• VIP Meet & Greet with Featured Artists-PRIVATE TICKETED EVENT

    Hor d'oeuvres by Guest French Chef MARC BOST paired with Wine -Specialty Drink - Beer brewed for the occasion Music by BRICE HURSEY, Guitarist Welcome the featured artists after their first day in New Bern. Artists will be coming off […]

  • Sip & Sketch with Ann & Kippy

    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 […]

  • Vlad Duchev demonstrates in New Bern – Grand Marina

    Vlad Vlad Milan Duchev creates a work of art in full view for the viewers. Grab your hat, sunscreen along with a lawn chair. Watch in real time the creative process from the beginning to the end. Rub shoulders with […]

  • Sip & Sketch with Ann & Kippy

    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 […]

  • Friday Art Fling – Music, Art, and Friends

    Round out the week with us with an evening of Music, Art, and Friends. Pat your foot or Put your feet up.   Relax and sing along....all surrounded with the week's creative efforts of our Featured Artists FREE TO THE […]

  • Exhibition & Sales Gallery

    GALLERY CLOSED FOR JUDGING- 3:00 PM-6:00 PM (Ticketed Reception 5 PM-6:00 PM  - -REOPENS TO PUBLIC 6:00 PM Festival headquarters, and the NC Plein Air Art Festival Exhibition and Sales Gallery will be based at Historic New Bern’s Farmers Market, […]

  • Quick Paint – Paint Out for All

    Online Pre-registration will open March 15, 2025 $15.00 Open Adult (18+) FREE Youth Category (ages 10-17) 2025 Plein Air New Bern Quick Paint Event Agenda The North Carolina Plein Air Art Festival is pleased to host its 2025 Quick Paint […]