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SUMMARY:Wear the Bandana. Support the Festival.
DESCRIPTION:BUY A BANDANA.WEAR IT ALL WEEK.SHOW YOUR SUPPORT. \nTie one on for the Arts! Wear your bandana throughout the week to show your support for the Festival and help fund future artist demonstrations\, public programming\, and arts initiatives throughout the Festival. Wear your bandana during the events and join fellow supporters in celebrating the arts across Eastern North Carolina. All proceeds support the NC Plein Air Art Festival. \nPick up your colorful bandana at Festival Headquarters- New Bern Farmers Market.
URL:https://ncpleinair.org/event/wear-the-bandana-support-the-festival/
LOCATION:New Bern Farmer’s Market\, 421 S Front Street\, New Bern\, NC\, 28560\, United States
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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\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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260515
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T180000
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SUMMARY:NC Plein Air Art Festival Featured Artists Paint BEAUFORT -  ALL DAY
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 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 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. \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/nc-plein-air-art-festival-featured-artists-paint-beaufort-all-day/
CATEGORIES:Beaufort
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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;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T090000
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T130000
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SUMMARY:Gallery Talk with the Pros - How to Look at Art with John T. Eiseman
DESCRIPTION:🎨 Gallery Talk – “How to Look at Art”\nEvent: Gallery Walk & Interactive TalkDate: Thursday\, May 14\, 2026Location: New Bern\, North CarolinaVenue: Festival Gallery / Exhibition Space/New Bern Farmer’s Market \nSpeaker: John T. Eiseman(Also leading a mentored plein air experience during the festival) \n\n“How to Look at Art”A deep-dive\, audience-participation conversation exploring how we see and understand painting. \n\n👁️ What to expect\nThis is not a lecture—it’s a guided conversation that unfolds in front of the artwork itself. \nKey ideas explored: \n\nDifferent artistic “voices” and interpretations\nHow two artists can see the same subject completely differently\nPrinciples of design and composition\nValue relationships and structure\nColor choices and harmony\nMark-making and expressive technique\n\n\n💬 Format & Approach\n\nOpen-ended gallery walk discussion\nAudience participation encouraged\nReal-time exploration of paintings on display\nFocus on understanding\, not critique\n\nYou might compare how two artists—say\, painting the same sailboat—arrive at entirely different yet equally valid visual interpretations. The goal is to sharpen your ability to truly see what’s happening in a painting. \n\n🌟 Why attend\nThis session is about building a deeper connection with art—learning not just to look\, but to understand\, interpret\, and appreciate the decisions behind what you see. \nExplore all the Daily Topics of the Series\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.
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:20260514T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T150000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T170000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T190000
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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: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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T200000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T113000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T130000
DTSTAMP:20260506T094522
CREATED:20260208T205151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T173331Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T130000
DTSTAMP:20260506T094522
CREATED:20260502T150109Z
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SUMMARY:Gallery Talk with the Pros - Paths to Painting: Artists & Their Journeys
DESCRIPTION:🎨 Gallery Talk – Paths to Painting: Artists & Their Journeys\nEvent: Gallery Talk / Storytelling SessionDate: Friday\, May 15\, 2026Location: New Bern\, North CarolinaVenue: Festival Gallery / Exhibition Space \nFeatured Artists: \n\nDurre Waseem\nFred Jackson\nKatie Dobson-Cundiff\nPearl Horng\n\n\nTheme\n“Paths to Painting”Compelling stories of how artists arrive at their creative lives—through family\, mentorship\, and unexpected journeys. \n\nWhat this talk explores\n\n\nThis session brings together artists with very different paths—yet a shared commitment to creating art.\n\n\n\nArtists shaped by family & early influence\n\nDurre Waseem – Raised in a creative family\, later earned a Master’s degree from Punjab University and taught before continuing her evolution as a painter.\nFred Jackson – Sketched landscapes alongside his artist father\, later building a 30-year career in landscape architecture before becoming a full-time painter.\nKatie Dobson-Cundiff – Learned directly from her father\, a professional illustrator\, gaining early exposure to fine art fundamentals.\n\n\nArtists with a “double life”\n\nPearl Horng – Balances life as an ER physician with her work as a professional painter\, pursuing a lifelong passion for art alongside medicine.\n\n\n💬 Why attend\n\nHear personal\, behind-the-scenes stories from working artists\nDiscover how different life paths shape artistic voice\nGet inspired by journeys that are anything but linear\nSee how passion for art can persist—and thrive—through any career\n\n\nThis gallery talk offers something deeper than technique—it’s about why artists create\, and how their life experiences shape the work you see on the walls. \nEXPLORE ALL THE DAILY TOPICS IN THE LECTURE SERIES.\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.
URL:https://ncpleinair.org/event/https-ncpleinair-org-venue-farmers-market-421-s-front-st-new-bern-nc-28560-usa-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T190000
DTSTAMP:20260506T094522
CREATED:20260208T204940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T172922Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T223000
DTSTAMP:20260506T094522
CREATED:20260208T204744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T083548Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260506T094522
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SUMMARY:Annual Youth Plein Air Workshop -Registration required-free
DESCRIPTION:Youth Plein Air Workshop\nIn partnership with Art House Art Studio\nSponsored by Seeds of Art nonprofit\n  \nAll sessions are now full. If you would like to waitlist your student in either of the sessions\, click here to access the waitlist form.  WAITLIST FOR YOUTH PROGRAM\n  \nThe NC Plein Air Art Festival is proud to present the Annual Youth Plein Air Workshop\, a hands-on creative experience introducing young artists to the art of en plein air painting. \nLed by instructors Christy Casciello and Kit Jordan\, students will learn how artists capture light\, color\, and atmosphere while painting from life. Participants will explore foundational techniques\, experiment with materials\, and create their own original artwork in a fun\, encouraging environment. \nAnd the experience continues beyond the workshop—\nAll student artwork will be displayed in the Main Exhibition Gallery during the Saturday evening Awards Celebration and again on Sunday during the final Quick Paint event. Young artists will have the opportunity to see their work exhibited as part of the festival weekend. \nWhether your child is brand new to painting or already loves to create\, this workshop offers a memorable opportunity to learn\, grow\, and participate in a professional art festival setting. \n\n📅 Saturday\, May 16\, 2026\nChrist Episcopal Church – Parish House\n320 Pollock Street\nNew Bern\, NC 28560 \n\n🌞 Morning Session\nKindergarten – 4th Grade – limited to 30\n9:30 AM – 11:00 AM\nCheck-in begins at 9:15 AM \n🎨 Afternoon Session\n5th Grade & Up – limited to 20\n1:00 PM – 3:00 PM\nCheck-in begins at 12:45 PM \n\nWhat to Know\nHow do I register my artist?\nRegistration opens April 13. The workshop is free\, but advance registration is required. Space is limited. \nIs there a cost to participate?\nNo — this workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship of Seeds of Art. \nDo we need to bring supplies?\nAll art materials will be provided. \nWhat should my artist wear?\nComfortable clothes and shoes that can get messy. \nParking Information\nThe church parking lot entrance is located off Craven Street adjacent to New Bern City Hall’s parking lot. The entrance to the Parish House is on the opposite side near the First Citizens Bank parking lot. Volunteers will be on site to guide families. \nDo I need to stay?\nParents are welcome to stay and observe or drop off and enjoy the festival while their young artist creates. \nFor additional questions:\n📧 info.ncpleinair@gmail.com \n.         
URL:https://ncpleinair.org/event/annual-youth-plein-air-workshop-registration-required-free/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T094522
CREATED:20250220T143855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T214657Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition & Sales Gallery
DESCRIPTION:GALLERY CLOSED FOR JUDGING- 3:00 PM-6:00 PM \n(Ticketed Reception 5 PM-6:00 PM  – -REOPENS TO PUBLIC 6:00 PM \nFestival headquarters\, and the NC Plein Air Art Festival Exhibition and Sales Gallery will be based at Historic New Bern’s Farmers Market\, less than two blocks from Tryon Palace.. \nBeginning Monday morning May 11\, the Exhibition And Sales Gallery will open daily at 9 pm. A full exhibition of artwork by our featured artists will be on display and for sale\, framed and ready to hang. The artists will arrive in New Bern with a collection of their current artwork\, both plein air and studio paintings. These paintings will be replaced with wet canvases as the artists create a new body of work highlighting New Bern\, Oriental\, and Beaufort. \nYou will want to visit often as the collection changes daily as artwork is sold and replaced with new wet canvases. Our gallery greeters and sales team will be ready to help you find the perfect painting for your home or business. \nComplete resumes and biographies are available at the main gallery. Special commissions can be discussed with our sales team. \nThe Exhibition Gallery will be closed for judging May 16\, 2 pm -6 pm and will reopen for a Collector’s Preview and Awards Ceremony and Celebration (Limited tickets available for purchase here: https://ncpleinair.org/product/collectors-preview-awards-reception-tickets/ \nThe Competition Exhibition with Award Winners will be open to the public (free) at 6:00 PM.  Saturday\, May 16 and again May 17\, 8:30 AM – 1 PM. \nHOW AND WHERE TO PURCHASE PAINTINGS All Paintings are Framed and ready to hang.\nMain Exhibition Gallery OPEN DAILY 9 pm  421 S Front Street\, New Bern\, NC \nPOP-UP RECEPTION\, May 15  – Beaufort Historic Site Gallery \n100 Block Turner Street 4-6 pm \nSales Gallery at Farmers Market open daily 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM  \nFarmers Market Exhibition Gallery – Exceptional closing May 16\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM for judging and donor preview. Reopen to public 6:00 PM – 8:00.
URL:https://ncpleinair.org/event/exhibition-gallery-sale-13/
LOCATION:New Bern Farmer’s Market\, 421 S Front Street\, New Bern\, NC\, 28560\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Events|New Bern,General,New Bern,Pop-up exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T180000
DTSTAMP:20260506T094522
CREATED:20260124T230057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T183848Z
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SUMMARY:VIP Passport Competition Preview - PASSPORT Ticketed Event
DESCRIPTION:🎨 VIP Passport Competition Preview\nAn Exclusive First Look at 40+ Newly Revealed Works \nSaturday\, May 16 • 5:00–6:00 PM \nThe anticipation builds all week — and on Saturday afternoon\, everything changes. \nJust hours before the preview begins\, the artists return to the gallery. They carefully step back into the space\, reassess their work\, refine their selections\, and re-curate their displays in preparation for judging and the VIP unveiling. Frames are adjusted. Compositions are reconsidered. Final decisions are made. \nWhat you experience at 5:00 PM is the result of those final\, focused choices. \nInside the gallery\, more than 115 competition paintings fill the walls — including 40+ works unveiled for the very first time that evening. \nAs a VIP guest\, you will: \n🎨Have first opportunity to purchase competition paintings before the public opening🎨 Be among the first to see 40+ brand-new unveilings🎨Meet the artists immediately following their final display preparations — when the excitement is still fresh🎨Enjoy curated wine\, beer\, and a signature cocktail paired with elegant hors d’oeuvres🎨Celebrate the moment with live music and a gallery buzzing with anticipation \nThis is not just a preview.It is the charged pause between completion and recognition — the moment before the awards are decided. \nCollectors love this hour. The artists feel it. The energy is unmistakable. \n  \nThe exhibiton opens to the public immediately following the preview. \n\nNC Plein Air Art Festival Awards Celebration\nThe Grand Public Reveal & Festival Finale \nSaturday\, May 16 • 6:00–8:00 PMFree & Open to the Public \nAt 6:00 PM\, the doors open wide and the celebration begins. \nJoin us as jurors recognize the standout works of the week and the gallery fills with artists\, collectors\, and community members gathered to celebrate creativity along the coast. \nThe evening includes: \n\nAnnouncement of festival award winners\nPublic viewing of the full competition exhibition\, including the 40+ newly unveiled works\nThe complete Beaufort collection\, including paintings not previously displayed in New Bern’s main gallery\nLive music and vibrant conversation\nLocal food trucks and beverages available for purchase\nContinued art sales throughout the evening\n\nThe brushes are down.The walls are set.The awards are announced.\n  \nNow the celebration belongs to everyone.
URL:https://ncpleinair.org/event/vip-passport-competition-preview-passport-ticketed-event/
LOCATION:New Bern Farmer’s Market\, 421 S Front Street\, New Bern\, NC\, 28560\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Events|New Bern,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T094522
CREATED:20260210T152222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T125731Z
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SUMMARY:NC Plein Air Art Festival Awards Celebration - free & open to the public
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 16 • 6:00–8:00 PMOpen to the Public \nAt 6:00 PM\, the doors open wide — and the decisive moment arrives. \nJust hours earlier\, artists stood in the gallery making final adjustments — refining placements\, reconsidering sightlines\, and preparing their strongest works for judgment. Now\, the pause is over. \nThe exhibition is complete.The walls are set.The awards are about to be conferred. \nJoin us as the jurors formally recognize the week’s most exceptional achievements and the full competition exhibition is revealed in its final installation — more than 115 paintings\, including 40+ works unveiled for the first time that evening. \nThe celebration includes: \n\nAnnouncement of festival award recipients\nPublic presentation of the complete competition exhibition\nThe full Beaufort collection\, including paintings not previously displayed in New Bern’s main gallery\nLive music throughout the evening\nLocal food vendors and beverages available for purchase\nContinued opportunities to acquire original works throughout the evening\n\nThis is the charged transition from competition to celebration — the moment when brushstrokes become honors\, and collectors discover the works that will define this year’s festival. \nFor collectors\, it is a rare opportunity to view the complete body of work — fully installed\, freshly judged\, and immediately available. \nThe decisions have been made.The distinctions are announced.The collection awaits.\nTHE CELEBRATION CONTINUES \n\nJuror Russell Jewel will be sharing remarks on the award-winning pieces\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. \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\n\nArtwork sales will remain open throughout the celebration.
URL:https://ncpleinair.org/event/nc-plein-air-art-festival-awards-celebration-open-to-the-public/
LOCATION:New Bern Farmer’s Market\, 421 S Front Street\, New Bern\, NC\, 28560\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Events,Gallery Events|New Bern,General,New Bern
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T094522
CREATED:20251224T115218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T190118Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T130000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T140000
DTSTAMP:20260506T094522
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T113000
DTSTAMP:20260506T094522
CREATED:20260124T230054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T230054Z
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SUMMARY:Locate Featured Artists painting QUICK PAINT - NEW BERN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN
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 join us in watching our featured artists demonstrate the creative process in real time\, from beginning to end. If you’re lucky\, you might even get to rub shoulders with one of the artists as they demonstrate their approach and techniques for those in attendance. This event is rain or shine!
URL:https://ncpleinair.org/event/locate-featured-artists-painting-quick-paint-new-bern-historic-downtown/
CATEGORIES:General|Quick Paint|Youth
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