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Happening Now: 6th Annual Plein Air Live
Now through Saturday, we’re seeing up-close-and-personal presentations during Plein Air Live, an online art conference unlike any other.
The Future of Plein Air is in Their Hands
When we nurture the next generation, we’re not just protecting a tradition — we’re ensuring that the beauty of the world, as seen through the artist’s eye, continues to be celebrated for years to come.
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.
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.
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 Impact of Place for Plein Air Painting
Artist Jill Carver reflects on her journey from city life to the quiet beauty of nature, and how plein air painting connects her to the landscapes and rhythms that inspire her work.
Plein Air Podcast 267: Kyle Ma – From Childhood Drawings to Plein Air Salon...
How 25-year-old Kyle Ma went from childhood drawings in Taiwan to winning the 2025 PleinAir Salon. Learn his lessons on fundamentals, plein air practice, geology and studio work.
Plein Air Painting … in China: Plein Air Podcast 266
Back from nearly four weeks painting en plein air in China, Eric Rhoads shares his discoveries about education-driven plein air bases, a booming watercolor scene, collaborative scrolls, and a frank art marketing conversation.
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!
Ned Mueller on His Life of Plein Air Painting
About 50 years ago, when I first got involved in doing plein air work, I would travel to great painting spots, camp out or get a motel, and paint every day for a week or two, making four or five paintings in a day, and later doing seven or eight plein air shows a year.
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 ...
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.
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!
21st Annual Plein Air Easton Happening Now
In Easton, Maryland, they're welcoming 58 artists who are spending the week painting all over Talbot County for Plein Air Easton.
Welcoming the Next Generation of Plein Air Painters
One of the wonderful things about plein air painting is that it transcends societal boundaries and norms, including age. We’re seeing more people prioritizing it in their lives, throughout their lives - not just when retired.
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!
The Top Plein Air Painting Events for May 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 April 2025
Take advantage of these in-person and virtual plein air painting opportunities from our special guide! Bonus: Includes upcoming event deadlines!
PleinAir Salon Winner: A Magical World of Visual Sensation
Mark D. Mitchell, Holcombe T. Green Curator of American Paintings and Sculpture at the Yale University Art Gallery has revealed his selections for the winners in the January 2025 PleinAir Salon. They are ...



















