Past Events

10/7/2026 - 10/10/2026
Reception: 10/10/2026  4:45 - 7:30

SWVA Cultural Center
14235 Branch Street
Abingdon, Virginia
United States

Appalachian vistas and the towns of Abingdon and Damascus (October 9th) are the hosts of the tenth annual Plein Air Festival.  Quick Paint in downtown historic district Saturday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM.  Pop up sale Thursday 5:30 - 7:30 PM at the Barns at Chip Ridge preceded by a [...]

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9/30/2026 - 10/7/2026
Reception: 10/9/2026  6:00 -9:00 PM

Paint the Towns in Fall Color

Plymouth Arts Center
520 Eat Mills Street
Plymouth, Wisconsin 53073
United States

Rural Wisconsin from Lake Michigan through family farms and small towns provides varied opportunities for Plein Air portraits.  The above event image is my "At the Turn" at Whistling Straights at last year's Paint the Towns in Fall Colors.  The Plymouth Art Center provides a lovely meet and greet awards [...]

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9/3/2026 - 9/4/2026
Reception: 9/4/2026  Approximately 5:30 PM

Walworth County Fair
411 East Court Street
Elkhorn, Wisconsin 53121
United States

Paintings capture the fun at the fair - families, food, fun, animals, and rides in both large paintings and post card size views.  These will be displayed in the Cultural Arts Center. [...]

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8/17/2026 - 8/23/2026
Reception: 8/22/2026  6:00 -9:00 PM

Baker Community Center
101 South 2nd Street
St.. Charles, Illinois 60174
United States

65 artists will capture the vibe of the Fox River towns around St, Charles, Illinois.  There is a Quick Paint late Tuesday morning and a grand reveal and awards party Saturday night.   [...]

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8/2/2026 - 8/7/2026
Reception: 8/7/2026  5:00 -8:00 PM

Fuller Art House and Hudson Gallery
3679 Main Street and 5646 Main Street
Sylvania, Ohio 43560
United States

Quick Draw Thursday 8 AM - Noon.  Exhibition and Sales of art Friday 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. [...]

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6/25/2026 - 6/28/2026
Reception: 6/28/2026  10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Evergreen Room in Worship & Performing Arts Center
1130 North Westfield Street
Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54902
United States

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6/17/2026 - 6/20/2026
Reception: 6/19/2026  6:30 - 8:00 PM

Fort Community Credit Union
100 Nort Main Street
Jefferson, Wisconsin 53549
United States

The Jefferson Arts Alliance of Greater Jefferson (AAGJ) is hosting a plein air event highlighting rural Wisconsin, the town of Jefferson, and the Rock and Crawfish Rivers. A variety of art styles will be available for enjoyment, awards, and sale Friday 6:30 - 8:00 PM and Saturday 20th 10:00 AM [...]

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5/30/2026 - 6/6/2026
Reception: 6/5/2026  5:00 -8:00 PM

Cedarburg Cultural Center
W62 N546 Washington Ave
Cedarburg, Wisconsin 53012
United States

Wisconsin" oldest and largest plein air competition.  Public sale Fresh from Cedarburg of early in town paintings Sunday May 31st 3:00 - 5:00 PM in the park at W63 N645 Washington Ave.  Awards and sale at the Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62 N546 Washington Ave Friday, June 5th 5:00 - 8:00 [...]

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4/23/2026 - 5/2/2026
Reception: 5/1/2024  May 1 2:30 - 8:00

Harmonie-Verein American Legion
5322 Hockman Road
Agusta, Missouri
United States

Two painting events a day!  A variety of venues!  Please see schedule on web site.  Many fine artists!  Each event has viewing and sales.  Paintings available for viewing and purchase at Harmonie-Verein American Legion 8 AM - 6 PM throughout the event.  Welcome to the beginning of the summer painting season. [...]

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4/19/2026 - 4/25/2026

Knoxville Museum of Art
1050 World's Fair Park Drive
Knoxville, Tennessee 37916
United States

Art of Knoxville, Smoky Mountain National Park, and surrounds will be displayed.  Awards presented.  Cash bar and light appetizers.  On Saturday, April 25, 2026  10:00 AM - noon the La Petite Show of 5" x 7" small canvases will also be available for viewing and purchase.   [...]

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