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 for the reception and sale on April 20th from 5:30-9PM. This will be a fundraiser for the Knoxville Museum of Art.

Virginia Plein Air Painters (VPAP) is dedicated to promoting the tradition of plein-air painting, bringing artists together both experienced and new to share knowledge, promote arts education, and exhibit work in a supportive and friendly environment.

The Virginia Plein Air Painters Art Exhibit will be up on Tuesday, January 9th at the Montpelier Arts and Education Center and will be taken down on Monday, March 11th.

You can preview the work online, but make sure to stop by The Montpelier Center's Art Gallery to get a glimpse of the beautiful Plein Air art work in person.

Center hours are: Mon - Th- 9AM - 9PM Fri- 10AM - 6PM Sat- 10AM - 2PM Artists' reception: 2/25/24 from 2 - 4PM

Plein air painters converge to paint along the Rappahannock River,painting Thursday, Friday, and part of Saturday. Reception Saturday evening at 5 PM.

Each year the Burwell-Morgan Mill in the quaint village of Millwood, Virginia, becomes an extraordinary art gallery. Art at the Mill has become one of the premier art shows in the mid-Atlantic region, attracting artists and buyers from more than a dozen states.

During each show, around 300 artists display more than 1,000 pieces of art of all descriptions and media. Oil paintings are predominant, but other types of painting, mixed-media, sculpture, fine woodworking, and pottery round out the stunning diversity of the show. There is truly something for every taste, budget, and decor.

Art at the Mill is CCHA's primary fundraiser, providing the operating funds for both the Mill and the Museum and Archives. CCHA retains 35% of each sale, the artist 65%. CCHA proceeds go to the maintenance and operations of the Burwell-Morgan Mill, our Museum in Berryville, costs associated with hosting Art at the Mill, special programming, and to the Sarah P. Trumbower Memorial Scholarship fund awarded to a Clarke County student pursuing university education in the fine arts.

The Lahaina Fire on the night of August 8th was the deadliest in modern American history. The fire burned though 80% of the town and left its surviving residents facing a deeply uncertain future.

Lahaina was once the capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii and it is known for its rich culture & arts community. The town is beloved by the thousands of artists who have found both welcome and inspiration there.

In support of Lahaina’s efforts to rebuild, we are organizing an auction of original artwork by artists from all over the world.

All auction proceeds will go to a partner nonprofit that is helping displaced families heal after the fire and enabling artists to stay in the community and play a role in its recovery.

From September 15-24, bid on original artwork in support of Lahaina’s recovery. Click here to read more about the fundraiser. Register in advance to be notified when the auction opens. Registration also enters you into a drawing for a free oil sketch.

September 6 - November 5, 2023 Crossroads Art Center Rhoda MacCallum Gallery 2016 Staples Mill Road Richmond, VA 23230 ​Judge - Jacob Aguiar Opening reception September 15th, 5-7 PM

I will be joining regional painters for Allure Art Center's 8th annual Plein Air Unleashed. This will be a fun week of painting the wetlands, marinas and countryside in Middlesex County, Virginia. Located along the Chesapeake Bay and bordered by the Rappahannock and Piankatank Rivers, the county boasts over 135 miles of shoreline. Deltaville, Urbanna, Hartfield, Saluda, and Topping are just a few of the communities artists may explore within the county.

The event culminates in a Friday Night Preview Reception on 4/28 at 6 PM to see the week's work and meet the exhibiting artists. The reception will be held at the Deltaville Community Center located at 17147 General Puller Highway, Deltaville, VA 23043. The fun continues at the Deltaville Community Center on Saturday 4/29, where exhibiting artists will also be painting in the area. Join us between from 9 - 4 for demos and a public exhibit at the center. Local community artists are invited to come paint in the area.

Visit Allure Art Center's event page to check for updates and complete details.

This will be my third, and alas, final year participating in the Coastal Virginia Plein Air invitational in the Ocean View , Norfolk and Virginia Beach area. Artists and patrons will enjoy several fun-filled days of painting events to raise money for public art, culminating in a ticketed collectors' party and sale on Saturday 4/22 from 6:30-8:30 PM, and a free public show and sale on Sunday 4/23 from 12- 4 PM. This will be a farewell event for this wonderful organization, and while I am sad to see it end, I am honored to be an invited artist. For tickets and details, please visit the event website .

Allure Art Center’s Plein Air Unleashed returns for the seventh year. The plein air painting event features artists from across the Mid-Atlantic area working in oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastels and more. The event has been featured in the national Outdoor Painter Publication, regional publications and is a favorite among artists. The artists will be painting out on locations throughout selected spots in the region April 25th – 29th. April 30th several of the artists will be on site at Allure Art Center doing demos, conducting workshops and answering questions.

All local artists are invited to come out and paint with the event’s exhibiting artists.

The Quick Draw competition will be held on the grounds of Allure Art Center on April 30th from 10-12. The Quick Draw is open to all Plein Air painters.

There will be a special sneak peek preview on Friday night April 29th at 6pm featuring works created during the event. You must RSVP for the free preview. Gallery Exhibit of the works created during the 5 days runs through May 29th.

TO RSVP AND GET EVENT INFO VISIT ALLURE ART CENTER.

APRIL 20-24, 2022

The 2022 Coastal VA Plein Air will be held Wednesday, April 20 through Sunday, April 24, 2022 in Norfolk, Virginia. This popular arts event brings local, regional, and nationally known plein air artists to paint “en plein air” (in the open air) throughout our coastal community.

Several events will be held during the five-day festival. During the first few days and evenings, artists paint at various sites throughout the broader Tidewater community. The area is diverse and beautiful and paintings often include seascapes, cityscapes, gardens, architecture, and favorite landmarks, among other subjects. The event culminates with a Collector's Party where patrons have the first opportunity to purchase art. This is followed by a Public Art Show and Sale.

Funds raised are used to support public art and art education for the community.

A Note About Covid: Please note that outdoor and sale events will abide by any governmental regulations in place regarding Covid.

VISIT COASTAL VIRGINIA PLEIN AIR FOR TICKETS AND DETAILS!

For six days artists will paint picturesque scenes throughout Roanoke City and Roanoke County. This is a unique opportunity to observe the talent and techniques behind the Plein Air tradition and to observe artists as they paint on location.

Art lovers and enthusiasts, mark your calendars to come see artists at work on Saturday, May 22nd, Watch plein air artists create new work throughout downtown Roanoke. You will be able to see their finished pieces at the 202 Gallery.

At the end of the week, join us for the Gala Celebration, 6 pm Friday, May 21st and cast your vote for the best painting at the Reception and Awards Ceremony. Enjoy and explore Historic Downtown Roanoke, Virginia while interacting with some of the most talented plein air painters.

The Gala will offer an opportunity to bid on paintings created during the event. In some cases these paintings will be show in their “wet state” in a separate room. There will be a “Bid Book” present to post bids.

The Open Sale will be Saturday, May 22nd from 11 am to 3 pm at the 202 Gallery on the second floor at 206 Campbell Avenue, Downtown Roanoke.

Please visit http://pleinairroanoke.com/ for the complete itinerary and Gala ticket informaton.

Allure Art Center in Whitestone, Virginia hosts their annual plein air event. Artists from across Virginia and Southern Maryland are invited to spend the week in the Northern Neck of Virginia painting our beautiful scenery “en plein air”. This event culminates with a month long gallery exhibit which opens with a Friday night preview reception that showcases many of the works created by the exhibiting artists during the week.

Wednesday - Friday: Artists painting on location throughout the area all day.

Friday Night Preview Reception - Meet the exhibiting artists and preview many of the works created during the event. Held at Allure Art Center. Artists to be in attendance.

Saturday – Exhibiting artists on the grounds of Allure painting, doing demos, doing classes and exhibit opens, local community artists invited to come paint on the grounds. Quick Draw paint out event 10-12.

Sunday – Works created during the week are on exhibit for on display for a monthlong exhibit. FOR TICKETS AND EVENT INFO VISIT ALLURE ART CENTER.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14 - SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2021

Artist Paint Outs The artists will arrive and begin creating original paintings reflecting the beauty of Coastal Virginia-- beachscapes, cityscapes, gardens, homes, people, and more! They will continue to paint outdoors from life (en plein air) throughout the day...and night (we are sure to have some nocturnal artists).

Location: Throughout Coastal Virginia

SUNDAY, APRIL 18, 2021 12-1pm Coastal VA Art Patron Reception and Sale Attendees will delight in meeting 16 extraordinary plein air artists and being the first to view and purchase breathtaking works of original art that depict our beautiful Chesapeake Bay environment. Seascapes, city scapes, and iconic landmarks are just a few of the many subjects to be reflected in the paintings. Only ticketed patrons may purchase artworks during this event. Commissions will also be accepted during the event, whether portraits, homes, pets, or other favorite topics.

SUNDAY, APRIL 18, 2021 1-4pm Public Art Walk and Sale Art, Beer, and Great Food – an unbeatable combination Join us for the grand finale of Coastal VA Plein Air at this free event. Details coming in early 2021. Free and Open to the publc. VISIT COASTAL VIRGINIA PLEIN AIR FOR TICKETS AND DETAILS!