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Artist Orientation & Welcome Buffet – artists and hosts (not open to public)

New Bern Farmer's Market 421 S Front Street, New Bern, NC, United States

Featured artists' orientation with hosts Artists and Hosts will be treated to a light buffet reception following orientation. Hosts, please RSVP with this link: Hosts RSVP Form May 12, 2024   Stamping & Hanging 3 PM - 4:30 PM Artists Orientation 4:30 PM  (Required attendance by artists) Welcoming Reception Buffet  6:00 PM (Hosts, please RSVP) NC Plein […]

NC Plein Air Art Festival Begins

New Bern Farmer's Market 421 S Front Street, New Bern, NC, United States

37 nationally acclaimed artists begin today to create a complete new body of artwork of New Bern, Beaufort and Oriental NC. Competing for awards totally $13,000, artists are free to paint throughout Craven, Pamlico, and Carteret counties.

Exhibition & Sales Gallery

New Bern Farmer's Market 421 S Front Street, New Bern, NC, United States

2024   DATES---OPEN DAILY MAY 13 - 19, 9 AM Closing Hours  May 13-17  8pm May 18 - 2-6:30 pm - Closed for judging , Collectors Preview and Sale (Ticketed) (5pm-6:30pm) […]

Oriental & New Bern – Featured artists onsite painting live

Oriental, NC 28571, USA Docks, Oriental, United States

In Oriental, it's all about the water! Nestled within the inner banks, Oriental sits along the beautiful Neuse River, intertwined with several smaller creeks, where the boating season never ends. Wide waters beckon year-round sailing, cruising, kayaking, canoeing, fishing and for those who enjoy racing, there are regattas just about every month of the year. […]

Russell Jewel demonstrates watercolor – Historic Architecture – Beaufort

Beaufort Historic Site 130 Turner Street, Beaufort, NC, United States

Russell Jewell is an internationally recognized plein air painter, published in multiple books and magazines such as: North Light’s Splash Series, The Best in Watercolor, Sketchbook Confidential II, The Artist […]

Pop-up Exhibition & Sale – Beaufort

Beaufort Historic Site 130 Turner Street, Beaufort, NC, United States

The Beaufort Historic Site Association will host a Pop-Up Gallery for Plein Air New Bern, an up-and-coming non-profit that cultivates artistry based upon the landscapes of Craven, Pamlico, and Carteret […]

Ralph James demonstrates painting the Big Boys – Oriental Waterfront

Oriental, NC 28571, USA Docks, Oriental, United States

North Carolina's Outer Banks are home to white sandy beaches, picturesque lighthouses, and ocean breezes that sweep over the unspoiled coastal terrain. These and other Atlantic coastal areas are often the inspiration for my landscape and wildlife scenes. They are the places that have my passion, my heart, and my concern. I try to portray […]

Jim Rehak Demonstrates at Duck Creek Marina – New Bern

Duck Creek Marine Service, 699 Galloway Rd, New Bern, NC 28560, USA

Over time I've viewed my plein air painting excursions as an opportunity to work on my self. What better situation to practice moment to moment awareness ? We are continually […]

Craig Reynolds demonstrates painting Historic Architecture – Beaufort

Beaufort, NC 28516, USA

As a young man Craig learned a deep appreciation for the outdoors, old farms and barnacle laden harbors with history told by the well-worn scars. Traversing the countryside with his artist father instilled in him to use his talents to record these precious memories within his paintings. Craig's method of painting from life brings a […]

Exhibition & Sales Gallery

New Bern Farmer's Market 421 S Front Street, New Bern, NC, United States

GALLERY CLOSED FOR JUDGING-(Ticketed Reception 5 PM-6:30 PM  - -REOPENS TO PUBLIC 6:30 PM Festival headquarters, and the NC Plein Air Art Festival Exhibition and Sales Gallery will be based […]

Youth Plein Air Workshop K-4th Grade

First Baptist Church-Family Life Center 239 Middle St, New Bern, NC, United States

Saturday May 18th, 2024 First Baptist Church - Family Life Center Morning Workshop for Kindergarten - 4th Graders 9:30am-11:00am Check In begins at 9:15am Afternoon Workshop for 5th-8th Graders 1:00pm-3:00pm Check In begins at 12:45pm DON'T WAIT -  ENROLL TODAY - SPACES LIMITED  

Artists to Artists Forum #1

First Baptist Church-Family Life Center 239 Middle St, New Bern, NC, United States

Come join us in hearing from the pros in a lively discussion.  Topics of disccusion and panel members will vary with each Forum, so you may want to put both on your schedule. Topics will cover a varied range, including plein air tips, how to prepare mentally for competitions, studio habits, choosing subject matter and […]

Artists to Artists Forum #2

First Baptist Church-Family Life Center 239 Middle St, New Bern, NC, United States

Come join us in hearing from the pros in a lively discussion.  Topics of disccusion and panel members will vary with each Forum, so you may want to put both on your schedule. Topics will cover a varied range, including plein air tips, how to prepare mentally for competitions, studio habits, choosing subject matter and […]

Collectors Preview & Awards reception- Sponsored by Our State Magazine – Ticketed

New Bern Farmer's Market 421 S Front Street, New Bern, NC, United States

Saturday, May 18, 2024  5pm - 7pm   Home / Event Tickets / Collectors’ Preview & Awards Reception Tickets Event Tickets Collectors’ Preview & Awards Reception Tickets $50.00 Saturday, May 18 5pm – 6:30pm  and Awards Ceremony 6:30 pm - 7 pm. Along with Our State Magazine Ambassadors, join us in toasting our 37 featured […]

Quick Paint

New Bern Farmer's Market 421 S Front Street, New Bern, NC, United States

Online Pre-registration will open April 15, 2024 $15.00 Open Adult (18+) FREE Youth Category (ages 10-17) Agenda: 7:30 am—Walk-up registration/Check-in & Stamping 421 S Front St New Bern 8:00 am—Open and Youth participants start 9:00 am—Featured Artists start 11:00 am—Painting ends, proceed to Farmers Market for display & judging 11:30 am—Deadline for placing easel for […]

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