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SUMMARY:Meet & Greet with Featured Artists  - Dueling Brushes & Auction
DESCRIPTION:Dueling Brushes\nMonday\, May 11\, 2026 | 5:30–8:00 PMNew Bern Farmers Market \nGet 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. \nFeatured artists\, grouped into teams of 3–4\, will go brush-to-brush against rival teams to create a single collaborative painting in just 80 minutes. Once the clock runs out\, teams have 10 minutes to frame their work before the finished paintings—signed by every team member—are sent straight to live auction. \nThe action will be narrated play-by-play by a high-energy auctioneer-style MC\, calling the “plays\,” momentum shifts\, and creative strategies as the competition unfolds. Teams will cheer one another on\, huddle to strategize\, and race the clock to create the strongest painting possible. \nDueling Brushes also serves as a full Meet & Greet\, with all featured artists present throughout the evening. Guests and collectors are invited to mingle\, ask questions\, and connect directly with the artists while exploring the artwork on display. \nThe main Exhibition and Sales Gallery will be fully hung by Monday morning\, making May 11 a complete sales day. Wet canvases from the days work will be exhibited on the artists’s easels…for display and sale in the evening event. \nThis evening also hosts the New Bern Chamber of Commerce\, creating a lively blend of art\, business\, and community. \nEvent highlights include: \n\nLive team painting competition\nPlay-by-play narration by an auctioneer-style MC\nLive auction of completed team paintings\, signed by all team members\nMeet & Greet with all featured artists\nSales Gallery fully installed by Monday morning\nNew wet paintings added daily throughout the week\nStudio\, field\, and in-progress works available for purchase\nCash bar\nGourmet hot dog station\n\nFast. Fun. Loud. Creative.This is art as sport—and the sales start early. \nOPEN AND FREE TO THE PUBLIC (drinks and hot dogs for purchase) \nREFRESHMENTS INCLUDED FOR VIP PASSPORT HOLDERS \nPassports are presented to Sponsors and Donors as commiserate to the Sorolla\, Cassatt\, Monet\, Van Gogh and Renoir levels. \nPISSARO level donation $150 receive Two (2) VIP Passports for passage to: \n\n2 Tickets for the Meet & Greet event  Monday\, May 11\, 2026. 5:30-8:00. Your choice of wine or beverage and trip to Hot Dog Station.\n 2 Tickets to the competition preview Saturday\, May 16\, 2026\, 5:00-6:00. Hor d’oeuvres with with your choice wine\, beer and special drink. Ticket holders will have first look and chance to buy available paintings before the awards ceremony. Artists choose three paintings to be judged for awards ($16K+ )\, two may have already been sold during the week\, but one of the three must be for sale during this event.\nYour name (or family) will be listed as Special Friends of the North Carolina Plein Air Art Festival on signage in gallery and published material.\n\nPISSARO LEVEL DONATION – VIP PASSPORT TICKET $150 – receive 2 VIP PASSPORTS \n 
URL:https://ncpleinair.org/event/meet-greet-with-featured-artists-dueling-brushes-auction/
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CATEGORIES:Gallery Events|New Bern,New Bern
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SUMMARY:Russell Jewell - INSTRUCTIONAL WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:Seeing Light Before You Paint\nMay 17\, 18\, 19\, 2026 \nThis watercolor workshop is designed to give participants more than technical instruction—it provides multiple ways of thinking\, seeing\, and problem-solving that can be directly applied to capturing light in watercolor landscape painting. This workshop is for all genres and not just for plein air\, all classes will be held in classroom setting. \nRussell Jewell teaches painters how to see into the future of their painting before they paint it. By learning to visualize the intended outcome—the “target painting”—participants gain the confidence to commit to strong decisions and paint with purpose rather than hesitation. \nRussell’s primary medium is watercolor\, but his teaching methods are grounded in his doctorate in art education and more than 35 years of experience teaching art. His approach blends visual analysis\, physical application\, and mental clarity\, helping artists better understand why a painting succeeds—and how to make it happen intentionally.. \nAbout the Instructor\nRussell Jewell is a nationally recognized watercolor painter and educator. He has served as a faculty member for the Plein Air Convention & Expo and is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society\, National Watercolor Society\, and the Transparent Watercolor Society of America. \nBest of Show\, Edisto Plein Air (2025)\nBest Light\, Mountain Maryland Plein Air (2025)\nBest Watercolor\, Plein Air Easton (two-time winner) \nRussell’s work has traveled with exhibitions of the American Watercolor Society and is widely respected for its mastery of light and atmosphere. \nJewell’s accomplishments include a doctorate in Art Education from the University of Georgia and a Fulbright Memorial fund scholarship to Japan. J Judged Baltimore Watercolor Society Mid-Atlantic Watercolor Society 2024\, Judging North Carolina Plein Air at New Bern 2026. Jewell has a US patent on a his own plein air viewfinder \nMay 17-19\,  ​3 Day Watercolor Workshop\nTuition $400 – Deposit for reservation\nTERMS & CONDITIONS OF NC PLEIN AIR ADULT WORKSHOPS \n\nFOR MORE WORKSHOP DETAILS \n  \n 
URL:https://ncpleinair.org/event/russell-jewell-instructional-watercolor-workshop/
LOCATION:New Bern Farmer’s Market\, 421 S Front Street\, New Bern\, NC\, 28560\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshop & Mentoring,General,New Bern
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SUMMARY:Quick Paint - Paint Out for All
DESCRIPTION:Online Pre-registration will open January 20\, 2026\n $15.00 Open Adult (18+) \nFREE Youth Category (ages 10-17)\n2026 Plein Air New Bern Quick Paint Event Agenda \nThe North Carolina Plein Air Art Festival is pleased to host its 2025 Quick Paint Event. The following rundown includes the event’s schedule\, rules\, eligibility requirements\, and instructions for the display and sales. Please familiarize yourself with the guidelines.. \nEvent Schedule\n7:30 a.m. – Walk-up registration\, check-in\, and stamping at 421 S Front St in New Bern.\n8:00 a.m. – Open and youth participants begin painting.\n9:00 a.m. – Featured Artists start painting.\n11:00 a.m. – Painting ends\, and all participants head to the Farmers Market for the display and judging.\n11:30 a.m. – Deadline for placing your easel at the Farmer’s Market Parking Lot for judging.\n12:00 p.m. – Awards announcement\, followed by the start of sales.\n12:00-1:00 p.m. – Your paintings will be displayed on easels for public viewing and sales.\n1:30 p.m. – All unsold artwork must be removed from the display space. \nEligibility Requirements and Rules\nAll painting and drawing mediums are permitted\, but photography is not. Framing is optional\, but it is recommended for the open adult categories. All entries must be labeled with your registration number and price\, or the words “Not For Sale” if applicable.\nAfter awards are announced\, you can bring one additional piece that you painted during the event week to display on your easel for sale\, in addition to your Quick Paint entry. \nSales\nPlein Air New Bern staff will handle sales for the Adult Open and Featured Artists categories\, which will include a 40% commission that supports the Plein Air New Bern organization. Cash sales for the Youth category may be direct between artists and buyer. Credit card purchases for the Youth category is available at cashier. There is no commission for Youth category. \nRegistration is required for both Adults and Youth. You may create multiple Adult tickets or Youth tickets\, but Adults and Youths tickets must be entered separately \n 
URL:https://ncpleinair.org/event/quick-paint-check-in-stamping-pre-registration-highly-recommended/
LOCATION:New Bern Farmer’s Market\, 421 S Front Street\, New Bern\, NC\, 28560\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Bern,Quick Paint,Youth
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SUMMARY:Exhibition & Sales Gallery - Last Peek - Gallery Closes 2PM at event closing.
DESCRIPTION:Festival Headquarters and Main Exhibition GalleryHistoric New Bern Farmers Market\n421 S Front Street\, New Bern\, NC(Less than two blocks from Tryon Palace) \nThe NC Plein Air Art Festival Exhibition and Sales Gallery is centrally located at Historic New Bern’s Farmers Market and serves as the heart of the festival. This dynamic gallery space showcases original artwork by our featured artists and offers visitors the opportunity to purchase paintings throughout the event. \n\nExhibition & Sales Gallery Hours\nOpen Daily:9:00 AM – 2:00 PMEvent closes. \nAll artwork is framed and ready to hang. \n\nAbout the Exhibition\nA full exhibition of original artwork by our invited artists will be on display and available for purchase. Artists arrive in New Bern with a curated collection of recent studio and plein air paintings. As the week unfolds\, these works are continuously replaced with fresh\, wet canvases created on location in New Bern\, Oriental\, and Beaufort. \nBecause paintings are sold and replaced daily\, the gallery collection changes constantly. Visitors are encouraged to return often to experience new work throughout the week. \nOur knowledgeable gallery greeters and sales team are available daily to assist collectors in finding the perfect piece for a home or business. \n\nComplete artist biographies and resumes are available at the gallery\nSpecial commissions may be discussed with the sales team
URL:https://ncpleinair.org/event/exhibition-sales-gallery-2/
LOCATION:New Bern Farmer’s Market\, 421 S Front Street\, New Bern\, NC\, 28560\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,New Bern,Pop-up exhibits
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