From Monterey to La Jolla
Although she is known for her impressionistic depictions of rural landscapes, contemporary painter Erin Hanson has amassed a stunning collection of sweeping coastal vistas from Monterey to La Jolla, California, for this special exhibition.
The Artists Retreat You Deserve
Learn why these artists are committed to an entire week of “me time,” and be inspired to save your spot so you can join them!
Convention Preview: Find Spiritual & Personal Support
During her presentation at the Plein Air Convention & Expo, Tennessee artist Kathie Odom will reveal that she has been fortunate to find spiritual and personal support as her career skyrocketed to higher levels. What will she recommend to artists in Santa Fe?
Changes for Door County Plein Air 2020
"We had to find a way to continue the event is some way - for us, our supporters and the artists, who have been hit especially hard by closures and cancellations," said PenArt Executive Director Catherine Hoke.
Join Us for Plein Air Painting in Denver, Colorado
The world’s largest plein air event is about to get bigger. Discover two new reasons you don’t want to miss the 2020 Plein Air Convention!
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)!
Coming Soon: Kathy Anderson Teaches How to Paint a Garden
"My passion for painting is rooted in my garden," says Kathy Anderson. Learn how to paint from Kathy during this one-of-a-kind virtual event.
Plein Air Glacier: New Format for 2020
The Hockaday Museum will host a new format for its annual Plein Air Glacier event, with a paint-from-home option, an extended exhibition, and an online auction.
Painting the Landscape in Ireland: Art in the Open Winners
In its 14th year, this annual festival hosted 100 artists painting and capturing the stunning landscape of the Sunny South East, County Wexford in Ireland.
Solomons Is Soon!
It won’t be long before a star-studded cast of international plein air artists converge on Solomons Island, Maryland, for a weeklong painting extravaganza! Details here.
Cape Ann Doing It Again
As organizers began to plan for the second annual Renaissance festival in Cape Ann, Massachusetts, they had only one thing in mind: making the second annual Cape Ann Plein Air festival better than ever.
On View: Ray Roberts Solo Exhibition
Working on this exhibition for more than a year, this majestic body of work includes impressive studio paintings and several of the plein air studies that inspired them.
Once in a Hundred Years: Painting the Rockies During the Park’s Centennial
by Kathleen B. Hudson
Kentucky artist Kathleen B. Hudson gives an artist’s perspective on the recent Plein Air Rockies event in Colorado. What’d she observe?...
Dreams from Nova Scotia
Incredible coastal views, talented competition, and more than $6,000 in cash and product awards could be found at the 2017 Parrsboro International Plein Air Festival (PIPAF) this spring. Which artists basked in victory?
Plein Air Grand Marais – 2020 Winners
2020 has proven to be a challenging year to organize events where people gather in groups. But outdoor painting is a perfect pandemic-avoidance activity, even if some painters are more home-bound than others...
Painting the Town in Texas Hill Country
Activities during this plein air event included Student Art Day, a VIP auction, a quick draw competition, and more. See who took home awards!
60 Paintings by Valerie Craig in Wayne, PA
Plein air enthusiast Valerie Craig just opened an exhibition of 60 paintings, 40 of which were created outdoors on location. Find out more about...
Making Friends and Changing Lives at Plein Air Live
There was more to Plein Air Live than learning how to paint better landscapes...
Coming Soon: Plein Air Smokies 2023
A highlight from our monthly plein air painting events guide at OutdoorPainter.com
Plein Air Painting, “Across the Pond”
“Capturing the Moment” is a major group exhibition of some of today’s foremost plein air artists in Britain.