Winners Announced: SAM Plein Air 2025
We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of SAM Plein Air 2025 — from the incredible artists and generous sponsors to our welcoming location hosts, devoted volunteers, and ...
LPAPA Breaks Records This Year
The 27th Annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational, presented last week by the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA), concluded with record-breaking art sales and ideal weather for the 30 invited artists.
Winter Art Escape: February 2026
Escape to the warm sun for a week of plein air painting with PleinAir Magazine Publisher, Eric Rhoads. Join us February 6-13, 2026 in ...
In Denver? Check Out Brushstrokes on 16th Street!
This autumn, view art installations, including plein air paintings of Denver, along 16th Street in downtown Denver, Colorado.
Laguna Plein Air Invitational Happening Now
Each year the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA) turns Laguna Beach, California, into an outdoor painting studio...
The Top Plein Air Painting Events for October 2025
Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide!
The Top Plein Air Painting Events for September 2025
Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide! Bonus: Includes upcoming event deadlines!
Happening Saturday, August 23: Gouache Live!
Gouache LIVE (August 23, 2025) is about rewiring how you see, think, and create as an artist while giving you a fresh sense of creative freedom.
A Look at This Year’s Pikes Peak Plein Air
The event’s conclusion came with an awards ceremony held at the Ute Pass Cultural Center. Participants submitted their art to be put on display for judging and inclusion in the evening’s Gala, which began with ...
2025 Door County Plein Air Festival Celebrates Art, Nature & Award-Winning Talent
The 19th annual Door County Plein Air Festival, produced by Peninsula School of Art (PenArt) in Wisconsin, concluded its vibrant week-long celebration of creativity and community recently. More than 33 invited artists ...
Having Just Plein Fun on Balboa Island
At the 20th annual “Just Plein Fun” event hosted by the Huse Skelly Gallery on Balboa Island (July 28 – August 1, 2025), 11 award-winning artists from across the country created close to 100 new paintings of the local area. The culmination was Friday’s “Brush Off” competition on Marine Avenue and the Awards Gala and Reception.
New Book: “Lemonade Lists” for Creativity and Gratitude
Plein air artist Cindy Briggs has teamed up with creative coach Carol Frazier to release “Lemonade Lists,” a new book meant to guide you through discovering your authentic voice, showing you how to weave creativity and gratitude into your daily life.
The Top Plein Air Painting Events for August 2025
Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide! Bonus: Includes upcoming event deadlines!
The Top Plein Air Painting Events for July 2025
Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide! Bonus: Includes upcoming event deadlines!
The Top Plein Air Painting Events for June 2025
Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide! Bonus: Includes upcoming event deadlines!
Live From Reno!
This week, we’re bringing you daily highlights from the 12th Annual Plein Air Convention & Expo in Reno / Lake Tahoe!
We’re Here – Are You?
Right now, hundreds and hundreds of us from the plein air community are gathered at the 12th Annual Plein Air Convention & Expo in Reno, Nevada!
Happening Now: 17th Annual Wayne Plein Air Festival
This year, more than 150 nationally ranked artists from 29 states answered the call for entry to the Wayne Plein Air Festival in Pennsylvania.
New Podcast for Artists!
Introducing The Pastel Podcast: A Monthly Dive into Vibrant Color
A Historic First in America’s Oldest City
The inaugural Winter Art Escape brought artists together for sunlit days of creativity, exclusive painting locations, and unforgettable camaraderie. From scenic coastal vistas to vibrant evening gatherings, this retreat proved that even winter can be the perfect season for inspiration. Read the full recap and start planning your next artistic adventure!