Events
Don't miss the opening night reception and an opportunity to choose from new and original artworks documenting the Art of the South.
November 2026
Artist Reception: Thursday Nov 5, 5-8
The Little Green Store | 820 Monte Sano Blvd. Huntsville, AL. 35801 256.539.9699
14th Annual Plein Air Festival
February 28 – March 6, 2027 | Lighthouse ArtCenter
This juried event brings a selection of the country’s top plein air painters to Tequesta for a week of outdoor painting. These artists, painting outdoors, or “en plein air,” will compete for over $15,000 in cash and prizes. The week kicks off with our Paint Out Competition at Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse. Join us daily at the ArtCenter Gallery to view and purchase the freshly painted work of our talented artists. Check out the free plein air painting demonstrations at picturesque locations across the area. On Friday, add to your art collection at our fabulous Collectors’ Party and Sale. Mix and mingle with the artists and fellow art enthusiasts while feasting on Lighthouse ArtCenter’s signature hors d’ oeuvres. All pieces are available to purchase, including competition pieces. Finish out the week on Saturday with our Small Works Sale and our Live Painting Event at the ArtCenter Gallery. Learn from the masters and enroll in one of our Plein Air Workshops offered before and after the festival.
Archived Events
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Driggs Plein Air Festival
Event Dates: July 22 - August 1, 2026
EXHIBITION & SALE -
Gallery and Tent Exhibition and Sales • 9am – 6pm, Driggs City Center Gallery | *Teton Valley Welcome Center after August 1
Join me for a lecture and demonstration on "Making Plein Air Painting Easy." Reception to follow.
Plein Air Painters of the Southeast Paint and Show
Date
10/12/2026 - 10/17/2026
Location
Meyer Vogl Gallery
250 River Landing Drive
Daniel Island, South Carolina 29492
ARTIST DEMONSTRATION
Event Dates: 1/16/26
Phone Number: (850) 370-1042
Address: Live Oak Gallery, 156 Market St, Apalachicola, FL 32320
Join me for a lecture and demonstration on "Making Plein Air Painting Easy." Reception to follow.
Plein Air Montana Show
September 2025
303 E. Main Street
Bozeman MT 59715
Sun - Tues 10am–6pm
Wed - Sat 10am–8pm
Bozeman Art Museum Proudly Presents
Plein Air Montana 2025
Quick Draw • Paint out • Workshops •Reception • Competition • Awards
July 20th - 26th in Bozeman, Montana
28 Artist have been invited to compete in our annual Plein Air Montana, beginning July 20th, 2025. Artists will paint the mountains, rivers, lakes & towns in Gallatin County. Just over an hour north of Yellowstone National Park, Bozeman is a hub for outdoor sports, scenic views, & art. Work will be for sale at the Bozeman Art Museum until late August.
2612 W. Main Street, Ste. B Bozeman , MT 59718 406- 551-2032
Find our full schedule, information on the artists & more at Bozemanartmuseum.org.
Plein Air Southwest
Plein Air Southwest is juried membership paint out event presented by the Outdoor Painters Society. The 2025 event is hosted by Galveston Historical Foundation, Galveston, Texas. 44 Juried artists from Texas and across the nation will compete for $25,000+ in cash and merchandise. Artists paint for 5 days and nights at selected locations within the city of Galveston.
MAY 4 - 10, 2025
GALVESTON, TX
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Knoxville Museum of Art - Artist on Location - A Plein Air Painting Event
The Guild of the Knoxville Museum of Art presents Artist on Location, a plein-air painting event. Talented artists throughout the United States will paint in and around the Knoxville area April 15-19. On Saturday, the artists’ paintings will be exhibited and sold at the museum. The artists will be on hand to talk to you about their paintings. Cash Bar and Hors D’oeuvres will be available.
Date: APRIL 26, 2025, 5:30 PM - 9:00
Location: Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World's Fair Park Drive Knoxville, TN 37916, (865) 525-6101
Juried Artist
Carnegie Visual Art Center - Embracing Art Exhibit
The Carnegie Visual Arts Center presents the 22nd annual exhibit Embracing Arts, A Coming Together of Amateur & Professional Artists from March 28 -May 2025
Exhibit Reception: March 28, 2025 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM. Light hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served. Cash bar.
Location:
207 Church St NE, Decatur, AL 35601
City of New Iberia
Plein Air Competition
Annual week-long juried Plein Air competition featuring artists from around the country who are able to paint in seven parishes within Acadiana.
Date: March 8 -15, 2025
Opening reception: Sliman Theater, Friday MArch 14
Location: 129 E Main St, New Iberia, LA 70560
Carnegie Visual Art Center Solo Show
"A Southern Perspective"
Don't miss the opening night reception and an opportunity to choose from over 40 new and original artworks documenting the Art of the South.
December 26, - January 2025
Artist Reception: Thursday Jan 9, 6-7:30
Carnegie Visual Arts Center | 207 Church Street, NE Decatur, AL 35601 256-341-0562
Cape Ann Plein Air
New England's Premier Outdoor Painting Festival
Date: October 5-13, 2024
Location: Gloucester, Mass
North Carolina Plein Air Art Festival
The 4th Annual North Carolina Plein Air Art Festival in New Bern begins Sunday, May 12, and continues through Sunday, May 19. The eight-day Festival showcases 35 nationally and globally acclaimed plein air artists, including newly juried painters, joining award winners and top performers from 2023’s Festival.
Date: May 12-19, 2024
Location: New Bern, NC 28563
Fee: Free Event
Juried Artist Alternate, Participate in Quickdraw
American Impressionist Society
Small Works Showcase
April 25-May 28, 2024
The exhibition will be held at Anderson Fine Art Gallery on St. Simons Island, Georgia. This exhibition will feature 160 artworks created by some of the nation’s best impressionist artists. A total of 1,808 entries were received for jury consideration.
Featured: Apalach Twins, Oil 9 x 12 $1,450
Date: April 25-May 28, 2024
Location:
3309 Frederica Road, St. Simons Island, Georgia 31522
912.634.8414
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Carnegie Visual Art Center - Embracing Art Exhibit
The Carnegie Visual Arts Center presents the 22nd annual exhibit Embracing Arts, A Coming Together of Amateur & Professional Artists from April 16th-May 25th, 2024.
Featured: Apalach Twins II, Oil 9 x 12 $1,450; Yank, NFS
Open House - April 16 from 10am - 5pm.
Exhibit Reception: April 19, 2024, from 6:00 - 7:30 PM. Light hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served. Cash bar.
Location:
207 Church St NE, Decatur, AL 35601
Knoxville Museum of Art - Artist on Location - A Plein Air Painting Event
The Guild of the Knoxville Museum of Art presents Artist on Location, a plein-air painting event. Talented artists throughout the United States will paint in and around the Knoxville area April 15-19. On Saturday, the artists’ paintings will be exhibited and sold at the museum. The artists will be on hand to talk to you about their paintings. Cash Bar and Hors D’oeuvres will be available.
Date: APRIL 20, 2024, 5:30 PM - 9:00
Location: Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World's Fair Park Drive Knoxville, TN 37916, (865) 525-6101
Juried Artist