North Carolina Plein Air Art Festival Comes to Beaufort Live Outdoor Painting, Gallery Sales & Reception | May 14–15, 2026 Beaufort, North Carolina — As part of the North Carolina Plein Air Art Festival, Beaufort will host two vibrant days […]
Dueling Brushes Monday, May 11, 2026 | 5:30–8:00 PMNew Bern Farmers Market Get ready for one of the most exciting nights of the week—Dueling Brushes, a fast-paced, live painting competition where creativity meets strategy and teamwork. Featured artists, grouped into […]
Paint alongside. Learn deeply. See differently. May 12, 13 & 14, 2026 With decades of experience as a professional artist and a distinguished history in plein air painting, award-winning painter John T. Eiseman offers a rare opportunity to engage in […]
Locate artists in the field with the En Plein Air Artists locator app - Free download in both Google Play Store and Apple Apps. Grab your hat, sunscreen, (or umbrella) along with a lawn chair and watch in real […]
Watch Art Happen — Live! Jeff Steiner creates an original work of art live and in full view. Bring a hat, sunscreen, and a lawn chair, and enjoy a front-row seat as the artwork comes to life from start to […]
Guest speaker TBA Soon This is your chance to ask questions to last year's top award winners and jurors: • How are artists chosen? • What criteria are considered by the selection jurors in reviewing applications? • What award selection […]
Watch Art Happen — Live! Armand Cabrera creates an original work of art live and in full view. Bring a hat, sunscreen, and a lawn chair, and enjoy a front-row seat as the artwork comes to life from start to […]
Watch Art Happen — Live!Lori Keith Robinson creates an original work of art live and in full view.Bring a hat, sunscreen, and a lawn chair, and enjoy a front-row seat as the artwork comes to life from start to finish.Meet […]
So you can't draw a stick figure? That's OK. There are no stick figures on the list of things to draw. Whether you are a beginner or more advanced, come with paper and pen/pencil in hand and get some tips […]