Mark Your Plein Air Calendar: May Events and Exhibitions
Spring is in full swing, and so are these in-person plein air painting opportunities. Check out these upcoming events from our Artists' and Collectors' Ultimate Guide to Painting Events and Organizations, as well as plein air exhibitions that are on view.
On View: Bretzke & Butko, Night & Day
Discover an exhibition of masterful plein air and studio paintings from both near and far.
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!
Your July 2023 Plein Air Painting Events
Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide!
‘Winter’s Splendor’ in Maryland
Several top plein air painters are currently presenting a selection of their winter landscape paintings at the McBride Gallery in Annapolis, Maryland, until February...
Your April 2023 Plein Air Painting Events
Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide!
Plein Air – Alive and Well in 2023
Here are three new plein air events to check out this year. For a complete listing, ...
Parting Shot: Root, Root, Root for the Home Team … But First, Paint
There’s nothing like Opening Day of baseball. Or is there? Debbie Morines found a way to make it even better.
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).
How Would You Paint the OC?
A variety of great plein air works were recently created in the small town of Ocean City Maryland last week, earning several artists ribbons and cash prizes. Details here!
Get Outside! Plein Air Events for April 2021
Spring is here, and so are these in-person plein air painting opportunities. Check out these upcoming events from our Artists' and Collectors' Ultimate Guide to Painting Events and Organizations.
Apostles of the Canyon
Eleven artists — among them some of the most accomplished plein air painters in the nation — recently took a rugged trip down the Colorado River and into the Grand Canyon in 2015. After blood, sweat, some tears, and a broken foot, their spectacular results will soon grace the walls of this gallery.
An Eden in the ‘Concrete Jungle’
The New York Botanical Gardens recently hosted a paint-out invitational with more than 20 established plein air painters on hand. Beautiful settings + talented artists = worth your attention.
More Favorite Moments From the Plein Air Convention
Live podcasts on stage; demos in pastel, oil, and watercolor; our 2020 location reveal; pictures from an epic ’60s/’70s dance party, and more!
Beauty Reigns Supreme in Hudson
Twenty-three regional artists recently competed for ribbon glory in Hudson, Wisconsin. The depth, skill, and range of paintings left judge Scott Lloyd Anderson with some tough decisions. Who did he decide was the “cream of the crop”? Find out here.
Your Plein Air Painting Events Guide for August 2021
Summer is almost over, so take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide.
Did You Miss the Global Online Paint Out?
Watch the replay to catch all the fun and get a special price ticket for the Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE)!
A Conservator Responds to Constable’s Historic Cloud Studies
A distinguished art restorer was inspired by plein air cloud studies and small landscapes created by the great British artist John Constable (1776–1837). Mark...
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.
Painting the Adirondacks – A Story in Pictures
Recently, a large group of adventurous painters participated in the 2019 Publisher’s Invitational, also known as summer camp for artists, in the Adirondack Mountains.