BUY A BANDANA.WEAR IT ALL WEEK.SHOW YOUR SUPPORT. Tie one on for the Arts! Wear your bandana throughout the week to show your support for the Festival and help fund future artist demonstrations, public programming, and arts initiatives throughout the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Our roster of artists will split up for May 14 & 15, with half of the roster remaining in New Bern - Craven County and the other half in Beaufort....attending each day ensures you have a chance to see all […]
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 […]
🎨 Gallery Talk – “How to Look at Art” Event: Gallery Walk & Interactive TalkDate: Thursday, May 14, 2026Location: New Bern, North CarolinaVenue: Festival Gallery / Exhibition Space/New Bern Farmer's Market Speaker: John T. Eiseman(Also leading a mentored plein air […]
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 […]
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 […]