Practice the Art of Watching Paint Come to Life — A Warm-Up to the NC Plein Air Art Festival New Bern Historic Society Heritage Homes Tour May 1 & 2, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Daily A self-guided […]
Practice the Art of Watching Paint Come to Life — A Warm-Up to the NC Plein Air Art Festival New Bern Historic Society Heritage Homes Tour May 1 & 2, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Daily A self-guided […]
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! Durre Waseem 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 […]
Festival Headquarters and Main Exhibition GalleryHistoric New Bern Farmers Market 421 S Front Street, New Bern, NC(Less than two blocks from Tryon Palace) The NC Plein Air Art Festival Exhibition and Sales Gallery is centrally located at Historic New Bern’s […]
Event: Opening Day Lecture / Q&ASpeaker: Festival Founder & 2026 Event Organizer, Kippy Hammond Festival: North Carolina Plein Air Art Festival 2026 Date: (First day of festival – May 11, 2026) Location: New Bern, North Carolina Venue: Festival Hub (Farmers […]
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 […]
Watch Art Happen — Live! Jill Banks 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 […]
Join us for the Oriental Pop-Up Exhibition & Reception hosted by Broad Strokes Gallery, a nonprofit community gallery partnering with the NC Plein Air Art Festival. Throughout the day, Festival artists will paint live across Oriental, capturing the town’s waterfront beauty and historic […]
Watch Art Happen — Live! Rajendra KC 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 […]
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! Tom Conner 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 […]
Festival Headquarters and Main Exhibition GalleryHistoric New Bern Farmers Market 421 S Front Street, New Bern, NC(Less than two blocks from Tryon Palace) The NC Plein Air Art Festival Exhibition and Sales Gallery is centrally located at Historic New Bern’s […]
🖼️ Festival Lecture – Living with Original Art Event: Daily Lecture PanelDate: Tuesday, May 12, 2026Location: New Bern, North CarolinaVenue: Festival Hub (Farmers Market area near Tryon Palace) Speakers: Cindy & James Polo Annette & Joe Hunt Janis & Stephen Dunn […]
Watch Art Happen — Live! Natalia Andreeva 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 […]
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 […]
Watch Art Happen — Live! Karen Lee Crenshaw 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 […]
Watch Art Happen — Live! Rokhaya Waring 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 […]
Join us for the Oriental Pop-Up Exhibition & Reception hosted by Broad Strokes Gallery, a nonprofit community gallery partnering with the NC Plein Air Art Festival. Throughout the day, Festival artists will paint live across Oriental, capturing the town’s waterfront beauty and historic […]
Join us for the Oriental Pop-Up Exhibition & Reception hosted by Broad Strokes Gallery, a nonprofit community gallery partnering with the NC Plein Air Art Festival. Throughout the day, Festival artists will paint live across Oriental, capturing the town’s waterfront beauty and historic […]
Watch Art Happen — Live! Sarah Baskin 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 […]
Festival Headquarters and Main Exhibition GalleryHistoric New Bern Farmers Market 421 S Front Street, New Bern, NC(Less than two blocks from Tryon Palace) The NC Plein Air Art Festival Exhibition and Sales Gallery is centrally located at Historic New Bern’s […]
Watch Art Happen — Live! 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 […]
Watch Art Happen — Live! Katie Dobson-Cundiff 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 […]
Festival Daily Lecture – “Tools of the Trade” 🖌️ What this lecture covers Portable easels and pochade boxes Paint choices (oil, watercolor, pastel, gouache) Field gear (panels, brushes, palettes) How artists manage light, weather, and mobility Real-world demo setups used […]
Watch Art Happen — Live! M.T. McClanahan 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! Karl Bostwick 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 […]
Join us for the Oriental Pop-Up Exhibition & Reception hosted by Broad Strokes Gallery, a nonprofit community gallery partnering with the NC Plein Air Art Festival. Throughout the day, Festival artists will paint live across Oriental, capturing the town’s waterfront beauty and historic […]
Watch Art Happen — Live! Cory Wright 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 […]