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.
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.