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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
Greg Barnes got his formal training at Wake Forest University, receiving a BFA in 1985. Following college, Greg entered a career path that included technical illustration, computer graphics, computer-based training, […]
SPONSORED BY MITCHELL HARDWARE I strive to place you right by my side, in the middle of the action – by being there. During a recent trip to Key West, […]
The beauty of visual storytelling lies in its ability to provoke emotions and spark the viewer's imagination. In my work I try to encourage the viewers to find their own […]
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. […]
“A sense of place. That is the goal of my landscape paintings, for the viewer to "see" what I am seeing and to feel that is a place they have […]
Since buying my first set of oil paints while still in high school, I’ve been alternately fascinated and frustrated by Plein Air painting. There is nothing quite like being out […]
See the Art - Sip a Toast - Sing Along with Voices Carry performing their laidback, mellow magic music for an evening of fun and friendship. Meet the artists, pick […]
Painting outdoors from life is a praise and a worship. To me it’s like breathing. I am drawn to simple spaces like open fields and the low country; sunshine and […]
We look forward to welcoming North Carolina Plein Air Art Festival in New Bern to Carteret County on , Wednesday, May 15th and Friday, May 17th for a Meet & Greet […]
After a successful career in portraiture, navigating Wall Street’s corridors, Cashwell pivoted towards Fine Art and Plein Air. Through self-discovery, he mastered impressionistic techniques with a modern twist, earning acclaim […]
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 […]
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 […]
Plein air painting is a joy for me, and makes my soul sing! I feel a spiritual connection with the landscape when out in nature capturing a scene. The challenge […]
Fascinated by each place offering endless inspiration he strives to capture the feel of each day, time and location. He often paints barefoot, dancing while creating. As racer of classic […]
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. […]
“How long does it take you to do a painting?” said the passerby. “About an hour” I say. If you really want to know, I started in 1966 sculpting with […]
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 […]
Through experiencing the natural world outdoors; I'm intent on painting the color, space, and abstracted shapes combined with composition, to create mood and excitement in the painting and the process. […]
"How to see art - How to collect art." Free to public, bring sack lunch or order lunch tickets online or through the Exhibition Gallery 421 S. Front Street, New […]
Whether painting en plein air or in the studio, Rascoe strives to simplify his subject and composition into a non-rendered three dimensional tale that allows the viewer to actively jump […]
I lived and traveled on a 44' sailboat, for 27 years. I'm a USCG Licensed Captain. One of my favorite places to sail to was Oriental, Beaufort and New Bern, […]
We look forward to welcoming North Carolina Plein Air Art Festival in New Bern to Carteret County on , Wednesday, May 15th and Friday, May 17th for a Meet & Greet […]
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 […]
I had a long successful career in sales and marketing for the Paint and Coatings industry – I sold paint for a living. It paid for houses, cars, kid’s college […]
"How to see art - How to collect art."Free to public, bring sack lunch or order lunch tickets online or through the Exhibition Gallery 421 S. Front Street, New Bern […]
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 […]
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 […]
Growing up in a joint-family that loved to draw and paint, art became a part of my everyday life. So far I have seen three stages of my progress in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Let's take the mystery out of the selection process. Hear from the Jurors on what and how they select. Panelists: Kippy Hammond, Invitational Juror, Shanna Kunz, Selection Juror, & James […]
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 […]
Featured Artists Panel Fen Rascoe, Russell Jewell, Durre Waseem, Kirk Larsen, John T Eiseman, Craig Reynolds, Greg Barnes, Lily Braff, Jeffrey Markowsky 3:00 -"The Next Step" Q&A with our select panel […]
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 […]
To continue the celebration, Enjoy the fun, the art and the music. Beginning at 7 pm you can pick up your reserved menu from Goldsboro Food Truck while tapping your […]
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 […]
