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SUMMARY:Pearl Horng demonstrates in New Bern - City Hall with clock tower - meet in city lot on corner of  Craven St. and Pollock St.
DESCRIPTION:Watch Art Happen — Live! \nPearl Horng creates an original work of art live and in full view. \nBring a hat\, sunscreen\, and a lawn chair\, and enjoy a front-row seat as the artwork comes to life from start to finish. \nMeet the artist\, ask questions\, and experience the creative process up close. \nARTIST SHORT BIO\nPearl is an impressionist painter based in Virginia who creates paintings that are energetic\, expressive\, and characterized by a deliberate balance between rendering and abstraction. She began working in oils over a decade ago while she was studying medicine\, driven to pursue a dream she had as a child that she could no longer set aside. \nShe continues to balance her life as an ER physician and as a professional artist. Pearl is particularly drawn to scenes with movement and a strong sense of light\, enjoying the feeling and energy of brush in hand as an extension of her spirit. \nHer work has been accepted into multiple American Impressionist Society exhibitions including most recently the National Juried exhibition in 2025. She has collected various distinctions at plein air events along the east coast and was awarded the Gino Award (Best in Show) at Paint It! Ellicott City in 2022.
URL:https://ncpleinair.org/event/pearl-horng-demonstrates-in-new-bern-city-hall-with-clock-tower-meet-in-city-lot-on-corner-of-craven-st-and-pollock-st-2/
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SUMMARY:Jim Rehak demonstrates in New Bern - Lawson Creek Park - Jack's Island
DESCRIPTION:Watch Art Happen — Live! \nJim Rehak creates an original work of art live and in full view. \nBring a hat\, sunscreen\, and a lawn chair\, and enjoy a front-row seat as the artwork comes to life from start to finish. \nMeet the artist\, ask questions\, and experience the creative process up close. \nARTIST SHORT BIO\nI capture the seasonal changes of the landscape through my plein air paintings. My enthusiasm for plein air takes me outside to paint fields\, marshes\, farms\, rivers and bays wherever I travel.\nMy interest in art started with comic book illustration at an early age. It was while studying for my BFA at Maryland Institute College of Art that an interest in oil painting emerged.\nArt has always been a vocation for me – as a portrait and caricature artist in Ocean City\, MD\, art director at a sign company\, teacher and freelance court illustrator. I steadily participate in paint outs and plein air competitions and have received numerous awards including a “Judges Choice” award at Plein Air Easton 2024.
URL:https://ncpleinair.org/event/jim-rehak-rehak-demonstrates-in-new-bern-lawson-creek-park-jacks-island-2/
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SUMMARY:Gallery Talk with the Pros
DESCRIPTION:Guest speaker TBA Soon \nThis is your chance to ask questions to last year’s top award winners and jurors: \n• How are artists chosen?\n• What criteria are considered by the selection jurors in reviewing applications?\n• What award selection criteria does the award judge use?\n• How does the organization decide on the featured artists for their selection process?\n• How do award winners prepare themselves for competitions?\n• What do artists look for when they first visit the communities they’re going to paint?\n• What personal obstacles do artists overcome to produce their best work within the event guidelines?\n• What do artists look for when choosing three competition paintings?\n• What should people consider when building their own collections?\n• How does an artist decide what they want to paint? \nNC Plein Air Team Leaders and past award winners will be answering these and other questions daily from noon to 1 p.m. at the Exhibition Gallery. Specific topics will be published prior to the event to assist you with planning your week.
URL:https://ncpleinair.org/event/https-ncpleinair-org-venue-farmers-market-421-s-front-st-new-bern-nc-28560-usa/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:New Bern Farmer’s Market\, 421 S Front Street\, New Bern\, NC\, 28560\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Events|New Bern
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T110000
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SUMMARY:Adam Houston demonstrates in New Bern - Historic Architecture on corner of Queen St. and Front St.
DESCRIPTION:Watch Art Happen — Live! \nAdam Houston creates an original work of art live and in full view. \nBring a hat\, sunscreen\, and a lawn chair\, and enjoy a front-row seat as the artwork comes to life from start to finish. \nMeet the artist\, ask questions\, and experience the creative process up close. \nARTIST SHORT BIO\nAdam Houston is an Athens\, Georgia–based artist specializing in Contemporary Impressionism. Working primarily in oils\, he creates both studio and plein air paintings inspired by the Southern landscape. After earning a BFA in Art from the University of Georgia\, Adam spent 25 years in graphic design before transitioning to full-time painting in 2026. His work reflects the influence of Impressionist masters\, focusing on light\, color\, and atmosphere to create an emotional connection to place. An associate member of the American Impressionist Society\, Adam actively participates in Plein Air events and the regional art community throughout the Southeast.
URL:https://ncpleinair.org/event/adam-houston-houston-demonstrates-in-new-bern-historic-architecture-on-corner-of-queen-st-and-front-st-2/
CATEGORIES:Demos,Demos|General|New Bern|zap trigger,New Bern
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SUMMARY:Oleg Shvets demonstrates in Beaufort - Crayden Paul Park - view of Taylor Creek and Carrot Island
DESCRIPTION:Watch Art Happen — Live! \nOleg Shvets creates an original work of art live and in full view. \nBring a hat\, sunscreen\, and a lawn chair\, and enjoy a front-row seat as the artwork comes to life from start to finish. \nMeet the artist\, ask questions\, and experience the creative process up close. \nARTIST SHORT BIO\nBorn in Kazakhstan and growing up in Crimea\, surrounded by the Black Sea\, Oleg started taking art classes in the local Palace of Culture at 11. Graduated as a Theater Stage Director\, inclined toward stage decorating and design. He was deeply influenced by Russian Realism of XIX century\, especially the masterpieces of Shishkin\, Levitan\, and Aivazovsky. Oleg started participating in various plein-air events in 2020 as a non-juried artist.\nAccomplishments:\n2024\, North Carolina Plein Air Art Festival Quick Draw Open Division – 1st Place\nPaint It Ellicott City 2025\, 1st Place Gino Award and Sponsor Award by AARP of Maryland.
URL:https://ncpleinair.org/event/oleg-shvets-shvets-demonstrates-in-beaufort-crayden-paul-park-view-of-taylor-creek-and-carrot-island-2/
CATEGORIES:Beaufort|Demos,Demos
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SUMMARY:Exhibition & Sales Gallery
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 – 8:00 PMBeginning Monday\, May 11 \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\n\nComplete artist biographies and resumes are available at the gallery \n\n\nSpecial commissions may be discussed with the sales team \n\n\n\nSpecial Events & Closures\nTemporary Gallery Closure for Judging & Collector’s Preview\nSaturday\, May 16 | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \nThe Exhibition Gallery will be closed to the public during this time for judging and donor preview. \n\nAwards Celebration\nCompetition Exhibition with Award Winners\nFree and open to the public\nMusic entertainment\, cash bar.\n\n\nSaturday\, May 16 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n\n\n\nAdditional Sales & Pop-Up Event\nPop-Up Reception\nFriday\, May 15 | 4:00 – 6:00 PMBeaufort Historic Site Gallery100 Block Turner Street\, Beaufort\, NC
URL:https://ncpleinair.org/event/exhibition-sales-gallery/2026-05-15/
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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SUMMARY:Featured Artists Paint in Beaufort ALL DAY with Gallery Reception 4:00-6:00pm
DESCRIPTION: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 the artists in Beaufort May 14 & 15\, 2026\nLive Outdoor Painting\, Gallery Sales & Reception | May 14–15\, 2026\nBeaufort\, North Carolina — As part of the North Carolina Plein Air Art Festival\, Beaufort will host two vibrant days of live outdoor painting\, pop-up exhibitions\, and art sales on Thursday and Friday\, May 14–15\, 2026. Nationally and internationally recognized plein air artists will paint on location throughout Beaufort\, capturing the town’s historic waterfront\, maritime character\, and coastal light in freshly created works available for public viewing and purchase. \n\nPainting Live Throughout Beaufort\nOn Thursday\, May 14 and Friday\, May 15\, Festival artists will be painting live throughout the day across Beaufort — along Taylor’s Creek\, near the waterfront docks\, on historic streets\, and in scenic coastal locations throughout the town. Visitors are encouraged to explore Beaufort\, watch artists at work\, and experience the creative process firsthand as paintings evolve directly from observation of the landscape. \nTo help visitors easily find artists while they are painting\, the Festival uses the En Plein Air Artist Locator\, a mobile app that allows the public to see real-time artist locations during active painting hours. Instructions and details for accessing the app are available on the Festival Event Calendar at ncpleinair.org\, making it easy to plan visits and engage with artists in the field. \n\nThursday\, May 15 — Beaufort Paint-Out\nThursday’s Beaufort paint-out features artists working across the community from morning through late afternoon. These sessions are open and accessible to the public\, offering an up-close look at plein air techniques in oil\, watercolor\, pastel\, and mixed media. Paintings completed on Thursday will be prepared for exhibition and sale the following day as part of Beaufort’s gallery events. \n\nFriday\, May 15 — Gallery Exhibition\, Pop-Up Show & Reception\nOn Friday\, May 15\, Beaufort’s Festival activities culminate in a special gallery exhibition and reception at the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery\, located in Beaufort’s historic district. \n\nPaintings created on Thursday\, May 14 will be on view and for sale in the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery throughout Friday.\nFriday’s newly completed paintings will be added to a pop-up exhibition\, offering collectors and visitors the opportunity to purchase fresh works created just hours earlier.\n\nReception: 4:00–6:00 PM\nA public reception will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 PM on Friday\, May 15\, bringing together artists\, collectors\, residents\, and visitors to celebrate Beaufort’s role in the Festival. Guests will have the opportunity to: \n\nMeet the artists who painted in Beaufort\nView and purchase newly completed plein air paintings\nLearn more about the artists’ inspirations\, techniques\, and experiences painting in Beaufort\n\nThe reception creates a lively\, welcoming atmosphere that bridges outdoor painting and gallery exhibition\, highlighting the immediacy and energy of plein air work. \n\nFrom Beaufort to New Bern — Festival Finale & Awards\nFollowing the Beaufort venue\, artists will wrap up the Festival week in New Bern\, where the final competition paintings are exhibited and judged. The Festival concludes with the announcement of $16\,000 in cash awards\, recognizing outstanding plein air work created during the week across all venues. \nThe New Bern finale includes a celebratory event with live music\, continued gallery exhibitions\, and art sales throughout Saturday\, giving the public and collectors additional opportunities to view and purchase award-winning and freshly painted works. \n\nA Coastal Highlight of the Festival Week\nBeaufort’s two-day venue is a key highlight of the North Carolina Plein Air Art Festival\, which runs May 11–17\, 2026\, with exhibitions\, demonstrations\, workshops\, and community events based in New Bern and surrounding coastal communities. By combining live painting throughout town\, real-time artist tracking\, and gallery-based sales and receptions\, the Beaufort venue offers a unique opportunity to experience and collect plein air art in one of North Carolina’s most historic coastal settings. \nFor schedules\, artist locator app information\, and full Festival details\, visit ncpleinair.org. \nLocate artists in the field with the En Plein Air Artists locator app – Free download in both Google Play Store and Apple Apps. \n \n  \nGrab your hat\, sunscreen\, (or umbrella) along with a lawn chair and watch in real time the creative process from the beginning to the end. Rub shoulders with the featured artists as they demonstrate their painting approach and techniques for those in attendance. Rain or shine. \nNorth Carolina Plein Air Art Festival Comes to Beaufort
URL:https://ncpleinair.org/event/https-ncpleinair-org-venue-beaufort-historic-site-130-turner-st-beaufort-nc-28516-usa-2/
CATEGORIES:Beaufort
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SUMMARY:Sip & Sketch with Ann & Kippy
DESCRIPTION: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 from Ann and Kippy. Set aside two hours to get some skills under your belt and then try them out during the week as you watch the featured artists in their demonstrations. \nKippy and Ann are co-founders of NC Plein Air Art Festival but have been on an extended artistic journey since meeting at Kippy & Jerome’s  La Bonne Etoile Artist Retreat in France.. \nBeverages paired with snack boxes will be available for purchase as donations to NC Plein Air Art Festival. \n\nRegister for limited space in this free event. \nKippy Hammond’s work has been recognized in numerous exhibitions and solo shows receiving national and international awards. Ms Hammond was a repeat demonstrator and lecturer at the International Association of Pastel Societies Biennial Convention and is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America and the Southeastern Pastel Society and a former Salon International du Pastel international guest of honor. The artist graduated with a Bachelors of Fine Arts from the University of Georgia in the USA. Owner of Hammond & Boyd Art School\, Hammond also taught drawing for the Georgia Council of the Arts in the Residency Program and Art Bus.  \nPresently residing in France\, she continues to paint landscapes and commissioned portraits for clients and galleries in the United States and Europe. A popular art instructor in pastel and oil painting\, Ms Hammond travels and lectures on creativity and self mentoring. As the resident artist and director of La Bonne Etoile Artist Retreat in Fontaine-Fourches\, France she hosts visiting international artists throughout the year. More … kippyhammond.com \nAnn Dodys was born and raised in Atlanta\, Georgia. After earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Stratford College in Danville\, Virginia\, Ann began her art career in Jacksonville Florida creating interior and exterior wall designs for both commercial and residential spaces. \nAnn taught visual art in grades K-12 for 30 years. She earned a Masters in Art Education while teaching and producing unique and appealing works of art. Ann has worked with a variety of media over the years but fell in love with pastels after participating in a workshop outside of Paris\, France. Ann has achieved Member of Excellence status with the Southeastern Pastel Society and has exhibited her work in various juried shows around the country.  More… anndodys.com
URL:https://ncpleinair.org/event/sip-sketch-with-ann-kippy/
LOCATION:New Bern Farmer’s Market\, 421 S Front Street\, New Bern\, NC\, 28560\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Events|New Bern
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SUMMARY:Lori Keith Robinson demonstrates in New Bern - English gardens on corner of Pollock St. and Eden St.
DESCRIPTION:Watch Art Happen — Live! \nLori Keith Robinson creates an original work of art live and in full view. \nBring a hat\, sunscreen\, and a lawn chair\, and enjoy a front-row seat as the artwork comes to life from start to finish. \nMeet the artist\, ask questions\, and experience the creative process up close. \nARTIST SHORT BIO\nKnown for her strong\, color-enriched paintings\, Lori Keith Robinson found her artistic passion when she began plein air painting and took her first workshop with Camille Przewodek in 2005. She immediately was hooked and painted on location everyday for fifteen months straight\, even in the 100º days of August in Savannah. She feels she grew the most and her true personal style emerged during those hard-worked days. There is a romantic storytelling quality to her work that is loved by her collectors. She’s won numerous “Best of Shows”\, as well as taught\, judged and demonstrated for many plein air events.
URL:https://ncpleinair.org/event/lori-keith-robinson-robinson-demonstrates-in-new-bern-english-gardens-on-corner-of-pollock-st-and-eden-st-2/
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SUMMARY:Armand Cabrera demonstrates in Beaufort  - Shrimp boats from  Front Street and Sunset Ln.
DESCRIPTION:Watch Art Happen — Live! \nArmand Cabrera creates an original work of art live and in full view. \nBring a hat\, sunscreen\, and a lawn chair\, and enjoy a front-row seat as the artwork comes to life from start to finish. \nMeet the artist\, ask questions\, and experience the creative process up close. \nARTIST SHORT BIO\nArmand Started his artistic career with book and magazine illustration and as a concept artist for video games. Those industries taught him speed and accuracy as an artist. Those disciplines have served him well for the last 26 years in the gallery industry and art competitions. When he is not working on paintings for his individual clients and corporate commissions\, you can find him out in nature capturing the beauty of the land in its different seasons. Armand is represented by galleries in Nantucket\, MA\, Sarasota\, Florida\, Carlsbad\, and Newport Beach\, California\, St Simon Island\, Georgia\, and Washington\, Virginia.
URL:https://ncpleinair.org/event/armand-cabrera-cabrera-demonstrates-in-beaufort-shrimp-boats-from-front-street-and-sunset-ln-2/
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SUMMARY:Gallery Talk with the Pros
DESCRIPTION:Guest speaker TBA Soon \nThis is your chance to ask questions to last year’s top award winners and jurors: \n• How are artists chosen?\n• What criteria are considered by the selection jurors in reviewing applications?\n• What award selection criteria does the award judge use?\n• How does the organization decide on the featured artists for their selection process?\n• How do award winners prepare themselves for competitions?\n• What do artists look for when they first visit the communities they’re going to paint?\n• What personal obstacles do artists overcome to produce their best work within the event guidelines?\n• What do artists look for when choosing three competition paintings?\n• What should people consider when building their own collections?\n• How does an artist decide what they want to paint? \nNC Plein Air Team Leaders and past award winners will be answering these and other questions daily from noon to 1 p.m. at the Exhibition Gallery. Specific topics will be published prior to the event to assist you with planning your week.
URL:https://ncpleinair.org/event/gallery-talk-with-the-pros-4/
LOCATION:New Bern Farmer’s Market\, 421 S Front Street\, New Bern\, NC\, 28560\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Events|New Bern
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T130000
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SUMMARY:Jeff Steiner demonstrates in Beaufort - Historic Architecture - corner of  Ann St. and Craven St.
DESCRIPTION:Watch Art Happen — Live! \nJeff Steiner creates an original work of art live and in full view. \nBring a hat\, sunscreen\, and a lawn chair\, and enjoy a front-row seat as the artwork comes to life from start to finish. \nMeet the artist\, ask questions\, and experience the creative process up close. \nARTIST SHORT BIO\nIn Jeff’s career as an architect\, he began his creative process with quick ink and marker sketches\, learning to express design concepts with simple graphic images. This evolved into a fascination of painting with the immediacy and expressive opportunities of watercolor. Today\, he quickly captures the essence and mood of street and landscape scenes with a bold\, impressionistic approach. \nMoving to a downtown Minneapolis condo in early 2020 facilitated his love of Plein Air\, riding his scooter exploring and painting street scenes. He has combined his love of travel and painting by entering Plein Air competitions around the country\, winning numerous awards along the way.
URL:https://ncpleinair.org/event/jeff-steiner-steiner-demonstrates-in-beaufort-historic-architecture-corner-of-ann-st-and-craven-st/
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SUMMARY:Exhibition & Sales Gallery
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 – 8:00 PMBeginning Monday\, May 11 \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\n\nComplete artist biographies and resumes are available at the gallery \n\n\nSpecial commissions may be discussed with the sales team \n\n\n\nSpecial Events & Closures\nTemporary Gallery Closure for Judging & Collector’s Preview\nSaturday\, May 16 | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \nThe Exhibition Gallery will be closed to the public during this time for judging and donor preview. \n\nAwards Celebration\nCompetition Exhibition with Award Winners\nFree and open to the public\nMusic entertainment\, cash bar.\n\n\nSaturday\, May 16 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n\n\n\nAdditional Sales & Pop-Up Event\nPop-Up Reception\nFriday\, May 15 | 4:00 – 6:00 PMBeaufort Historic Site Gallery100 Block Turner Street\, Beaufort\, NC
URL:https://ncpleinair.org/event/exhibition-sales-gallery/2026-05-14/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T183000
DTSTAMP:20260416T032337
CREATED:20260125T191356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T191356Z
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SUMMARY:Featured Artists painting New Bern & Beaufort (Craven & Carteret counties)
DESCRIPTION:Locate artists in the field with the En Plein Air Artists locator app – Free download in both Google Play Store and Apple Apps. \n \n  \nGrab your hat\, sunscreen\, (or umbrella) along with a lawn chair and watch in real time the creative process from the beginning to the end.  Rub shoulders with the featured artists as they demonstrate their painting approach and techniques for those in attendance. Rain or shine.
URL:https://ncpleinair.org/event/featured-artists-painting-new-bern-beaufort-craven-carteret-counties-2/
CATEGORIES:Demos|General|New Bern|zap trigger
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTSTAMP:20260416T032337
CREATED:20260213T190907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T122150Z
UID:10000997-1778716800-1778803199@ncpleinair.org
SUMMARY:North Carolina Plein Air Art Festival Comes to Beaufort
DESCRIPTION:North Carolina Plein Air Art Festival Comes to Beaufort\nLive Outdoor Painting\, Gallery Sales & Reception | May 14–15\, 2026\nBeaufort\, North Carolina — As part of the North Carolina Plein Air Art Festival\, Beaufort will host two vibrant days of live outdoor painting\, pop-up exhibitions\, and art sales on Thursday and Friday\, May 14–15\, 2026. Nationally and internationally recognized plein air artists will paint on location throughout Beaufort\, capturing the town’s historic waterfront\, maritime character\, and coastal light in freshly created works available for public viewing and purchase. \n\nPainting Live Throughout Beaufort\nOn Thursday\, May 14 and Friday\, May 15\, Festival artists will be painting live throughout the day across Beaufort — along Taylor’s Creek\, near the waterfront docks\, on historic streets\, and in scenic coastal locations throughout the town. Visitors are encouraged to explore Beaufort\, watch artists at work\, and experience the creative process firsthand as paintings evolve directly from observation of the landscape. \nTo help visitors easily find artists while they are painting\, the Festival uses the En Plein Air Artist Locator\, a mobile app that allows the public to see real-time artist locations during active painting hours. Instructions and details for accessing the app are available on the Festival Event Calendar at ncpleinair.org\, making it easy to plan visits and engage with artists in the field. \nOur roster of artists will split up for these days\, 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 the artists in Beaufort May 14 & 15\, 2026 \n\nThursday\, May 14 — Beaufort Paint-Out\nThursday’s Beaufort paint-out features artists working across the community from morning through late afternoon. These sessions are open and accessible to the public\, offering an up-close look at plein air techniques in oil\, watercolor\, pastel\, and mixed media. Paintings completed on Thursday will be prepared for exhibition and sale the following day as part of Beaufort’s gallery events. \n\nFriday\, May 15 — Gallery Exhibition\, Pop-Up Show & Reception\nOn Friday\, May 15\, Beaufort’s Festival activities culminate in a special gallery exhibition and reception at the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery\, located in Beaufort’s historic district. \n\nPaintings created on Thursday\, May 14 will be on view and for sale in the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery throughout Friday.\nFriday’s newly completed paintings will be added to a pop-up exhibition\, offering collectors and visitors the opportunity to purchase fresh works created just hours earlier.\n\nReception: 4:00–6:00 PM\nA public reception will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 PM on Friday\, May 15\, bringing together artists\, collectors\, residents\, and visitors to celebrate Beaufort’s role in the Festival. Guests will have the opportunity to: \n\nMeet the artists who painted in Beaufort\nView and purchase newly completed plein air paintings\nLearn more about the artists’ inspirations\, techniques\, and experiences painting in Beaufort\n\nThe reception creates a lively\, welcoming atmosphere that bridges outdoor painting and gallery exhibition\, highlighting the immediacy and energy of plein air work. \n\nFrom Beaufort to New Bern — Festival Finale & Awards\nFollowing the Beaufort venue\, artists will wrap up the Festival week in New Bern\, where the final competition paintings are exhibited and judged. The Festival concludes with the announcement of $16\,000 in cash awards\, recognizing outstanding plein air work created during the week across all venues. \nThe New Bern finale includes a celebratory event with live music\, continued gallery exhibitions\, and art sales throughout Saturday\, giving the public and collectors additional opportunities to view and purchase award-winning and freshly painted works. \n\nA Coastal Highlight of the Festival Week\nBeaufort’s two-day venue is a key highlight of the North Carolina Plein Air Art Festival\, which runs May 11–17\, 2026\, with exhibitions\, demonstrations\, workshops\, and community events based in New Bern and surrounding coastal communities. By combining live painting throughout town\, real-time artist tracking\, and gallery-based sales and receptions\, the Beaufort venue offers a unique opportunity to experience and collect plein air art in one of North Carolina’s most historic coastal settings. \nFor schedules\, artist locator app information\, and full Festival details\, visit ncpleinair.org.
URL:https://ncpleinair.org/event/north-carolina-plein-air-art-festival-comes-to-beaufort/
LOCATION:Beaufort Historic Site\, 130 Turner Street\, Beaufort\, NC\, 28516\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T032337
CREATED:20260208T204003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T124618Z
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SUMMARY:Cory Wright  demonstrates in New Bern - View of bridge over Brices Creek from behind the NC History Center
DESCRIPTION:Watch Art Happen — Live! \nCory Wright creates an original work of art live and in full view. \nBring a hat\, sunscreen\, and a lawn chair\, and enjoy a front-row seat as the artwork comes to life from start to finish. \nMeet the artist\, ask questions\, and experience the creative process up close. \nARTIST SHORT BIO\nCory Wright is a plein air painter based in Florida whose work is rooted in a lifelong passion for light\, place\, & observation. She grew up in TN & earned her BFA in Painting from the Rhode Island School of Design after studying in Rome through RISD’s European Honors Program. With over 25 years of experience as a trompe l’oeil muralist\, Cory brings strong design & technical skill to her landscape paintings in oils. Since discovering plein air while in Italy in 2011\, she has earned awards at Paint Outs around the southeast. Her work is collected nationally & internationally.
URL:https://ncpleinair.org/event/cory-wright-wright-demonstrates-in-new-bern-view-of-bridge-over-brices-creek-from-behind-the-nc-history-center-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T032337
CREATED:20260208T204004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T124432Z
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SUMMARY:Karl Bostwick demonstrates in New Bern - Galley Store Marina - 300 E Front St.
DESCRIPTION:Watch Art Happen — Live! \nKarl Bostwick creates an original work of art live and in full view. \nBring a hat\, sunscreen\, and a lawn chair\, and enjoy a front-row seat as the artwork comes to life from start to finish. \nMeet the artist\, ask questions\, and experience the creative process up close. \nARTIST SHORT BIO\nA dedicated oil painter for over 35 years\, I hold a BFA from Georgia Southern University and have refined my craft under contemporary masters like Quang Ho and Ned Mueller. My work is an ongoing study of the landscape\, recently informed by extensive painting expeditions across Japan\, Hawaii\, and Red Rock Canyon. Recent accolades include First Place and “Best Use of Color” at Plein Air Abingdon\, as well as “Best Use of Light” at the Blowing Rock Plein Air Festival. I value the freedom to capture the fleeting essence of each unique environment.
URL:https://ncpleinair.org/event/karl-bostwick-bostwick-demonstrates-in-new-bern-galley-store-marina-300-e-front-st-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T032337
CREATED:20260208T204001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T115836Z
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SUMMARY:M.T. McClanahan demonstrates in New Bern - Christ Episcopal Church from Pollock St.
DESCRIPTION:Watch Art Happen — Live! \nM.T. McClanahan creates an original work of art live and in full view. \nBring a hat\, sunscreen\, and a lawn chair\, and enjoy a front-row seat as the artwork comes to life from start to finish. \nMeet the artist\, ask questions\, and experience the creative process up close. \nARTIST STATEMENT \nThere is a mood to a painting. Every brushstroke is laid down with this one intention—to emulate the soul’s disposition. Guiding my presentation is the overriding\, singular power\, of the mood of the soul. This quality\, relied upon\, becomes my voice and is formed from the beautiful\, bittersweet mystery of life that occupies me\, that overwhelms the greater part of me\, and that looks for expression in everything I see.
URL:https://ncpleinair.org/event/m-t-mccanahan-demonstrates-in-new-bern-christ-episcopal-church-from-pollock-st-spanish-moss-2/
CATEGORIES:Demos,Demos|New Bern
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T032337
CREATED:20260124T190650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T201837Z
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SUMMARY:Gallery Talk with the Pros
DESCRIPTION:Guest speaker TBA Soon \nThis is your chance to ask questions to last year’s top award winners and jurors: \n• How are artists chosen?\n• What criteria are considered by the selection jurors in reviewing applications?\n• What award selection criteria does the award judge use?\n• How does the organization decide on the featured artists for their selection process?\n• How do award winners prepare themselves for competitions?\n• What do artists look for when they first visit the communities they’re going to paint?\n• What personal obstacles do artists overcome to produce their best work within the event guidelines?\n• What do artists look for when choosing three competition paintings?\n• What should people consider when building their own collections?\n• How does an artist decide what they want to paint? \nNC Plein Air Team Leaders and past award winners will be answering these and other questions daily from noon to 1 p.m. at the Exhibition Gallery. Specific topics will be published prior to the event to assist you with planning your week.
URL:https://ncpleinair.org/event/gallery-talk-with-the-pros-3/
LOCATION:New Bern Farmer’s Market\, 421 S Front Street\, New Bern\, NC\, 28560\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Events|New Bern
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T032337
CREATED:20260208T204004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T181615Z
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SUMMARY:Katie Dobson-Cundiff demonstrates in New Bern - Duck Creek Marina - 699 Galloway Rd.
DESCRIPTION:Watch Art Happen — Live! \nKatie Dobson-Cundiff creates an original work of art live and in full view. \nBring a hat\, sunscreen\, and a lawn chair\, and enjoy a front-row seat as the artwork comes to life from start to finish. \nMeet the artist\, ask questions\, and experience the creative process up close. \nARTIST SHORT BIO\nKatie’s work is very diverse and includes wildlife\, figure\, portrait\, and still life\, but it is her colorful and boldly painted landscape and floral paintings that have won her national and international attention. Completed all prima and primarily en plein air\, her paintings expertly convey a sense of place\, light\, and atmosphere.\nRecognized as one of the Southeast’s finest impressionist landscape painters\, Katie is past president and a current board member of the prestigious Plein Air Painters of the Southeast. She has won numerous awards including two silver medals in national jured exhibitions with Oil Painters of America. She is a signature membership in Oil Painters of America\, American Impressionist Society and American Women Artists.
URL:https://ncpleinair.org/event/katie-dobson-cundiff-dobson-cundiff-demonstrates-in-new-bern-duck-creek-marina-699-galloway-rd-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T230000
DTSTAMP:20260416T032337
CREATED:20260208T200440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T124257Z
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SUMMARY:Janet Conway Rose demonstrates in New Bern - James Reed Lane off of Pollock St. - brick alley with fountain
DESCRIPTION:Watch Art Happen — Live! \ncreates an original work of art live and in full view. \nBring a hat\, sunscreen\, and a lawn chair\, and enjoy a front-row seat as the artwork comes to life from start to finish. \nMeet the artist\, ask questions\, and experience the creative process up close. \nARTIST SHORT BIO
URL:https://ncpleinair.org/event/demonstrates-in-new-bern-james-reed-lane-off-of-pollock-st-brick-alley-with-fountain-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T032337
CREATED:20251222T124655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T144242Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition & Sales Gallery
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 – 8:00 PMBeginning Monday\, May 11 \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\n\nComplete artist biographies and resumes are available at the gallery \n\n\nSpecial commissions may be discussed with the sales team \n\n\n\nSpecial Events & Closures\nTemporary Gallery Closure for Judging & Collector’s Preview\nSaturday\, May 16 | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \nThe Exhibition Gallery will be closed to the public during this time for judging and donor preview. \n\nAwards Celebration\nCompetition Exhibition with Award Winners\nFree and open to the public\nMusic entertainment\, cash bar.\n\n\nSaturday\, May 16 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n\n\n\nAdditional Sales & Pop-Up Event\nPop-Up Reception\nFriday\, May 15 | 4:00 – 6:00 PMBeaufort Historic Site Gallery100 Block Turner Street\, Beaufort\, NC
URL:https://ncpleinair.org/event/exhibition-sales-gallery/2026-05-13/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T032337
CREATED:20260208T214250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T032736Z
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SUMMARY:Sarah Baskin demonstrates in Oriental -- Docks - Front Street - Shrimp Boats
DESCRIPTION:Watch Art Happen — Live! \nSarah Baskin creates an original work of art live and in full view. \nBring a hat\, sunscreen\, and a lawn chair\, and enjoy a front-row seat as the artwork comes to life from start to finish. \nMeet the artist\, ask questions\, and experience the creative process up close. \nARTIST SHORT BIO\nI am an impressionistic watercolor and oil painter. Painting outside en plein air is my happy place. I aspire to be a painter of light\, focusing on how the sunlight plays across the side of a building and how shadows stretch across a landscape\, giving viewers the impression and atmosphere of a place\, not a photorealistic image of that place. \nOne of my paintings won the Honorable Mention – Enthusiast Class by Thomas W. Schaller in the November 2025 BoldBrush Competition. Another of my paintings was juried into the New England Watercolor Society’s 2025 New England Regional Juried Exhibition.
URL:https://ncpleinair.org/event/sarah-baskin-baskin-demonstrates-in-oriental-docks-front-street-shrimp-boats/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T032337
CREATED:20260125T182323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T181641Z
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SUMMARY:Rokhaya Waring demonstrates in New Bern - Grand Marina behind the Double Tree Hotel
DESCRIPTION:Watch Art Happen — Live! \nRokhaya Waring creates an original work of art live and in full view. \nBring a hat\, sunscreen\, and a lawn chair\, and enjoy a front-row seat as the artwork comes to life from start to finish. \nMeet the artist\, ask questions\, and experience the creative process up close. \nARTIST SHORT BIO\nMy French mother taught me that getting out of one’s comfort zone and cultivating curiosity translated into a great education and an even more fascinating childhood- as was her own growing up in the jungles of Africa. She taught me how to draw- or how to see. As a homeschooler\, daily sketching from life\, reading French poetry\, playing the violin\, raising goats\, snakes\, eating exotic foods and camping across America are some of the colorful experiences that shaped the painter I am today.
URL:https://ncpleinair.org/event/rokhaya-waring-waring-demonstrates-in-new-bern-grand-marina-behind-the-double-tree-hotel/
LOCATION:Grand Marina – behind the DoubleTree
CATEGORIES:Demos|General|New Bern|zap trigger
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T032338
CREATED:20260208T210421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T180354Z
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SUMMARY:Karen Lee Crenshaw demonstrates in New Bern - View of 3 churches at intersection of Middle St. and New Street
DESCRIPTION:Watch Art Happen — Live! \nKaren Lee Crenshaw creates an original work of art live and in full view. \nBring a hat\, sunscreen\, and a lawn chair\, and enjoy a front-row seat as the artwork comes to life from start to finish. \nMeet the artist\, ask questions\, and experience the creative process up close. \nARTIST SHORT BIO \nKaren Lee Crenshaw has been drawing since she used to scribble on the walls as a child.” She has been painting with oils since her teen years and has taught art to all ages from kindergarten to senior citizens. She has fallen in love with the beauty of North Carolina. Marshes\, rivers\, lakes\, and the vessels that sail upon them capture her eye. Karen paints these scenes en plein air and in her studios in Jacksonville and at ArtExposure in Hampstead\, NC. In addition to landscapes\, Karen accepts portrait commissions\, specializing in portraits of women and children.
URL:https://ncpleinair.org/event/demonstrates-in-new-bern-view-of-3-churches-at-intersection-of-middle-st-and-new-street-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T032338
CREATED:20250330T142031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T144037Z
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SUMMARY:Sip & Sketch with Ann & Kippy
DESCRIPTION: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 from Ann and Kippy. Set aside two hours to get some skills under your belt and then try them out during the week as you watch the featured artists in their demonstrations. \nKippy and Ann are co-founders of NC Plein Air Art Festival but have been on an extended artistic journey since meeting at Kippy & Jerome’s  La Bonne Etoile Artist Retreat in France.. \nBeverages paired with snack boxes put together by our guest French chef\, Marc Bost\, will be available for purchase as donations to NC Plein Air Art Festival. \n\nRegister for limited space in this free event. \nKippy Hammond’s work has been recognized in numerous exhibitions and solo shows receiving national and international awards. Ms Hammond was a repeat demonstrator and lecturer at the International Association of Pastel Societies Biennial Convention and is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America and the Southeastern Pastel Society and a former Salon International du Pastel international guest of honor. The artist graduated with a Bachelors of Fine Arts from the University of Georgia in the USA. Owner of Hammond & Boyd Art School\, Hammond also taught drawing for the Georgia Council of the Arts in the Residency Program and Art Bus.  \nPresently residing in France\, she continues to paint landscapes and commissioned portraits for clients and galleries in the United States and Europe. A popular art instructor in pastel and oil painting\, Ms Hammond travels and lectures on creativity and self mentoring. As the resident artist and director of La Bonne Etoile Artist Retreat in Fontaine-Fourches\, France she hosts visiting international artists throughout the year. More … kippyhammond.com \nAnn Dodys was born and raised in Atlanta\, Georgia. After earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Stratford College in Danville\, Virginia\, Ann began her art career in Jacksonville Florida creating interior and exterior wall designs for both commercial and residential spaces. \nAnn taught visual art in grades K-12 for 30 years. She earned a Masters in Art Education while teaching and producing unique and appealing works of art. Ann has worked with a variety of media over the years but fell in love with pastels after participating in a workshop outside of Paris\, France. Ann has achieved Member of Excellence status with the Southeastern Pastel Society and has exhibited her work in various juried shows around the country.  More… anndodys.com
URL:https://ncpleinair.org/event/sip-sketch-with-ann-kippy-3/
LOCATION:New Bern Farmer’s Market\, 421 S Front Street\, New Bern\, NC\, 28560\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Events,New Bern
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T032338
CREATED:20260208T203613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T181719Z
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SUMMARY:Natalia Andreeva demonstrates in New Bern - Historic houses on corner of Bern St. and Pollock St.
DESCRIPTION:Watch Art Happen — Live! \nNatalia Andreeva creates an original work of art live and in full view. \nBring a hat\, sunscreen\, and a lawn chair\, and enjoy a front-row seat as the artwork comes to life from start to finish. \nMeet the artist\, ask questions\, and experience the creative process up close. \nARTIST SHORT BIO\nNatalia Andreeva is an artist from Tallahassee\, FL. Her classical European art education was influenced by Eastern philosophy\, resulting in a blend of spontaneous expression and classical realism. She explores landscapes\, still life\, and portraits\, showcasing nature’s subtleties and human beauty. Natalia is a Signature Member of the AIS\, past-president of the TaWS and vice-president of the PAP-SE. \nRecent awards\nOctober – November\, 2024 – Best of Show Award – Fairhope Plein Air\, Fairhope\, AL\, USA\, (for painting Wings Over the Woodland) \nOctober 2024 – First Place Award – Quick Draw\, Pines and Palms Plein air\, Thomasville\, GA\, USA (for painting In the Moment) \nJune\, 2024 – First Place Award – Schilderfestival Plein Air Invitational\, Noordwijk\, Netherlands (for painting Intersection).\nMay – June\, 2024 – Best Floral Award – Invitational Gloucester Arts Festival\, Gloucester\, VA.\, USA (for painting Magnolia)
URL:https://ncpleinair.org/event/natalia-andreeva-andreeva-demonstrates-in-new-bern-historic-houses-on-corner-of-bern-st-and-pollock-st-2/
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SUMMARY:Gallery Talk with the Pros
DESCRIPTION:Guest speaker TBA Soon \nThis is your chance to ask questions to last year’s top award winners and jurors: \n• How are artists chosen?\n• What criteria are considered by the selection jurors in reviewing applications?\n• What award selection criteria does the award judge use?\n• How does the organization decide on the featured artists for their selection process?\n• How do award winners prepare themselves for competitions?\n• What do artists look for when they first visit the communities they’re going to paint?\n• What personal obstacles do artists overcome to produce their best work within the event guidelines?\n• What do artists look for when choosing three competition paintings?\n• What should people consider when building their own collections?\n• How does an artist decide what they want to paint? \nNC Plein Air Team Leaders and past award winners will be answering these and other questions daily from noon to 1 p.m. at the Exhibition Gallery. Specific topics will be published prior to the event to assist you with planning your week.
URL:https://ncpleinair.org/event/gallery-talk-with-the-pros-2/
LOCATION:New Bern Farmer’s Market\, 421 S Front Street\, New Bern\, NC\, 28560\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Events|New Bern
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SUMMARY:Exhibition & Sales Gallery
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 – 8:00 PMBeginning Monday\, May 11 \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\n\nComplete artist biographies and resumes are available at the gallery \n\n\nSpecial commissions may be discussed with the sales team \n\n\n\nSpecial Events & Closures\nTemporary Gallery Closure for Judging & Collector’s Preview\nSaturday\, May 16 | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \nThe Exhibition Gallery will be closed to the public during this time for judging and donor preview. \n\nAwards Celebration\nCompetition Exhibition with Award Winners\nFree and open to the public\nMusic entertainment\, cash bar.\n\n\nSaturday\, May 16 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n\n\n\nAdditional Sales & Pop-Up Event\nPop-Up Reception\nFriday\, May 15 | 4:00 – 6:00 PMBeaufort Historic Site Gallery100 Block Turner Street\, Beaufort\, NC
URL:https://ncpleinair.org/event/exhibition-sales-gallery/2026-05-12/
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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SUMMARY:John T. Eiseman - MENTORED PLEIN AIR EXPERIENCE
DESCRIPTION:Paint alongside. Learn deeply. See differently.\nMay 12\, 13 & 14\, 2026 \nWith 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 a mentored\, immersive plein air experience. A graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art (Magna Cum Laude\, 1981)\, John has painted since his teens\, earned numerous awards\, and been featured in major national exhibitions.. \nThis experience begins with one demonstration by John\, setting the tone and shared visual language for the days ahead. From there\, the focus shifts away from formal instruction and toward painting alongside the mentor—working on location together in an environment that encourages observation\, experimentation\, and personal growth. \nOver three full plein air sessions across two days (morning and afternoon)\, participants will develop multiple paintings while receiving individualized guidance. John works one-on-one with each artist\, meeting them at their current level and responding to their specific needs\, questions\, and goals. Rather than prescribing a single approach\, he helps artists learn how to truly look\, how to translate observation into mark-making\, value\, and color—and how to tell their own unique story through painting. \nThe experience concludes on Thursday morning with a gallery talk and group critique\, offering thoughtful feedback and introducing the shared language of art in a supportive\, conversational setting. \nDesigned for both beginning and advanced painters\, this mentored experience invites artists to bring their own plein air setup and preferred media. The emphasis is not on producing finished works\, but on deepening perception\, strengthening visual confidence\, and developing an authentic artistic voice. \n ” Painting is not just the celebration of vision but\, rather a quest for experience. In this sense\, my painting is not a recording of facts seen. It is the process of interpreting a fleeting muse.” \nMay 12\, 13 & 14\, 2026\nFULL TUITION – $300\nRESERVE TODAY WITH $100 DEPOSIT\nTerms & Conditions of NC Plein Air Workshops \n\nFOR MORE DETAILS OF WORKSHOP
URL:https://ncpleinair.org/event/john-t-eiseman-mentored-plein-air-experience/
LOCATION:New Bern Farmer’s Market\, 421 S Front Street\, New Bern\, NC\, 28560\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshop & Mentoring
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