Where can I find information about plein air painting competitions?
Here is a listing of the top plein air painting events and competitions that you can apply to participate in:
- Telluride Plein Air Visitors and locals alike will have the unique opportunity to observe some of the nation’s best plein air artists as they paint on location in the Telluride area. The event takes place in the courtyard located in front of the historic Sheridan Opera House, which has been reserved for an exhibition and sale of the pieces created during this week-long celebration of plein air painting.
- Sonoma Plein Air Sonoma Plein Air is a weeklong event celebrating the century-old technique of outdoor painting. The Sonoma Plein Air event raises funds to support art education programs for children in Sonoma Valley. This juried event brings nationally recognized plein air artists to Sonoma for a week of painting the inspiring landscapes of Sonoma Valley.
- San Luis Obispo Plein Air Painting Festival For one week, artists painted the beaches, barns, boats, vineyards and other scenic landmarks in San Luis Obispo county. Proceeds benefit both the artists and the San Luis Obispo Art Center’s youth education and exhibition programming.
- Estes Park Plein Air – Painting the Parks The Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park is a privately supported 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that is dedicated to supporting all forms of art in the greater Estes Valley.
- Tuscon Plein Air Festival This festival, hosted by the Tucson Plein Air Painters Society is held every year in January/February. See their website for news and information.
