Painting Exhibitions and Events

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

Olmsted Plein Air Quick Draw

Olmsted Announces 9th Annual Winners

The 2023 Olmsted Gallery Exhibition and Sale is on view, with nearly 500 original works by some of America's most esteemed Impressionist painters.
First Brush of Spring 2023 artists

Results From an “Almost Perfect” Paint-Out

Is it possible to have a perfect paint-out? Probably not, but this one came very close...
Olmsted Plein Air - “Earth’s Crammed With Heaven” (oil on panel, 16 x 20 in.) by Suzie Baker @suziebakerartist

Hello From Olmsted Plein Air!

"We are thrilled to see you this Spring at Olmsted," said the organizers of the Olmsted Plein Air Invitational. The event is happening in ...
palette knife painting - "An Enthralling Allure" by Cynthia Rosen

Palette Knife Painting – Outdoors?

Cynthia Rosen, who is known for her palette knife painting techniques, is presenting her first ...
Painting events - Eric Rhoads with Ellen Howard at Plein Air Convention & Expo paint-out (2022, Santa Fe)

Your April 2023 Plein Air Painting Events

Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide!
Quang Huang, Mary Garrish, and Eric Rhoads

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)!
landscape paintings

On View: Landscape Paintings Inspired by History

“Inspired by History” is a curated exhibition that features approximately 22 larger and smaller-scale framed artworks created by ...
Dan Mondloch in Cades Cove - plein air events

Plein Air – Alive and Well in 2023

Here are three new plein air events to check out this year. For a complete listing, ...
The view from the World Famous Artist's Cabin

Slap Paint With Us This Week

I’d like to personally invite you to my first ever "Eric’s Global Online Paint Out." It’s a free event and it's all online!
LPAPA plein air - First Place: "Jitterbug" (watercolor, 18 x 14 in.) by Geoffrey Allen

The 2023 “Best of Plein Air” LPAPA Winners Are …

Laguna Plein Air Painters Association celebrated its 19th Annual “Best of Plein Air” Juried Art Show with over 317 entries by 140 artists.
Shadows-on-the-Teche plein air

Happening Now: Shadows-on-the-Teche Plein Air

The 9th annual Shadows-on-the-Teche Plein Air Competition is taking place in New Iberia, Louisiana now through ...
From Carla Bosch's demo

Color Notes, Critiques, and More at Plein Air Live

The 4th Annual Plein Air Live has wrapped up after several days of camaraderie, painting workshops and roundtables, paint-along sessions, and learning from the masters. Here's a recap of the amazing demos from Saturday in case you missed it!
From Matt Ryder's Plein Air Live demo

Embrace the Wind, Then Focus on Process

"One of the biggest challenges of outdoor painting is not having control over your environment: light, wind, temperature, etc.," said Matt Smith in the Plein Air Live ...
From Jim McVicker's Plein Air Live demo

“Like a Little Kid a Christmas”

On Day 1 of Plein Air Live this year, we had front-row seats for painting demonstrations from five incredible artists, with a special ...
From Clare Bowen's Plein Air Live demo

We’re Here – Are You?

The fourth annual Plein Air Live kicked off this week with our "Essential Techniques Day," an annual favorite ...
Lighthouse ArtCenter plein air festival

Plein Air Painters in Florida This Week

Taking place now through March 11 in Tequesta, Florida, 35 of the country's top plein air painters are participating in the Lighthouse ArtCenter’s 10th Annual Plein Air Festival.
Plein Air Curacao

Plein Air on a Tropical Island

The Plein Air Curacao International Art Festival celebrates the creation of paintings while immersed in nature.
Borrego Springs Plein Air - Margaret Larlham won the Quick Draw event in 2022 with her pastel painting, "Golden Oldie."

Borrego Springs Plein Air – 17 Years Strong

Once again 13 premier plein air artists have been invited to capture stunning vistas in oil, pastel, and watercolor for ...
Plein Air Convention & Expo

Your March 2023 Plein Air Painting Events

Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide!
SLOPE plein air painters - Dotty Hawthorne, "Alluring Light On Spreading Oak," pastel, 11 x 14 in.

Plein Air Exhibition: Colors of Conservation

San Luis Outdoor Painters for the Environment (SLOPE) and The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County announce ...