demonstrations, and hands-on outdoor painting sessions, culminating in a docent-led museum visit and a student paint-out in Balboa Park.
Hello from Hilton Head!
This year's Winter Art Escape offered unparalleled opportunities for artistic growth, including one-on-one painting sessions with Eric Rhoads. Enjoy this photo essay of our paint-outs and more.
Coming Soon: Thomas Schaller at Watercolor Live
Watch and interact with world-renowned artists as they demonstrate their skills at Watercolor Live, January 21-23, 2026, with an Essential Techniques Day on ...
The Waxahachie 2025 Best in Show Is …
The 18th Annual Paint Historic Waxahachie Plein Air Art Show recently brought 38 artists to Waxahachie, Texas, where they ...
Happening Now: The Zion Plein Air Invitational
Right now, artists are participating in the 2025 Zion Plein Air Invitational, a celebration of art in the heart of Zion National Park. Watch...
Sedona Plein Air Festival: A Knockout This Year
Set amid Sedona’s red rocks and sweeping desert vistas, the week-long Sedona Plein Air Festival brought master artists from around the country to one of America’s most spectacular locales.
Susiehyer’s Secret Collection
Exclusive Interview: Known for her representational landscape paintings, plein air artist Susie Hyer (who goes by Susiehyer), is revealing a different side of her art practice by showcasing her “secret” abstract works side-by-side with her traditional Western landscapes.
Envisioning a New Plein Air Art Museum
Creating such a place takes more than one person’s dream. It requires a coalition of visionaries, philanthropists, collectors, and professionals who recognize this pivotal moment.