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 […]
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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 […] |
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7 events,BUY A BANDANA.WEAR IT ALL WEEK.SHOW YOUR SUPPORT. Tie 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 […]
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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 […]
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$75.00
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 […] |
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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 […] 
Paint alongside. Learn deeply. See differently. May 12, 13 & 14, 2026 With 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 […]
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$100.00 – $300.00
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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! 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 […]
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! 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 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 […]
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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 […] |
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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 […]
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! 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 […] 
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 […]
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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 […] |
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North Carolina Plein Air Art Festival Comes to Beaufort Live Outdoor Painting, Gallery Sales & Reception | May 14–15, 2026 Beaufort, North Carolina — As part of the North Carolina Plein Air Art Festival, Beaufort will host two vibrant days […]
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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 […] 
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 […]
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! Jeff Steiner 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 […] 
🎨 Gallery Talk – “How to Look at Art” Event: Gallery Walk & Interactive TalkDate: Thursday, May 14, 2026Location: New Bern, North CarolinaVenue: Festival Gallery / Exhibition Space/New Bern Farmer's Market Speaker: John T. Eiseman(Also leading a mentored plein air […] 
Watch Art Happen — Live! Armand Cabrera 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 […]
Lori Keith Robinson demonstrates in New Bern – English gardens on corner of Pollock St. and Eden St.
Lori Keith Robinson demonstrates in New Bern – English gardens on corner of Pollock St. and Eden St.
Watch Art Happen — Live! Lori Keith Robinson 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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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! Oleg Shvets 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! Adam Houston 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 […]
🎨 Gallery Talk – Paths to Painting: Artists & Their Journeys Event: Gallery Talk / Storytelling SessionDate: Friday, May 15, 2026Location: New Bern, North CarolinaVenue: Festival Gallery / Exhibition Space Featured Artists: Durre Waseem Fred Jackson Katie Dobson-Cundiff Pearl Horng […] 
Watch Art Happen — Live! Jim Rehak 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! Pearl Horng 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 […] |
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Youth Plein Air Workshop In partnership with Art House Art Studio Sponsored by Seeds of Art nonprofit All sessions are now full. If you would like to waitlist your student in either of the sessions, click here to access […]
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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, […] 
🎨 VIP Passport Competition Preview An Exclusive First Look at 40+ Newly Revealed Works Saturday, May 16 • 5:00–6:00 PM The anticipation builds all week — and on Saturday afternoon, everything changes. Just hours before the preview begins, the artists […]
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Saturday, May 16 • 6:00–8:00 PMOpen to the Public At 6:00 PM, the doors open wide — and the decisive moment arrives. Just hours earlier, artists stood in the gallery making final adjustments — refining placements, reconsidering sightlines, and preparing […] |
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Seeing Light Before You Paint May 17, 18, 19, 2026 This 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 […]
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$100.00 – $400.00
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 join us in […]
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Online Pre-registration will open January 20, 2026 $15.00 Open Adult (18+) FREE Youth Category (ages 10-17) 2026 Plein Air New Bern Quick Paint Event Agenda The North Carolina Plein Air Art Festival is pleased to host its 2025 Quick Paint […]
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Free – $15.00
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 […] |
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