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.
Your Plein Air Painting Events Guide for March 2021
Spring is coming, and so are these in-person plein air painting opportunities. Check out these upcoming events from our Ultimate Guide! As a special bonus, we're even including advice for 2021 art event organizers so you can make it the best year yet.
How to Transform Your Paintings in 3 Days
Give us just three days and you'll discover the techniques used by the leading landscape and outdoor painting masters.
2021 Guide to Art Workshops, Schools, and Ateliers
There is no finish line when it comes to painting. Taking art workshops helps us grow, and that's why our team puts together this annual free Artists’ Guide to Workshops, Schools, and Ateliers.
Red Wing Arts Festival: Autumn Invitational Recap
Mary Pettis describes why she made her selections of the top four winning paintings in the Red Wing Arts Autumn Invitational. See the works and watch the full awards ceremony here.
Your 2021 Plein Air Ultimate Guide
It's here! Your 2021 Ultimate Guide to Plein Air Events & Organizations, a free resource from PleinAir Magazine. Bookmark this link today so you can refer to it all year long!
The Wild Side: Plein Air Paintings Available Now
"The Wild Side Art Show and Sale" is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with a virtual exhibition. More than 80 paintings that highlight Catalina Island’s wildlands, Avalon, and Two Harbors were created by 10 nationally-recognized plein air artists.
Fall Color Week 2020: Two-For-One Seasons
Enjoy a visual recap of the 2020 Fall Color Week, where 50 painters gathered to paint while they stayed at a classic, early 20th century hotel with a stunning vista of the mountains, getting a taste of both Fall and Winter.
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...
Paint for One Whole Week!
Learn how you can get away and do nothing but paint for an entire week … you deserve it!
The Show Goes on in Sonoma
“We’ve all been going through challenging times during the pandemic, and it’s tough to predict what our future will look like,” says Jennifer Parr, SPAF Board Co-President. “But we know one thing for sure: Art must be a part of that future!"
Irish Artist Pauses for Harmony
When the world came to a standstill during the pandemic, this artist used his time to create a series of plein air works, some from a nearby and quite unlikely location.
6 Million Acres of Painting Possibilities
From rivers to mountaintops, participants in the 2020 Adirondack Plein Air Festival recorded views in every corner of the park. Take in some of the sights here.
Activities for Artists at the 2020 Buffalo Bill Art Show
View the schedule of events for this year's Buffalo Bill Art Show, which includes an exhibition, quick draw, workshops, and more.
Driggs Plein Air Winners
The 9th Annual Driggs Plein Air Festival recently announced the winners of this year's competition. Judges included renowned artist Patrick Saunders and fine art consultant Scott Jones.
This Month: Plein Air in Fort Wayne, Indiana
From an exhibition featuring Brienne Brown, Nancie King Mertz, and John Lasater to artist paint outs and pop ups, the Fort Wayne Artists Guild is celebrating plein air all month.
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.
LPAPA: From Dusk to Dawn
“The plein air painter does not have typical business hours and you will find them…capturing the first light at dawn, the fading glow of a sunset, or the illumination of a night scene," says Rosemary Swimm.
PIPAF in Isolation
It took imagination and vast amounts of hard work, but organizers report that the 2020 Parrsboro International Plein Air Festival — PIPAF in Isolation — was a success.
Hundreds Gather Online for Plein Air Live
At Plein Air Live, we welcomed artists from all over the world and from a variety of artistic backgrounds. From painting demonstrations with live Q&As to mini Zoom rooms for getting to know each other better, the week was filled with educational moments and a feeling of community. Keep scrolling to see more from this historic event.